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TDSAT asks Sun Distribution to sign new interconnect agreement with Vision Digital Cable
NEW DELHI: Vision Digital Cable and Sun Distribution Services Pvt Ltd have been permitted by the Telecom Disputes Settlement and Arbitration Tribunal (TDSAT) to execute a fresh interconnect agreement adding 273 subscribers to the existing 1612 subscribers of Vision Digital Cable.
TDSAT chairman Justice Aftab Alam and members Kuldip Singh and B B Srivastava also accepted the plea that 57 subscribers whose premises were found locked during a joint survey by the parties should be included in the list of subscribers.
The joint survey, which had been carried out following orders of the Tribunal earlier, shows that Vision Digital has 216 subscribers, of which 168 are receiving signals apart from Vision Digital from some other local cable operator as well. Forty-eight subscribers out of 216 are receiving their signals solely from the petitioner.
The Tribunal made it clear that Vision Digital will not add to its number of subscribers without giving prior intimation to Sun Distribution and getting its consent in writing.
In case Vision Digital makes the request for any addition to its subscriber base, Sun Distribution must respond within two weeks from the date of receipt of the request, after making verification, if any, desired by it.
In case Sun Distribution does not accede to the request of Vision Digital for adding of subscribers to its existing base, it will give reasons for not accepting the request.
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.
