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TAM week 29: Sab topples Life OK to regain fourth position
MUMBAI: The tug of war between Sab and Life Ok for the fourth spot in TAM list of top channels continues. Life Ok, which regained its fourth berth on week 28, was dethroned again by SAB in the current week. SAB garnered 134 GRPs to stay marginally ahead of Life OK, which managed to register 131 GRP.
While the mid table battle is getting closer and tougher there seems to be hardly any chance of a shift and switch at the top. Despite a slight drop in rating, Star Plus stands tall in the pole position with 237 GRPs, followed by Colors with 204 GRPs. It may be recalled that Star Plus and Colors garnered 244 GRPs and 220 GRPs respectively in week 28.
Zee TV grabbed the third slot with 152 GRPs, while Sony, which piggyback rode on the PK television premiere, is back to number five position with 107 GRPs followed &TV with 65 GRPs.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya leads the top program chart with 4.14 TVR, followed by Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein with 3.42 TVR. Asit Modi’s Tarak Mehta ka Ulta Chasma relayed by SAB bagged the third spot with 3.3 TVRs, whereas Saathiya Saath Nibhana with 3.29 TVRs grabbed fourth berth in the list. The fifth and sixth top program came from Colors in Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi (3.28 TVRs) and Comedy Nights With Kapil (3.14TVRs).
Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Diya Aur Baati Hum featured in seventh and eighth place with 3.12 and 3.05 TVRs respectively. Whereas Colors’ show Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat and Udaan bagged ninth and tenth berth with 2.75 and 2.69 TVRs respectively.
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.
