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Star Plus and Zee TV shed weight in ratings
MUMBAI: The week 12 of TAM TV ratings, has come as a shocker to the leader of the ratings chart. Star Plus has seen a major drop in its ratings with 649,264 GVTs, down from 726,516 GVTs a week earlier.
This hasn’t deterred the viewership of the channel’s most popular talk show – Satyamev Jayate. It seems that more and more Indians continue to tune into the show each week. At the end of three episodes, the show has reached out to 26 crore Indians. As per TAM data for week 12, Satyamev Jayate’s cumulative reach for the first three weeks now stands at nine crore viewers. The show recorded 5,720 TVTs in week 3 in all India (All 4+, All India) and a HSM TVT of 5,045 (All 4+, HSM).
Zee TV continues to hold on to its number two position strongly despite witnessing a drop in its viewership. It registered 489,111 GVTs, down from 501,284 GVTs a week earlier.
Colors is at number three with 467,985 GVTs, up from 465,493 GVTs in the earlier week. Everything seems to be OK for Star Plus sister channel Life OK, which continues to stay at number four position with 396,242 GVTs, up from 361,431 GVTs.
Sab stood at number five position with 325,605 GVTs, up from 312,641 GVTs. Despite a rise in the ratings, Sony continues to be at the sixth position with 312,963 GVTs, up from 291,382 GVTs.
Sahara One continues to be at the bottom of the ladder with 33,439 GVTs, up from 31,010 GVTs a week earlier.
In the movie genre: Zee Cinema reported 195,342 GVTs, down from 201,397 GVTs; Movies OK scored 138,215 GVTs, up from 126,651 GVTs; &pictures garnered 90,356 GVTs, up from 79,296 GVTs; Zee Anmol earned 64,694 GVTs, down from 69,650 GVTs and Max registered 232,232 GVTs, up from 196,182 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.
