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Sunsilk takes centrestage at bridal fest
NEW DELHI: Sunsilk, the hair and fashion beauty haircare brand has announced its activities slated for the six-day bridal event commencing today at New Delhi’s Taj Palace.
A Bridal Hair show, three interactive hair and beauty seminars by the Sunsilk hair experts and a working salon run by the hair experts – are all set to make Sunsilk Bridal Asia a landmark in bridal events.
Sunsilk Beautiful Brides will feature models like Jesse Randhawa, Aditi Gowitrikar, Viveka Babajee, Tapur Chatterjee. Sunsilk Beautiful Brides will showcase the quintessential Indian wedding in its various facets and in the moods of the young bride-to-be through all the pre-marriage functions leading to the grand finale – the ‘shaadi’. Well groomed hair is key to a smart, confident look that sees a young bride through all the nervousness, constant chatter, andpeople milling around her.
National award-winning fashion designer Neeta Lulla’s bridal creations will be part of the Sunsilk show. The brand’s association with the designer is a successful and long standing one and Neeta had also designed outfits for this year’s Sunsilk Hair Show at the India Fashion Week. Neeta is currently in the limelight for her designs for Paro, the central character in the recent cinematic extravaganza Devdas.
The other highlights of the show include a Salon that will be run on all six days, by the leading Sunsilk duo of Jawed Habib and Samantha Kochhar. As before, the salon promises to be constantly abuzz with makeovers and haircuts by the Sunsilk Hair Experts.
The Sunsilk Experts will conduct three hair and make up seminars centered on the bridal theme for consumers as well as the salon trade.
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.
