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ETC networks’ channels claim leadership in channel shares
MUMBAI: ETC Networks owned channels etc and etc Punjabi are stepping up efforts to ensure that the two entertainment channels telecast the best of news, views and musical notes from entertainment industry.
To maintain its “exclusivity and freshness”, etc has started telecasting special exclusive events every Saturday at 9.00 pm for its loyal viewers. Out of a total eight events continuously, which is the first time for any channel, etc has successfully telecast two on 26 April and 3 May, says a press release.
An etc release claims that etc has largest channel share of 39 per cent (C&S, 4 years plus for 20-26 April 2003) with MTV trailing behind at 16 per cent; Zee Music with 16 per cent; B4U Music with 11 per cent; CMM with 6 per cent and Channel [V] with 12 per cent. It also adds that 16 out of the Top 25 programmes on music channels during the same period belong to etc.
The release also claims that etc also has the largest channel share (according to TAM for time period of 15 minutes plus for a period of four weeks between 30 March to 26 April 2003) in the target group of 15 years plus belonging to SEC ABC. The newsletter states that etc has a channel share of 40 per cent with MTV at 17 per cent; Zee Music with 15 per cent; B4U Music with 11 per cent; CMM with 10 per cent; and Channel [V] with 7 per cent.
The release claims that etc Punjabi has largest channel share of 72 per cent (C&S, 4 years plus for 20-26 April 2003) with Alpha Punjabi with 9 per cent; Balle Balle with 10 per cent; DD Punjabi with 5 per cent; Lashkara with 4 per cent.
The release also claims that etc Punjabi also has the largest channel share (according to TAM for time period of 15 minutes plus) for a period of four weeks between 30 March to 26 April 2003 in the target group of 4 years plus belonging to SEC ABC. The newsletter states that etc Punjabi has a channel share of 67 per cent; Alpha Punjabi with 9 per cent; Balle Balle with 15 per cent; DD Punjabi with 5 per cent; Lashkara with four per cent.
The etc release says that its Bollywood zone programming (shows such as Star Giraftaar and Taaza Maal is distinctive) because it showcases not only the professional development of the artistes but also their expertise in day today life. The channel etc explores all that is there to give an interesting peek into the lifestyles of these stars in making.
Similarly, the Pop Ki Aandhi segment has featured all the musicians – golden voices like Asha Bhosle, Anup Jalota, Jagjit Singh, Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan, Adnan Sami, Colonial Cousins, Saadhna Sargam, Shubha Mudgal, Sunidhi Chowhan, Sandeep Chowta, Sapna Awasthi and many more who have come and entertained the viewers.
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.
