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Chrome Data: English Entertainment channel genre sees growth in OTS
MUMBAI: Week 15 of opportunity to see (OTS) collated by Chrome Data Analytics & Media, observed a spike in English Entertainment channels genre in the eight metros. With 1.1 per cent growth, the genre was topped by Comedy Central with 52.5 per cent OTS.
This was followed by the Business News channels genre in the eight metros with 0.9 per cent growth and CNBC Awaaz led the category with 76.9 per cent OTS. Infotainment genre too witnessed a hike in all India with Discovery at number one spot with 82.1 per cent OTS.
English News channels genre in the eight metros saw a growth of 0.4 per cent. Times Now topped the space with 73.7 per cent OTS.
Talking about the losers this week, English Movies in the eight genre dropped by 1.4 per cent with Romedy Now being affected the most with 62.4 per cent OTS.
Hindi News in the Hindi Speaking Markets (HSM) observed a drop of 0.8 per cent. ABP News topped the category with 94.8 per cent OTS.
Next in the list was Sports in all India, which saw a dip of 0.6 per cent. Last but not the least, Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) in the HSM markets dropped by 0.2 per cent. Star Plus was affected the most with 96.9 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.
