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Three tech tradeshows in Singapore next year
MUMBAI: Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) today announced that it would host three comprehensive technology tradeshows in Singapore next year: BroadcastAsia 2004, CommunicAsia 2004 and EnterpriseIT 2004.
The shows will be held concurrently at the Singapore Expo from 15-18 June 200
SES, a pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, is an Asian organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of Singapore-based exhibitions and conferences in sectors such as communications, engineering, machinery and lifestyle.
“BroadcastAsia 2004, CommunicAsia 2004 and EnterpriseIT 2004 will be the most complete technology showcase in Asia,” said SES chief executive Stephen Tan. “As the region rebounds, businesses are geared up to reconnect with Asia and the world, pursuing their growth strategies and sharpening their competitive edge,” he added.
“Till date, we have received bookings for 80 per cent of the floor space in the shows, reflecting the resurgence in the business climate,” said Tan, commenting on the positive response for the return of the shows that were cancelled in May 2003 as a result of the SARS outbreak.
According to an official release the industry players who may be present at the 2004 shows include IntelSat, NEC, LG Electronics, Miller Fluids, Tandberg TV, Canal +, SchlumbergerSema and NetScreen among others.
According to Miller Fluid’s marketing manager, Brett Smith, “We are looking forward to BroadcastAsia 2004 and the business opportunities in Asia Pacific it brings for us each year. Every year we make new contacts, but just as importantly, we get to renew acquaintance with our existing customers and also schedule all our regional dealer meetings.”
“We’re looking forward to being at EnterpriseIT 2004 where we’ll be able to meet up with a specific audience – enterprises who are looking for solutions to meet their increasing need for network security. This will be a great platform for us to tap into regional business opportunities,” said Asia Pacific, NetScreen Technologies, Inc. senior director of marketing Paul Serrano.
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.
