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Barc week 34: TV9 bounce back in rating secures fourth slot
Mumbai: TV9 Bharatvarsh has grown profitably for seven weeks running; the top of the Hindi news market is expected to experience new turnover.
According to the latest BARC data, TV9 Bharatvarsh has secured the fourth slot as per ratings for week 34. The channel has registered a sustained growth beginning in week 28.
The Hindi news channel from TV9 Network saw a severe decline in Barc rolling viewership after maintaining leadership for 13 weeks following the rating reinstatement.
As per reports, viewer interest has declined as a result of the Ukraine war. The editorial leadership at the channel was in flight mode, which contributed to the fall, it added.
But the channel has made a strong comeback. Over the past seven weeks in a row, it has maintained an upward trend in terms of ratings.
If the data trend over the past three weeks is any indicator, TV9 Bharatvarsh currently appears poised to reclaim the top spot.
It maintained its top position for 13 weeks, establishing a new standard after the ratings were resumed early this year.
After 13 weeks, the channel experienced a rapid continuous decline over a short period of time, and its market share among the top 14 national Hindi news channels dropped from over 17 per cent to 9 per cent.
An editing strategy has been implemented to increase the ratings even more. The channel’s leadership wants to take the top spot after falling behind for a while.
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.
