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Aaj Tak’s premiere telecast of ‘Black & White’ with Sudhir Chaudhary crosses 1000 TVT mark: Barc
Mumbai: Aaj Tak channel crossed the 1000 TVT (average minute audience) during the 9 p.m time band on 19 July during the telecast of its new show Black & White with consultant editor Sudhir Chaudhary. This number is higher than the rolled average of any other news channel during the 9 p.m band in Week 29.
This was the news anchor’s first appearance on the Hindi news channel following his exit from Zee Media.
As per the channel, the viewership contribution of the 9 p.m slot has increased from 11 per cent to 15 per cent. Aaj Tak claims that Sudhir Chaudhary’s show garnered higher TVTs compared to every other news show during the 9 p.m band based on four-week data.
As per unrolled data, Sudhir Chaudhary’s show saw an unprecedented growth of 39 per cent on the opening day (19 July), 54 per cent on the following day (20 July) and 60 per cent on the day after (21 July).
To celebrate the performance of the show, Chaudhary asked his viewers to join him for a Facebook Live chat on 28 July starting at 6:30 p.m.
Source: Barc | HSM 15+ | 21:00 hrs | Week 26-29
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.
