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Zee Bangla leads Bengali in BARC week 34
MUMBAI: Zee Bangla continued to dominate the Bengali space in BARC week 34 data. Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Cinema swapped their first and second positions in the Bhojpuri segment. In the Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Tamil segments, no changes were observed. Zee Telugu and Gemini TV swapped their second and third positions in the Telugu market.
Bangla
Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies continued to be placed in the first, second and third positions respectively in week 34 with 235463 impressions (000s), 188672 impressions (000s) and 82368 impressions (000s). Zee Bangla Cinema and Colors Bangla stood at fourth and fifth positions with 73115 impressions (000s) and 63723 impressions (000s) respectively.
Bhojpuri
This week, Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Cinema swapped their first and second positions with 52156 impressions (000s) and 48805 impressions (000s) respectively. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum retained its third position with 11148 impressions (000s). Oscar Movies Bhopjpuri and News18 Bihar Jharkhand stood at fourth and fifth positions with 2237 impressions (000s) and 1887 impressions (000s) respectively.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 449602 impressions (000s) and 401025 impressions (000s) respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 215016 impressions (000s), 214995 impressions (000s) and 146163 impressions (000s) respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 314211 impressions (000s). Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV, Flowers TV and Asianet Movies secured second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 114131 impressions (000s), 110603 impressions (000s), 73532 impressions (000s) and 71565 impressions (000s) respectively.
Marathi
This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Zee Marathi and Zee Talkies remained steadfast in the number one and two positions respectively with 396005 impressions (000s) and 167335 impressions (000s) this week. Colors Marathi, Star Pravah and Zee Yuva also retained their third, fourth nd fifth positions respectively with 134670 impressions (000s), 131137 impressions (000s) and 53902 impressions (000s) respectively.
Tamil
Tamil market also didn’t witness any changes. Sun TV retained its first position with 957634 impressions (000s). Zee Tamil, Star Vijay, KTV and Adithya TV also continued to be at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 464368 impressions (000s), 448687 impressions (000s), 302681 impressions (000s) and 84218 impressions (000s) respectively.
Telugu
Star Maa emerged as the leader with 657052 impressions (000s). Zee Telugu and Gemini TV swapped their second and third positions with 487964 impressions (000s) and 486908 impressions (000s) respectively. ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies secured fourth and fifth positions with 465314 impressions (000s) and 218436 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.
