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Regional channels viewership watch: TAM week 50
MUMBAI: In the week 50 of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.
In the CS4+ market, in Bihar and Jharkhand, Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 942 GVTs, followed by Mahuaa Plus at the second position with 925 GVTs and Mahuaa at number three with 745 GVTs.
In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the chart with 135,810 GVTs. Star Pravah stood second with 58,638 GVTs and ETV Marathi ranked number three with 50,976 GVTs.
In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position with 109,975 GVTs, followed by Z Bangla with 91,917 GVTs and ETV Bangla with 21,993 GVTs at number three.
In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued its reign at top with 243,430 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 72,630 GVTs and Polimer ranking number three with 22,041 GVTs.
Talking about the Karnataka region, Udaya stood at number one spot with 63,595 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 51,222 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 43,403 GVTs.
In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini topped with 102,921 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 102,726 GVTs and Z Telugu with 98,764 GVTs.
Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet continued its strong hold and scored 47,689 GVTs. Surya TV stood at number two with 13,544 GVTs and Mazhavil Manorama with 13,406 GVTs was third.
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.
