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DD National gains big in week 45 of TAM ratings
NEW DELHI: Doordarshan National – ‘Desh ka apna Channel’, showed its biggest gain of 67 TVM in the week-45 ending on 8 November, according to the latest report of TAM.
While the other major GECs have shed weight in terms of their viewership, Doordarshan National seems to be gaining ground propelled by its massive campaign of channel relaunch.
According to TAM data, DD National garnered a viewership of 218 million signifying a bumper 40 per cent increase compared to week-44, with more than 90 per cent of increase coming from Cable and satellite homes.
The viewership of mid-prime time slot also seems to be rising steadily with an increase of about 12 per cent. Among the programmes in this slot, ‘Anudamini’ showed maximum gain in terms of viewership by 17 per cent, followed by ‘Amrita’ with 15 per cent gain.
Some of the other top programmes which have shown a rise in TVM are ‘Bharat ki Shaan – Let’s Dance’, ‘Pavitra Bandhan’, the film song programme ‘Rangoli’, ‘Samman ek Adhikar’, ‘Vande Matram’ and ‘Sohni Mahiwal’.
With a slew of new programmes in the prime-time slot starting today and a brand new look, Doordarshan National will look to gain higher on TAM charts in the coming weeks.
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.
