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Sab dislodges Life OK from No 4 position
MUMBAI: In the week 43 of TAM TV ratings, Sony Entertainment Television’s (SET) sister channel – Sab has been served with a pleasant surprise. The channel has surpassed Life OK and taken the number four spot at the ratings chart. It saw a significant growth and delivered 287,091 GVTs, up from 276,437 GVTs in the previous week.
The channel’s offerings like Chandrakant CSB and Chintu aur Pintu have witnessed a significant growth in the viewership. It recorded 1,041 TVTs, up from 972 TVTs and 1,137 TVTs, up from 1,089 TVTs. On the other hand, its chart topper Taarek Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has seen a drop in the ratings and noted 4,966 TVTs, down from 6,047 TVTs.
Apart from SET, all the other general entertainment channels (GECs) witnessed a drop in the ratings, thanks to the festival of lights – Diwali. Thus, Star Plus continues to lead the pack with 594,825 GVTs, down from 600,523 GVTs. Its fiction offering – Diya Aur Baati Hum continues to rule the chart with 8,819 TVTs, down from 9,075 TVTs, Saathiya Saath ranks number two with 6,895 TVTs, down from 8,105 TVTs and at number three stood Ye Hai Mohababtein which also saw a drop and registered 6,732 TVTs, down from 7,498 TVTs. Its awards property – Star Box Office Awards rated 4.5 million TVTs.
Despite a drop, Colors continues to occupy second position with 432,194 GVTs, down from 436,422 GVTs. In the week 43, Comedy Nights with Kapil ranked number one with 6,393 TVTs, down from 6,863 TVTs. In the fiction space, Sasural Simar Ka scored 5,695 TVTs, down from 6,735 TVTs, Udaan noticed 5,002 TVTs, down from 6,006 TVTs and Balika Vadhu reported 4,426 TVTs, down from 4,809 TVTs. Indian Telly Awards garnered 3.6 million TVTs.
Zee TV at number three observed 393,512 GVTs, down from 418,103 GVTs. The channel’s historic property – Jodha Akbar garnered 6,667 TVTs, down from 8,045 TVTs, Kumkum Bhagya recorded 6,338 TVTs, down from 7,351 TVTs and Jamai Raja observed 5,528 TVTs, down from 6,553 TVTs.
Life OK moved to number five with 256,529 GVTs, down from 301,763 GVTs. Almost all its properties have dropped eyeballs. Thus, Savdhan India noted 1,992 TVTs, down from 2,380 TVTs, Mahadev scored 1,548 TVTs, down from 1,815 TVTs and the channel’s stint with comedy titled Comedy Classes registered 1,509 TVTs, down from 1,827 TVTs.
Along with its sister channel, SET was also the gainer this week with 247,590 GVTs, up from 228,235 GVTs. Thanks to its long-lasting crime property – CID that garnered 3,138 TVTs, up from 2,805 TVTs and its fiction show – Hum Hain Na that witnessed 1,359 TVTs, up from 1,263 TVTs.
Big Magic registered 59,042 GVTs, up from 54,737 GVTs. Zindagi saw some eyeballs this week and scored 26,614 GVTs, up from 21,028 GVTs and Sony Pal stood at 26,215 GVTs, up from 25,326 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.
