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S Radhakrishnan is Mudra South’s new executive VP
MUMBAI: Mudra South, the South integration of Mudra Communications recently announced the appointment of S Radhakrishnan as its new executive vice president. Radhakrishnan who has been with Mudra since 1995 will now be responsible for directing Mudra South.
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Mudra South executive director and head R Lakshminarayan said, “This promotion is in recognition of Radhakrishnan’s excellent performance in Bangalore and the enviable reputation that he has built up for the agency in the market place. He will play a key role in accelerating the momentum towards market leadership that the agency is aiming at within the two-three years. He will be working closely with me in converting our strategies into ground reality.”
Having worked with agencies like Chaitra Leo Burnett, R K Swamy BBDO and Mudra Ahmedabad earlier, his experience spreads across various categories including ready-made garments, consumer durables, services, technology, confectionary to name a few. He has worked on a number of top-notch brands like Peter England, Byford, McDowell, IFB, BPL, Epson, Duroflex, Dhara, Rasna, Digital etc.
Radhakrishnan stated in an official release that his immediate thrust for Mudra South is to drive growth across the region; and ramp up the brand building work. He also added that key investments have been made in people resources; and that it should logically work towards building good, long-term relationships with clients.
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.
