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TPS introduces interactive games channel Playin’Star
MUMBAI: France’s Visiware, a distributor of interactive television services, has announced that a new adult oriented interactive games channel Playin’Star has debuted on the TPS distribution platform in France.
An official release informs that Playin’Star has made a technical revolution in the interactive world by offering an electronic games guide with more than 400 broadcasted images via a carrousel. The channel offers a wide range of games at one time and requires very little bandwidth. Thanks to these technical feats, Playin’Star manages to combine quality and diversity.
Playin’Star claims to have revolutionised games on the idiot box. On channel 87 (the new “Game Avenue” channel), TPS subscribers have access 24 hours every day to over 15 exclusive games. Programming includes: Las Vegas style casino games which change every 30 seconds (roulette, blackjack, horse betting, slot machines) quizzes, psychological tests to better understand your (partner, work, money), and also famous well known games like Family Feud and even the first ever teach yourself the Highway Code game.
The release adds that as an introductory offer, TPS subscribers can discover Playin’Star for free through a demo. During the course of next year, Playin’Star will be broadcast on other French networks as well as abroad and the game content will be regularly enriched.
The interactive games channel Playin’TV is broadcated on Echostar (USA), Bell Express Vu (Canada), DirectTV GLA (Latin America), Sky Digital (UK), CanalSatellite, TPS, Noos, France Tlcom Cble, NTL (France) Viasat (Scandinavia), Zonavi (Scandinavia).
Playin’TV is produced and edited by Visiware, which creates, develops, exploits and distributes applications or enriched interactive television services around the world. Its partners and clients include Canal Plus Technologies, OpenTV, Sony, Eurosport International, AFP.
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.
