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GlobeCast claims to be largest TV provider to mobile networks
MUMBAI: Satellite services company GlobeCast has announced that it is now the world’s largest provider of live television-to-mobile delivery services.
It claims to deliver 50 television and 11 radio channels on the mobile television bouquet that it operates in France on behalf of mobile provider Orange.
The bouquet is available to all of Orange France’s 3G and Edge subscribers. GlobeCast, a subsidiary of France Telecom, operates a worldwide content management network over satellite and fibre for delivery of professional media for broadcast, enterprise, government and retail, including file-based content.
Orange France launched its direct-to-mobile television and radio service at the end of 2004 as part of its development of broadband mobile services. At launch, only 11 channels were available but since February 2005, when GlobeCast was selected to manage the bouquet, the line-up has tripled to include 50 television and 11 radio channels. As a result, GlobeCast is now the largest provider of live television-to-mobile delivery services.
GlobeCast is providing Orange with a turnkey service from channel origination to delivery of the final bouquet to Orange’s video headend in Paris. Among the services that GlobeCast is providing for Orange is the insertion of channels into the bouquet, IP transmission via fibre and 24/7 satellite reception. The bouquet is then broadcast by Orange using its microwave 3G and Edge distribution network.
Globecast states that the implementation of this solution demonstrates its ability to aggregate and encode content for live broadcast on any network – satellite, cable and ADSL, in addition to mobile 3G or DVB-H networks.
The bouquet currently includes Game One, BBC World, France 2, Infosport, Paris Premi?re, Nostalgie, FIP and Rire et Chansons.
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.
