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BARC week 24: Hindi, English and Business News see change in pecking order
MUMBAI: Week 24 of the BARC ratings has seen the English and Business News genres showing a shrinkage in numbers. Amongst the drop outs from the toppers in the English language news space is CNN News18, even as News 9 climbed up to the fourth position. On the other hand, ratings for the Hindi News space rose substantially, with the exception of Aaj Tak and News Nation. In the Hindi Business News genre, CNBC TV18 saw an increase in viewership while Zee Business’s ratings went down.
English News
Times Now dominated the genre even though its ratings declined to to 218 Impressions (000s) this week from 364 Impressions (000s) in week 23. NDTV 24×7 took the second berth with 132 Impressions (000s) followed by India Today Television grabbing the third position with 110 Impressions (000s). News 9 entered and News X were at the No 4 and 5 positions with 97 Impressions (000s) each.
English Business News
CNBC TV 18 observed a downfall in ratings even as it retained its top position with 80 Impressions (000s) as compared to 143 Impressions (000s) in week 23 followed by ET Now with 78 Impressions (000s). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime continued at the third position with 43 Impressions (000s) while Bloomberg TV was at the last spot with 8 Impressions (000s).
Hindi News
Aaj Tak clung on to its numero uno position even though its ratings went south at 70126 Impressions (000s) as compared to 70229 Impressions (000s) in week 23. India TV continued at No 2 with 66035 Impressions (000s). ABP News with 46554 Impressions (000s) took the third spot. India News with 42324 Impressions (000s) was at the fourth rung of the news ladder while News Nation took the fifth berth with 38299 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business News
CNBC Awaaz maintained its first position with its ratings rising to 511 Impressions (000s) from 506 Impressions (000s). The second spot was taken by Zee Business with 304 Impressions (000s) as compared to 410 Impressions (000s) in week 23.
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.
