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BARC week 28: Ten Cricket leads sports, Times Now tops English news genre
MUMBAI: Ten Cricket took the pole position in the list of top sports channels in week 28 of BARC ratings courtesy the India VS Zimbabwe cricket series. The channel garnered 58830 (000s sum).
Ten Cricket was followed by Ten Sports with 35156 (000s sum). On the other hand, Sony Six bagged the third berth with 11160 (000s sum). The second ODI of Prayag India VS Zimbabwe series was the most watched program in sports sector with 1288 (000s sum). Other than the cricket series, WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown were the programmes that featured in the list of most watched sports programs.
In the GEC sector, Star Plus continued its dominance with 380392 (000s sum) and stood tall on the top berth, followed by Colors with 315462 (000s sum). Zee TV with 255005 (000s sum) booked the third spot where as Life Ok with 230762 (000s sum) grabbed fourth place. Sony, after observing an ascend following the premiere of PK, has again dropped to the fifth slot.
Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya topped the list of top programs in the GEC category with 5643 (000s sum) followed by Saath Nibhaana Saathiya of Star Plus with 5601 (000s sum). Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka bagged third berth with 4184 (000s sum).
Times Now continued its undisputed run in English News genre as it secured 374 (000s sum) to stay on top. India Today Television with 145 (000s sum) bagged the second slot while CNN–IBN, with 143 (000s sum), featured in the third slot.
The Kids genre saw Nick leading the lot with 44818 (000s) followed by Pogo TV with 36210 (000s sum). Cartoon Network with 31586 (000s sum) took the third spot in the list.
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.
