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SAB realigns Dhanda’s position as TV Vision CEO
MUMBAI: Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB group) has realigned the position of Manav Dhanda as the CEO of company’s broadcasting business arm — TV Vision Ltd.
The development came after the recent board meeting of SAB group held on the 22 August, 2017 where it was noted, realignment of office of Dhanda as the CEO w.e.f from 31 August 2017, from Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited (SABTN) to its core business arm TV Vision Ltd.
Dhanda, since his appointment, has managed to create and grow an umbrella brand SAB group and has actively been overseeing its subsidiaries and its businesses in the capacity as the company’s CEO.
In the larger interest of its stakeholders, he has now been entrusted with a greater responsibility to build and strengthen the core business — TV Vision.
In addition to the above development, the board also appointed him as the additional non-executive director of SAB events and Governance Now Media Ltd, under the umbrella brand of SAB group.
Simultaneously, Rakesh G. Jain has been appointed as the additional (Independent) director of SABTN.
SAB group vice chairman and managing director Markand Adhikari stated, “Manav has helped create a brand SAB group and contributed enormously to its growth. With our vision to expand and strengthen our broadcasting arm, we would want him to lead the broadcast business of the group i.e. TV Vision. This move has been attributed to formalise processes.”
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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.
