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BARC week 31: Sun TV continues dominance across genres
BENGALURU: The list of top 10 channels by ratings across channels by Broadcast Audience Research of India (BARC) had three channels from Star India – Star Plus, Star Utsav and Life OK, two each from the Essel group (Zee TV and Zee Anmol), the Sun Network (Sun TV and Gemini), Network 18’s (Colors and ETV Telugu). Sony Max marked its presence as the lone entrant from the Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited (SPNIL) stable.
Sun TV continued to dominate the ratings across all genres as per data for week 31 –Saturday 30 July to Friday 5 August 2016. Two other channels from the southern regional space, actually the Telugu space –Gemini TV and ETV Telugu joined the Tamil channel among the top 10 channels by ratings across genres during the period. The other channels within the list of top channels across channels were from the Hindi general entertainment channels (Hindi GEC) space
Sun TV topped the list with 1030933 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum during week 31, far ahead of the next contender – Star Plus with 695115 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum which stood at second place. Zee TV with 640749 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at third place was followed by Colors with 572518 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at fourth place.
Star Utsav followed at fifth place with 529638 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum with Sony MAX at the sixth spot with 515269 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum. Another Essel group channel – the free to air Zee Anmol came in at number 7 with 506715 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum.
Gemini TV with 458000 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum was eighth followed by another Star India channel – Life OK with 433411 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum at ninth place. ETV Telugu followed Life OK at tenth place with 433019 Weekly Impressions (000s) sum.
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.
