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BARC week 27: Tamil GEC viewership ahead in regional chart
NEW DELHI: In week 27 of BARC India ratings, no changes were observed in the Bangla market and Asianet Movies stayed no 1 for the fourth consecutive week in the Malayalam market. In the Gujarati market, Colors Gujarati Cinema was the only movie channel holding its position in the Gujarati market with 28555 impressions.
In the Bangla market, Star Jalsha, Zee Bangla, Jalsha Movies, Colours Bangla and Sony Aath were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
In Bhojpuri market, Bhojpuri Cinema, B4U Bhojpuri,Zee Biskope, Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
In Gujarati market, Colors Gujarati Cinema, ABP Asmita, TV9 Gujarati, Zee 24 Kalak, and Sandesh News were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
In the Kannada market, Zee Kannada, Udaya TV, Colors Kannada, Star Suvarna and Udaya Movies were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
In the Malayalam market, Asianet, Surya TV, Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama and Zee Keralam were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
ZeeTalkies, Star Pravah, Zee Marathi, Shemaroo Marathibana and Fakt Marathi were the top Marathi channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
PTC Punjabi, Pitaara TV, Zee Punjabi, 9X Tashan and MH One were the top five channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings in the Punjabi market.
Sun TV, Zee Tamil, Star Vijay, KTV, and Star Vijay Super were the top five Tamil channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, and Star Maa Movies were top-five Telugu channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
Tarang, Zee Sarthak, Alankar, Colours Oriya, Prarthana were top-five Oriya channels in week 27 of BARC India ratings.
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.
