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Republic TV continues to dominate English news genre: BARC week 44
MUMBAI: In the Hindi news (U+R) genre, Zee News climbed two slots to the third position in week 44 of BARC ratings. Aaj Tak yet again stood on top in all the three genres. Republic TV continues its dominating streak in the English news genre. English business news genre saw no changes this week again.
English News
Republic TV maintained its lead in the first position in the English news genre with 964 impressions ‘000. Times Now at second and CNN News18 at third hold onto their respective positions with 667 impressions ‘000 and 554 impressions ‘000. India Today Television stood at fourth position with 242 impressions ‘000. NDTV 24X7 was placed at fifth position with 223 impressions ‘000.
English Business News
The English business news genre saw no changes this week again. CNBC TV18 continued to stay on the first place with 444 impressions '000. ET Now and BTVI withstand their second and third positions with 197 impressions '000 and 44 impressions '000. CNBC TV18 Prime HD also held on to its fourth position with 11 impressions '000.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak once again stood on top in the Hindi news (U+R) genre with 117423 impressions ‘000. News18 India retained the second place with 96291 impressions ‘000. Zee News climbed two slots to the third position with 90507 impressions ‘000 followed by India TV with 90442 impressions ‘000. ABP News dropped two slots at fifth position with 86250 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak is positioned first in the Hindi news rural genre with 56513 impressions ‘000. ABP News, News18 India and India TV are at second, third and fourth positions with 43569 impressions ‘000, 43423 impressions ‘000 and 38630 impressions ‘000, respectively. News Nation with 36405 impressions ‘000 took the fifth place again this week.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak stood on top with 60910 impressions ‘000. Zee News climbed two slots to the second position with 54169 impressions ‘000. News18 India and India TV dropped a slot each to the third and fourth position with 52868 impressions ‘000 and 51812 impressions ‘000. ABP News held on to the fifth place with 42680 impressions ‘000.
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.
