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India TV & DD News have highest OTS in top Hindi news category: Chrome DM
MUMBAI: The Hindi news genre marked the highest opportunity to see (OTS) among all categories in week 43 of Chrome Data Analytics & Media with 0.28 percent growth. In this category, India TV gained the highest OTS with 99.5 per cent and DD News was the second most benefitted in terms of OTS with 99.1 per cent on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
OTS is the actual census based percentage connectivity of a channel spread across 81 million homes
English movies genre ranked second in the gainers category with a growth of 0.25 per cent OTS in six metros. Movies Now gained the highest OTS with 54.5 per cent whereas Star Movies gained the second slot on the list with 48.4 per cent OTS.
The third position in the gainer’s list of OTS was grabbed by Hindi movies with a growth of 0.16 per cent on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis. In this category, OTS of Max was leading the genre with 94.0 per cent whereas Star Gold stood second with 93.8 per cent OTS.
English news genre pocketed the fourth position in the list with 0.16 per cent growth in which Rajyasabha TV led with 95.2 per cent whereas Loksabha TV grabbed second position with 94.9 per cent OTS in six metros.
Last but not the least, the fifth position in gainers list is taken by the business news genre with a growth of 0.15 per cent. In this category, Zee Business topped the OTS chart with 85.2 per cent whereas CNBC Awaaz was the second topper with 83.4 per cent in six metros.
Among the losers, English GEC was the most affected genre with a drop of 0.80 per cent OTS in six metros with Colors Infinity topping the chart with 46.8 followed by Comedy Central with 45.2 per cent OTS.
Sports genre recorded a fall of 0.72 per cent OTS on an all-India including 1L+ market basis. In this category, DD Sports grabbed highest OTS with 90.3 per cent followed by Star Sports 2 with 82.0 per cent OTS.
Hindi GEC reserved the third position in the losers list with a drop of 0.43 per cent. Star Utsav and Zee Anmol bagged the top two positions with 99.0 per cent and 96.0 per cent, respectively, on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
Infotainment took the fourth position in the losers list with a drop of 0.38 per cent. In this category, NGC got first position with 91.2 per cent and History TV 18 reserved the second position with 89.9 per cent OTS on an all-India including 1L+ market basis.
Last but not the least, Music genre stood at the fifth position with a fall of 0.24 per cent OTS with Sony Mix leading the chart with 90.3 per cent, followed by 9XM with 89.3 per cent OTS on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
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.
