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BARC week 14: ETV Telugu emerges as no. 1 channel in Telugu GEC
MUMBAI: ETV Telugu replaced Zee Telugu and grabbed leadership position in week 14 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data. In the Bangla GEC space, Colors Bangla made its entry inthe top five again while ABP Ananda exited the list. On the other hand in Kannada GEC, Suvrana replaced Zee Kannada at second position in week 14.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continued to be at the number one position in the Bangla GEC space with 196633 Impressions (000’s). Zee Bangla stood at the second berth with 130119 Impressions (000’s) followed by Jalsha Movies in the third position with 48837 Impressions (000’s). ABP Ananda exited the top five list in week 14.
Zee Bangla Cinema bagged the fourth slot with 33418 Impressions (000’s) while Colors Bangla entered the top five channels this week at number five with 29263 Impressions (000’s).
Bhojpuri GECs
Big Ganga retained the pole position with 16765 Impressions (000’s) followed by Bhojpuri Cinema at the second position with 9922 Impressions ( 000’s). Dangal TV bagged the third slot with 6434 Impressions (000’s). Dabangg with 5674 Impressions (000’s) was on fourth slot and Oscar Movies Bhojpuri with 2577 Impressions (000’s) was on the fifth position respectively.
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada stood at the top position with 247946 Impressions (000’s) while Suvrana climbed up to number two from fifth with 178024 Impressions (000’s) followed by Udaya TV with 172069 Impressions (000’s). Udaya Movies bagged the number four spot with 170014 Impressions (000’s) and Zee Kannada dropped to number five from two with 155204 Impressions (000’s).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet continued to dominated the genre at first position with 311011 Impressions (000’s). Mazhavil Manorama took the second position with 104351 Impressions (000’s). Flowers TV bagged third position with 71025 Impressions (000’s) followed by Surya TV on fourth slot with 68313 Impressions (000’s) which pushed down Asianet Movies to fifth slot with 61988 Impressions (000’s).
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi took the top spot with 132345 Impressions (000’s) followed by Colors Marathi in second position with 91262 Impressions (000’s). Zee Talkies bagged third position with 63225 Impressions (000’s) followed by Fakt Marathi at the fourth position with 27814 Impressions (000’s). Star Pravah stood at fifth position with 23826 Impressions (000’s).
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV bagged the number one position with 105351 Impressions (000’s) followed by Tarang TV at the second berth with 50413 Impressions (000’s). Colors Oriya garnered third position with 16319 Impressions (000’s) while Odisha TV grabbed the fourth position with 11912 Impressions (000’s). Alankar stood at the fifth position with 7984 Impressions (000’s).
Tamil GECs
With no change in the position, Sun TV continues to top the Tamil GEC with 926201 Impressions (000’s) followed by KTV at second position with 257879 Impressions (000’s). Star Vijay held the third position with 145536 Impressions (000’s). Zee Tamil with 107402 Impressions (000’s) and Polimer with 69781 Impressions (000’s)grabbed the fourth and fifth position respectively.
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu became number one channel in Telugu GEC with 409782 Impressions (000’s) and pushed down Zee Telugu to number two with 398788 Impressions (000’s). Maa TV remained at the third berth with 392493 Impressions’ 000 while Gemini TV bagged the fourth position with 338823 Impressions’ 000. Gemini Movies took the fifth position with 167823 Impressions’ 000.
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.
