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BARC wk 17: Aaj Tak regains top slot in urban market
MUMBAI: Aaj Tak garnered its top slot in Hindi news urban market after a week’s gap, dethroning India TV in the Broadcast Audience Research Council’s (BARC) week 17 ratings for 2018. Republic TV continues its leading streak in English news. Aaj Tak topped the chart in all three Hindi news markets.
English News
Republic TV retained its numero uno position with 626 impressions (000s) sum compared to 577 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now was at the second spot with 449 impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television with 254 impressions (000s) sum compared to 281 impressions (000s) sum last week. CNN News18 was at fourth position with 218 impressions (000s) sum compared to 201 impressions (000s) sum last week.
NDTV 24×7 was at the fifth position with 173 Impressions (000s) sum.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 was at the top slot with 470 impressions (000s) sum compared to 476 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by ET Now with 221 impressions (000s) sum. BTVi and CNBC TV18 Prime HD were at third and fourth positions respectively with 68 impressions (000s) sum and 8 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak lead the genre with 81021 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 79464 impressions (000s) sum. India TV was at the second position with 78874 impressions (000s) sum.
Zee News was at the third position with 68957 impressions (000s) sum compared to 68913 impressions (000s) sum.
News18 India and ABP News were at the fourth and fifth positions with 66453 and 63289 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak topped the rural chart as well with 32483 impressions (000s) sum followed by India TV after climbing a slot with 30902 impressions (000s) sum.
News Nation dropped a slot to third position with 28918 impressions (000s) sum.
Zee News and ABP News were at fourth and fifth slots after interchanging their positions with 27282 impressions (000s) sum and 26844 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak returned to its winning ways and grabbed top slot with 48537 impressions (000s) sum compared to 48241 impressions (000s) sum last week. India TV dropped a slot to second position with 47972 impressions (000s) sum followed News18 India at the third position with 42052 impressions (000s) sum.
Zee News and ABP News were at the fourth and fifth spots with 41674 impressions (000s) sum and 36444 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
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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.
