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RedBeryl shines bright with Iconic Luxury Card win in just two years
MUMBAI: Luxury got a glittering upgrade this week as Redberyl Lifestyle Services Ltd. pocketed the iconic luxury lifestyle card honour at the 7th edition of the Iconic Awards by TV9 Network. What makes the win sparkle brighter? The brand achieved the feat in just two years since launch, a meteoric rise in the rarefied world of luxury lifestyle services. The award was handed over by Suman Billa, IAS, additional secretary & director general, ministry of tourism, at a grand ceremony that saluted pioneers reshaping luxury, travel, and allied industries.
“This accolade, earned in just two years since our inception, is a testament to our team’s dedication to curating extraordinary and exclusive experiences,” said Redberyl founder & CEO Manoj Adlakha adding that the win inspires them to keep pushing the boundaries of luxury.
The event wasn’t just about trophies but also about big conversations. A panel on ‘Experience is Luxury: Redefining Luxury Tourism’ brought together heavyweights including Jyotsna Suri, CMD of Lalit Hospitality Group, Ishika Taneja, miss world tourism India 2018, and Sandeep Marwah, chancellor of Asian Academy of Film & TV, with Suman Billa joining the dialogue.
The session was graced by Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog and G20 Sherpa, who delivered the keynote as guest of honour. The broader awards programme, packed with global leaders and industry icons, celebrated individuals and brands setting new standards of excellence and inspiration.
For Redberyl, this win marks more than recognition, it cements the company’s ambition of making India a hub for globally benchmarked, members-only luxury experiences. With innovation stitched into its DNA, the brand is already proving that exclusivity doesn’t need decades to be iconic sometimes, just two years is enough.
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.
