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Regional channels viewership watch: TAM week 46
MUMBAI: In the week 46 of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared in the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market. The channel to top in the category was Big Magic Ganga that registered 991 GVTs. Mahuaa Plus ranked second with 697 GVTs and Anjan at number three tracked 672 GVTs.
In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the chart with 143,455 GVTs across Maharashtra. Star Pravah stood second with 50,409 GVTs and ETV Marathi at number three with 49,458 GVTs.
In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha ranked number one with 115,238 GVTs, followed by Z Bangla with 78,636 GVTs and ETV Bangla with 22,960 GVTs at number three. In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV topped the chart with 230,133 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 63,558 GVTs and Polimer ranking number three with 20,822 GVTs.
Talking about the Karnataka region, Udaya stood at number one spot in the Kannada GEC space with 68,991 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 51,316 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 41,041 GVTs.
In the Telugu GEC space, Maa TV topped with 109,503 GVTs followed by Gemini with 95,293 GVTs and Z Telugu observed number three position with 90,729 GVTs. Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 48,912 GVTs. Surya TV stood at number two with 13,835 GVTs and Asianet Plus ranked number three with 4,189 GVTs.
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.
