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Indiatimes ties up with Intrex India for ITZ Cash
MUMBAI: Financial services company Intrex India which is a part of the Essel Group has entered into a tie-up with Indiatimes.com. the deal is for Intrex India’s multi-purpose pre-paid card ITZ Cash. Under the tie-up online shoppers now can make purchase from Indiatimes.com using ITZ Cash card.
A company release states that ITZ Cash enables consumers to shop online, buy Internet connection packages and play online games. ITZ Cash comes in denominations of Rs. 100, Rs. 250, Rs. 500, Rs. 1000, Rs. 3000 and Rs. 7,500. Besides Indiatimes, the card is also available across the country through 88 Asian Sky Shop franchisee network, 3,500 Playwin retailers and 3,000 Dish TV outlets. The company has already tied up with Rediff.com, Asian Sky Shop, HCL Infinet, Dish TV and Playwin, to provide value options to consumers.
Intrex India executive director Naveen Surya added, “It is a win-win situation for both Indiatimes and ITZ Cash. This association would not only help ITZ Cash to reach a wider consumer base but also boost up our endeavor to meet the aspirations of e-shoppers for a safe and a convenient payment option.”
Indiatimes CEO Mahendra Swaroop said, “The card is a new payment mechanism, ideal for youngsters who do not meet the stringent eligibility criterion for credit cards. ITZ Cash will facilitate micro payments for fun and entertainment activities like dating and classified services of Indiatimes while maintaining privacy of users, thus keeping fun and entertainment alive.”
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.
