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Barc week 24: Star Plus regains No. 1 spot in HSM market
Mumbai: Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released TV currency data for Week 24 i.e., 11 June to 17 June. Star Plus regained No. 1 spot in the Hindi-speaking market.
As per all India 2+ target group data, Sun TV Network was the most watched channel during the week with an average minute audience (AMA) of 2394.13 (000). It was followed by Star Maa with 2272.03 (000) AMA, Star Plus at 2081.99 (000) AMA, Goldmines at 1843.02 (000) AMA and Sony SAB at 1678.96 (000) AMA.
Average minute audience is defined as the number of individuals of a target audience who viewed a televised “event”, averaged across minutes.
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In the Hindi-speaking market, Star Plus was the most watched channel with 2011.23 (000) AMA. Goldmines fell into second place at 1815.44 (000) AMA followed by Sony Sab at 1638.03 and Dangal at 1623.97 (000) AMA.
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In the South, Sun TV was the most watched channel with 2384.2 (000) AMA, followed by Star Maa at 2228.4 (000) AMA, Star Vijay at 1501.4 (000) AMA, Zee Kannada at 1500.36 (000) AMA and Zee Telugu at 1379.31 (000) AMA.
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In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the leading channel with 1450.45 (000) AMA followed by Zee Marathi at 589.26 (000), Sony SAB, Colors Marathi and Star Plus.
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In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha was the most watched channel with 1032.2 (000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 754.58 (000) AMA, Jalsha Movies at 195.55 (000) AMA, Sony Aath and Zee Bangla Cinema.
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In the megacities market including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Sun TV was the most watched channel at 430.43 (000) AMA followed by Star Plus, Sony SAB, Colors and Star Pravah.
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.
