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Turner expands wireless biz in India; Lobo to head
MUMBAI: In a move to expand its wireless and emerging technologies business in India, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. has appointed Troy Lobo to head the Wireless & Emerging Technologies division in the capacity of associate director.
Lobo joins Turner in mid-July and will be based in Mumbai. He will look after all aspects of Turner’s wireless business in India, including the distribution and integration of wireless activities for Turner’s TV channels – CNN International, Cartoon Network and Pogo. Troy will have a dual report to Turner International India managing director Anshuman Misra and to Turner Broadcasting System International Inc vice president, Wireless & Emerging Technologies Mitch Lazar.
“Troy joins us with a wealth of sales experience across different industries and I am pleased to welcome him aboard. The wireless segment has immense potential, and with Troy’s in-depth experience and understanding of the telecom industry, he will be a true asset to both the new wireless business and our organisation,” says Misra.
“With the exponential growth of mobile users in India, this is one of the most exciting and emerging markets for Turner’s wireless content distribution efforts. We want to ensure that our content is available anytime and anyplace, in an interactive and easy-to-use format, on as many platforms possible. Troy’s mandate will be to explore and expand the business opportunities that the wireless space offers across India,” said Lazar.
Prior to joining Turner, Lobo worked with Hutchison Max Telecom in Mumbai heading the direct sales function as sales manager corporate where he also handled trade and direct sales for them.
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.
