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Chrome Week 19: English News channels genre emerge as top gainer
MUMBAI: English News channels genre appeared on top in Chrome’s opportunity to see (OTS) analysis for the eight metros. This space marked an increase of 1.8 per cent and saw Lok Sabha TV as the leader with 93.7 per cent OTS in week 19.
The former was followed by Infotainment with 1.3 per cent gain across all India. History TV 18 topped with 84.6 per cent OTS. Hindi Movies in Hindi Speaking Market (HSM) took the third spot in the list of top gainers with 0.7 per cent increase in OTS. Max led the tally with 91.9 per cent OTS.
Music genre in HSM also noted a growth of 0.6 per cent. 9X M emerged as the chart topper with 89.1 per cent OTS.
English Entertainment witnessed a drop of 2.2 per cent in the eight metros; it topped the loser category with Zee Café scoring 47.7 per cent OTS. With a drop of 1.8 per cent, Business News channels genre in six metros booked the second spot. CNBC Awaz emerged as the most affected channel with 80.4 per cent OTS.
The English Movies category in six metros also observed a decline of 1.7 per cent. Movies Now topped the list with 53.0 per cent OTS. The last spot was taken by the Youth genre with a drop of 1.1 percent in Hindi Speaking Market. Channel V grabbed the top position with 88.2 per cent OTS.
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.
