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No changes in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil markets in BARC data week 42
MUMBAI: No changes were observed in the Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Marathi and Tamil markets in BARC data week 42. Mazhavil Manorama climbed to the second position from fourth position as compared to the last week in the Malayalam segment. Moreover, in the Telugu space, Zee Telugu and ETV Telugu interchanged their third and fourth positions.
Bangla
No changes were observed in this space. Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jasha Movies, Colors Bangla and Sony Aath continued to be on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 327197 impressions '000s, 288997 impressions '000s, 63477 impressions '000s, 62105 impressions '000s and 55104 impressions '000s.
Bhojpuri
This week, no changes were in this sector too. Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum, Housefull Action and Oscar Movies Bhojpuri retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 60594 impressions '000s, 54137 impressions '000s, 16174 impressions '000s, 6034 impressions '000s and 4591 impressions '000s respectively.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada continued to be at first and second positions with 443615 impressions '000s and 411711 impressions '000s respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna also retained their third, fourth and fifth positions with 254080 impressions '000s, 211542 impressions '000s and 157136 impressions '000s respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV retained its first position this week as well with 306584 impressions '000s. Mazhavil Manorama climbed to the second position from fourth position as compared to the last week with 109101 impressions '000s. Surya TV, Flowers TV and Asianet Movies stood at third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 98928 impressions '000s, 90778 impressions '000s and 65889 impressions '000s.
Marathi
No changes were observed in the Marathi market. Zee Marathi, Star Pravah, Colors Marathi, Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 336449 impressions '000s, 143735 impressions '000s, 133325 impressions '000s, 96659 impressions '000s and 54648 impressions '000s.
Tamil
Sun TV retained its first position with 1045876 impressions '000s. Zee Tamil, Star Vijay, KTV and Sun Life also continued to be at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 542190 impressions '000s, 524513 impressions '000s, 313189 impressions '000s and 86600 impressions '000s respectively.
Telugu
Star Maa and Gemini TV held on to first and second positions respectively with 777657 impressions '000s and 506944 impressions '000s. Zee Telugu and ETV Telugu interchanged their third and fourth positions respectively with 455374 impressions '000s and 447884 impressions '000s. Gemini Movies retained its fifth position with 213101 impressions '000s.
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.
