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Zee TV regains its third spot; registers 174 GRPs
MUMBAI: In the week 27 of TAM TV ratings, despite a drop in the viewership, Star Plus maintained its leadership position. It registered 232 GRPs, down from 248 GRPs.
Colors reported a marginal rise in the viewership and noted 206 GRPs, up from 205 GRPs.
It can be recalled that Sony Entertainment Television (SET) last week had jumped to the third spot dislodging Zee TV to number four. Courtesy, the world television premiere of Rajkumar Hirani directed movie PK. But, this week, Zee TV has made its comeback with a significant rise. The channel garnered 174 GRPs, up from 161 GRPs followed by Sab which too saw a growth in the ratings. It noted 140 GRPs, up from 135 GRPs.
SET’s run of celebration sustained only for a week as the channel is back to its fifth position at the ratings chart. The channel observed a significant drop from 166 GRPs to 140 GRPs this week.
Life OK stood at the bottom of the chart with 130 GRPs, up from 125 GRPs.
On the programming front, Star Plus’s programmes saw a drop in its consistency. The top position, this week was occupied by Colors’ Meri Ashiqui Tum Se Hi with 4.24 TVR followed by the repeat of Rajkumar Hirani’s PK on SET with 4.16 TVR.
Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein garnered the third spot with 3.70 TVR followed by Zee TV’s KumKum Bhagya with 3.69 TVR.
Sab’s comedy flick Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah was placed at the fifth position with 3.49 TVR.
Star Plus’ Ye Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Saath Nibhaana Saathiya registered sixth and seventh position with 3.42 TVR and 3.39 TVR respectively.
Zee TV’s dance reality show – Dance India Dance was spotted at number eighth with 2.90 TVR followed by Colors’ Chakravartin Ashok Samrat with 2.87 TVR.
Last but not the least, Diya Aur Baati Hum from Star Plus occupied the tenth position with 2.69 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.
