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On F1 ratings, DD Metro speeds ahead of ESS in all TV homes
MUMBAI: DD Metro is gaining ground in viewership with its Formula One coverage vis – a- vis ESPN Star Sports (ESS), according to Cutting Edge Media, which handles the Formula One account. The channel airs the popular motorsport till 12 October.
Quoting TAM data for Male 15 to 44 SEC-A, B& C for All Television households for 20 April 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Cutting Edge paints an interesting picture. In terms of channel share, it says, DD Metro is ahead in 10 of the 12 centres surveyed. The difference is most appparent in the garden city of Bangalore where its share is over nine. ESS’ share is well below one. ESS however holds an edge in Mumbai where its share of four is double that of DD Metro’s. In Delhi, its share is marginally ahead.
Even in places like Hyderabad, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, ESS has failed to register any presence. As far as the average of the 12 centres is concerned, DD Metro’s share is a touch over two, which is more than double ESS’ share, which is slightly below one, the data shows.
On the TVR front, the two channels are on a level footing in Delhi. What gives the national broadcaster an edge is that in places like the Rest of Maharshtra, Hyderabad and Calcutta, ESS has failed to get on the scoreboard. The overall TVRs for both channels are well below one with DD Metro ahead overall. DD Metro fared best in the rest of the Uttar Pradesh belt with the TVR nearly reaching two. Expectedly ESS is ahead in Mumbai. On the channel share front DD Metro’s is a touch above three while ESS’ is 2.7. In the rest of UP DD Metro’s channel share is over 18.
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.
