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Anupam Kher inaugurates Broadcast India exhibition
MUMBAI: The 13th Broadcast India Symposium – a two day trade exhibition – was inaugurated this year by Censor Board chief Anupam Kher recently.
The exhibition saw 355 brand names from 30 countries spread over multiple halls of the World Trade Centre in Mumbai, a company release informs.
At the exhibition, as usual, the Seagate Technical Awards were given away to honour excellence in digital technology for films and television.
The awards function, which comprises 11 categories, covers all aspects of digital technology used in production and post production of films and television.
This year, the awards were handed over to the winners by Ad Labs chain of theatres director Pooja Shetty in a scintillating evening of entertainment and music. The awards ceremony has now become synonymous with the Broadcast India show, the release says.
Among the highlights of the symposium and exhibition was digital cinema. With over 100 theatres installed, and 400 more scheduled to join, digital cinema is one of the fastest growing industry. During the exhibition, Times Cinema showcased their fool-proof technology on piracy proof servers with high luminance for digital theatres.
Among the international brand which demonstrated their latest hardware and technology were Panasonic, JVC, Matrox, Benchmark, ARRI, Leitch/DPS, Seagate, Matrox, Apple, Pinnacle, P+S Technik, Panther, Genelec, Tascam, Sennheiser, Avid, Quantel, Autocue, Da Vinci, Thomson Grassvalley, Softimage, Alias Wavefront, Crooke Optics, BDL, ARRI (GB).
The event was supported by Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), Association of Manufacturers & Representatives of Broadcast, Film & Multimedia Systems (AMRBFMS), Society of Films and Television Engineerings (SIFTE), Radio & Television Professionals Association of India Ltd (RAPA), Associations of Professional Video Equipment Owners (APVEO), Allumini Association of Graduates of Film & Television Institute of India (GRAFTII) and Audio Engineering Society- India Section (AES).
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.
