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English News OTS growth doubles over last week, Hindi movies most hit: Chrome
MUMBAI: English News channel viewership growth as doubled over the last Chrome week.
The English news genre, in Chrome week 21, witnessed a growth of 20.7 per cent Opportunity To See (OTS), according to Chrome Data Analytics. The genre registered 10.6 per cent OTS in week 20. Loksabha TV led the section with 94.6 per cent OTS.
Next on the list was the youth genre across HSM with a growth of 4.0 per cent OTS. MTV emerged as the channel which benefited the most in the genre with 90.9 per cent OTS.
The kids section was next in line generating positive ratings, 1.1 per cent OTS with Cartoon Network being the most gained channel at 84.7 per cent OTS.
Hindi GEC genre across HSM saw a growth of 0.5 per cent, wherein DD National recorded 98.2 per cent OTS in week 21.
Amongst the losers of week 21, the Hindi movies genre was the one most affected. The genre dropped by 8.3 per cent in HSM with Star Gold leading the tally with 93.6 per cent OTS. Religious genre was the next in the queue that suffered with a drop of 5.9 per cent.
Aastha led the genre with 95.6 per cent OTS. Infotainment, on the third slot witnessed a drop of 3.8 per cent OTS. NGC led the list with 91.0 per cent OTS.
Hindi news section dropped by 3.6 per cent with India TV leading the genre with 99.5 per cent OTS. Last but not the least, Business news genre dropped by 2.7 per cent with CNBC Awaaz with 84.4 per cent OTS.
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.
