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BARC week 14: Status quo in news genre
MUMBAI: Republic TV continued its leading streak in Broadcast Audience Research Council’s (BARC) week 14 ratings. Aaj Tak topped the chart in all three Hindi news markets. Zee News and ABP News entered the rural Hindi speaking market (HSM).
English News
Republic TV retained its numero uno position with 652 impressions (000s) sum compared to 576 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now was at the second spot with 595 impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television with 363 impressions (000s) sum compared to 320 impressions (000s) sum in week 13 of 2018. CNN News18 and NDTV 24×7 were at fourth and fifth positions with 293impressions (000s) and 168 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
English Business News
CNBC TV18 was at the top slot with 599 impressions (000s) sum compared to 480 impressions (000s) sum in the previous week, followed by ET Now with 243 impressions (000s) sum. BTVI and CNBC TV18 Prime HD were at third and fourth positions respectively with 72 impressions (000s) sum and 43 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
The viewership of this genre has grown as compared to the previous week. Aaj Tak led the genre with 124772 impressions (000s) sum as compared to 97723 impressions (000s) sum. India TV was at the second position with 94164 impressions (000s) sum.
Zee News and News18 India were at third and fourth positions after interchanging their positions with 90081 impressions (000s) sum and 83240 impressions (000s) sum.
ABP News entered the top five list at fifth position with 82815 impressions (000s) sum. News Nation exited the top five list from the fifth spot.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak topped the rural chart as well with 52344 impressions (000s) sum followed by News Nation with 39629 impressions (000s) sum, which was at the third position.
Zee News and ABP News entered the top five list at third and fourth positions with 37242 impressions (000s) sum and 35651 impressions (000s) sum. India TV dropped three slots to the fifth position with 33620 impressions (000s) sum.
News Nation and News18 India exited the top five list from third and fourth positions.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj Tak retained its top slot with 72428 impressions (000s) sum followed by India TV at the second position with 60543 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News and News18 India were at third and fourth positions after interchanging their spots with 52839 impressions (000s) sum and 50151 impressions (000s) sum. ABP News stayed at the fifth spot with 47164 impressions (000s) sum.
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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.
