MAM
Life OK the only gainer in wk 26
MUMBAI: Hindi GECs seem to be on the losing side for week 26 of TAM ratings as most of them saw a drop in their GRPs. Life OK was the only gainer clipping an additional six GRPs taking its score to 142 GRPs (136 GRPs).
Star Plus continues to dominate the chart even after losing nine points taking its tally to 232 GRPs (243 GRPs). Last week‘s highest gainer Zee TV holds on its no 2 position with 197 GRPs (209 GRPs) followed by Colors with 184 GRPs which came down from 188 GRPs in week 26 putting them on the losing side.
Sony remained stable with 149 GRPs, continuing to stay at the fourth position while Life Ok, the only winner for the week, secured the fifth position. Once again, Sab went back to the sixth position when it rated 139 GRP (138 last week).
Coming back to Numero uno Star Plus, Diya aur Baati Hum proved to be the star yet again when it rated 3.5 TVR (3.7 last week). Another prime time show, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai remained stable at 3.0 TVR. Pyar Ka Dard Hai rated 2.9 TVR (2.8 last week) and Saathiya also lost 0.2 points rated 2.9 TVR (2.7 last week). The late night show Veera saw a drastic drop of its TVR from 2.3 TVR (3.0 last week). Wonder why the audience suddenly stopped watching the antics of Veera and her brother. The reality show India‘s Dancing Superstars maintained its viewership at 1.8 TVR on Saturday but could not cope with it on Sunday as its TVR fell to 1.5 TVR (1.8 last week). New show Meri Bhabhi saw a slight growth, taking its score to 2.0 TVR (1.9 last week).
Zee TV‘s new reality show DID Super Moms lost few points to the chart taking its tally to 3.3 TVR (3.5 TVR) on Saturday and 2.6 TVR (2.7 TVR last week) on Sunday. Its fictional offering Qubool Hai maintained stability generating 3.4 TVR, Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke rated 2.3 TVR (2.6 last week). The reality peep show Connected Hum Tum witnessed stability with a 0.7 TVR. New historical show Jodha Akbar generated 1.8 TVR (2 last week). The Ranbir Kapoor starrer Barfi! that aired on 23 June generated a 2.1 TVR in the afternoon and 0.9 TVR in the evening.
Colors slipped to No. 3 as its popular celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa generated a 2.3 TVR on Saturday (2.1 TVR) and 1.7 TVR on Sunday (1.8 TVR). Fiction shows on Colors seem to be dragging. Thus, Balika Vadhu witnessed stability when it rated 2.5 TVR, Madhubala- Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, also shed ratings and closed at 2.2 TVR (2.4 TVR) and Uttaran rated 2.0 TVR (2.2 TVR). New comedy show Comedy Nights with Kapil saw a fall closing at 2.8 TVR (3.4 TVR) on Saturday and Sunday.
Fourth placed, Sony Entertainment Television‘s long running crime series CID witnessed a slight growth as it rated 2.2 TVR (2.1 last week). Crime Petrol managed to remain stable rating 1.8 TVR. On the other hand, Comedy Circus ke Ajoobe rated 1.3 TVR. Its new historical show Maharana Pratap saw an improvement of 0.4 TVR, generating 1.8 TVR (1.4 last week).
Other fiction shows either held on to their viewership or dipped marginally during the week. Sony‘s all new Indian Idol Junior (IIJ) notched up taking its score to 2.4 TVR (1.8 last week) on Saturday and rated 1.3 TVR on Sunday respectively. Cricket fever is definitely not losing out on the audiences when Sony aired ICC Champions Trophy Final India vs England which clocked a 2.4 TVR.
Fifth placed, Life OK‘s top series Mahadev rated 1.8 TVR (1.9 last week). The new fiction show Do Dil Ek Jaan increased its score to 0.8 TVR (0.6 TVR). Savdhan India generated 1.3 TVR (1.2 last week).
Sab‘s top chart fiction show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah continues to be the channel leader with 3.4 TVR (3.5 TVR). Chidiya Ghar saw a marginal improvement when it scored 1.6 TVR (1.4 last week). Other fictional shows witnessed a marginal rise and fall as well.
Sahara rated 19 GRPs (20 last week), but it still continues to be at the bottom.
In the movie channels genre: Zee Cinema saw a rise, reporting 104 GRPs (100 last week); Star Gold fell to 101 TVR (109 last week and Movies OK was at 48 GRPs (55 last week). On the other hand, Max reported 117 GRPs (122 last week).
All in all, week 26 saw most of the Hindi GECs losing out their loyal audiences. How will it fare next week, let‘s wait and watch.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after 15 years, John Ternus to take over
Leadership shake-up sees long-time hardware chief step up from September
CUPERTINO: Apple has confirmed that chief executive officer Tim Cook will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman, with senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus set to take over as CEO from September 1, 2026.
The transition, approved unanimously by the board, marks a carefully planned leadership shift at one of the world’s most valuable companies. Cook will remain CEO through the summer, working closely with Ternus to ensure a smooth handover before moving into his new role, where he will continue to support Apple and engage with policymakers globally.
In a memo to employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook reflected on his 15-year tenure, recalling the moment Steve Jobs asked him to step into the role. “It was an emotional and challenging moment for all of us at Apple,” he wrote, adding that the company’s core values, from simplicity and innovation to a commitment to improving lives, remain unchanged.
Explaining his decision, Cook said the company’s strong roadmap and future outlook made this the right time for a transition. “I have never been more optimistic about Apple’s future,” he noted, while announcing Ternus as his successor. He described Ternus as “a visionary in his own right” with “remarkable integrity” and the right leader to guide Apple into its next phase.
Cook said, “John Ternus has the mind of an engineer, the soul of an innovator, and the heart to lead with integrity and with honour.”
Ternus, in his own note to employees, struck a steady, execution-focused tone. Ternus said, “It has been such a privilege to lead the hardware engineering team… I still plan to be very hands-on,” signalling continuity rather than a strategic reset.
As part of the leadership reshuffle, Ternus will step away from leading hardware engineering, with Tom Marieb taking over the role. Marieb will report to Johny Srouji, who assumes an expanded position as chief hardware officer, aligning hardware development more closely with Apple’s silicon and technology teams.
Cook also used his memo to thank employees, calling them “the most remarkable people in the world” and crediting them for building Apple into what it is today. A town hall has been scheduled at the Steve Jobs Theater to discuss the transition further.
The leadership change also sees Arthur Levinson move to the role of lead independent director, while Ternus joins Apple’s board.
Cook’s tenure has been defined by massive growth and expansion, with Apple’s market value rising from around $350 billion in 2011 to $4 trillion, alongside the launch of new product categories and a booming services business. Ternus, a 25-year Apple veteran, has played a central role in shaping the company’s hardware roadmap, from iPhone and Mac to newer innovations in materials and sustainability.
The transition signals a generational shift, but not a dramatic change in direction. If anything, both memos point to continuity, discipline and a belief that Apple’s next chapter will be built on the same values that shaped its last.
