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TAM TV Ratings: Sun TV tops regional genre
MUMBAI: The regional genre observed maximum traction coming from the Tamil general entertainment channel (GEC) space in the week 27 of TAM TV ratings. The genre witnessed a rise of 2 per cent in viewership levels in this week.
Registering a 4.5 per cent rise in the viewership level from the previous week, Sun TV was the top contributor of the genre as it registered 1,277 GRPs, up from 1,221 GRPs. Vijay TV spotted the second position with 366 GRPs, up from 346 GRPs followed by Z Tamil which noted 128 GRPs, up from 124 GRPs.
Overall Malayalam GEC genre witnessed a rise of 7 per cent in viewership levels in this week. Asianet and Mazhavil Manorama were the major contributors with 4 per cent and 19 per cent rise respectively. Asianet at number one reported 928 GRPs, up from 890 GRPs followed by Mazhavil Manorama which registered 266 GRPs; up from 224 GRPs. Surya TV garnered the third spot with 205 GRPs, up from 196 GRPs.
In the Telugu space, Maa TV dropped to the second spot from its leading position with a drop of 8 per cent in viewership, this week. Gemini with 521 GRPs took the leading position with a rise of 3 per cent in viewership levels. Maa TV recorded 508 GRPs, down from 555 GRPs. Z Telugu stood at number three with 493 GRPs, up from 460 GRPs.
Lastly, the Kannada GEC category has maintained its viewership threshold level with a minimal drop this week. Udaya TV garnered 5 per cent rise in viewership this week when compared to last week and registered 421 GRPs, up from 402 GRPs. Colors Kannada spotted the second position with 399 GRPs, down from 404 GRPs. Suvarna TV maintained its third slot with 248 GRPs, down from 251 GRPs.
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.
