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Industry veteran Tarun Nigam joins Offbeet Media Group as ED
Mumbai: Offbeet Media Group has onboarded media and entertainment veteran Tarun Nigam as its executive director (ED) in a bid to diversify business and widen the company’s portfolio. He will be working closely with Offbeet Media Group founder Jaideep Singh, Bhavya and the group’s creative and strategy teams.
In this role, Nigam will help in the strategic outreach of the group’s recent acquisition of 101india.com and lead the teams across other business verticals such as celeb/influencer, branded content, and government sector initiatives, said the company in a statement.
“Tarun’s deep understanding of the sector and strong equity within the media & entertainment industry will be of immense value to us. I am confident this will help us strategize and carve out a successful business plan in the future,” said Jaideep Singh.
During his two decades of career, Nigam has led various businesses. His previous stints include companies like DDB Mudra, PM Media Solutions, and Starcom. He has also worked with brands like UTV, GroupM (MindShare, Maxus & Mediacom), and Vivaki Partnership Unit, across mainstream media, brand solutions, and digital assignments.
“New age marketing solutions are what will drive brands in the post-pandemic era. The lines between linear and digital media are already blurred and I foresee them merging further,” said Nigam on his new assignment. “Offbeet Media Group has the right mix of offerings that can enable brands to make a larger impact on the consumer’s mind. I am very excited to join the group and am looking forward to helping create a positive influence.”
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.
