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DD Sports emerging as chart-topper with 93.9% OTS (updated)
MUMBAI: English GEC genre grew by 0.28 per cent with Colors Infinity emerging as the leader with 48.2 per cent OTS. The English news genre saw a gained of 0.48 per cent in metros, with Loksabha TV leading the tally with 94.8 per cent OTS.
Meanwhile, witnessing a drop of 0.20 per cent, the Hindi news channels’ genre in the HSM stood at third number in the loser category with India TV scoring 99.2 per cent OTS. Last but not the least, the kids genre too witnessed a decline of 0.24 per cent across India with Cartoon Network leading the space with 84.4 per cent OTS.
Meanwhile, witnessing a drop of 5.3 per cent, the Hindi news channels’ genre in the HSM stood at third number in the loser category with India TV scoring 99.2 per cent OTS. Last but not the least, the kids genre too witnessed a decline of 3.3 per cent across India with Cartoon Network leading the space with 84.4 per cent OTS.
Among the toppers of this week, the sports channels’ genre in All India Market noted a growth of 0.70 per cent with DD Sports emerging as the chart-topper with 93.9 per cent OTS. English Movies genre increased by 0.49 per cent with Movies Now leading the list with 48.7 per cent OTS in six metros.
The Hindi Movies space garnered the fifth slot with 0.38 per cent growth. Star Gold ledu the genre with 93.6 per cent OTS. Hindi GEC was the next in the tally, which witnessed a growth of 0.21 per cent with DD National taking a lead with 98.7 per cent OTS.
(This story has been updated after receiving inputs from Chrome DM at 130pm on 14 June, 2017)
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.
