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Life OK drops to number 6 in the ratings chart
MUMBAI: Continuing the fall, the week 35 of TAM TV ratings witnessed Life OK landing at number sixth position. It saw a huge drop in its viewership and scored 266,952 GVTs, down from 287,861 GVTs.
All its offerings have seen a decline in the ratings. The channel’s chart topper Savdhan India stood at 2,253 TVTs, down from 2,473 TVTs, Shapath scored 1,827 TVTs, down from 2,218 TVTs and Mahadev noted 1,643 TVTs, down from 1,718 TVTs.
Star Plus and Colors are the only gainers this week. Star Plus reported 561,897 GVTs, up from 559,230 GVTs. Its new Sunday fiction property Airlines opened decently well. It reported 3,325 TVTs. It seems the charm of Yo Yo Honey Singh has also worked for the channel with its new non-fiction property India’s Raw Star. It registered 4,521 TVTs. On the daily fiction side, Saathiya Saath leads the chart with 7,334 TVTs, up from 7,179 TVTs.
Coming back to Colors, it recorded 388,017 GVTs, up from 376,579 GVTs at number three. Its non-fiction shows performed well. Comedy Nights with Kapil noted 6,967 TVTs, up from 6,521 TVTs and Jhalak Dikhlaja reported 4,552 TVTs, up from 3,879 TVTs. On the fiction side, Meri Ashiqui observed 3,023 TVTs, up from 2,761 TVTs and Beintehaa scored 3,012 TVTs, up from 2,977 TVTs.
Other general entertainment channels (GECs) witnessed a drop in the ratings. Thus, Zee TV which enjoys its strong hold at number two registered 462,476 GVTs, down from 464,660 GVTs. The channel’s new weekend fiction offering, Neeli Chhatri Wale opened at 2,002 TVTs. Other offerings which have seen a marginal drop in the viewership are Qubool Hai at 6,179 TVTs, down from 6,194 TVTs, Jamai Raja at 6,620 TVTs, down from 6,688 TVTs and Jodha Akbar at 8,926 TVTs, down from 8,949 TVTs.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) saw a significant drop in the viewership but still managed to retain its number four position. It garnered 317,093 GVTs, down from 366,282 GVTs. KBC season eight lost some audiences as it observed 4,412 TVTs, down from 5,216 TVTs. CID noted 3,485 TVTs, down from 3,741 TVTs and Adaalat witnessed 1,148 TVTs, down from 1,200 TVTs.
Sab at number five recorded 281,456 GVTs, down from 287,686 GVTs. The channel’s chart leader Tarak Mehta registered 5,860 TVTs and Lapataganj garnered 1,412 TVTs, down from 2,014 TVTs.
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.
