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IndianTelevision.com announces scholarship for the Berlin School of Creative Leadership
MUMBAI: IndianTelevison.com is proud to announce its first-ever scholarship for the Berlin School of Creative Leadership’s prestigious executive MBA program. This special scholarship opportunity has been established by IndianTelevision.com to continue encouraging and supporting the creative industry in India, like its other initiatives including the Indian Telly Awards, The Content Hub, Qalam, The New Talent Awards and The Indian Digital TV Honours.
The scholarship will provide 20,000 Euro in tuition support for a top creative executive from India to participate in the part-time global executive MBA program starting in March 2016.Up to three additional finalists may be eligible to receive 10,000 Euro each in partial-tuition support.
Candidates should be readers of IndianTelevision.com, the pre-eminent industry platform for TV, advertising and media executives in India. Preference will go to those who are working in India, although applicants do not have to be from the country. The scholarship award judges are seeking accomplished senior executives in the TV-related industries with a strong professional background and track record of creative or leadership excellence. The application deadline is November 16, 2015.
Speaking about the announcement, Anil Wanvari, Founder, CEO and Editor-in-chief of IndianTelevision.com Group says, “IndianTelevision.com is proud to be associated with The Berlin School and nurture the growth of creative leaders in India. Considering the vast and vibrant landscape of the Indian TV industry, there is immense leadership potential to be tapped and we are looking forward to making this a reality through the IndianTelevision.com Scholarship.
Berlin School of Creative Leadership Head of Admissions, Gerardo Tejo, comments that “We are thrilled to partner with IndianTelevision.com for this scholarship and equally excited about the prospect to support leadership talent in the creative industries in the growing economy of India.”
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.
