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Chrome data: Hindi news channels gain maximum
MUMBAI: The week 14 brought good news for the Hindi news channels as per the opportunity to see (OTS) data collated by Chrome Data Analytics and Media.
In the Hindi speaking market (HSM), the genre saw a jump of 3 per cent. ABP News was on top with 93.8 per cent OTS. The genre was followed by Hindi movies in the HSM which saw a 1.5 per cent increase and Star Gold gaining 94.9 per cent OTS.
Hindi GECs in the HSM and Kids genre across India both gained 1.1 per cent. DD National with 97.1 per cent OTS ruled the charts in the Hindi GEC genre whereas Cartoon Network continued its run on the top with 81.9 per cent OTS.
In the bottom four, the maximum fall was witnessed by English entertainment channels in the eight metros. The genre fell 7.4 per cent; however, AXN ranked number one with 70.9 per cent OTS.
There was a minor difference between Business news and English movies genre. In the eight metros, Business channels dropped 5.9 per cent while English movies saw a drop of 5.8 per cent. Zee Business with 79.9 per cent OTS and Pix with 77 per cent OTS topped their respective genres.
Sports channels across India too fell 3.7 per cent with Ten Sports continuing its run on the top with 75.4 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.
