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NXTDIGITAL appoints Jaydeep Sampat as CTO
Mumbai: NXTDIGITAL, a digital media division of technology-led customer experience company Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd (HGS), with a presence in digital television via cable and satellite, broadband, enterprise services, OTT aggregation and content syndication has appointed Jaydeep Sampat as its chief technology officer.
Jaydeep, a communications industry veteran with over three decades of experience across various industries will lead the technology functions at NXTDIGITAL Media Group – across broadband, digital television & enterprise solutions.
In his previous and over a decade long role as chief technology officer at Tikona Infinet Pvt Ltd, he led the establishment of multi-site operations from the ground up, managed PAN India IT infrastructure, and directed cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions for retail & enterprise customers. Prior to Tikona, he was a key member of the core technology teams at leading tech companies like Sify, Hughes Tele.com & Rolta.
At NXTDIGITAL, Jaydeep will play a key role in leveraging new technologies to launch new products and optimise existing solutions. He will also work with the group’s large pan-India broadband & television franchisee base to develop and deliver products in keeping with market demands.
Commenting on his appointment, HGS’ whole-time director and head of the media group, Vynsley Fernandes said, “We are delighted to welcome Jaydeep to Hinduja Global Solutions and the NXT Media Group. His domain experience with both retail and enterprise customers and driving technology for products and bespoke solutions, aligns perfectly with our company’s vision for the future. We look forward to the exciting journey ahead with him leading technology and delivering delightful products and solutions for our customers”.
Jaydeep said, “I am passionate about leveraging technology to drive business transformation and am committed to aligning technology with business goals to achieve optimal performance and resilience. I look forward to collaborating with teams and partners at NXTDIGITAL and utilizing all my learnings to build the next level of technological success for what is easily one of India’s premier digital solutions groups”.
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.
