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DD’s 5 channels in mobile mode via DTT in Chennai, Delhi
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati has decided to convert to facilitate mobile reception of DD News in Chennai and Delhi. From 1 January 2006 it will operate the digital terrestrial transmitters (DTT) service of its five channels, including DD News in mobile reception mode.
This means that now DD News will be available in moving vehicles fitted with equipment to access Doordarshan’s DTT service being played out in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata on 5 KW powered transmitters.
Presently, Doordarshan is operating DTT service in four metros cities beaming five channels – DD News, DD-1, DD Sports, DD India and the regional service.
To receive DTT mobile service of DD, people in Delhi and Chennai have to install a special antenna atop their vehicles and have a set top box for DTT or diversity receiver designed for mobile reception that operates on 12 Volt direct current (DC).
The parameters of the transmission for mobile receptions are:-
1. Number of carriers – 8K
2. Constellation – QPSK
3. Forward Error Correction – ?
4. Guard Interval (GI) -1/16
5. Useful data rate – 5.85 Mb/s
6. Frequency of operations – 514 Mhz (Ch # 26)
The reception survey for satisfactory reception of DD News in moving vehicles was conducted and coverage range of 35 kms was recorded, except in `shadow areas’ where occasional freezing was observed in narrow lanes having high rise building and at some busy road crossings.
In general, vehicles traveling at speed of about 50 kmph could get satisfactory reception within 35 km range.
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.
