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Viacom18 Partners With Gujarat Titans
Mumbai : Gujarat Titans has announced their partnership with Viacom18, TATA Indian Premier League’s digital rights holder, offering their campaign access to the fans as they prepare for their title defence. The Hardik Pandya-led side will begin their 2023 campaign at their iconic home venue – the Narendra Modi Stadium – on 31 March with the eagerly-anticipated season-opener against the Chennai Super Kings.
For the first time, cricket fans will be able to watch a wide variety of exciting content as Gujarat Titans will provide JioCinema access to backstage events such as training sessions and team bonding activities and marquee players such as Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill, among others. Viacom18 will leverage the power of digital and present Titans’ unique philosophy and inclusive culture to a broader audience across platforms.
Since making a successful debut in the TATA IPL, Gujarat Titans have been the first movers across multiple avenues of fan engagement. Not just being the headline makers with their debut trophy, they have also been trend-setters off the field. The franchise was the first Indian sports team to introduce a dedicated virtual space for its fans and players as well as the first to launch an exclusive streetwear collection. The Titans continue to engage with their fans in innovative ways, such as their recent campaign which encourages them in becoming healthier and fitter and, in turn, be rewarded for their efforts.
“We endeavour to keep fans engaged with Gujarat Titans not just during the season but well beyond that. Our partnership with JioCinema will be a conduit for enhanced fan engagement and build meaningful bonds through exclusive content. This partnership will provide the fans a closer look at the unique Gujarat Titans culture – which formed the bedrock of a successful campaign in 2022,” said Gujarat Titans COO Arvinder Singh.
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.
