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Republic TV continues to dominate English news in BARC week 35
MUMBAI: Republic TV continued to lead the English news genre according to All India BARC data week 35. No changes were observed this week in the English business news genre. ABP News and Zee News interchanged their positions in the Hindi News genre (U+R). Moreover, Aaj Tak maintained its top position in all three categories of Hindi news genre.
English News
Republic TV continued to dominate the English news genre with 1010 impressions ‘000. Times Now, CNN News 18 and India Today Television retained their second, third and fourth positions with 908 impressions ‘000, 589 impressions ‘000 and 239 impressions ‘000 respectively. NDTV 24X7 stood at fifth position with 132 impressions ‘000.
English Business News
No changes were observed this week as well. CNBC TV 18 continued to rule in the English business news genre with 740 impressions ‘000. ET Now and BTVI maintained their second and third positions with 163 impressions ‘000 and 114 impressions ‘000. CNBC TV 18 Prime HD also retained its fourth position with 26 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak continued to lead in Hindi news genre with 134500 impressions ‘000 as compared to 140496 impressions ‘000 last week. News18 retained its second position with 103112 impressions ‘000.
ABP News and Zee News are at the third and fourth slots with 102918 impressions ‘000 and 95950 impressions ‘000 after interchanging their positions. India TV stood at fifth positions with 91811 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak and ABP News also continued to dominate in Hindi news (R) with 66983 impressions ‘000 and 53340 impressions ‘000. News18 India and Zee News are at third and fourth positions respectively with 44909 impressions ‘000 and 40484 impressions ‘000. News Nation secured fifth position with 40227 impressions ‘000.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak maintained its top position in Hindi news genre (U) with 67517 impressions ‘000. News18, Zee News, India TV and ABP News stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 58203 impressions ‘000, 55466 impressions ‘000, 55351 impressions ‘000 and 49578 impressions’000 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.
