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#fame partners with Food Food channel
MUMBAI: #fame, a digital entertainment network, has partnered with Food Food channel for its show Hi Tea with chef Ajay Chopra. This is part of a cross marketing initiative to create a platform for promoting talent. The idea is to have a different #fame talent as guests on the show where they have a chance to demonstrate their talents.
As a part of this collaboration, #fame find Sandesh Motwani, who is a musician and an avid singer will make a concept called Chai Aur Romance on the show along with chef Ajay Chopra. Similarly, Ehesaas, a three hit member band from Kolkata will create a concept called Chai Aur Fun for its Holi special episode; Amrita Rana who is a cricket lover will create Chai Aur Cricket sports and Meneka Arora, a movie buff will create a concept called Chai Aur Filmypana on the show.
#fame CEO Saket Saurabh said, “I am very pleased and excited with this partnership. Food Food channel and Hi Tea show is an excellent platform to showcase the vast pool of talent that we have at #fame and celebrity chef Ajay Chopra is an ideal host as well. The concept that we have developed is unique and I am sure it will be a huge hit with the target audience. It’s a win-win situation for both the partners.”
Food Food head content Ruchir Joshi added, “Cooking is no longer considered a chore; it is becoming an integral part of our lifestyle. At Food Food we believe in leveraging this facet, to give our viewers a little beyond just recipes. With internet becoming a robust medium for people to learn and improve their culinary skills our association with #fame, one of the fastest growing digital platforms, gives us a chance to connect and engage with a wider set of audience across the globe. #fame talent will definitely intrigue the viewers of our show.”
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.
