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Intelsat carries HDTV programming from Antarctica to Japan
MUMBAI: NHK, a pioneer in HDTV, is broadcasting environmentally focused programming from the Showa base in Antarctica back to households in Japan.
An official release informs that using Intelsat’s capacity and Japan Telecom’s antenna facilities, NHK has set up their HDTV “Hi-Vision” Broadcasting Center in the Antarctic and is using the Intelsat 904 satellite located at 60’E to carry a variety of environmentally-themed programmes aimed at increasing public awareness of the global environment.
The first HD feed from the Showa base in Antarctica occurred at 200 p.m. on 1 February to commemorate the exact time when Japanese TV broadcasting was launched 50 years earlier on NHK, and in conjunction with the launch of Intelsat’s Occasional Video Services network.
The release states that Japan Telecom is utilising a series of short-term video leases from Intelsat, receiving the content at their Kamiyamaguchi earth station in Japan and forwarding it to NHK’s studios in Tokyo. They consulted with Intelsat engineers extensively and conducted over 30 hours of testing on the satellite to ensure a high-quality signal. Additionally, they supplied a flyaway antenna suitable for operation in harsh environments and secured over 100 hours of transmission time on the 904 satellite.
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Master app launches exclusive cricket series for IPL
Eloelo platform teams with Tanay Tiwari for Cricket Stories and 200 plus match analysis in IPL
MUMBAI: Master has just bowled a perfect yorker at cricket fans this IPL turning match days into bite-sized masterclasses of inspiration. Eloelo Group’s popular microlearning and infotainment app has expanded its content slate with exclusive cricket programming. It has teamed up with leading content creator and sports presenter Tanay Tiwari to launch the special series “Cricket Stories With Tanay”, alongside a dedicated cricket section featuring over 200 content pieces on daily match analysis, news and updates produced by a team of sports experts and creators.
The new series offers a deep dive into previously unheard inspirational tales from the world of cricket from the history and personal journeys of iconic players to remarkable stories of courage and motivation. The opening episode explores untold stories from Sachin Tendulkar’s life and his role as mentor to many young cricketers. The second episode spotlights Yuvraj Singh’s mentoring influence on stars such as Rishabh Pant, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill.
Master already hosts more than 2,000 courses on subjects ranging from banking and finance to devotion and Indian history, making it one of the top 10 most downloaded apps in India on Google’s Android Play Store. The fresh cricket focus is designed to engage its fast-growing audience of curious learners during the high-energy IPL season.
In the coming months, Master will expand into newer languages and introduce additional courses and features, enabling Bharat users to learn on-the-go in their own language and at their own pace.
From Tendulkar’s masterclass moments to Yuvraj’s legacy of guidance, the app is transforming cricket into quick, compelling wisdom. With boundaries being hit on the field and stories being served on screen, Master is proving that the best way to enjoy the IPL is with a side of real-life inspiration, all in the palm of your hand.
