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ORG Marg study puts Radio City top of the heap
MUMBAI: The fifth wave of radio audience measurement released by AC Nielsen ORG Marg has put Radio City top of the heap- in top of the mind awareness and listenership figures- among the clutch of FM radio players currently in Mumbai.
Soaring figures – Listenership for FM stations across SECs in Mumbai
The syndicated media research for the period 12 August to 6 October 2003 indicates that while the maximum listenership for radio in Mumbai occurs at home, Radio City accounts for over 35 per cent in awareness, Radio Mirchi accounts for just under 20 per cent and state owned Vividh Bharati comes in a close third, towering over the remaining players, Go, Win and RED.
In listenership figures too, Radio City claims to have the ear of over 23,00,000 people while Mirchi hovers around the 20,00,000 figure. Here too, Vividh Bharati, with nearly 10,00,000 listeners comes in third, but is closely followed by the low key Win.
While the listenership in the 25 – 34 age group remains neck to neck for Mirchi and City, it is significantly higher in the 12 to 14 age group for City and marginally so in the other age groups. The research is conducted amongst 2000 yesterday listeners who are aged 12 years & above across Socio Economic classes A to E.
Total radio listenership in Mumbai has now touched 51,44,000 with an average time spent listening of more than two hours per day, according to the report.
Says Radio City COO Sumantra Dutta, “With a clearly differentiated strategy, playing out Hit Hindi Music coupled with the launch of innovative programming initiatives based on listener preferences, Radio City has positioned itself in the minds of the listeners and provided them a hook to stay tuned to our station.”
The station which has in a phased manner, added innovative programming over the last one year, launched 16 new shows recently, including radio versions of televsion shows in November’ 03 including Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Saans.
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.
