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Fashion TV expands services on Asiasat
MUMBAI: Asian satellite operator Asiasat and the Paris-based Fashion TV (FTV) have announced that FTV’s flagship channel Fashion TV has commenced broadcasting on Asiasat 3S. Its second channel f.men will be launching on Asiasat 2 in September 2005.
FTV president Michel Adam said, “We are very pleased that with Fashion TV being so successful, we are able to even broaden our viewership, especially to the North Asian territories by being on AsiaSat 3S. With Asiasat 2 and AsiaSat 3S, we are able to further expand our penetration in the region.”
The new channel on AsiaSat 2 will be programming on f.men, and one of its most popular programmes, midnight hot. f.men will fill the vacuum in the media industry by bringing forward and showcasing the men involved in the fashion industry. Viewers can expect to see for the first time, dedicated programming on male models, men designers, men make-up artists, men’s wear and men’s lifestyle.
Fashion TV is now available on Asiasat 3S in C-band with the following reception parameters:
Transponder: 12H
Frequency: 4088 MHz
Polarisation: Horizontal
Modulation: QPSK
Symbol Rate: 2.626 Msm/sec
FEC: 3/4
From September 2005, f.men channel will be available on Asiasat 2 in C-band with the following reception parameters, replacing the f.tv channel:
Transponder: 4A
Frequency: 3796 MHz
Polarisation: Vertical
Modulation: QPSK
Symbol Rate: 2.626 Msym/sec
FEC: 3/4
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.
