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Galaxy to launch digital TV service in Hong Kong on NDS technology
MUMBAI: Galaxy Satellite Broadcasting Limited has announced the trial launch of its digital pay TV service – exTV, based on NDS technology.
While the satellite broadcaster has already commenced the exTV technical pilot on 18 December 2003, the full service is scheduled to start from 18 February 2004.
The service will provide more than thirty channels that cater to the tastes and interests of the Hong Kong TV audience. The channel will bring the audience a unique mix of innovative quality local programming and quality entertainment from around the world, says an NDS release.
According to the release, NDS has supplied conditional access, middleware, set top box integration, a customised electronic program guide (EPG) and two interactive games to the Galaxy service. The new digital offering enables viewers across Hong Kong access to an exciting all-digital multi-channel service.
“NDS is delighted to have assisted Galaxy in bringing its service to market in such a short timeframe. Galaxy’s investment in state-of-the-art digital technology from NDS allows them to offer a new level of quality programming services unequalled in Hong Kong to date. It also provides the most secure distribution platform, allowing Galaxy to reassure content providers that their programming is safe,” says NDS Asia Pacific vice president and general manager Sue Taylor.
The new-look NDS EPG provided for exTV allows up to seven days of program schedules for all channels. With help of the templates, Galaxy to quickly and easily develop its own look and feel to differentiate its service. Using NDS Core, VideoGuard and Value@TV technologies, it can choose different colors and shapes, such as a border around a scrolling list, as well as add graphic elements such as icons, logos and banners.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
