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Amagi to provide ad solutions to Sun TV Network
MUMBAI: Sun TV Network with the reach of more than 95 million households in India is commencing its business association with Amagi Media Labs. Amagi offers geo-targeted advertising solutions in 23 channels across 26 markets in India.
Amagi Media Labs is expanding its offerings by adding new HD channels of Sun TV Network Ltd. to its bouquet of channels who are offered targeted advertising solutions. The channels are — Sun TV HD, KTV HD, Sun Music HD, Gemini TV HD, Gemini Movies HD, Gemini Music HD Udaya TV HD & Surya TV HD, to help advertisers reach out to the niche Southern India audience. All HD channels from SUN TV network carry the same content as their SD counterpart.
Using Amagi’s technology, SUN TV network will monetise HD feed by separating HD feed from SD feed for which Amagi will have exclusive rights to sell.
Sun TV (SD) is leading Tamil GEC channel garners over a billion impressions every week with close to 90 per cent reach across TN. Sun TV HD has 40 per cent viewership from Chennai, 17 per cent from Bangalore and 43 per cent from Rest of TN.
KTV is a 24-hour Tamil movie television channel featuring Tamil films. KTV HD has 37 per cent viewers from Chennai, 15 per cent from Bangalore and 48 per cent from rest of TN.
Sun Music is a 24-hour music channel that features popular Tamil film music. Sun Music HD has 32 per cent viewers from Chennai, 2 per cent from Bangalore and 66 per cent from rest of TN.
Gemini TV is the leading Telugu television channel which is part of the Sun TV Network. The channel’s programming includes big ticket fictions, films, film-based programs, and game shows. Gemini TV HD has 6 per cent viewers from Hyderabad, 92 per cent from rest of AP and 2 per cent from Bangalore.
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.
