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FICCI SCaT conference on Indian C&S sector on 16 Oct
MUMBAI: The Who’s who of the cable and satellite industry will be attending the FICCI SCaT conference on the Indian Cable & Satellite sector as part of the FICCI Frames 2004 Knowledge Series on 16 October in Mumbai.
The prominent speakers at the conference will include Sony Entertainment Television CEO Kunal Dasgupta, FICCI Entertainment Committee Chairman Yash Chopra, Zee Networks chairman Subhash Chandra Goel, FICCI Western Regional Council chairman Sushil Jiwarajka and INCable Networks chairman Ram Hongorani among others.
After the inaugural address by Chopra, TV Guide & Satellite and Cable TV magazine’s publisher and editor Sudeep Malhotra will give the welcome address.
The key topics that will be discussed in the morning session will be – The future of the C&S industry, FICCI’s role and initiatives as the apex body of the C&S sector and What the future holds for C&S industry.
NDS director solutions James Field will moderate the afternoon session – CAS to Cash: Generating revenue through Conditional Access which will be followed by Hingorani’s session on The road ahead for MSOs.
Brief presentations will also be made by successful niche channels on their ‘Secrets to Success.’
The latter half of the day will see the likes of SET-Discovery Pvt Ltd president Shantanu Aditya presiding over the session Distribution strategy of Satellite Channels and Swissfone, USA president and CEO Rajiv Sharma moderating the session on VoIP (voice over Internet telephony)- Value added services for cable networks.
The conference will be wrapped up with a Q&A session moderated by Sudeep Malhotra.
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.
