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Colors becomes no.1 in HSM; Sony’s The Kapil Sharma Show exits top 5 programmes
MUMBAI: The race of being a number one channel in Hindi general entertainment channels keep continues and week 18 witnessed Colors replacing Star Plus to be the leader in the space in the HSM market. On the other hand Sony’s The Kapil Sharma Show exited the top five programmes list while Colors’ Naagin continued to dominate the segment.
Colors garnered the leadership position in the HSM market with 656335 Impressions (000’s) and pushed down Star Plus to second slot with 646994 Impressions (000’s).
Zee TV regained its third position with 598251 Impressions (000’s) followed by free to air channels Sony Pal on fourth and Zee Anmol on fifth spot with 533928 Impressions and 506203 Impressions respectively.
Star Utsav bagged sixth slot with 464727 Impressions (000’s) followed by Life OK which stood on seventh with 458127 Impressions (000’s). Rishtey bagged the eighth spot with 378935 Impressions (000’s).
Sab TV and Sony Entertainment Television, both witnessed a fall in ratings this week. Sab TV was at the ninth with 345464 Impressions (000’s) against 359899 Impressions (000s) in week 17 whereas Sony TV stood at tenth with 297283 Impressions (000’s) against 347921 Impressions (000s).
In the top five programmes of Hindi GEC, Colors Naagin continued to dominate the genre with 17650 Impressions (000’s) while Zee TV’s prime time show Kumkum Bhagya bagged the second slot with 12954 Impressions (000’s) followed by Star Plus’ prime time show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya at third and fourth slot with 10612 Impressions (000’s) and 10257 Impressions (000’s) respectively. Zee Anmol’s Jodha Akbar grabbed the fifth slot with 9101 Impressions (000’s).
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.
