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Preeti Sahni set to join TV9 Network in senior leadership role
MUMBAI: Preeti Sahni is all set to turn the page on her next chapter, with the senior media executive expected to join TV9 Network in a top leadership role next week, according to sources familiar with the development.
Sahni’s move comes after a year-long stint at the RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, where she was appointed chief executive officer of Fortune India and Open Media in January 2024. In that role, she was tasked with sharpening the editorial business alignment of the two legacy brands while steering their growth across print and digital platforms.
A familiar name in India’s media corridors, Sahni brings with her more than two decades of experience spanning publishing, broadcast, consulting and digital businesses. She previously spent nearly eight years at Network18, where she wore multiple hats. As chief operating officer of Forbes India, she oversaw operations during a period of rapid transformation, while also serving as senior vice president for International Business, driving global partnerships and revenue initiatives.
Before that, Sahni held leadership roles at some of the country’s most influential media houses. At the Times Group, she led the international and luxury verticals at a national level. Earlier, at India Today, she headed the English magazine and luxury business portfolios, shaping both content strategy and commercial growth.
Her career began with stints at Hindustan Times and Oracle, giving her an unusual blend of editorial instinct and corporate rigour.
At TV9 Network, Sahni is expected to play a key role in strengthening the group’s leadership bench as it continues to expand its footprint across news, digital and regional markets. With her track record of bridging content and commerce, industry watchers will be keen to see how she scripts the next act.
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.
