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Star Plus and Colors rise in individual data in TAM TV ratings wk 25
MUMBAI: In the week 25 of TAM TV ratings, the ranking order of the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) remained unchanged. The only channels to gain were Star Plus and Colors with the former registering a significant rise in viewership.
Star Plus retained its leadership position among the Hindi GECs and scored 252 GRPs, up from 241 GRPs in individual data in the previous week. Colors at number two recorded 213 GRPs, up from 210 GRPs in individual data. Moreover, Life OK retained its viewership data with 141 GRPs.
On the losers front, Zee TV stayed steady at number three with 154 GRPs, down from 167 GRPs. Sab dipped from 144 GRPs to 141 GRPs in the week 25. Sony Entertainment Television (SET) too witnessed a marginal drop in the ratings and clocked 117 GRPs, down from 119 GRPs. &TV managed to remain stable with 68 GRPs in individual data.
Talking about the top 10 shows, Star Plus’s Ye Hai Mohabbatein, Saathiya Saath Nibhana and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai are the three most watched shows in the genre that rated 3.82 TVR, 3.81 TVR and 3.72 TVR respectively.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya stood at number four with 3.57 TVR followed by Star Plus’s awards property – Star Parivaar Awards on 14 June which fetched 3.57 TVR. Sab’s Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma occupied the sixth spot with 3.43 TVR.
However, Colors had four of its shows in the list. Indias Got Talent-Ab Hunar Dega Jawaab at number eight registered with 3.2 TVR followed by Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi which closed the week with 3.03 TVR. Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat at number nine clocked 2.9 TVR while Udaan at number ten scored 2.87 TVR.
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.
