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TATA IPL 2023 registers 451 viewers for first 48 matches till week 5
Mumbai: Disney Star, the official television broadcaster of the TATA IPL 2023, has achieved an unprecedented milestone by breaking viewership records once again with the cumulative reach for live broadcast of the first 48 matches, till Week 5, registering 451 million unique audiences which is 21 per cent higher than the last year’s full-season reach and 33 per cent higher than last year’s 48 matches.
This edition of the IPL on television has broken all records, achieving the highest-ever reach in HSM, North, and West in the tournament’s history. It also garnered the highest-ever reach in Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Bangalore, and the second-highest ever reach in Delhi, Mumbai, and Karnataka.
The live broadcast of the first 48 matches of the tournament also saw a consumption of 266 billion minutes, the second-highest ever in the tournament’s history, excluding Covid years. Additionally, there was a 29 per cent growth in TVR for the first 48 matches. The first 48 matches also witnessed the highest-ever HD reach of 86 million, which is 3.4 times higher than last year.
Disney Star’s commitment to delivering the most engaging and compelling viewing experience for the TATA IPL 2023 on television has been the driving force behind this historic achievement. The broadcaster is proud to have played a pivotal role in the tournament’s success and is committed to providing viewers with the best possible viewing experience in the coming weeks leading up to the grand final on 28 May.
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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.
