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Rajya Sabha releases set top box manufacturers’ list
MUMBAI: Tech majors Philips and Thomson figure in the list of set top box manufacturers who have an eye on the Indian market with the imminent implementation of CAS on the horizon.
In an answer to a query in the Rajya Sabha last week, a list of STB manufacturers’ has been released. The list includes manufacturers from India as well as from across the world like Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, California and England.
The list of manufacturers is as follows:
DALVI Technolgy Ltd.
10 Wedgwood Court,
Wedgwood Way, Stevenage
Hertfordshire SGI 4QR,
England.
Philips India Ltd,
Technopolis knowledge Park,
NELCO Complex,
Mahakali Caves Road, Chakala,
Andheri (E) Mumbai
Thomson Multimedia India Private Limited,
No. 44, 2 nd Floor,
Krishna Shree Building,
1st Main Road,
Gandhi Nagar, Adyar,
Chennai-600020
Eastern Electronics Co. Ltd.
No. 4 Shin- Long Road,
Kwel – Shan Industrial area ,
Tao- Yuan ,
Taiwan R O C
Humax Co. Ltd.
Humax Venture Tower
271-2 Seohyeon – Dong Gyeonggi-Do
Seongnam city,
463-050
Korea
Mentor DataSystems Inc.
24-1, Industry East 4rth Road,
Science Based industrial Park,
Hsinchu,
Taiwan R.O.C
Pace Micro Technology,
Room 905, Shatin Galleria,
18-24 Shan mei St.
Po Tan, N.T
Hong Kong
Tae Young Telstar Co. Ltd,
FL Young Kwang Bldg 680-5,
Deung Chon 3- Dong Kang Seo- Ku,
Seoul,
Korea
Aegis Broadband Inc.
16450 Via Esprillo,
San Diego ,
CA 92127
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.
