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Chrome week 28: English entertainment top gainer, English news loses ground
MUMBAI: In the news over last few weeks, the English entertainment sector observed ascend in Chrome’s opportunity to see (OTS) analysis for eight metros. The sector registered 2.5 per cent increase and emerged as top gainer of week 28.
On the other hand, English business news with 2.2 per cent gain in eight metros booked the second berth in the list of top gainers. Hindi news and religious genre with 0.5 per cent and 0.4 per cent gain grabbed third and fourth berth respectively.
Meanwhile, the top loser category irked many as last week’s top gainer English news genre became top loser for week 28 in Chrome’s list. The genre lost 4.2 per cent OTS in eight metros, whereas the sports sector witnessed 3.9 per cent decline in All India Market. Music genre registered a decline of 0.9 per cent in HSM and was placed in third slot whereas kids genre saw another 0.5 per cent decline in all India market and was spotted in fourth berth.
Zee TV with 95.4 per cent availability in HSM jointly led the tally of GECs with DD National, which also garnered the same percentile. Colors with 94.6 per cent OTS held the second position. Comedy Central from the top gainers English entertainment category led the tally with 52 per cent OTS.
Times Now with 72 per cent led the lot of English News channel category followed by NDTV 24×7 with 69.9 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.
