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Key issues affecting satellite industry to be discussed at ISCe
CALIFORNIA: International Satellite and Communication Exchange (ISCe) which claims to be the premier West Coast satellite and communications conference and expo, for the commercial and government industries in the US will take place from 18-21 August in Long Beach, California.
The four-day event will highlight satellite-based services and technologies including: Information & Communications, Broadcasting, Navigation, National and Homeland Security, and Remote Sensing. One of the sessions is Global Assurance and Homeland Defense: Implications.
Booz Allen Hamilton VP R. James Woolsey will lead off the conference with his views of how changes in global politics and the global economy are shaping the need for resilience for infrastructure in the US, including telecommunications.
Another session deals with Growth and Momentum – Key Drivers for the 21st Century. It is debatable if last year was the worst for the satellite industry, but certainly there was not much room for optimism. However, there is definitely hope for the future for several reasons: continuing progress in technology, increased government needs and signs of possible recovery in the telecommunications sector.
As the industry goes forward, it needs to carefully choose its direction in order to get the fastest possible benefits. The panel will address what are the growth areas to concentrate on as the industry goes forward.
The speakers will include director, Satellite Centre ISRO Dr. P.S. Goel, president & COO Intelsat Ramu V. Potarazu,
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.
