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Motorola has A780 EDGE over rivals
MUMBAI: Motorola, one of the global leaders in wireless communications, has launched the new Motorola A780, a mobile device offering the speed of hi-technology coupled with the Java + Linux platform for convergence.
“As consumers work, home and social lives get closer, they need a device that will help them move from one world to the next easily,” said Percy Batlivala, General Manager, Southwest Asia, Motorola India. “The ability to view applications, manage schedules and contacts, capture and share streaming video and utilise groundbreaking EDGE, Quad band and Bluetooth wireless technologies make the model a must-have.”
Motorola, a Fortune 100 global communications leader, provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. The company showed sales of $31.3 billion last year worldwide.
Priced at Rs 31,355, the A780 is designed to offer end-user mobile experience that includes efficient mobile office connectivity plus multimedia entertainment.
To support businesses, the A780 harnesses the power of EDGE that offers increased efficiency and network speed, enabling consumers to download more content, faster. It is also one of the first to offer complete GSM network compatibility and support for some of the fastest pre-3G data speeds around. The PDA features Bluetooth wireless technology to allow for virtually instant wire-free connection between devices.
Another interesting feature is the speaker-independent voice recognition and you can make and receive calls with the flip closed.
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.
