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TAM week 40: Star Plus leads Hindi GEC genre with 3 shows at top
MUMBAI: In the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) genre, Star Plus continued to lead the pack, witnessing a rise in ratings as three of its prime time shows showed up in the top three slots. On the other hand, Colors grabbed the second slot and witnessed downfall in the ratings in week 40 of TAM Media Research data.
Leading the genre, Star Plus garnered 248 GRPs against the 235 GRPs in week 39. Colors witnessed a downfall and bagged the second position with 228 GRPs in week 40 as against 234 GRPs in the previous week.
Zee TV, at number three, saw a fall in its ratings. The channel had registered 157 GRPs in previous week, which went down to 137 GRPs in week 40.
In the fourth spot, Sab recorded 135 GRPs, followed by Life OK with 132 GRPs in the fifth position. Sony Entertainment Television was seen at the sixth position with 109 GRPs.
&TV came in seventh with 63 GRPs in week 40 as against 58 GRPs in week 39.
In top five programmes of Hindi GECs, Star Plus’ three prime time shows Diya Aur Baati Hum, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Saath Nibhana Saathiya grabbed the first, second and third slots respectively. While Diya Aur Baati Hum led the chart with 4.31 TVR, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein garnered 4.2 TVR and Saath Nibhana Saathiya secured 4.03 TVR.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagaya and Colors’ Swargini grabbed the fourth and fifth slots with 3.75 TVR and 3.7 TVR 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.
