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BARC week 23: Sun TV continues to top all genres, Sony Max moves even lower
MUMBAI: Sun TV continued its run at the top position in week 23 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India data, followed by Star Plus and Colors at second and third place respectively with Sony Max, now bereft of the IPL luxury, moving even lower down in the pecking order from its last week’s fourth place to seventh. The list covers the top 10 channels across all genres.
Placed at the top slot, Sun TV reported lower ratings in week 23 at 879042 Impression (000s) as compared to 979272 Impression (000s) in week 22. Star Plus with lower ratings than last week’s 771342 Impression (000s) retained second spot with 749377 Impression (000s) in week 23.
Colors also retained third place with 718225 Impression (000s) in week 23 as compared 720052 Impression (000s) in week 22. Zee TV moved up to fourth place in week 23 with ratings of 552118 Impressions (000s) as compared to 567178 Impressions (000s) in the previous week.
Sony Pal moved up two places from its last week’s position to fifth place with 521869 Impressions (000’s) as compared to 526739 Impressions (000’s) in week 22. Star Utsav retained sixth place in week 23 with 513660 Impressions (000’s) as compared to 527825 Impressions (000’s) in week 22.
Sony Max with a far lower score in week 23 of 483717 Impression (000s) as compared to 618756 Impression (000s) in week 22 was demoted to seventh place. Zee Telugu moved one up place to eight spot in week 23 with 448342 Impressions (000s) as compared to 472509 Impressions (000s) during week 22, hence pushing down Life OK, which slid down two positions to tenth place.
Zee Anmol move up one place to ninth in week 23 with 444174 Impressions (000s) as compared to 431517 Impressions (000s) in week 22. Life OK was at tenth place in week 23 with 433932 Impressions (000s) as compared t0 438899 Impressions (000s) in week 22.
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.
