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BARC week 40: No changes in Marathi and South GEC space
MUMBAI: In week 40 of BARC India ratings, no changes were observed in Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam space. In Bhojpuri space, Bhojpuri Cinema took the leading position and B4U which was leading last week has slipped to second position.
In Bhojpuri space, Bhojpuri Cinema, B4U Bhojpuri, Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM and Dabangg were the top five channels in the week 40 of BARC India ratings.
Bhojpuri
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Bhojpuri Cinema | 61933 | ||
| 2 | B4U Bhojpuri | 57143 | ||
| 3 | Big Ganga | 53727 | ||
| 4 | Bhojpuri Dhamaka DISHUM | 14878 | ||
| 5 | Dabangg | 13603 | ||
| Bihar/Jharkhand (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Colors Bangla and Zee Bangla Cinema exchanged their places at fourth and fifth positions. Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Zee Bangla Cinema were the top five channels in week 40.
Bangla
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Bangla | 351718 | ||
| 2 | STAR Jalsha | 285429 | ||
| 3 | Jalsha Movies | 71069 | ||
| 4 | Colors Bangla | 61047 | ||
| 5 | Zee Bangla Cinema | 57191 | ||
| WB (U+R): NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Gujarati
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Colors Gujarati | 28716 | ||
| 2 | Colors Gujarati Cinema | 28060 | ||
| 3 | TV9 Gujarati | 17513 | ||
| 4 | ABP Asmita | 16560 | ||
| 5 | Sandesh News | 10416 | ||
| Guj / D&D / DNH (U+R): NCCS All: 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Zee Kannada, Colors Kannada, Udaya TV, Star Suvarna and Udaya Movies were the top five Kannada channels in the week 40 of BARC India ratings
Kannada
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Kannada | 452255 | ||
| 2 | Colors Kannada | 372697 | ||
| 3 | Udaya TV | 211153 | ||
| 4 | Star Suvarna | 185114 | ||
| 5 | Udaya Movies | 152898 | ||
| Karnataka (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Asianet, Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Zee Keralam and Surya TV were top five Malayalam channels.
Malayalam
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Asianet | 263980 | ||
| 2 | Flowers TV | 97847 | ||
| 3 | Mazhavil Manorama | 91665 | ||
| 4 | Zee Keralam | 56261 | ||
| 5 | Surya TV | 55916 | ||
| Kerala (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
No changes were observed in the pecking order of top five Marathi channels in week 40 of BARC India ratings.
Marathi
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Zee Marathi | 370929 | ||
| 2 | Colors Marathi | 173676 | ||
| 3 | Fakt Marathi | 129424 | ||
| 4 | STAR Pravah | 109130 | ||
| 5 | Zee Talkies | 103948 | ||
| Mah/ Goa (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Star Vijay Super were the top five Tamil channels
Tamil
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | Sun TV | 877735 | ||
| 2 | STAR Vijay | 518925 | ||
| 3 | Zee Tamil | 407336 | ||
| 4 | KTV | 258325 | ||
| 5 | STAR Vijay Super | 134831 | ||
| Tamil Nadu/ Puducherry (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Star Maa, ETV Telugu, Zee Telugu, Gemini TV and Star Maa Movies were seen at first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Telugu
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 40 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Maa | 676317 | ||
| 2 | ETV Telugu | 420874 | ||
| 3 | Zee Telugu | 405001 | ||
| 4 | Gemini TV | 347781 | ||
| 5 | Star Maa Movies | 213357 | ||
| AP/ Telangana (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
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.
