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Government testing agency approves INDigital’s STBs
MUMBAI: The ministry of communications and information technology’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL) has quality tested the digital set top box of Celetron, which will be marketed by INCableNet under INDigital brand name.
A statement issued by Hinduja TMT claims this is the first quality test approval for any digital set top box in India by an authorised government testing agency. This particular Digital STB model (No: IRD C-282- NG) of Technotrend Germany has also been formally tested and approved by TUV of Germany, the premier testing and certifying authority of Europe, the sytatement adds.
HTMT chief technology officer KV Seshasayee was quoted as saying, “These are world class tried and quality tested Set top digital boxes, which will be given in Indian Homes, starting with Mumbai and Delhi from 1st August.These are widely deployed in Europe and elsewhere.”
A statement issued early this month by the Rajan Raheja promoted Hathway Cable and Datacom had stated that its STBs had been cleared as meeting Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications. A Hathway release stated that Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Ltd (BECIL) conducted a live test on Hathway’s digital STB and confirmed that it met BIS specifications. This was done after extensive tests and a live check, the release said.
Meanwhile, INCableNet’s COO Rajiv Vyas was quoted as saying, “Several consumer friendly schemes have been designed by INCableNet, which will be launched shortly and will be designed for direct sales, and rentals through cable operators, which will help any class of economic segment to easily go for CAS.”
The implementation roll out plan for CAS is on full swing at INCableNet, however the Cable Operators and MSO’s (Multi service operators) along with the consumers are still awaiting the final rate plans of the broadcasters, so that the concrete pricing packages for consumers can be announced, which will be able to dispel out lot of uncertainty surrounding CAS impact on customers, the statement says.
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.
