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BARC week 2: No significant changes in regional space
MUMBAI: The Regional space did not witness any significant changes in BARC India ratings week 2. No changes were observed in the pecking order of channels in Bangla, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil spaces.
Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Zee Bangla Cinema and Colors Bangla were the top five Bangla channels in week 2 of BARC India ratings.
Bangla
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Bangla | 311842 | ||
| 2 | STAR Jalsha | 308479 | ||
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | 57572 | ||
| 4 | Zee Bangla Cinema | 51742 | ||
| 5 | Colors Bangla | 49610 | ||
| WB (U+R): NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
Bhojpuri Cinema, Big Ganga, B4U Bhojpuri, Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM and Dabangg were the top five Bhojpuri channels
Bhojpuri
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Bhojpuri Cinema | 41819 | ||
| 2 | Big Ganga | 39069 | ||
| 3 | B4U Bhojpuri | 32655 | ||
| 4 | Dabangg | 18536 | ||
| 5 | Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM | 11911 | ||
| Bihar/Jharkhand (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
Colors Gujarati, Colors Gujarati Cinema, ABP Asmita, TV9 Gujarati, News18 Gujarati were the top five channels in week 2
Gujarati
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Colors Gujarati | 21912 | ||
| 2 | Colors Gujarati Cinema | 21538 | ||
| 3 | ABP Asmita | 10870 | ||
| 4 | TV9 Gujarati | 10721 | ||
| 5 | News18 Gujarati | 7310 | ||
| Guj / D&D / DNH (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals | ||||
Zee Kannada, Colors Kannada, Udaya TV, Star Suvarna, and Udaya Movies were the top five Kannada channels.
Kannada
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Kannada | 560583 | ||
| 2 | Colors Kannada | 265210 | ||
| 3 | Udaya TV | 228958 | ||
| 4 | Star Suvarna | 201581 | ||
| 5 | Udaya Movies | 173867 | ||
| Karnataka (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
Asianet, Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Zee Keralam, and Surya TV were the top five Malayalam channels in BARC India ratings week 2.
Malayalam
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Asianet | 311443 | ||
| 2 | Flowers TV | 82035 | ||
| 3 | Mazhavil Manorama | 77929 | ||
| 4 | Surya TV | 64621 | ||
| 5 | Zee Keralam | 63012 | ||
| Kerala (U+R) : NCCS All: 2+ Individuals | ||||
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, STAR Pravah, Fakt Marathi and Zee Talkies were the top five Marathi channels.
Marathi
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Marathi | 272232 | ||
| 2 | Colors Marathi | 203635 | ||
| 3 | STAR Pravah | 163323 | ||
| 4 | Fakt Marathi | 132817 | ||
| 5 | Zee Talkies | 123763 | ||
| Mah/ Goa (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
Sun TV, STAR Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and STAR Vijay Super were the top five Tamil channels.
Tamil
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | Sun TV | 1213288 | ||
| 2 | STAR Vijay | 433099 | ||
| 3 | Zee Tamil | 368425 | ||
| 4 | KTV | 328300 | ||
| 5 | STAR Vijay Super | 109513 | ||
| Tamil Nadu/ Puducherry (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
STAR Maa, ETV Telugu, Zee Telugu, Gemini TV and Star Maa Movies were the top five Telugu channels in week 2 of BARC India ratings.
Telugu
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Maa | 722942 | ||
| 2 | ETV Telugu | 496305 | ||
| 3 | Gemini TV | 455399 | ||
| 4 | Zee Telugu | 426716 | ||
| 5 | Star Maa Movies | 235063 | ||
| AP/ Telangana (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals | ||||
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.
