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BARC week 45: Zee Business and Aaj Tak emerges as leaders; BBC World News makes the cut in English News
MUMBAI: Zee Business climbed up to number one spot in the Hindi business channels genre in the All India (U+R) market according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India week 45 ratings. In the Hindi News genre, Aaj Tak sustained its position as leader. BBC world News entered the top five list in its genre.
In the English News category, Times Now continued to be the undisputed leader. ET Now also continued its leadership position in English Business News genre.
HINDI NEWS
Aaj Tak secured the first place in Hindi news genre with 93917 (000Sums) followed by ABP News which bagged second spot with 89022 (000Sums). India TV slipped to third berth with 83345 (000Sums), whereas News Nation with 67642 (000Sums) and Zee News with 65510 (000Sums) grabbed the fourth and fifth spots respectively.
ENGLISH NEWS
Times Now garnered maximum ratings in the genre and continued to be at the pole position with 973 (000Sums) followed by NDTV 24×7 at second position with 467 (000Sums). CNN IBN fell to the third position with 456 (000Sums). India Today Television saw an increase in ratings, though it continued to hold the fourth place with 280 (000Sums) against 152(000Sums) in the previous week. BBC News entered the top five with 174(000Sums)
HINDI BUSINESS NEWS
Like last week, in the Hindi business news genre, Zee Business regained first spot with 1185 (000Sums) followed by CNBC Awaaz in second slot with 939 (000Sums).
ENGLISH BUSINESS NEWS
In the English business news channels, ET Now continued to dominate the genre with 273 (000Sums) followed by CNBC TV18 with 231 (000Sums) in the second spot. NDTV Profit & Prime in the third slot scored 91 (000Sums), while Bloomberg TV secured fourth place with 30(000Sums) in week 45.
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.
