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Barc Wk 8′ 23: Dangal tops in all India market
Mumbai : Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for the eighth week, i.e. 18 February to 24 February 2023. As per data for the all India 2+ target group, Dangal is the most watched channel in India with an average minute audience (AMA) of 2390.63 (000) AMA. It was followed by Sun TV at 2361.91 (000) AMA, Goldmines at 2312.84(000) AMA, Star Maa at 1932.26 (000) AMA and Dangal at 1709.01 (000) AMA
The average minute audience (AMA) is defined as the number of individuals within a target audience who viewed a televised “event,” averaged across minutes. In the Hindi speaking market (HSM), Dangal emerged as the most watched channel at 2383.48(000) AMA, followed by Goldmines at 2287.34 (000) AMA, Colors at 1680.65 (000) AMA and Star Plus at 1505.97 (000) AMA and Star Pravah at 1222.15(000) AMA,
In the South market, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 2348.46 (000) AMA, followed by Star Maa at 1868.51(000) AMA, Zee Telugu at 1337.22 (000) AMA, Star Vijay at 1185.14 (000) AMA and Zee Kannada at 1100.64(000) AMA
In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the most watched channel at 1212.51 (000) AMA , followed by Colors Marathi at 585.59 (000) AMA, Goldmines at 425.96 (000) AMA, Zee Marathi at 288.93 (000) AMA and Sony Sab at 260.7(000) AMA.
In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha was the most watched channel with 759.45(000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 685.34 (000) AMA, Colors Bangla at 208.44 (000) AMA, Colors Bangla Cinema at 165.47 (000) AMA and Jalsha Movies at 138.56 (000) AMA,
In the megacities market, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 401.85 (000) AMA followed by Colors at 384.34 (000) AMA, Star Plus at 258.25 (000) AMA, Star Vijay at 253.71 (000) AMA and Sony Sab at 189.08 (000) AMA.
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.
