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TAM week 41: Colors secures leadership position
MUMBAI: Colors has yet again moved ahead of Star Plus to secure the leading position in the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) genre in week 41 of TAM Media Research. Star Plus witnessed a downfall in rating and secured the second position in the tally.
Colors grabbed the first slot with 247 GRPs against 228 GRPs in week 40 followed by Star Plus in the second slot with 231 GRPs against 248 GRPs in the previous week.
Zee TV saw a rise in ratings and bagged the third place in the genre with 149 GRPs against 137 GRPs in the previous week.
With a marginal decline in ratings, Sab secured the fourth place with 123 GRPs followed by Sony Entertainment TV in the fifth slot with 122 GRPs and Life OK in sixth place with 121 GRPs.
&TV with 62 GRPs grabbed seventh berth in the genre.
Four of Colors’ prime time shows were in the the top five Hindi GEC programmes in week 41. The top three shows were on Colors namely Swaragini in first position with 4.34 TVR, followed by Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat in second spot with 4 TVR and Udaan in the third slot with 3.93 TVR. On the other hand, Star Plus’ Saath Nibhana Saathiya dropped to the fourth position with 3.71 TVR. Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka with 3.63 TVR took hold of the fifth berth.
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.
