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English movies and news genres most benefitted: Chrome DM wk 38
MUMBAI: With a growth of 1.67 per cent, the English movies genre marked the highest opportunity to see (OTS) among all categories in week 38 of Chrome Data Analytics & Media. In this category, Movies Now gained the highest OTS in six metros with 54.0 per cent, and Star Movies was the second most benefitted in terms of OTS with 48.3 per cent.
The English news genre ranked second in the gainers’ category with a growth of 0.62 per cent opportunity to see (OTS) as compared to last week (37) of Chrome Data. Loksabha TV gained the highest OTS in six metros with 94.3 per cent whereas Rajyasabha TV gained the second slot on the list with 90.5 per cent OTS.
The third position in the gainers’ list of OTS was grabbed by the ‘religious’ genre with the growth of 0.61 per cent on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis. In this category, OTS of Sanskar was leading the genre with 98.9 per cent, whereas Aastha pocketed the second position with 97.9 per cent OTS.
The music genre pocketed the fourth position in the list with 0.56 per cent growth and Sony Mix with 91.5 per cent whereas 9XM grabbed the number two position with 88.5 per cent OTS on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
The fifth position in the gainers’ list was taken by the sports genre with a growth of 0.36 per cent. In this category, DD Sports is topping the OTS chart with 95.0 per cent whereas Star Sports 2 was the second topper with 87.6 per cent on an all-India basis in Chrome DM’s week 38.
Among the losers, kids was the most affected genre with a drop of 0.86 per cent OTS on an all-India basis with Nickelodeon topping the chart with 88.5 followed by Cartoon Network with 84.2 per cent OTS.
Hindi movies category recorded a fall of 0.49 per cent OTS on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis. In this category, Star Gold grabbed the highest OTS with 94.0 per cent followed by Max 93.9 per cent.
Business news in six metros reserved the third position in the losers’ list with a drop of 0.39 per cent. Zee Business and CNBC Awaaz gained top two positions with 85.2 per cent and 83.4 per cent, respectively.
Infotainment all-India bagged the fourth position in the losers’ list with a drop of 0.36 per cent. In this category, NGC and History TV 18 reserved the top two positions with 92.1 per cent and 90.3 per cent, respectively.
The Hindi news genre stood at the fifth position with a fall of 0.16 per cent OTS with India TV leading the chart with 99.6 per cent, followed by DD News with 98.7 per cent OTS on an HSM (Hindi-speaking market) excluding 1L market basis.
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.
