News Headline
Ficci Hall of Frames Awards on 4 April
MUMBAI: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) announced its Hall of Frames Awards at its ‘Frames 2004 Knowledge Series’ seminar at Mumbai on Wednesday.
The award ceremony to be held on 4 April, 2004, will recognise excellence in the business of entertainment.
Ficci has conceptualised 10 categories of awards this year, however, it has stated that the categories may be modified in the forthcoming years.
The 10 categories include three awards on television:
1) The most improved TV channel
2) The most successful TV serial
3) The socially responsible programming of the year.
The rest on the general entertainment industry are:
4) Successful film of the year
5) Successful original music title (which blocks remixes)
6) Most innovative marketing strategy
7) Global Indian entertainment personality (a person on Indian origin)
8) Entertainment personality of the year (which could be for an idea by a person or a company)
9) Creative excellence in cinema, and,
10) Best debut in entertainment business.
Ficci co-chairman Kunal Dasgupta while announcing the awards said, “Our endeavor is to cover all segments of the entertainment industry.” Even the trophy for the awards, he said, is an attempt to comprehensively signify the entire gamut of the industry.
The trophy for the Hall of Frames awards consists of a cylindrical base resembling a film can; two curvatures placed diagonally over the base, resembling the satellite industry; and a small microphone on top, resembling the audio industry.
Presenting an image of the trophy, Dasgupta said it was designed to look “both traditional and futuristic”. He said, “We want the award to be kept on the desk of the winner and not shoved aside to a corner.”
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.
