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BARC 4: Regional channel leaders maintain status quo
MUMBAI: There were no major shifts in week 4 of BARC ratings as far as the regional television channels were concerned. Most of the channels retained their position in week 4 as compared to last week.
Star Jalsa (Bengali), Bhojpuri Cinema (Bhojpuri), Colors Kanada (Kanada), Asianet (Malayalam), Zee Marathi (Marathi), Sarthak TV (Oriya), Sun TV (Tamil) and ETV Telugu (Telugu) all managed to maintain their hold in their respective genres.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsa bagged the first position with 249017 (‘000s) followed by Zee Bangla in the second place with 148726 (‘000s). Jalsa Movies gained the third position with 59127 (‘000s) followed by Colors Bangla with 29694 (‘000s) and Zee Bangla Cinema with 29568 (‘000s) in week 4.
Bhojpuri GECs
Bhojpuri Cinema retained its leadership position with 17459 (‘000s) followed by Big Magic Ganga with 13807 (‘000s). Dabangg retained its third place with 7559 (‘000s) followed in the fourth rung by Dangal TV with 6358 (‘000s). ETV Bihar Jharkhand retained the fifth position with 2877 (‘000s).
Kannada GECs
In week 4, Colors Kanada retained its first position with 296182 (‘000s) followed by Zee Kannada with 145618 (‘000s). On the other hand, Suvarna grabbed the third slot with 139926 (‘000s), while Udaya Movies was in the fourth slot with 134633 (‘000s). Udaya TV grabbed the fifth slot with 127689 (‘000s)
Malayalam GECs
Asianet retained its pole position with 342404 (‘000s) followed by Mazhavil Manorama with 110924 (‘000s) in the second spot. Flowers TV grabbed the third position with 76456 (‘000s), whereas Surya TV was in fourth place with 69935 (‘000s). Following it in the fifth place was Asianet Movies with 60615 (‘000s).
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi was perched in the first position with 158815 (‘000s) followed by Colors Marathi with 87026 (‘000s). Zee Talkies grabbed third position with 67312 (‘000s) followed by Star Pravah in the fourth slot with 57249 (‘000s) and Maiboli in the fifth slot with 24362 (‘000s).
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV secured the leadership position with 104840 (‘000s) followed by Tarang TV with 58338 (‘000s) in the second position. Colors Oriya secured the third position with 20685 (‘000s), whereas Odisha TV retained its fourth position with 15175 (‘000s). Prarthana followed with 9527 (‘000s) in the fifth spot.
Tamil GECs
Sun TV continued its stranglehold on the first spot with 940017 (‘000s) followed by KTV with 266467 (‘000s) whereas Star Vijay retained its third position with 205750 (‘000s). Zee Tamil remained in fourth position with 83468 (‘000s), while Polimer with 80920 (‘000s) took the fifth berth.
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu retained its first position with 425580 (‘000s) followed by Zee Telugu with 386308 (‘000s). Maa TV grabbed the third spot with 375080 (‘000s), Gemini TV with 279266 (‘000s) took the fourth berth and was followed by Gemini Movies with 198629 (‘000s) in the fifth berth.
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.
