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DHL delivers again, extends Mumbai Indians partnership for fifth year running
MUMBAI: DHL Express is staying on the pitch with Mumbai Indians for another season, renewing its sponsorship for a fifth consecutive year. Announced on April 24, the extended partnership reaffirms DHL’s place as the ‘team behind the team’—supporting the IPL giants across men’s, women’s, and international circuits.
The global logistics major will continue as principal sponsor of the Mumbai Indians in India, while also backing MI Cape Town in South Africa’s SA20 league and the Mumbai Indians Women’s Team. The alliance underlines DHL’s global sports portfolio, which already includes Formula 1, MotoGP, and the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
“We are proud to extend our partnership with Mumbai Indians once again. Our partnership is built on shared values of excellence, speed, passion, and teamwork,” said DHL Express SVP – south Asia R.S. Subramanian.
This season, the duo is also reuniting for the “Six for a Cause” campaign. For every six hit by a Mumbai Indians player, DHL will plant six trees with sustainability partners SankalpTaru Foundation and Sashakt Foundation. Last season, the initiative saw 133 sixes translate to nearly 800 trees.
DHL will also double down on fan engagement with an expanded ‘Unstoppable’ campaign. Originally launched to spotlight women athletes and entrepreneurs, the campaign will now include interactive digital activations and on-ground experiences with the MI men’s team.
“DHL Express is proud to engage with millions of cricket fans across India through our partnership with Mumbai Indians,” said DHL Express India VP – sales & marketing Sandeep Juneja. “Their legacy of success and drive for excellence, perfectly embody DHL’s commitment to delivering excellence while connecting people, improving lives across the world.”
The Mumbai Indians spokesperson added, “Mumbai Indians and DHL Express share a common vision of excellence… We look forward to leveraging our combined expertise to create exceptional experiences for our global fan base and stakeholders.”
With another season underway and more sixes ready to fly, DHL isn’t just shipping parcels—it’s sending a message of purpose, partnership, and powerful cricket.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
