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Numtv offers ‘EAS’ to ‘CAS struck’ broadcasters
MUMBAI: NumTV.com, one of the largest 24-hour live online multilingual entertainment portal for international Asians, has offered EAS (Easy Access System) to Indian broadcasters who are sceptical about CAS (conditional access system).
A division of Pentamedia Graphics, a significant player in the world of animation, graphics and special effects industry, Numtv.com has released advertisements in business newspapers urging broadcasters to “show their channel worldwide through Numtv.com”.
The Numtv.com ad says that the “new millennium entertainment portal” offers the following advantages:
* One of the largest live video streaming portals.
* No need for additional satellites and uplinking.
* Providing various TV channels around the world since 1999.
* User base of 400,000 viewers, broadband and narrowband.
* Offering live/playout/on demand at affordable cost.
* Serving worldwide with dynamic switching intelligence.
* Audio/video compression techniques for enhanced viewing
* TRP available at the click of a mouse
Numtv.com comprises a collection of interesting channels classifying into television, radio, print, films and stage. With five live online televisions on the agenda, Numtv.com offers full-fledged entertainment whenever the user beckons its service at any time and at any part of the world.
With a turnover of around US$ 90 million, the company claims to have achieved a phenomenal growth. The company says that it is ranked number three in the world by the Roncarelli Report of the global animation industry.
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.
