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Tina Sachdev joins JWT Bangalore as senior creative director
MUMBAI: Rediffusion DY&R’s Tina Sachdev has joined JWT Bangalore as senior creative director.
During her stint at Rediffusion DY&R, Sachdev was responsible for the ING Vysya business, handling the corporate, insurance and bank communication.
Commenting on the appointment JWT Bangalore senior vice president and general manager Dhunji S Wadia said, “Tina’s reputation as a persuasive and inspiring creative leader who is able to encourage the best work from her people precedes her. She has a proven track record in delivering effective and outstanding solutions for clients and is absolutely passionate about her job.”
Sachdev added, “I’m really excited about the change. New challenges always get the adrenalin going. Fashion, for one thing, is an evolving and highly involving category and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get cracking. And it’s really inspiring that the work here is already clearly of an international quality, so it’s going to be fun to be a part of that culture.”
Wadia added, “Tina’s highly regarded experience will go a long way towards building a winning culture that inspires, nurtures and protects creativity. Tina’s appointment is a part of our drive to secure top-notch talent who will make our creative aspirations a reality.”
At Rediffusion DY&R, she worked on the ING Vysya “new face of money” corporate campaign, as well as the successful child plan and the Orange Savings Account work. McDowell’s Signature bore her signature for a considerable length of time. Romanov, Nike and Airtel were the other brands that she was associated with. Prior to her stint there, spanning five years, she was with MAA Bozell, Bangalore and Everest, Delhi.
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.
