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TAM week 19: Star Plus, Colors rise; lead Hindi GECs
MUMBAI: Week 19 data, sourced from TAM (Television Audience Measurement) subscribers for the Hindi GEC’s and other genres for both household and individual category, saw most of the channels on a decline.
Star Plus continued to be the leader both in household and individual ratings with 566 GRPs and 249 GRPs respectively, whereas Colors held the second position in both household and individual ratings with 464 GRPs and 202 GRPs respectively.
Zee TV stood at number three but witnessed a decline from 362 GRPs last week as compared to 340 GRPs this week in the household category and 153 GRPs this week, a decline from 162 GRPs last week in the individual category.
Life OK took the forth position witnessing a decline from 328 GRPs last week to 299 GRPs this week in the household category and 128 GRPs this week in the individual category.
Sab also saw a decline at the fifth position with 268 GRPs in the household category, and remained constant in the individual category with 126 GRPs.
Sony stayed at the sixth position with 215 GRPs in the household category and 97 GRPs in the individual category. &TV also witnessed a decline to 112 GRPs in the household category and in the individual category with 97 GRPs.
Pal saw a decline from 50 GRPs to 39 GRPs in the household category and from 23 GRPs to 20 GRPs in the individual category. Epic witnessed a drop from 14 GRPs to 13 GRPs in the household category and remained at a constant 5 GRPs in the individual category.
The top three channels in the Hindi movie genre were Sony Max, followed by Zee Cinema and Star Gold.
Aaj Tak dominated the Hindi news genre, followed by which were ABP News and India TV.
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.
