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BARC week 15: CNBC TV18 topples ET Now in English Business News space; genres see mixed ratings
MUMBAI: Times Now continued to maintain its legacy by dominating the English news while CNBC TV18 toppled ET Now securing the first position in English Business News genre. The entire English News space observed mixed ratings this week.India TV took the first spot in Hindi News space this week. According to week 15 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings, CNBC Awaz continued to lead the Hindi business news genre.
English News
Times Now continued to rule the English news genre with an increase in the ratings with 442 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 306 (‘000s) in week 14. A newly revamped CNN-News18 climbed up the row and grabbed the second place with 184 Impressions (‘000s). India Today Television took the third position with 172 Impressions (‘000s), while NDTV 24×7 witnessed an increase in the ratings and stood at the fourth place with160 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 92 Impressions (‘000s) in week 14. News X bagged the fifth position with 97 Impressions (‘000s).
English Business News
CNBC TV 18 toppled ET Now securing the first position with 154 Impressions (‘000s). ET Now took the second spot with 150 Impressions (‘000s) followed by NDTV Profit and NDTV Prime at the third position with 36 Impressions (‘000s) while Bloomberg TV maintained its fourth position with a downfall in ratings to 8 Impressions (‘000s) as compared with 15 Impressions (‘000s) in week 14.
Hindi News
thouh India TV maintained its number one spot observed a decline in the ratings this week with 66780 Impressions (000s) as compared to 78174 Impressions (000s) in week 14. Aaj Tak with 62473 Impressions (000s) stood at the second position. India News took the third position with 39804 Impressions (000s). ABP news settled down at number four with 38516 Impressions (000s) while News Nation took the fifth berth with 34332 Impressions (000s).
Hindi Business news
CNBC Awaz ranked number one with 714 Impressions (000s), followed by Zee Business at second position with 473 Impressions (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.
