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BARC week 12: Regional positions unchanged
MUMBAI: According to the data in week 12 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data, last week’s genre leaders continued to dominate in their respective space.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continued to be at the number one position in the Bangla GEC space with 204288 (‘000s). Zee Bangla stood at the second berth with 133493 (‘000s) followed by Jalsha Movies in the third position with 54936 (‘000s). Zee Bangla Cinema took the fourth slot with 35140 (‘000s) while Colors Bangla stood at number five with 27543(‘000s). Bhojpuri GECs
Big Ganga grabbed the pole position with 30708 (‘000s) followed by Bhojpuri Cinema at the second position with 13513 (‘000s). Dabangg bagged the third slot with 6342 (‘000s). Dangal TV with 5644 (‘000s) and ETV Bihar Jharkhand with 3447(‘000s) took the fourth and fifth position respectively.
Kannada GECs Colors Kannada stood at the top position with 238318 (‘000s) while Suvarna took the second spot with 179470(‘000s). Zee Kannada bagged the third position with 154858 (‘000s) followed by Udaya Movies at fourth berth with 140364 (‘000s). Udaya TV grabbed the fifth spot with 128239 (‘000s).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet dominated the genre at the first position with 294320 (‘000s). Mazhavil Manorama took the second position with 93547 (‘000s). Flowers TV bagged third position with 66790 (‘000s) followed by Asianet Movies on fourth position with 60709 (‘000s). Surya TV grabbed the fifth position with 57906 (‘000s). Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi took the top spot with 139628 (‘000s) followed by Colors Marathi in second position with 92255 (‘000s). Zee Talkies bagged third position with 63793 (‘000s) followed by Star Pravah at the fourth position with 31643 (‘000s). Fakt Marathi stood at fifth position with 30968 (‘000s)
Oriya GECs Sarthak TV bagged the number one position with 110565 (‘000s) followed by Tarang TV at the second berth with 52044 (‘000s). Colors Oriya garnered third position with 13422 (‘000s) while Odisha TV grabbed the fourth position with 11649 (‘000s). Alankar stood at the fifth position with 8696 (‘000s).
Tamil GECs
Sun TV stood at the top position with 857157 (‘000s) followed by KTV at second position with 245388 (‘000s). Star Vijay held the third position with 158407 (‘000s). Zee Tamil with 100348 (‘000s) and Polimer with 72289 (‘000s) grabbed the fourth and fifth position respectively. Telugu GECs
Zee Telugu took the number one spot with 441716 (‘000s) followed by ETV Telugu at second position with 401786 (‘000s). Maa TV remained at the third berth with 365532 (‘000s) while Gemini TV bagged the fourth position with 296748 (‘000s). Gemini Movies took the fifth position with 172494 (‘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.
