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HITS provides win-win situation
MUMBAI: According to the JP Morgan, the HITS model is the only option which provides a win-win situation in a scenario as the reach of the MSO gets extended and the LCO need not invest heavily as well.
Will the HITS Model Be Adopted?
The unaligned local cable operator will have to install multiple encoders on his site to service his subscribers with the CAS signal. Small cable operators will likely find it uneconomical to do so. However, in the HITS model, the MSO can reach out to the local cable operator (LCO) who is currently not provided service by him.
The local operator can now downlink the encrypted MSO signal with minor capital expenditure to his existing equipment.
Thus, it is a win-win situation for both the MSO and the LCO, as the reach of the MSO gets extended and the LCO need not invest heavily as well. As such, it is natural for the MSOs to adopt the HITS model.
However, the change-over may not take place in a hurry. MSOs can provide signals in metros without HITS. It must be noted that the total number of headends in the country is over 7,000 of which only around 50 are in the metros. Thus, the MSO might not use HITS to distribute signals to the 50 headends in the metros, but may look into the HITS model when it is implementing HITS across the country.
Currently, Siticable looks to be the only MSO going the HITS way, though others such as Hathway have sought permission for the same.
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.
