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Star News scores big with Wah! Cricket
STAR News scores big with Wah! Cricket
” 7 of top 8 cricket programmes amongst the Top 100 news programmes
Mumbai, May 10, 2006: STAR News, the Channel known for its programming competence and diversity has reiterated its pre-eminence in cricketing news too, proving that when it comes to reporting on cricket, India tunes in to STAR News. The Top 100 programmes for TAM Week 17 (April 23-April 29) include 8 cricket/sports related programmes, out of which 7 are on STAR News. Wah! Cricket and Operation Vijay, the premium cricket properties on STAR News hit the competition out of the ground.
Wah! Cricket has consistently scored as the top cricket-related programme. It reiterated its top billing in all three time slots for its well-applauded coverage of the recently concluded highly emotive India-Pakistan cricket series. However, for TAM Week 17, which did not have any significant cricketing developments on-field, STAR News scored for its well-rounded reporting off-field too. By presenting an overall analysis and impact on the happenings in the cricket world, including Sachin’s Birthday, Brand Dhoni, Team Selection etc., STAR News scored big to feature 7 of its cricketing programmes in the Top 100 programmes. Amongst the cricketing programmes, Aaj Tak’s cricketing programme came in only at # 6 with a TVR of 0.36. Besides, it also garnered 26% of the marketshare in the 7.30 to 8 pm slot, leaving Aaj Tak behind at 22% and NDTV India far behind at 12%. India TV and Zee News followed next at 10% and 9% marketshare.
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TVR
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| Star News | 23/04/2006 | Sun | 19:30 | 19:59 | WAH CRICKET KHEL KA PEEC | 0.5 |
| Star News | 26/04/2006 | Wed | 8:30 | 9:00 | WAH CRICKET KHEL KA PEEC | 0.4 |
| Star News | 25/04/2006 | Tue | 19:31 | 20:00 | WAH CRICKET KHEL KA PEEC | 0.39 |
| Star News | 23/04/2006 | Sun | 22:31 | 22:59 | KHEL KHEL MEIN | 0.39 |
| Star News | 28/04/2006 | Fri | 8:32 | 9:00 | WAH CRICKET KHEL KA PEEC | 0.38 |
| Star News | 24/04/2006 | Mon | 19:30 | 20:00 | WAH CRICKET KHEL KA PEEC | 0.38 |
| Star News | 26/04/2006 | Wed | 22:31 | 22:59 | OPERATION VIJAY AAKRAMAN | 0.34 |
Wah! Cricket has been one of the channel’s best performing properties ever since its inception. The programme has enjoyed its position as the highest rated cricket news bulletin on news television for a long time. Little wonder then that the programme has had an enviable guest list with cricketing stalwarts like Bishen Singh Bedi, Zaheer Abbas, Sandeep Patil, and others offering incisive insight.
The success of Wah! Cricket reinstates and endorses the channel’s proficiency in alternate programming. The discerning and increasingly demanding viewer is always looking for a little more bang from a news channel. STAR News seems to be producing just the right cricketing shots!
And coming on the very threshold of the India-West Indies cricket series, the recent ratings are an endorsement of the patented excitement to watch for on STAR News. Catch the fever only on STAR News!
ABOUT STAR NEWS
STAR News, the first Indian news channel, is a joint venture between ABP TV – a 100 % subsidiary of ABP Pvt. Ltd. – and STAR India Pvt. Ltd., two of the biggest brands in Indian media. The Channel is best defined by a fair and balanced approach that combines prompt reporting with insightful analysis of news and current affairs. Living up to its motto of “Aapko Rakhe Aagey’, STAR News is a people’s channel that focuses on relevant news in a cutting-edge format. Since its conception, the Channel has grown to command a viewership of over 20 million Indian homes. Today, STAR News is available in the Indian subcontinent, South-East Asia, Central Asia, UK, USA and Australia, making it the first and only Global Indian News Channel.
For further information, please contact:
Navin Tauro / Swati Sundareswaran
Vaishnavi Corporate Communications
Tel: 022 5656 8787 / Fax: 022 5656 8788
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.
