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BARC week 42: DD National, Max, Asianet enter Top 10 channels list across genres
MUMBAI: Even as Tamil general entertainment channel (GEC) Sun TV continues to maintain its number one position across genres in India, there have been three new entrants in the list of Top 10 channels across genres. DD National, Sony Max and Malayalam GEC Asianet entered the top 10 list this week, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India basis (U+R) data of week 42.
Sun TV was the most watched channel in India in week 42 and grabbed pole position with 1151458 (000Sums) followed by Hindi GEC leader Star Plus in the second spot with 804448 (000Sums) and Colors in the third spot with 682422 (000Sums).
Zee Network’s free to air (FTA) channel Zee Anmol grabbed fourth position with 652737 (000Sums) while Zee TV ranked fifth with 649798 (000Sums).
DD National made its entry in the Top 10 list across genres at the sixth position with 567433(000Sums) followed by Hindi movies and events channel Sony Max, which made its debut in the seventh spot with 525073 (000Sums). Life OK was eighth on the list with 513149 (000Sums).
Star India’s FTA channel Star Ustav bagged the ninth spot with 475386 (000Sums), while Asianet took hold of the tenth spot with 448820 (000Sums).
Channels, which featured in the Top 10 list across genres in week 41 and failed to hold on to their positions in week 42 are Star Gold (sixth), Zee Cinema (tenth) and ETV Telugu (ninth).
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.
