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Colors packs a punch; back to number two
MUMBAI: The past few weeks saw two major players Colors and Zee TV fighting for the second spot on the TAM TV ratings chart. While last week Zee TV won the battle and took over the second position, week eight of the ratings had a different story to tell.
Colors finally managed to get back on the second spot with 444 million GVTs, up from 434 million GVTs. On the other hand, Zee TV noticed a huge fall and limped back to the third position with 418 million GVTs, down from 448 million GVTs.
Apart from Zee TV, Life OK too saw some numbers down this week as it scored 316 million GVTs, down from 330 million GVTs.
Star Plus continued to rule the charts with 636 million GVTs, up from 623 million GVTs.
Both the Multi Screen Media (MSM) offerings observed a marginal rise in the viewership. Thus, Sab at number fifth position noted 286 million GVTs, up from 285 million GVTs and Sony Entertainment Television (SET) recorded 254 million GVTs, up from 253 million GVTs.
As far as the other channels are concerned, Big Magic clocked 47 million GVTs, up from 46 million GVTs. Sony Pal too witnessed a significant rise and registered 39 million GVTs, up from 25 million GVTs, whereas Zindagi noted 22 million GVTs, up from 17 million GVTs.
Epic observed a drop in the ratings and garnered 7.2 million GVTs, down from 8.9 million 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.
