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DD Sports & Star Sports gain highest OTS in genre: Chrome DM
MUMBAI: The sports genre marked the highest opportunity to see (OTS) among all categories in week 44 of Chrome Data Analytics & Media with 0.92 per cent growth. In this category, DD Sports gained the highest OTS with 92.7 per cent and Star Sports was the second most benefitted in terms of OTS with 81.7 per cent on an all-India including 1L+ market basis.
OTS is the actual census based percentage connectivity of a channel spread across 81 million homes.
English news genre ranked second in the gainers category with a growth of 0.48 per cent OTS in six metros. Rajyasabha TV gained the highest OTS with 95.3 per cent whereas Loksabha TV gained the second slot on the list with 94.9 per cent OTS.
The third position in the gainer’s list of OTS was grabbed by the kids genre with a growth of 0.48 per cent on an all-India including 1L+ market basis. In this category, OTS of Nickelodeon was leading the genre with 88.0 per cent whereas Cartoon Network stood second with 85.1 per cent OTS.
Hindi movies genre stood in fourth position in the list with 0.39 per cent growth in which Max lead with 94.3 per cent whereas Star Gold grabbed second position with 94.2 per cent OTS on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
Last but not the least, the fifth position in gainers list is taken by the infotainment genre with a growth of 0.36 per cent. In this category, NGC topped the OTS chart with 91.0 per cent whereas History TV 18 was the second topper with 90.5 per cent on an all-India including 1L+ market basis.
Among the losers, music genre was the most affected genre with a drop of 6.96 per cent OTS on an all-India excluding 1L market basis with Sony Mix topping the chart with 90.2 followed by 9XM with 89.9 per cent OTS.
The religious genre recorded a fall of 0.58 per cent OTS on an all-India excluding 1L market basis. In this category, Sanskar grabbed highest OTS with 95.2 per cent followed by Aastha with 93.5 per cent OTS.
English movies reserved the third position in the losers list with a drop of 0.52 per cent. Movies Now and Star Movies bagged the top two positions with 54.1 per cent and 47.7 per cent, respectively, in six metros.
English GEC took the fourth position in the losers list with a drop of 0.26 per cent. In this category, Colors Infinity got first position with 46.6 per cent and Comedy Central reserved the second position with 44.9 per cent OTS in six metros.
Last among the losers was the business news genre that stood at the fifth position with a fall of 0.23 per cent OTS with Zee Business leading the chart with 85.0 per cent, followed by CNBC Awaaz with 83.5 per cent OTS in six metros.
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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.
