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BARC week 41: VTV News enters top five Gujarati channels’ list
MUMBAI: In week 41 of BARC India ratings, Gujarati GECs space witnessed a new entrant VTV News at fifth position. The channel has replaced Sandesh News which was seen at fifth position in week 40. No changes were observed in Kannada, Marathi and Tamil spaces in week 41 of BARC India ratings.
In the Gujarati space, Colors Gujarati, Colors Gujarati Cinema, ABP Asmita TV9 Gujarati and VTV News were the top five Gujarati channels.
Gujarati
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Colors Gujarati | 24414 | ||
| 2 | Colors Gujarati Cinema | 23815 | ||
| 3 | ABP Asmita | 13577 | ||
| 4 | TV9 Gujarati | 12961 | ||
| 5 | VTV News | 8449 | ||
| Guj / D&D / DNH (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In Bangla space, Sony Aath replaced Colors Bangla at fifth position. Top five Bangla channels this week were Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Zee Bangla Cinema and Sony Aath.
Bangla
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Bangla | 277884 | ||
| 2 | STAR Jalsha | 239410 | ||
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | 74276 | ||
| 4 | Zee Bangla Cinema | 55991 | ||
| 5 | Sony Aath | 55824 | ||
| WB (U+R): NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
B4U Bhojpuri and Bhojpuri Cinema exchanged their places at first and second positions. Rest of the channels Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM and Dabangg continued to hold their places at third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Bhojpuri
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | B4U Bhojpuri | 53971 | ||
| 2 | Bhojpuri Cinema | 49455 | ||
| 3 | Big Ganga | 48835 | ||
| 4 | Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM | 14174 | ||
| 5 | Dabangg | 13403 | ||
| Bihar/Jharkhand (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
No changes were observed in the pecking order of the top five Kannada channels in week 41 of BARC India ratings.
Kannada
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Kannada | 433386 | ||
| 2 | Colors Kannada | 311110 | ||
| 3 | Udaya TV | 200935 | ||
| 4 | Star Suvarna | 167123 | ||
| 5 | Udaya Movies | 160656 | ||
| Karnataka (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In Malayalam space, Zee Keralam and Surya TV exchanged their places at fourth and fifth positions. Rest of the channels continued to hold their respective positions.
Malayalam
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Asianet | 275630 | ||
| 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | 94958 | ||
| 3 | Flowers TV | 78106 | ||
| 4 | Surya TV | 57617 | ||
| 5 | Zee Keralam | 54012 | ||
| Kerala (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
The pecking order of top five Marathi channels remained unchanged. Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Fakt Marathi, Star Pravah and Zee Talkies were the top five Marathi channels.
Marathi
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Marathi | 328695 | ||
| 2 | Colors Marathi | 159818 | ||
| 3 | Fakt Marathi | 152374 | ||
| 4 | STAR Pravah | 108934 | ||
| 5 | Zee Talkies | 102773 | ||
| Mah/ Goa (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
In Tamil space, Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Star VIjay Super were the top five Tamil channels in week 41 of BARC India ratings.
Tamil
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | Sun TV | 905383 | ||
| 2 | STAR Vijay | 521871 | ||
| 3 | Zee Tamil | 415503 | ||
| 4 | KTV | 266840 | ||
| 5 | STAR Vijay Super | 126559 | ||
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Tamil Nadu/ Puducherry (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, |
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In Telugu space, Gemini TV and Zee Telugu exchanged their places at third and fourth positions. Star Maa, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, Zee Telugu and Star Maa Movies were the top five Telugu channels.
Telugu
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 41 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Maa | 714636 | ||
| 2 | ETV Telugu | 438151 | ||
| 3 | Gemini TV | 400841 | ||
| 4 | Zee Telugu | 383199 | ||
| 5 | Star Maa Movies | 223789 | ||
| AP/ Telangana (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
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.
