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Magivweb unveils new IPTV broadcasting system in US
MUMBAI: The US-based web technology firm MAgicweb Inc. has launched its EnterVision Broadcasting System, a proprietary, real-time broadcasting system for television transmission delivery via IPTV (Internet protocol television transmission).
The technology is similar to VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), which provides the ability to make telephone calls over the Internet using conventional telephones, the company states in an official release.
Unlike VoIP, however, there are no FCC regulations for the transmission of television or radio signals utilizing the IPTV format, says the company. And, unlike existing “streaming video” technology that utilizes packet-switched data transmissions and requires users to have dedicated programs to “play” video files, the EnterVision technology allows television broadcast quality 30.3 frames-per-second video to be transmitted on a real-time basis utilizing discrete JPEG files, the release adds.
Says Magicweb CEO Herbert Becker, “Our cutting-edge technology raises the threshold for what will be considered to be ‘acceptable’ standards for video applications utilizing Internet transmission protocols. There has been a demand from the public for our technology and I am proud to say we are ready to roll it out.”
With the ability to transmit analog, digital and HDTV broadcast signals utilizing conventional computer networks, commercial applications for the technology include local and network broadcasting; remote video transmission as a replacement for or as a supplement to satellite transmission; real-time videoconferencing throughout the U.S. and internationally; and commercial, industrial, and governmental security and surveillance applications.
For homes, the EnterVision Broadcasting System can provide video-on-demand and video security surveillance without the need for specialized decoder boxes, utilizing only a home computer and broadband Internet access.
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.
