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TDSAT asks Star to show cause on Rudhrapur Cable Network’s contempt proceeding
NEW DELHI: Notice has been issued to Star India to show cause why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against it for not complying with the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Arbitration Tribunal (TDSAT) order of 18 August relating to Rudhrapur Cable Network.
Star India was asked to respond within a week with TDSAT listing the matter for 7 October.
The Cable Network had come to the Tribunal seeking a direction to Star India for supply of its signals to the petitioner for retransmission in the areas of Rudrapur, Gadarpur, Kichha and rural areas.
The Tribunal after arguments had directed that the parties should enter into an interconnect agreement without any delay applicable till 31 December, 2015. The areas under the interconnect agreement would be exactly same as the areas of the STN Television Network in Rudrapur, the Tribunal had said and added that following the execution of the agreement, the decoder boxes will be issued simultaneously to the petitioner for all the channels.
It had been argued by Star at that time that areas under question are in the third phase of DAS notification, hence as currently these areas are in the analogue mode and they are due to come under the DAS regime after 31 December, 2015. Star also declined to give signals to the petitioner on ground that STN has objected to any supply of signals to the petitioner on the ground that it owed large sum of money to STN.
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.
