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Sony observes a huge drop in week 46
MUMBAI: It was a bad week for Sony Entertainment Television (SET), which saw a significant drop in its viewership. In the week 46 of TAM TV ratings, it recorded 189,679 GVTs, down from 245,413 GVTs.
The shows that saw a massive drop were Crime Petrol which tracked 1,404 TVTs, down from 2,049 TVTs, the newly launched series Tum Eise Hi Rehana got 843 TVTs, down from 2,648 TVTs and Adaalat noted 1,456 TVTs, down from 1,760 TVTs.
On the other hand, despite a drop, Colors continued its strong run at number two with 483,364 GVTs, down from 485,940 GVTs. The channel’s most famous reality show Bigg Boss 8 saw a fall in the viewership as it reported 4,947 TVTs, down from 5,073 TVTs, Comedy Nights with Kapil too lost a few eyeballs as it noted 6,094 TVTs, down from 6,379 TVTs and Uttaran stood at 2,686 TVTs, down from, 2,993 TVTs.
Star Plus continued to be the number one with 657,629 GVTs, up from 609,924 GVTs. The channel’s chart topper Diya Aur Baati Hum climbed new heights as it witnessed 13,962 TVTs, up from 11,552 TVTs; its new series Everest scored 3,144 TVTs, up from 2,824 TVTs. The channel’s talk show Satyamev Jayate too saw a significant rise in the ratings and observed 3,375 TVTs, up from 2,180 TVTs.
Zee TV ranked at number three with 418,880 GVTs, up from 393,540 GVTs. Jodha Akbar topped the chart with 7,649TVTs, down from 7,689 TVTs, Jamai Raja at number two scored 6,583 TVTs, up from 6,515 TVTs and at number three stood Kumkum Bhagya with 6,837 TVTs, up from 6,383 TVTs. The channel’s stint with comedy Neeli Chhatri Wale also worked wonders for it as it witnessed 4,153 TVTs, up from 3,388 TVTs.
Meanwhile, Life OK remained stable at number four with 312,543 GVTs, up from 305,403 GVTs. The shows that grew were Comedy Classes, which registered 2,132 TVTs, up from 2,079 TVTs, Ajeeb Daastan Hai with 1,501 TVTs, up from 1,323 TVTs and Laut Aao Trisha which stood at 1,060 TVTs, up from 909 TVTs.
Sab retained its position at number five with 295,904 GVTs, up from 284,515 GVTs. Its chart leader Taarek Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah reported 7,120 TVTs, up from 6,076 TVTs, Badi Door se Aaye Hai noted 2,474 TVTs, up from 2,121 TVTs and Gutar Goon scored 1,015 TVTs, up from 907 TVTs.
Big Magic observed a drop in the viewership and noted 61,220 GVTs, down from 68,547 GVTs. On the other hand, Sony Pal witnessed a rise and recorded 32,126 GVTs, up from 30,710 GVTs and Zindagi lost a few numbers and scored 29,324 GVTs, down from 31,475 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.
