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Webaroo launches free soccer resource pack- World Soccer 2006
MUMBAI: Webaroo, the provider of the searchable web offline launches ‘World Soccer 2006’ web pack just in time for the World Cup.
The pack is a compilation of the top web pages about the game and the World Cup, all of it searchable offline and can be downloaded free from www.webaroo.com.
With content ranging from team profiles and pub guides, to comprehensive World Cup history and trivia, the Webaroo World Soccer 2006 web pack has everything a soccer fan could need, informs an official release.
In addition to the one-step pack, they can identify favourite web sites they wish to take with them – such as the Fifa site, sports blogs and ESPN – and automatically download these sites to search offline, anywhere, anytime.
How soccer fans can have fun with Webaroo:
– Quickly look up stats on your favourite players during the game
– Dig up dirt on rival teams before running into a heated debate
– Win soccer bets at the local pub
How can Webaroo be accessed? The release explains that with the Webaroo ‘World Soccer 2006’ pack in your pocket there is no need to search for an internet café to have all the best football information. Go to www.webaroo.com, download the free application and the ‘World Soccer 2006’ web pack to your laptop and sync your mobile devices, and that’s it. You can then search and browse the cached web content anytime. Webaroo updates web content automatically in the background whenever laptops are connected to the web.
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.
