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Max Life Insurance renews Royal Challengers Bangalore sponsorship
MUMBAI: Max Life Insurance Company has renewed its association with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. For the third consecutive year, Max Life will serve as the official life insurance partner of the Virat Kohli-led team, with a logo presence on the non-leading trouser leg.
Through this partnership, Max Life Insurance seeks not only to motivate the RCB cricketers to play with 'Protection on the Front Foot' but also encourage its larger fan base to protect themselves with term life insurance financially. The association reinforces the company's belief 'You Are the Difference' which reaffirms that as an individual, it is 'You' who brings a difference to the lives of your loved ones and must therefore secure their financial well-being by investing in a robust term life insurance plan.
Max Life director and chief marketing officer Aalok Bhan said, "It's true that consumer sentiments remained largely affected due to Covid -19, but with the nation binding event that cricket and especially Indian Premier League is, one can look forward to a positive spin. We are thrilled to partner with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the third consecutive year as their official life insurance partner. Through the means of this partnership, we aim to reach out to the team's diverse and dynamic audience base with the message that they are the difference in the lives of their loved ones. Also, in these financially challenging times brought by the pandemic, it remains crucial to consider life insurance for securing one's financial future, especially with term insurance plans, that offer income benefits, at the time that it is needed the most."
Royal Challengers Bangalore vice president & head Rajesh V Menon said, "We are pleased to associate with Max Life Insurance as our official life insurance partner for the third year in a row. Our partnership gives us the opportunity to create awareness about financial protection and its importance in life. While the protection of players on the field is taken care of in many ways, it is imperative to gear up well in life too, by calculating risks and leading with financial protection. Thus, becoming a very meaningful proposition to engage with our fans."
The latest edition of the IPL is scheduled to begin in Chennai from 9 April 2021.
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.
