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Issues which will be covered
Organised by Singapore Exhibition Services Ltd (SES) in association with International Broadcasting Convention, London (IBC), the five-day conference will address a wide spectrum of issues relevant to broadcasters in the 21st Century.
Right from crucial issues related to Intellectual Property Rights, the convention will cover legal, commercial and broadcast views and have presentation on digital rights management, watermarking, content protection and conditional. The issues addressed are disseminated over various sessions and brought under ten different themes.
The first among the ten different themes related to the Broadcast industry that the convention will cover is e-Production for Film and Television. It will delve into issues concerning post-production requirements for the delivery of programming for Digital Television, HDTV, DVD, Digital and Filmic Cinema and the Internet.
The new revenue opportunities, creating content for enhanced television, the future of electronic media and the requirements of interactivity from programme production right through to the demands of the set-top box will be dealt with in Interactivity & Enhanced Television.
Bridging the Digital Divide will look into issues arising from the industry’s transition to the digital age and later the session will discuss the differences between analogue and digital standards and the implications of converting to the new technology.
The Digital Transmission Issues session is aimed to provide an in-depth technology updates on the progress of digital TV transmission, including the experiences of current systems on air, evaluation between DTTV standards and as well as the consideration of antennae and feeder systems.
Broadband & Internet will feature communication of broadband, establishment of interactive games, the challenge of interactivity and the implications of broadcasting on the Internet. Apart from this there will be presentations on recruitment and usage of new training methods in Human Resources Development in the Digital Age.
The Business of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) – Opportunities for All will focus on the as title suggests business aspect of DAB and new DAB developments in the marketplace.
As multi-channel and digital broadcasting present it’s set of requirements for measurement, assessment of service quality and management tools the session on Engineering Tools of the 21st Century is going to highlight the advances in centralised control and management systems, the application of IP-based broadcast network and real time management of IP systems.
Towards the end the seminar on Applied Technology will look at the latest technology innovations, such as applications related to high vision animation, multi-format HDTV cameras and development of stroke-based fonts for usage within Chinese, Japanese and Korean broadcasting applications.
The conference will end on the fifth day with a note on progressive stream on Data broadcasting, a digital transmission session organised that promises to deliver to the user, extensive and valuable information after it delves into the capabilities of BML.
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.
