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US IPTV Interactive Networks expands offerings
MUMBAI: Interactive Television Networks (ITVN) which is an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider in the US has announced that it will carry MavTV.
The new network targets men ages 18-54 with male-oriented content. ITVN will offer the complete MavTV linear feed to its entire customer base, as well as, select titles on a pay per view basis. MavTV aims to be the destination channel for men by featuring programming that focusses on the topics that men gravitate to most, sports, gambling, fitness, money, gadgets, relationships and of course, women.
ITVN CEO Charles Prast says, “We are pleased to add MavTV to our growing list of niche entertainment channels. MavTV uses a tone men are comfortable with, like the way you talk to a friend when you’re on the basketball court or hanging out at a bar. MavTV talks about the topics men are interested in, creating a TV network that men have been wanting for years.”
MavTV’s content includes The Dan Show – Las Vegas, Rajun Sexy Cajuns, American Tailgating and Heartland Poker Tour.
ITVN manufactures a low-cost, compact set-top-box that links the US home television to IPTV networks and services without the need for a personal computer. In addition, it is a provider of proprietary interactive content networks delivered to the television over home broadband. ITVN is aiming to make IPTV relevant to the everyday consumer by offering a growing number of niche-market networks while keeping the service affordable.
Current and future networks include movie channels, music channels, news channels, and many other options where the overall viewing environment is enhanced by interactivity.
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.
