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Star Jalsha tops the West Bengal market in week 7
MUMBAI: In week seven of TAM TV ratings, let’s take a look at how the regional channels have fared across the country.
In the Bihar + Jharkhand region in the CS4+ market, Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 1,474 GVTs followed by Mahuaa Plus with 1,403 GVTs and Mahuaa at the number third spot with 654 GVTs.
In the Marathi general entertainment channel (GEC) space, Z Marathi topped the Maharashtra region with 148,482 GVTs followed by ETV Marathi at number second position with 54,258 GVTs and Star Pravah registered the third spot with 52,933 GVTs.
In the Bengali market, Star Jalsha continued to hold its number one position in the West Bengal market with 102,166 GVTs followed by Z Bangla with 95,472 GVTs and ETV Bangla at number three with 24,057 GVTs.
In the Tamil GEC space, Sun TV continued its numero uno position with 212,433 GVTs followed by Star Vijay with 84,973 GVTs and Z Tamil ranked number three with 22,105 GVTs.
Talking about the Kannada market, Udaya stood at number one spot with 72,311 GVTs. ETV Kannada ranked second with 55,425 GVTs and Suvarna at number three scored 43,958 GVTs.
In the Telugu GEC space, Gemini becomes the chart leader with 109,721 GVTs followed by Maa TV with 101,083 GVTs and ETV at number three scored 86,429 GVTs.
Lastly, in the Kerala region; Asianet scored the highest in the Malayalam category with 56,052 GVTs. Surya reported 15,079 GVTs and Asianet Plus garnered 6,449 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.
