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BARC week 10: Regional TV: Leaders status quo unchanged, Alankar exits Prarthana enters Oriya GEC list
MUMBAI: With no major changes in ranking orders, leaders of regional channels continued dominating their respective region in week 10 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data. Alankar exited the Oriya general entertainment channel (GEC) list, while Prarthana entered the top five channels list.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continued to be the numero uno channel in the Bangla GEC space with 222379 (‘000s). Zee Bangla retained the second berth with 147368 (‘000s) followed by Jalsha Movies in the third position with 64376 (‘000s). Zee Bangla Cinema was in the fourth slot with 33548 (‘000s) while Colors Bangla stood at number five with 32863(‘000s).
Bhojpuri GECs
With an increase in ratings, Big Ganga continued at the pole position with 21571 (‘000s) against 19226 (‘000s) in previous the week. Bhojpuri Cinema retained second berth with 11796 (‘000s) followed by Dangal TV at third position with 7924 (‘000s) while Dabangg fell to number four with 7477 (‘000s) . Oscar Movies Bhojpuri bagged fifth position with 2402 (‘000s).
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada retained the top position with 279049 (‘000s) followed by Suvarna at number two with 201153 (‘000s). Zee Kannada bagged third spot with 149027 (‘000s), while Udaya Movies was at fourth berth with 134729 (‘000s) followed by Udaya TV at fifth spot with 133376 (‘000s).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet continued to dominate the first position with 304181 (‘000s). Mazhavil Manorama retained second position with 86761 (‘000s) . Flowers TV bagged third position with 71764 (‘000s) pushing down Surya TV to fourth position with 62969 (‘000s). Asianet Movies maintained its fifth position with 56269 (‘000s).
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi also remained at the top with 146713 (‘000s) followed by Colors Marathi in second position with 107053 (‘000s). Zee Talkies retained third position with 70868 (‘000s), while Star Pravah grabbed fourth slot with 40848 (‘000s) and Fakt Marathi at fifth position with 30647(‘000s)
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV retained its position on the top with a sharp rise in its rating to 97452 (‘000s). Tarang TV retained second berth with 50064 (‘000s). Odisha TV garnered third position with 16447 (‘000s) followed by Colors Oriya at fourth position with 15923 (‘000s) and Prathana at fifth position with 8050 (‘000s).
Tamil GECs
Sun TV continued to be in the top most position in the Tamil GEC space with 932750 (‘000s) followed by KTV at second position with 248390 (‘000s), whereas Star Vijay continued to hold third position with 183536 (‘000s). Zee Tamil with 79540 (‘000s) stood at number four while J Movies maintained it fifth position with 75100(‘000s).
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu continued to be the leader in Telugu GEC space with 449647 (‘000s) followed by Zee Telugu at second position with 408059 (‘000s), while Maa TV retained the third berth with 386333 (‘000s) and Gemini TV continued to hold fourth position with 327406 (‘000s). Gemini Movies, retained its fifth position with 200401 (‘000s) against 174603 (‘000s).
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.
