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RuPay Prime Volleyball League onboards ShareChat, Moj as content partners
Mumbai: In the lead up to the RuPay Prime Volleyball League which begins on 5 February in Kochi, social media platform ShareChat and short video app Moj have announced their association with the tournament as official content partners.
The RuPay Prime Volleyball League will witness seven franchises from seven different cities battle it out for the trophy next month. This will include Calicut Heroes, Kochi Blue Spikers, Ahmedabad Defenders, Hyderabad Black Hawks, Chennai Blitz, Bengaluru Torpedoes and Kolkata Thunderbolts.
ShareChat and Moj boast a reach of 32+ million and 50+ million respectively. ShareChat has a 180 million monthly active user base while Moj has over 160 million MAUs. RuPay Prime Volleyball League will work closely with the two platforms and the players as well as the teams to bring content that will catch the imagination of volleyball fans, said the statement. “The teams and players will also be creating their profiles on the two apps to engage with fans through contests and challenges,” it added.
“We are extremely delighted to associate with RuPay Prime Volleyball League as their official content partners,” said Sharechat and Moj senior director content strategy and operations Shashank Shekhar. “Volleyball’s popularity has been increasing over the years amongst users across India and we are eager to share engaging content around the sport with our community. We are looking forward to bringing Volleyball alive on our platforms with this association.”
Sports marketing firm Baseline Ventures is exclusively marketing the RuPay Prime Volleyball League. The global card payment network from India RuPay has come on board as the title sponsor and Fantasy games brand A23 has signed on as ‘powered by’ sponsors in a multi-year deal. EatFit and Nippon Paint are associate sponsors, while Cosco is the official partner.
“It is imperative for us to take the RuPay Prime Volleyball League to all corners of the country. This association with ShareChat and Moj will help us share engaging content with volleyball fans and give them an opportunity to experience the League from their respective locations,” commented Baseline Ventures co-founder and MD Tuhin Mishra.
The RuPay Prime Volleyball League will consist of 24 games that will be broadcast live and exclusive on Sony Ten 1, Sony Ten 3 (Hindi) and Sony Ten 4 (Tamil and Telugu).
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.
