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BARC week 9: News18 Gujarati enters top five channels list
MUMBAI: In week 9 of BARC India ratings, News18 Gujarati entered the top five channel list at fifth position. The channel replaced VTV News which was observed in the fifth position last week. No significant changes were observed in the pecking order of channels in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Marathi markets.
In the Bangla market, Star Jalsha, Zee Bangla, Jalsha Movies, Sony Aath and Colors Bangla were the top five channels in week 9 of BARC India ratings.
In the Bhojpuri market, Bhojpuri Cinema, Big Ganga, Zee Biskope, B4U Bhojpuri and Dabangg were the top five channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
In Gujarati market, Colors Gujarati Cinema, Colors Gujarati, ABP Asmita, TV9 Gujarati and News18 Gujarati were the top five channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
In Kannada market, Zee Kannada, Star Suvarna, Colors Kannada, Udaya TV, and Udaya Movies were the top five channels and no changes were observed in the pecking order of channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
In the Malayalam market, Asianet, Mazhavil Manorama, Flowers TV, Zee Keralam and Surya TV were the top five channels in week nine of BARC India ratings
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Star Parvah, Fakt Marathi and Zee Talkies were the top Marathi channels in week nine of BARC India ratings
PTC Punjabi, Pitaara TV, Zee Punjabi, Maha Punjabi and DD Punjabi were the top five channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
Sun TV, Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Star Vijay Super were the top five channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV, and Gemini Movies were top five Telugu channels in week nine of BARC India ratings.
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.
