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Tauquir Zaidi appointed as SVP on Chrome Data Analytics & Media
MUMBAI: Tauquir Zaidi has been appointed senior vice president-revenue in the Pankaj Krishna led Chrome Data Analytics & Media.
An industry veteran with over 17 years in the broadcast industry, Zaidi has had an integral role in organizations such as STAR, NDTV Media, Times Television and Doordarshan.
After expanding the market base for Star India, Zaidi joined NDTV Media as AVP, Ad Sales, and went on to head the team for NDTV 24×7 and NDTV India. :Later, Zaidi spearheaded Ad Sales in the North and West Markets as the Regional Head at Times Television.
Zaidi will focus on growth and expansion of the organization by driving several new initiatives. He will be reporting directly to Pankaj Krishna.
Commenting on his appointment, Krishna said, “Tauquir comes to us with over 17 years of experience in the media industry, and he will be an important figure in our journey to become the most respected media audit and intelligence company. We are happy and excited about having him on board.”
Zaidi added, “Working with Pankaj is an opportunity I could not have passed on, having followed his career over the years. Chrome DM is at an exciting juncture, poised to take the leap to the next level with a well laid out diversification plan. As they grow their stable of products, leveraging their already established market standing, I look forward to the challenge of driving revenue growth and the excitement of working with a young, talented team.”
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.
