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Republic TV continues to lead Eng news in BARC week 34
MUMBAI: Republic TV continued to lead the English news genre according to All India BARC data week 34. No changes were observed this week in the English business news genre. News18 climbed to second position from fifth position as compared to the previous week in Hindi news (U+R). News Nation emerged as the new player, securing fifth position this week in the Hindi news rural area. Moreover, Aaj Tak maintained its top position in Hindi news genre (U).
English News
Republic TV continued to dominate the English news genre with 1181 impressions (000s) sum. Times Now, CNN News 18 and India Today Television retained their second, third and fourth positions with 1049 impressions (000s) sum, 802 impressions (000s) sum and 333 impressions (000s) sum respectively. NDTV 24X7 stood at fifth position with 165 impressions (000s) sum.
English Business News
No changes were observed this week. CNBC TV 18 continued to rule in the English business news genre with 618 impressions (000s) sum. ET Now and BTVI maintained their second and third positions with 188 impressions (000s) sum and 123 impressions (000s) sum. CNBC TV 18 Prime HD also retained its fourth position with 23 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak continued to lead in Hindi news genre with 140496 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 214534 impressions (000s) sum last week. News18 climbed to second position from fifth position as compared to the previous week with 104394 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News, ABP News and India TV stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 102154 impressions (000s) sum, 101796 impressions (000s) sum and 94394 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak and ABP News also continued to dominate in Hindi news (R) with 69737 impressions sum and 51476 impressions sum. News18 and Zee News swapped their second and third positions respectively with 43940 impressions (000s) sum and 43540 impressions (000s) sum. News Nation emerged as the new player, securing fifth position with 39046 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak maintained its top position in Hindi news genre (U) with 70759 impressions (000s) sum. News18, Zee News, India TV and ABP News stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 60454 impressions (000s) sum, 58613 impressions (000s) sum, 56090 impressions (000s) sum and 50320 impressions (000s) sum 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.
