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Chrome week 48: English Entertainment genre witness 3.5% growth
MUMBAI: The English entertainment genre has emerged as the top gainer in six metros with the growth of 3.5 per cent, making Zee Café the number one channel with 51.8 per cent Opportunity To See (OTS) according to week 48 of Chrome Data Analytics & Media.
Second on the list is the English Movies genre with a growth of 1.5 per cent in the six metros. Movies Now bagged the pole position with 55.9 per cent OTS.
Infotainment on all India basis bagged the third spot in the pack with 0.6 per cent growth. History TV 18 garnered the first place in the genre with 79.8 per cent OTS.
Music genre in the Hindi Speaking Market (HSM) stood at number four with 0.5 per cent growth, wherein 9XM led the chart with 85.2 per cent OTS.
Hindi Movies, English News, Business News and Sports are among the top losers of week 48.
Hindi Movies in HSM witnessed a drop of 0.6 per cent and Max with 92.7 per cent OTS becomes the most affected channel in the genre.
English News on second number saw a downfall of 0.5 per cent in six metros. Lok Sabha TV led the genre with 92.7 per cent OTS.
Business News in six metros dropped by 0.5 per cent and CNBC Awaaz stood at number one in the section with 76.6 per cent OTS.
Sports section witnessed the drop in ratings by 0.2 per cent and DD Sports was the most affected channel in the segment with 74.3 per cent OTS.
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.
