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MCA appoints KyaZoonga.com as the official ticketing partner for Tendulkar’s 200th Test Match
MUMBAI: Get ready with your credit cards and just wait for the clock to strike 11:00 am, still don’t get why? Well the tickets to the India vs West Indies second and final test match to be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will be on sale starting 11:00 am onwards on KyaZoonga.com – the official ticketing partner appointed by the Mumbai Cricket Association.
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Commenting on the occasion, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Jt. Hon. Secretaries Dr. P.V. Shetty and Nitin Dalal say: “In keeping with MCA’s tradition of making access to international cricket as easy, safe and democratic as possible, we have made tickets available online. On this historic occasion of the final test match of our local cricket legend and global icon Sachin Tendulkar, we’re thrilled to appoint KyaZoonga in this crucial role, given their impressive ticketing track record, world class ticketing services and previous experience with cricket ticketing in the Indian subcontinent. Their service delivery over the last several matches including the ICC CWC 2011 hosted by Mumbai make them the natural choice to deliver our objectives to fans. We look forward to a full house.”
KyaZoonga.com chairman and CEO Neetu Bhatia says: “We are incredibly proud and excited to be continuing our long-standing partnership with MCA in ticketing all their hosted matches, especially as it prepares to host the final test of the local hero Sachin Tendulkar. It is an honour and a privilege for KyaZoonga to be bringing another momentous occasion yet again with the highest quality ticketing and access services to Mumbai and the world. We continue to ensure that the youth of the city and state and people around the world have the opportunity to witness world-class cricket between two of the world’s greatest teams.”
The prices of the tickets are Rs 500, Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500. And only two tickets per person can be booked online. So get ready to book your tickets and be a part of history as Sachin Tendulkar dons the Indian colours one last time.
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.
