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Republic TV, Republic Bangla lead in their respective markets during week 12: Barc
Mumbai: Republic Media Network’s English and Bangla news channels, Republic TV and Republic Bangla have reported 40.66 per cent market share (English news genre) and 28.28 per cent market share (West Bengal) for Week 12 (19-25 March), as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) data.
“Republic TV has continued its unbeaten run across all-time bands in the English news genre, Republic Bangla has unseated ABP Ananda, the two-decade-old news leader in the genre, as the Number 1 Bengali news channel,” the broadcaster said in a statement.
The market leadership of Republic TV grew stronger during the 21:00-23:00 hour time band over the weekdays reporting a share of 44.36 per cent. “Republic TV has once again retained its supremacy in super prime time with a whopping 44.36 per cent viewership this week,” said the broadcaster.
Furthermore, Republic Media Network’s Hindi news channel Republic Bharat had a market share of 17.32 per cent between the time band 19:00 to 20:00 hours on weekdays, according to Barc data. Similarly, Republic Bangla also saw its market share increase in the time band 19:00 to 20:00 on weekdays to 30.54 per cent.
“Republic Bangla has broken all records by unseating ABP Ananda strongly for the third consecutive week. Establishing itself as the decisive new news leader in the Bengali news genre, Republic Bangla has emerged as the number 1 in the Bengali news genre across all time bands,” said the broadcaster.
“Republic Media Network has reached approximately 154 million last week alone and 266 million across India in a three-week period,” claims the broadcaster. This could not be independently verified by Indiantelevision.com.
(Source: Barc data | 15+ | Period: Wk 12’22 | Market: English news genre, HSM and West Bengal)
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.
