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BARC week 5: Aaj Tak and Republic TV lead in respective genres
MUMBAI: Republic TV continues its leading streak in the fifth week of the year as it has been doing from the time of launch in week 19 in 2017 of BARC All India ratings. India News enters the top five chart in week 5 of 2018 in Hindi news rural market. Aaj Tak tops the chart in Hindi news urban market.
English News
The English news genre has seen a drastic fall in the viewership across all the channels except NDTV 24X7 which saw a slight increase. Republic TV still retained its numero uno position with 757 impressions (000s) sum compared to 901 impressions (000s) sum last week. Times Now is at the second spot with 636 impressions (000s) sum followed by India Today Television with 357 impressions (000s) sum last week to 243 impressions (000s) sum in week 4 of 2018. CNN News18 is in fourth position with 195 impressions (000s) sum compared to 222 impressions (000s) sum last week. NDTV 24X7 witnessed a slight hike in ratings at fifth place with 180 impressions (000s) sum.
English Business News
In the budget week, the English news channels saw a get spike in the ratings. CNBC TV18 is at the top slot witnessing an increase more than 110 per cent with 1424 impressions (000s) sum compared to 654 impressions (000s) sum last week, followed by ET Now with 608 impressions (000s) sum. BTVi and CNBC TV18 Prime HD are at third and fourth positions respectively with 110 impressions (000s) sum and 35 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News (U+R)
Aaj Tak leads the genre with 124533 impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee News with 99801 impressions (000s) sum. ABP News and India TV are at third and fourth spots respectively after exchanging their positions with 91510 and 89370 impressions (000s) sum respectively. News18 India is at fifth position with 84965 impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi News Rural
Aaj Tak tops the rural chart as well with 56473 impressions (000s) sum. Zee News and ABP News are at second and third positions with 45427 and 40105 impressions (000s) sum respectively followed by News Nation at fourth position with 36258 impressions (000s) sum. India News made an entry to the top five chart at the fifth position with 34396impressions (000s) sum. News18 India which was in the fifth position is not present in the week 5 data.
Hindi News Urban
Aaj tak retains its top slot with 68060 impressions (000s) sum. India TV and Zee News are at second and third places after inter-changing their positions with 55858 impressions (000s) sum and 54374 impressions (000s) sum.
ABP News and News18 India are at fourth and fifth positions after inter-changing their spots with 51404 impressions (000s) sum and 50690 impressions (000s) sum.
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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.
