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BARC week 36: Colors clinches No 1 spot; topples Star Plus again
MUMBAI: The race for the top slot between Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) Star Plus and Colors continues.
In week 36 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings, Colors has yet again pipped Star Plus to gain the numero uno spot. It may be recalled that while in week 34 Colors made history by becoming the number one channel, in week 35, Star Plus managed to regain its lead position.
In week 36, Colors lead the Hindi GEC brigade with 386518 (000Sums) followed by Star Plus in second position with 370135 (000Sums). Both channels witnessed an increase in rating points from the previous week where Colors had 354956 (000s Sum), while Star Plus had 355269 (000s Sum).
On the other hand, Zee TV with 263194 (000Sums) held the third slot, whereas Life OK secured fourth position with 207606 (000Sums). Sab was at the fifth position with 177268 (000Sums) in week 36.
Like last week, Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya led the chart of the top five Hindi GECs programmes with 7264 (000Sums) followed by Colors’Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi at the second slot with 6184 (000Sums). Star Plus’ Saath Nibhaana Saathiya secured third place with 5782 (000Sums), whereas Colors’ Swaragini and Udaan held fourth and fifth position with 5739 (000Sums) and 5643 (000Sums) respectively.
In the kids segment, Nick led the pack with 46651 (000Sums) followed by Pogo and Cartoon Network in second and third slot 37138 (000 Sums) and 34556 (000Sums) respectively.
Ten Sports continued to hold the top slot in the sports genre with 30850 (000Sums). Star Sports 1 secured the second berth with 15461 (000Sums), while Sony Six was in third slot with 13764 (000Sums).
Amongst the English News channels, in first slot was Times Now with 511(000Sums), followed by NDTV at the second slot with 220 (000Sums), while CNN IBN with 165 (000 Sums) held the third position.
With no change in position this week, Big Magic Ganga in the Bhojpuri genre led the tally with 4661 (000Sums) followed by ETV Bihar Jharkhand in the second spot with 1795 (000Sums) and Dangal TV in the third slot with 1647 (000Sums).
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.
