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No changes in Bhojpuri, Kannada, Marathi segments in BARC week 41
MUMBAI: In the Bengali space, Jalsha Movies and Colors Bangla swapped their third and fourth positions in BARC data week 41. No changes were observed in the Bhojpuri, Kannada and Marathi segments. Moreover, Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions in the Telugu sector. Flowers TV and Surya TV exchanged their second and third positions in the Malayalam segment. While in Tamil, market Zee Tamil and Star Vijay interchanged their second and third positions.
Bangla
Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha continued to be on the first and second positions respectively with 382780 impressions '000s and 332389 impressions '000s. Jalsha Movies and Colors Bangla swapped their third and fourth positions with 76057 impressions '000s and 61831 impressions '000s respectively. Sony Aath remained at its fifth position with 51304 impressions '000s.
Bhojpuri
This week, no changes were in this sector. Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum, Housefull Action and Oscar Movies Bhojpuri retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 57026 impressions '000s, 54151 impressions '000s, 16562 impressions '000s, 5974 impressions '000s and 3852 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 459362 impressions '000s and 407731 impressions '000s respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna also retained their third, fourth and fifth positions with 220046 impressions '000s, 194338 impressions '000s and 161084 impressions '000s respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV retained its first position this week as well with 290139 impressions '000s. Flowers TV and Surya TV exchanged their second and third positions with 96184 impressions '000s and 81179 impressions '000s respectively.
Mazhavil Manorama and Asianet Movies retained their fourth and fifth positions respectively with 79272 impressions '000s and 64440 impressions '000s.
Marathi
Zee Marathi retained its first position with 364531 impressions '000s. Star Pravah and Colors Marathi swapped their second and third positions respectively with 140521impressions '000s and 133337 impressions '000s. Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva also continued to be in the fourth and fifth positions respectively with 101420 impressions '000s and 41954 impressions '000s.
Tamil
Sun TV retained its first position with 941998 impressions '000s. Zee Tamil and Star Vijay interchanged their second and third positions with 490228 impressions '000s and 469215 impressions '000s after interchanging their places. KTV and Sun Life retained their fourth and fifth positions with 283853 impressions '000s and 103492 impressions '000s.
Telugu
Star Maa continued to be on the first position with 660235 impressions '000s. Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions respectively with 494389 impressions '000s and 474375 impressions '000s. ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies also retained their fourth and fifth positions with 438988 impressions '000s and 216632 impressions '000s respectively.
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.
