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Gear up to witness Live Sports Virtual round-table today at 3 pm
NEW DELHI: Every sporting event in India and across the globe was cancelled, moved or postponed due to the novel coronavirus, there has been a major upheaval on the sporting calendar. But with Indian Premier League (IPL) making a comeback, cricket fans are now eagerly waiting for the game to kickstart from 19 September in UAE.
If reports are to be believed, online gaming and sports firms are all set to spend big on television and digital platforms. With live sports back in action, Indian Television decided to get together brands, agencies, marketers & sports platforms over a virtual round table to discuss how the business of live sports would pan out especially in the wake of the current pandemic.
Live sports action be it football, cricket, etc. They have already started in other countries as the unlock was announced in a staggered manner. The discussion will explore the current problems faced and the best opportunities available to the industry. From broadcasting to sponsorship (Athlete & team), the round table will understand the value of true sports partnerships which will benefit both the brand and the sport to grow together.
The virtual round table will witness crème de la crème of the industry. Mindshare South Asia, chief operating officer Amin Lakhani; Dentsu Aegis Network CEO APAC & Chairman Ashish Bhasin; Byju’s head of marketing Atit Mehta; Future Group’s group CMO (Marketing, digital, and e-commerce) Pawan Sarda; IPG Mediabrands CEO- India Shashi Sinha; Group India business head (Entertainment, Sports & Live Events) Vinit Karnik. The discussion will be moderated by IndianTelevision.com Group Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief Anil Wanvari.
The virtual round-table will go live on 21 August 2020 at 3 pm. You can register here for the discussion.
Watch this space for more developments!
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.
