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Orangutan to participate in the Valorant Challengers South Asia tournament
Mumbai: Orangutan has got a slot in the Valorant Challenger South Asia which is going to be held in Delhi, India. This event is being co-hosted by Riot Games and Nodwin Gaming in India.
Orangutans’ entry into this competitive tournament will see the participation of its 5-man valorant roster which is based out of India. On 21 January 2023, Orangutan Gaming revealed its newly signed men’s Valorant roster in a grand fashion at Illenium which took place at NSCI Dome in Mumbai. Every esports athlete’s dream was realized with this one-of-a-kind reveal. With over 3500 attendees at the event, Orangutan Gaming live-debuted their newly signed Valorant Roster in front of their fans. Atlas Skilltech University served as the host institution for the Illenium event, which took place at the NSCI Dome.
Orangutan Gaming has revamped its Valorant men’s roster and is ready for the upcoming Valorant Domestic League in India. The roster consists of 3 players from India and 2 players from the Philippines. Four of the players have been consistent performers in the Indian Valorant ecosystem along with a team known as Enigma Gaming and the last player coming in from a Philippines organization known as South Build.
The players that make up the Orangutan Gaming Valorant Roster are:
- Sabyasachi “Antidote” Bose – India
- Akram “Rawfiul” Virani – India
- Rishi “RVK” Vijayakumar- India
- Jon “Tesseract” Michael Piga – Philippines
- Azis “Azys” Nandang – Philippines
- Felipe “Skye” Lim – Singapore – Coach
Orangutan co-founder Jai Shah added “We at Orangutan have always viewed Valorant as our gateway to connecting with an international audience. If we want to get to the top, we need to have a team that is capable of doing so, and our new roster is definitely one that we consider to be the best roster in India. We are ready to take on the challenge, rise above in the VCL SA championship and look forward to seeing Orangutan represent India globally in the ASCENSION TOURNAMENT”.
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.
