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&TV gains big with 100 GVM mark; Colors reclaims second spot
MUMBAI: Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ newest baby &TV is riding high on success. With a brilliant opening of 90.6 GVMs last week, the channel further went on to create a mark for itself in the Hindi general entertainment space. In week 11 of TAM TV ratings, the channel crossed 100 GVM mark with 105 GVMs.
For the rest Hindi GECs, it was a ‘bad’ week as almost all of them witnessed a drop in viewership. Colors turned out to be the only winner in the week 11 of TAM TV ratings for two reasons. Firstly, it was the only channel to gain and secondly, it jumped back to number two spot with 428 GVMs, up from 424 GVMs.
Zee TV slipped to number three with 407 GVMs, down from 427 GVMs. Star Plus observed a huge drop and reported 592 GVMs, down from 604 GVMs. Life OK continued to enjoy its stability at fourth position with 307 GVMs, down from 314 GVMs.
Both the siblings from the MSM stable, Sab and Sony too discovered loss in ratings at number five and six positions respectively. Sab generated 288 GVMs, down from 312 GVMs and Sony registered 221 GVMs, down from 247 GVMs.
Big Magic reported a marginal rise and noted 42 GVMs, down from 40 GVMs. It seems re-runs of old shows from the Sony stable is working wonders for Sony Pal. It stood at 42 GVMs, up from 38 GVMs. Zindagi scored 23 GVMs, up from 22 GVMs.
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.
