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BARC week 37: ET Now dethrones CNBC to top biz news genre
MUMBAI: Times Network’s ET Now has managed to topple market leader CNBC TV18 to emerge as the leader in the English business news channel category in week 37 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings.
ET Now holds the leadership position with 230 (000Sums), whereas CNBC TV18 slid to the second position with 182 (000 Sums). NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime jointly secured the third place with 69 (000Sums).
HINDI GECs
On the other hand, Hindi general entertainment channel (GEC) Colors has managed to maintain its leadership position and has ranked no. 1 yet again. Colors led the chart with a considerable rise in ratings and grabbed first place in Hindi GECs with 414841 (000Sums) in week 37 as against 386518 (000Sums) in week 36.
Though Star Plus witnessed a rise in ratings, it stood behind Colors in second spot with 381365 (000Sums) as compared to 370135 (000Sums) in the previous week.
Zee TV and Life Ok were perched at the third and fourth slot with 256811 (000Sums) and 221762 (000Sums) respectively. Sab secured the fifth berth in the list with 183879 (000Sums).
TOP HINDI GEC SHOWS
Colors’ prime time show Sasural Simar Ka came out on top with 6819(000) in top five programmes in Hindi GECs followed by Star Plus’ Saath Nibhana Saathiya in the second slot with 6644 (000Sums). Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagyagrabbed the third position with 6185 (000Sums), whereas Colors’ Udaan with 5680 (000Sums) was in the fourth spot.Star Plus’ Ye Hai Mohabbatein stood in the fifth spot with 5602 (000Sums.)
SPORTS
In the sports genre, the WWE series has worked in favour of Ten Sports as the channel secured leadership position with 40377(000Sums) followed by Sony Six at the second spot and Star Sports 1 in third slot with 15996 (000Sums) and 7782 (000Sums) respectively.
KIDS
In the kids section, Nick (v) led the genre to grab pole position with 47148 (000Sums) followed by Pogo TV (v) at the second spot with 44222 (000Sums) and Hungama (v) in third with 33086 (000Sums).
ENGLISH NEWS
Amongst the English News channels, though Times Now saw a fall in ratings, it maintained its top slot with 402 (000Sums) against 511 (000Sums) in week 37 followed by NDTV 24×7 at the second slot with 233 (000Sums). On the other hand, India Today Television with 202 (000 Sums) held the third position.
BHOJPURI
In the Bhojpuri segment, Big Magic Ganga continued to lead the list with 6347 (000Sums) followed by ETV Bihar Jharkhand in the second slot with 1909 (000Sums) and Dangal TV on the third spot with 1354 (000Sums).
Note: (v) stands for virtual as these are multi-lingual channels.
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.
