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TAM week 30: Despite ratings drop Star Plus holds numero uno spot
MUMBAI: Star Plus’ drop in TAM ratings continues as the table topper descended from 237 GRPs to 232 GRPs in week 30. On the other hand, Colors garnered 224 GRPs in week 30, up from 204 GRPs.
Zee too witnessed a slight descend in its ratings as it was down to 147 GRPs compared to 152 of last week. Sab held on to its number four slot over Life OK with 143 GRPs while the latter garnered 126 GRPs.
A moment of respite came in for Sony Entertainment Television as its ratings went up to 111 GRPs from 107 GRPs. &TV also observed slight improvement in ratings as it went up from 65 GRPs to 67 GRPs.
Ten Sports continued its run at the number one spot in the sports genre with 25 GRPs, cricket specialist from the same venture Ten Cricket secured the second berth with 12 GRPs. Sony Six booked the third slot with 6 GRPs.
Nick led the kids genre in week 30 with 53 GRPs, whereas Pogo garnered 49 GRPs to sit on second spot. On the other hand, Cartoon Network with 35 GRPs secured the third slot.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya, with 6.35 TVR led the tally of top programmes, followed by Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma of Sab with 3.59 TVR. Colors’ Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi booked the third berth by registering 3.55 TVR. Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein and Saathiya Saath Nibhana sat at number four and five with 3.37 and 3.36 TVR respectively.
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.
