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BARC week 47: Big Magic Ganga is No. 1 Bhojpuri channel; other regional channels maintain status quo
MUMBAI: Star Jalsha continues to lead the Bangla general entertainment channels (GEC) genre and secured the leadership position, while Big Magic Ganga emerged at the top in the Bhojpuri regional channels genre. On the other hand, Colors Kannada continues to lead the Kannada regional section, while Asianet led the Malayalam regional genre. Zee Marathi led the Marathi channel genre, whereas in the Oriya and Tamil genres, Sarthak TV and Sun TV respectively led the sections in week 47 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, all India (U + R) data.
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continues to lead the genre with 242685 (000Sums) followed by Zee Bangla in the second berth with 146595 (000Sums) and Jalsha Movies on the third spot with 77285 (000 Sums). Colors Bangla with 32631 (000Sums) and Aakaash Aath with 28940 (000Sums) bagged fourth and fifth places respectively.
Bhojpuri GECs
Big Magic Ganga’s decision to go to DD Freedish pays off as the channel in just two weeks regained its top slot. The channel led the genre with 27161 (000Sums), which was followed by Bhojpuri Cinema with 26337 (000Sums) in the second slot, whereas Dangal TV with 18389 (000Sums) grabbed the third spot in the genre.
Dabangg with 7552(000Sums) and ETV Bihar Jharkhand with 6112 (000Sums) bagged the fourth and fifth slot respectively.
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada continues to lead the genre and was at the first position with 298178 (000Sums) followed by Udaya Movies in second spot with 152747 (000Sums) and Suvarna on the third berth with 152145 (000Sums). Zee Kannada grabbed fourth place with 140691 (000Sums) while Udaya TV bagged the fifth place with 123878 (000Sums).
Malayalam GECs
Asianet led the genre and came out on the top position with 379291 (000Sums) followed by Mazhavil Manorama on second with 102209 (000Sums) and Flower TV at the third position with 73428 (000Sums). Surya TV grabbed the fourth spot with 61935 (000Sums).
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi continues to lead the genre with 135135 (000Sums) followed by Zee Talkies in second place with 78068 (000Sums) and Colors Marathi was placed third with 74119 (000Sums). Star Pravah with 46622 (000Sums) and Maiboli with 25376 (000Sums) grabbed fourth and fifth slot respectively.
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV secured the leadership position in the genre with 102098 (000Sums) followed by Tarang TV in the second spot with 58574 (000Sums), while Colors Oriya came third with 18401 (000Sums). Odisha TV with 14457 (000Sums) and Prarthana with 10916 (000Sums) grabbed fourth and fifth berth respectively.
Tamil GECs
Sun TV continues to lead the Tamil regional channel genre with 1101262 (000Sums) followed by KTV with with 333275 (000Sums) and Star Vijay with 178405 (000Sums) in second and third slot respectively. Polimer grabbed the fourth spot with 103855 (000Sums), while Kalaignar made an entry into the top five with 90372 (000Sums) in the fifth place.
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.
