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Zee TV back to third spot; Star Plus the only gainer
MUMBAI: Its spot at the number two position was just limited for a week as the general entertainment channel (GEC) Zee TV went back to its number three position in week six of TAM TV ratings. The channel observed a huge fall and scored 450,944 GVTs, down from 485,396 GVTs.
Despite a fall, Colors regained its number two position with 454,157 GVTs, down from 476,976 GVTs.
Star Plus was the only gainer this week as it reported 645,013 GVTs, up from 616,431 GVTs. Life OK stayed happy at number four with 309,669 GVTs, down from 337,642 GVTs.
Sab at number five generated 293,685 GVTs, down from 294,412 GVTs and at number six Sony Entertainment Television (SET) garnered 235,501 GVTs, down from 263,082 GVTs.
The popular show from Star Plus – Diya Aur Baati Hum topped the general entertainment space with 10,908 TVTs, up from 10,674 TVTs. Ye Hai Mohababtein from Star too had a clear win and stood strong at number two with 9,129 TVTs, up from 8,595 TVTs and Saathiya Saath occupied the third spot with 8,975 TVTs, up from 8,557 TVTs.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya stood at the fourth spot with 8,909 TVTs, up from 8,443 TVTs followed by Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai that clocked 8,613 TVTs, up from 8,147 TVTs.
At the sixth spot stood Colors’ reality game show – Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6, which opened at 8,593 TVTs. The channel’s fiction offering Sasural Simar Ka too grabbed eyeballs as it observed seventh position at the ratings chart and delivered 7,779 TVTs, up from 7,303 TVTs.
Sab’s chart leader Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah grabbed the eighth spot and scored 7,329 TVTs, up from 6,822 TVTs. Zee TV’s fiction offering Jamai Raja occupied the ninth position with 7,301 TVTs, up from 6,899 TVTs.
Last but not the least, at the tenth spot stood Star Plus’ fiction property – Tu Mera Hero, which generated 7,143 TVTs, up from 6,289 TVTs.
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.
