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TAM: Zee TV gets back to no 3; Star & Colors dip
MUMBAI: Week 23 observed Zee TV winning back its third slot, dislodging Sab to number four as per TAM ratings. On a household level, with 318 GRPs, up from 312 GRPs, Zee TV made its way to number three spot and garnered 147 GRPs, up from 142 GRPs on an individual level.
On the other hand, Sab remained stagnant with 313 GRPs at number four on a household level and 150 GRPs, up from 149 GRPs on an individual level.
Apart from this, Life OK, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) and &TV proved to be the rising stars of the week on both household and individual levels.
Despite gain, Life OK stayed at number five with 301 GRPs, up from 297 GRPs on a household level and with 130 GRPs, up from 126 GRPs on an individual level. Sony at number six observed a significant viewership and noted 239 GRPs, up from 208 GRPs on a household level and 113 GRPs, up from 97 GRPs on an individual level.
&TV too seems to be on a growing spree as it reported 129 GRPs, up from 114 GRPs on a household level and 58 GRPs, up from 52 GRPs on an individual level.
On the losers’ front, Star Plus and Colors observed a dip in the viewership. Despite a drop, Star Plus continued to maintain its number one position with 553 GRPs, down from 597 GRPs on a household level and 244 GRPs, down from 260 GRPs on an individual level.
Last but not the least, at number two Colors witnessed 460 GRPs, marginally down from 468 GRPs on a household level and 207 GRPs, down from 208 GRPs on an individual level.
Interestingly, Star Plus leads the pack with four of its show in the top 10 shows list. Saathiya Saath Nibhana bagged the number spot with 4.37 TVR followed by Ye Hai Mohabbatein with 4.06 TVR. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai occupied the fourth spot with 3.24 TVR, while on number 10 was Diya Aur Baati Hum with 2.59 TVR.
On the other hand, Colors too saw four of its shows being featured in the top 10 list. The channel’s reality show – India’s Got Talent stood at number six with 2.87 TVR followed by Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi with 2.7 TVR at number seven. Udaan occupied eighth spot with 2.62 TVR followed by Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat with 2.61 TVR at number nine.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya came third with 3.84 TVR. Last but not the least, Sab’s Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma garnered 3.07 TVR at number five.
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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.
