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TAM: Star Plus & Colors on a rise; Sab dislodges Zee
MUMBAI: Week 22 of TAM TV ratings can be dedicated to Star Plus, Colors and Sab, who proved themselves as the rising stars. On viewership front, all the three Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) gained at both household and individual level.
Another highlighting factor was that Sab made its way to the third position, thus dislodging Zee to number four. Life OK moved further down at number five on the ratings chart.
Coming back to the viewership numbers, Star Plus continued to rule GECs with 597 GRPs, up from 566 GRPs on a household level and 260 GRPs, up from 243 GRPs on an individual level.
Colors remained steady at number two with 468 GRPs, up from 440 GRPs on a household level and 208 GRPs, up from 195 GRPs on an individual level.
It was a celebration time for Sab as it conquered the third spot with 313 GRPs, up from 303 GRPs on a household level and 149 GRPs, up from 145 GRPs on an individual level.
Sab’s gain was Zee TV’s loss. The channel, at number four, garnered 312 GRPs, down from 319 GRPs on a household level and 126 GRPs, down from 131 GRPs on an individual level.
Life OK observed a significant drop in its viewership and noted 297 GRPs, down from 310 GRPs on a household level and 126 GRPs, down from 131 GRPs on an individual level.
Sony Entertainment Television (SET) at number six recorded 208 GRPs, down from 221 GRPs on a household level and 97 GRPs, down from 101 GRPs an individual level.
&TV noted a marginal drop in the viewership and noted 114 GRPs, down from 117 GRPs on a household level and 52 GRPs, down from 53 GRPs on an individual level.
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.
