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Eurodata TV Worldwide, TVtracker.com join forces
NEW YORK: Eurodata TV Worldwide and consulting company TVtracker.com that specialises in US television development tracking in broadcast, cable and syndication, have joined forces.
Eurodata TV Worldwide monitors television programmes and their ratings in 72 countries. The objective of the new partnership is to detect new programmes in America long before their production. The next step will be to follow the viewing performances once they are broadcast.
At the ongoing MIPCOM event in France, Eurodata TV Worldwide proposed The 2004 Los Angeles Screenings Reminder Report. The report was produced by tvtracker.com. It identifies and gives a detailed description of each pilot in contention for the 2004 – 2005 US Fall schedule. It claims to be the most efficient pre-selection for the acquisition strategies. It is designed for all international broadcasters and distributors who participate in the Los Angeles Screenings.
An official release informs that the partnership illustrates how Eurodata TV Worldwide keeps abreast of the market evolution by opening up an entirely new range of services. It now follows the entire life of any TV programmes from the early stage of the inception to the performances achieved during its broadcasts and reruns all over the world.
Today, Eurodata TV Worldwide’s database contains more than 600 channels in 72 territories. It provides an exhaustive amount of daily programme information on content, production, international distribution and the audience levels for targeted programmes, coming directly from the authorised institute based in countries around the world.
This data provides services which help in the decision-making process of international professionals within the audio-visual world : producers, distributors, broadcasters, copyright organisations, sponsors. Last year, 90 per cent of Eurodata TV Worldwide’s turnover came from abroad.
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.
