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BARC week 21: Sun TV continues on top across genres; Maa TV enters the list
MUMBAI: Sun TV continued its run a the top position in week 21 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India data, followed by last week second place holder Sony Max. The first five positions from week 20 remained unchanged in week 21.
The last five saw movement, a new entry and an exit. Star Utsav moved up a place to sixth from last week’s seventh. Zee Anmol exited the list. Maa TV entered the list at tenth place, with its peer in the Telugu space Zee Telugu moving up to eighth place from the tenth place it held in the previous week. The list covers the top 10 channels across all genres.
Placed at the top slot, Sun TV reported higher ratings in week 21 at 965644 Impression (000s) as compared to 950618 Impression (000s) in week 20. Sony Max with a score of 884251 Impression (000s) as compared to 881515 Impression (000s) week 20 retained second position.
Star Plus also retained the number three slot in week 21 with a slightly lower 701975Impression (000s) in week 21 as compared t0 702036 Impression (000s) in the previous week. Colors also retained fourth place with 679907 Impressions (000s) as compared with 668837 Impressions in week 20
Zee TV also retained fifth space in week 21 with lower ratings of 570091 Impressions (000s) as compared to 627367 Impressions (000s) in the previous week.
Star Utsav moved up to sixth place with 478993 Impressions (000’s) , while Sony Pal slid down one position to seventh place with 467806 Impressions (000’s) as compared to last week’s 497247 Impressions (000s)
ZeeTelugu moved up two places to eighth place in week 21 with 458926 Impressions (000s) as compared to last week’s 432613 Impressions (000s)
Life OK also slid down a place to ninth spot with 435353 Impressions (000s) as compared to last week’s 456716 Impressions (000s).
Maa TV entered the list at tenth place with 412453 Impressions (000s) with the exit of Zee Anmol.
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.
