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Indiantelevision.com founder Anil Wanvari honoured at International Emmy Festival
MUMBAI: Anil Wanvari, the Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Indiantelevision.com Group, has been conferred with a certificate by The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) at The International Emmy Festival for being a semi-final judging host for the International Emmy Awards 2012 in New York on 17 November.
Wanvari is also the founder of the prestigious The Indian Telly Awards which recognises the best performances by actors and technicians and the best programming efforts on Indian television annually.
The certificate, which was presented by the Academy President and CEO Bruce Paisner, was also in recognition of the support that Wanvari has provided to the IATAS in India.
Indiantelevision.com Group has been hosting the judging of the International Emmy Awards in India for more than five years now.
“It felt great to be recognised in front of an international audience of producers, creative powerhouses and broadcasting executives. I and Indiantelevision.com have been part of recognising the best in television not only in India but also globally,” said Wanvari on being awarded the certificate.
“The hosting of the judging of the International Emmy Awards in India enables Indian TV professionals – creative, technicians, and on screen stars – to be a part of a global process of adjudicating the nominees and winners of the International Emmy Awards and get exposure to the rich and diverse programming from many other creative cultures,” he added.
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.
