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BARC India introduces YUMI Analytics, an enhanced software application for the industry
MUMBAI: Television measurement company, Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, will complete transitioning to its upgraded, versatile and user-friendly software interface, YUMI Analytics, starting 1 July, 2020. The idea was to offer an enhanced experience and more holistic data generation and analysis. With modules that are more flexible, customisable, and designed to be performance oriented with a more intuitive approach, YUMI Analytics gets us a step closer to the idea in mind. Starting July 2020, BARC India clients will have access to data only via YUMI Analytics software.
What sets YUMI Analytics apart are its unique features which include graphical representation of data, conditional formatting of the output, evolution modules in program reports, multi-tasking for multiple data runs, cross database analysis, and a gamut of advanced formulas.
YUMI Analytics and BMW have been parallelly operational for the last 11 months, allowing clients sufficient period for a smooth and seamless transition.
To help the industry successfully migrate to the new system, BARC India has conducted over 150 physical and digital training sessions, reaching out to all subscribers across India. Additionally, video tutorials of YUMI Analytics are being released in six Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu, apart from English. BARC India has also provided its clients with supporting documents such as user manual and guides.
On introducing its new propriety software for the industry, BARC India chief operating officer Romil Ramgarhia said, “BARC India is driven on strengthening its existing framework while introducing new products and services that help our clients make more informed decisions. YUMI Analytics is one of the most advanced software with respect to television measurement and insights. It is user-friendly, intuitive and has ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently. BARC team across India have worked closely with the clients over the last 11 months to ensure a smooth transition.”
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.
