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TAM week 38: Colors eclipses Star Plus to capture No. 1 slot
MUMBAI: Colors has been slowly but steadily strengthening its position on the ratings chart. In week 38 of TAM Media Research data, Colors has managed to eclipse reigning Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Star Plus to capture the number 1 slot on an individual level.
Leading the Hindi GEC pack, Colors garnered 237 GRPs against the 232 GRPs in week 37. On the other hand, Star Plus witnessed a downfall and grabbed the second position with 222 GRPs in week 38 as against 230 GRPs in the previous week.
Zee TV at number three saw a fall in its ratings. The channel had registered 156 GRPs in week 37, which went down to 152 GRPs in week 38.
In the fourth spot stood Sab, which recorded 124 GRPs, followed by Life OK with 123 GRPs in the fifth position. Sony Entertainment Television further declined in ratings and was seen at the sixth position with 87 GRPs.
&TV came in seventh with 57 GRPs in week 38 as against 59 GRPs in week 37.
Star Plus’ prime time show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein led the chart in top five programs on Hindi GECs with 4.05 TVR. On the other hand, Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya, which was perched on the top slot for the last two weeks, was down to number two with 3.6 TVR. This was followed by Colors’ Swaragini in the third position with 3.63 TVR, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi in the fourth place with 3.44 TVR and Sasural Simar Ka in the fifth slot with 3.41 TVR.
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.
