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Interactive games channel Playin’TV changes look
PARIS: From today Playin’TV which claims to be the leading interactive games channel in the world, starts on TPS (channel 55/Bandiagara), France Télécom Câble (Channel 41) and NTL (Channel 900),
It is also introducing a new programme schedule in order to increase the number of subscribers, and to make loyal the hundreds of thousands of regular players of the channel.
Playin’TV’s new look created in-house offers a smoother navigation, says the release. It enables a better visualisation of the games and above all to test them out for free before subscribing. Alternatively there is a Pay Per Play section.
Playin’TV has also unveiled its unique broadcast architecture, which enables it to change and re-organise its programme schedule in real time. TPS is the first network with whom the Visiware group, editor of the Playin’TV channel, has successfully experimented with this innovative technology.
Playin’TV will now offer a number of advantages reserved to TPS subscribers. These include:
– The possibility to play against other gamers and win prizes such as home cinemas, DVD players by entering the weekly game competition.
– The ranking of the best players for each game, all categories mixed together, and for the whole of France.
– It promises surprises with a different game every day, only accessible to subscribers (during the summer).
– In addition it provides a chance for viewers to be seen on the television. Viewers can send in a photo of themselves and high scores and/or comments on the game.
Playin’TV claims to be available to more than 27 million households in the world, Echostar (USA), Bell Express VU (Canada), CanalSatellite and TPS (France), Via Digital (Spain), Sky (New Zealand), Austar, (Australia), Viasat (Scandinavia).
Playin’TV is produced by the French group Visiware and targets the whole family. It offers a variety of games : action, arcade, sport, reflection, cards. Visiware also creates, develops, exploits and distributes applications and or interactive television services around the world.
Some of their partners and clients include: Sony, Eurosport International, AFP, TPS, Canal Plus Technologies.
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.
