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EatSure signs one-year deal with Bengaluru FC as official food court partner
Mumbai: One of India’s leading football teams, Bengaluru Football Club is geared up for the ongoing Indian Super League 2023 (ISL) with an exciting association with India’s first food court on an app, EatSure as the official food delivery partner. In addition to curating the dining experience at all home games in Sree Kanteerava Stadium, EatSure, regarded as a category creator in the food delivery space, will also have exclusive deals available on its app platform on Bengaluru FC’s match days. With this partnership, EatSure became the first food-tech player to partner with Bengaluru FC and curate F&B experiences at the stadium with several prominent brands during ISL.
The Blues will play their first home game of the season on 4 October, when Kolkata side East Bengal FC makes their way to the Kanteerava Stadium. Simon Grayson’s men will look to build on a campaign that saw them reach finals in the Durand Cup, Indian Super League and Super Cup. To add on to this excitement, EatSure will offer multiple iconic brands such as Faasos, Oven Story Pizza, Behrouz Biryani, Sweet Truth, and Wendy’s in the food court experience that it will be curating at the stadium for all home matches. EatSure, with its food-court on an app experience, will also be a one-stop hunger killer for all ISL fans, wherever they watch the match – be it their homes or in the stadium.
“We’re really delighted to have EatSure as our partners for the coming season. Fan experience is something we are constantly trying to improve and a brand like EatSure coming on board will surely go a long way in that aspect. We’re looking forward to a fruitful association,” said The Blues director of football Darren Caldeira.
EatSure brand marketing head Addarsh Barathi said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the Bengaluru FC football team, a dynamic squad that embodies the spirit of football – a sport that unites fans and communities across the world. With EatSure – the Foodcourt on an App, regardless of tastes, moods, or preferences – families, couples, groups and even individuals can order meals of their choice while cheering for their favourite team. This year-long association allows EatSure to share the excitement of football and reinforces our commitment to delivering exceptional food experiences, both at the stadium and in the comfort of fans’ homes. This collaboration not only provides us with a significant platform for engaging with consumers but also enhances our brand visibility and drives consumption, particularly during the upcoming football season when fans come together to support The Blues. We are super excited about this partnership and the opportunities it will bring.”
EatSure customers and The Blues Fans will also get a chance to get their hands on match tickets & exclusive merchandise.
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.
