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DD to get Rs 204.3 m minimum revenue from Nimbus
MUMBAI: Nimbus Communications has promised a minimum guarantee revenue of Rs 204.3 million to Doordarshan for the matches to be aired on DD, including the deferred telecast on DD Metro and highlights of each match.
According to a government response to a starred query in the Lok Sabha last week, Nimbus has provided Prasar Bharati with bank guarantees of Rs 204.3 million, which may be encashed if the aggregate Minimum guarantees applicable for the series are not met.
While Nimbus Communication Ltd will be paid commission not exceeding to 15 per cent of the advertising revenue, additional airtime beyond 7,200 seconds sold will fetch Prasar Bharati Rs 60,000 (net) per second within the match and Rs 15,000 (net ) per 10 seconds outside the match, according to the reply.
According to the tripartite agreement signed on 11 September 2002 between Global Cricket corporation Pvt. Ltd , Nimbus Communication Ltd. and Prasar Bharati, GCC is the terrestrial rights holder for ICC Global Cricket Corporation Cricket Tournament up to 2007. Nimbus Communication Ltd has been selected as a revenue nmanagaement company by GCC, the reply states.
Of the 16 matches of World Cup to be telecast live on DD-1, the six India matches will fetch the pubcaster a minimum revenue of Rs 75 million, while the seven non India matches will fetch Prasar Bharati a minimum revenue of Rs 70 million.
Minimum guarantees will be the net amount, excluding service tax and agency commision for marketing, and all taxes are to be borne by GCC.
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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.
