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nexGTv bags exclusive digital rights for French Open 2015
NEW DELHI: Digivive Services’ nexGTv has acquired the exclusive telecast rights for mobiles and digital platforms of the 114th edition of French Open 2015.
Viewers on mobiles or with PCs / laptops and tablets can experience French Open 2015 live and seamless on their digital devices via the single sign-on facility offered by nexGTv.
Digivive director and CEO GD Singh said, “At nexGTv, our every effort is always to keep our viewers entertained. We are delighted to bring French Open Live for every tennis-enthusiast in the country. Affinity for Tennis, much like certain other sports, has been rapidly rising and like cricket, competition in tennis is intense, action is fast-paced and edgy and the sport requires all-round fitness. We are confident that viewers will appreciate experiencing the real-time, on-ground action on their mobile devices and cheer their respective stars to victory.”
For devotees of the tournament, the entire Championship comprising 128 Singles matches and 64 Doubles matches would be available on nexGTv.
Viewers can download the nexGTv app, available across all platforms including Android, iOS, Windows and Tizen from the respective App stores, free of cost, to watch defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova sweat it out for the ultimate prize money of $34.5 million.
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.
