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Nazara Games ropes in Times Internet’s Rashmi Ranjan Mishra as business head
MUMBAI: Nazara Games has appointed Rashmi Ranjan Mishra as their new business head – Brand Solutions. He will be heading ad sales nationally across all the games published by Nazara.
Prior to Nazara, Mishra was the Regional Sales Manager at TIL (Times Internet Limited) where he was looking after Mobile/Digital Ad Sales and Solutions for West and South India. Rashmi has over 10 years of experience in Mobile/Digital domain with expertise in Sales and Business Development.
Mishra started his career with Mumbai based Mobile Marketing start up called Cellent Tech where he was heading the domestic business. Rashmi has, in his past work experience, led revenue growth for companies like; Times Internet, Start Corp and Cellent. He comes with deep industry relationships and flair for offering pertinent brand solutions to brands. He has successfully demonstrated abilities in customer relationship management with his expertise in key account management and ensured an increase in revenues through cross selling.
Nazara Games CEO Manish Agarwal said, “We at Nazara Games welcome Rashmi to the super exciting world of gaming and we are confident that he will soon carve a niche for himself in mobile gaming”.
Mishra said, “The excitement of brands around mobile gaming, in my numerous meetings with agencies and brand marketers, reinforces my belief that gaming is the new frontier for innovative work to happen in space of brand solutions. I am confident that with the large bouquet of high quality local IP based games in the Nazara portfolio, the Indian market will see many innovative solutions via partnerships between brands and Nazara in the coming months.”
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.
