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TAM TV ratings: Colors the only loser in week 21
MUMBAI: Week 21 of TAM TV ratings saw Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Colors shed ratings at the household as well as individual level.
The channel secured 440 GRPs in the household category as compared to week 19’s 453 GRPs. In the individual ratings, the channel dipped to 195 GRPs as compared to 200 GRPs in the previous week.
Talking about the winners this week, Star Plus continued to rule both the categories in week 21. In household and individual ratings, the channel bagged 566 GRPs, up from 561 GRPs and 243 GRPs, up from 239 GRPs respectively.
Zee TV saw a marginal rise and noted 319 GRPs, up from 318 GRPs on a household and 146 GRPs, up from 145 GRPs on an individual level.
Life OK took the fourth position and registered 310 GRPs, up from 308 GRPs on a household level and remained stable at 131 GRPs on an individual level.
On the other hand, Sab observed a huge growth at both household and individual categories. It recorded 303 GRPs, up from 273 GRPs on a household level and 145 GRPs, up from 130 GRPs on an individual level.
Despite witnessing a growth in viewership, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) continued to stay at the bottom rung of the ladder with 221 GRPs, up from 205 GRPs at household level and 101 GRPs, up from 92 GRPs.
&TV too grabbed eyeballs as it reported 117 GRPs, up from 109 GRPs on a household level and 53 GRPs, up from 50 GRPs on 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.
