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Asianet scores big in the Malayalam category
MUMBAI: In week eight of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.
In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga continued its numero uno position with 2,238 GVTs followed by Mahuaa Plus with 980 GVTs and at number three stood Anjan with 635 GVTs.
In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 146,467 GVTs followed by ETV Marathi at number two with 54,562 GVTs and Star Pravah at number three generated 54,060 GVTs.
In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to stay strong at number one position with 101,314 GVTs followed by Z Bangla at number two with 83,519 GVTs. ETV Bangla retained its number three position with 24,190 GVTs.
On the other hand, in the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 67,110 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 57,103 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 44,240 GVTs.
In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued to hold its numero uno position with 219,901 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 110,276 GVTs and Z Tamil with 22,351 GVTs.
In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini became the chart leader with 117,500 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 98,705 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 85,742 GVTs.
Lastly, in the Kerala region, Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 52,644 GVTs. Surya reported 15,063 GVTs, whereas Asianet Plus garnered 6,029 GVTs.
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.
