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Mumbai’s Ami Damani is Pond’s Googly Woogly Princess
MUMBAI: Pond’s brings to you the Googly Woogly Contest for the second time. Last year Nitasha Bhateja from Chandigarh won the hearts of the Pond ‘s Femina Miss India’s with her Pond’s Googly Woogly moment and went on to become the Queen in a glittering ceremony.
This year from Mumbai, Ms. Ami Damani was crowned Pond’s Googly Woogly Princess by Pond’s Femina Miss India Universe 2005 – Amrita Thapar. Amrita personally visited Ami in her home and crowned her amongst her loved ones. Ami received an exquisite gold crown from Amrita Thapar along with a hamper of Pond’s skincare products. Ami’s winning Googly Woogly Contest entry was her special moment when a stranger at the Dubai airport approached her, complimented her lovely face and stunning eyes and even offered her a role in a movie! Ami is a gorgeous young woman who wants to become an air hostess.
Life is full of beautiful moments that make you feel special and these are moments of appreciation and admiration from your loved ones. Pond’s truly understands what beauty is all about, and has been creating beauty and beautiful moments for all women.
The Pond’s Googly Woogly contest kicked off on October 25th where women above the age of 18 were asked to write in the best compliment that they had ever received. 15 women across India, with the most beautiful moments, are selected to become Pond’s Googly Woogly Princesses by the Pond’s Femina Miss Indias. One of the 3 Pond’s Femina Miss Indias will personally visit them at home & award them with a crown & gift hampers amongst their loved ones. Over one lakh entries poured in from across the country and the first 2000 entrants won a Pond’s stunning silver tulip pendant!
Out of the 15 princesses across India, 4 princesses will get Pond’s Diamond Crowns by Pond’s Femina Miss Indias: Amrita Thapar, Sindhura Gadde and Niharika Singh, and they will become the Pond’s Googly Woogly Queens in a glittering ceremony. Watched by their proud families Pond’s will give them another special moment to remember forever!
The Pond’s Googly Woogly Queens will win Pond’s Diamond Crown worth 2 lakh along with Pond’s beauty range and Ritu Kumar’s Designer Outfit.
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.
