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HomeShop18 launches sale to celebrate 7th anniversary
MUMBAI: It’s time for celebration at HomeShop18 as the e-retailer celebrates its seventh anniversary. As the company celebrates its birthday, it has launched a special anniversary shopping extravaganza.
From 4 – 19 April, 2015, Homeshop18 offers customers with unbeatable deals on products across categories and with discounts of up to 70 per cent. Over and above that, customers can win lots of gifts.
One winner stands the chance to win the grand prize, a Mahindra Scorpio. HomeShop18 customers can also win over 100 Panasonic LED TVs and 25 TVS bikes and scooties during this birthday celebration.
Speaking on this celebratory occasion, HomeShop18 founder and CEO Sundeep Malhotra said, “This promotion is special for us as we celebrate HomeShop18’s seventh anniversary. The products have been especially cherry picked for this birthday promotion, keeping in mind the most preferred products across categories. This is our way of rewarding our valued customers for their unrelenting loyalty that we have enjoyed over the last seven years. They are equal stakeholders in our success and that’s why we present them this opportunity to shop at the lowest possible prices from the best of brands.”
Malhotra further added, “To celebrate our seventh anniversary, we will also be launching the new look and feel of the channel. This is a vital milestone for us with many more exciting landmarks ahead.”
Some of the deals that customers can enjoy during the sale include discount of up to 70 per cent on home and kitchen products like casserole sets and multi-utility racks from Nayasa, Euroclean Litevac vacuum cleaners and Ezy Electric Insect Killers for the home.
Men can revamp their wardrobes and shop for summer wear with discounts on denims by Trendz, Polo T-shirts by Teesort Xpress and formal shirts and trousers by BSL. For women, this shopping extravaganza has enticing offers on fashionable tops by Vvoguish, traditional heavy embellished sarees by Hiba, Kundan and Meenakari Jewellery Sets by Kavya, Lotus Herbals Whiteglow kit and much more.
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.
