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BARC week 30: Regional GECs witness significant spike in viewership
NEW DELHI: In week 30 of BARC India ratings, regional GECs saw a spike in viewership across regions except for Oriya. The greatest spike was observed for the Tamil Market with 1035819 impressions, as compared to 847609 impressions in week 29. In the Malayalam market, Zee Keralam made a comeback with 69168 impressions.
In the Bangla market, Star Jalsha, Zee Bangla, Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Sony Aath were the top five channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Jalsha | 352084 | ||
| 2 | Zee Bangla | 275697 | ||
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | 119601 | ||
| 4 | Colors Bangla | 101060 | ||
| 5 | Sony Aath | 79206 | ||
In Bhojpuri market, Bhojpuri Cinema, Zee Biskope, B4U Bhojpuri, Big Ganga and Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum were the top five channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Bhojpuri Cinema | 37210 | ||
| 2 | Zee Biskope | 33453 | ||
| 3 | B4U Bhojpuri | 27276 | ||
| 4 | Big Ganga | 17312 | ||
| 5 | Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM | 15215 | ||
In Gujarati market, Colors Gujarati Cinema, Zee 24 Kalak, TV9 Gujarati, ABP Asmita and Colors Gujarati were the top five channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Colors Gujarati Cinema | 34215 | ||
| 2 | Zee 24 Kalak | 22010 | ||
| 3 | TV9 Gujarati | 18521 | ||
| 4 | ABP Asmita | 18336 | ||
| 5 | Colors Gujarati | 14275 | ||
In the Kannada market, Zee Kannada, Udaya TV, Star Suvarna, Colors Kannada, and Udaya Movies were the top five channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Kannada | 444944 | ||
| 2 | Udaya TV | 321794 | ||
| 3 | Star Suvarna | 277463 | ||
| 4 | Colors Kannada | 253618 | ||
| 5 | Udaya Movies | 161150 | ||
In the Malayalam market, Asianet, Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV, Flowers TV, and Zee Keralam were the top five channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Asianet | 274265 | ||
| 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | 96951 | ||
| 3 | Surya TV | 96633 | ||
| 4 | Flowers TV | 88021 | ||
| 5 | Zee Keralam | 69168 | ||
Zee Marathi, Star Pravah, Zee Talkies, Colors Marathi and Fakt Marathi were the top Marathi channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Marathi | 267266 | ||
| 2 | STAR Pravah | 180246 | ||
| 3 | Zee Talkies | 162911 | ||
| 4 | Colors Marathi | 112154 | ||
| 5 | Fakt Marathi | 84355 | ||
Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV, and Star Vijay Super were the top five Tamil channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Sun TV | 1035819 | ||
| 2 | STAR Vijay | 434203 | ||
| 3 | Zee Tamil | 411238 | ||
| 4 | KTV | 282060 | ||
| 5 | STAR Vijay Super | 130477 | ||
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, and Star Maa Movies were top-five Telugu channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Maa | 681957 | ||
| 2 | Zee Telugu | 556239 | ||
| 3 | ETV Telugu | 459316 | ||
| 4 | Gemini TV | 407804 | ||
| 5 | Star Maa Movies | 246358 | ||
Tarang, Zee Sarthak, Alankar, Colours Oriya, Prarthana were top-five Oriya channels in week 30 of BARC India ratings.
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 30 | ||||
| 1 | Tarang | 150291 | ||
| 2 | Zee Sarthak | 127717 | ||
| 3 | Alankar | 65126 | ||
| 4 | Colors Oriya | 40149 | ||
| 5 | Prarthana | 31501 | ||
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.
