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BARC week 46; AXN, Star Plus and Sun TV leads their genres
MUMBAI: Sun TV leads the ratings across genres (check). Star Plus dominates the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) while AXN emerged as the number one channel in week 46 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, all India (U + R) data.
Sun TV leads with 1042012 (000Sums) followed by Star Plus on second spot with 864288 (000Sums) and Colors in the third place with 751722 (000Sums). Zee Anmol, the free to air (FTA) channel of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL), grabbed the fourth place 720000 (000Sums). Zee TV, Star Ustav and Sony Max bagged fifth, sixth and seventh berth with 708635 (000Sums), 520093 (000Sums) and 516832 (000Sums) respectively. Sony Entertainment Television’s movie channel Sony Max, Life OK, ETV Telugu and ZEEL’s movie channel Zee Cinema garnered seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth spot with 516832 (000Sums), 489691 (000Sums), 471478 (000Sums) and 437419(000Sums) respectively.
Hindi GECs
Star Plus with a rise in ratings led the Hindi GEC genre with 795810 (000Sums) followed by Zee Anmol at the second position with 719433 (000Sums) and Colors on third spot with 708918 (000Sums). ZEEL’s entertainment channel Zee TV bagged the fourth position with 647845 (000Sums). Star India’s FTA channel Star Utsav grabbed the fifth berth with 518725 (000Sums). Life OK and Sony Entertainment Television garnered sixth and seventh berth with 477905 (000Sums) and 388715 (000Sums) respectively. Sony Pal , Sab TV and Rishtey bagged eighth, ninth and tenth slot with 359570 (000Sums), 357130 (000Sums)and 318657(000Sums) respectively.
English GECs
AXN emerged as the number one channel and secured the leading position in the genre with 223 (000Sums) followed by Star World on second place with 174 (000Sums) and Zee Café on third spot with 128 (000Sums). Comedy Central and Colors Infinity SD grabbed the fourth and fifth slot with 86 (000Sums) and 69 (000Sums) respectively.
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.
