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BARC week 9: Regional channel leaders maintain status quo; ETV Bihar Jharkhand & Polimer TV exit their genres
MUMBAI: There were no major shifts in week 9 of BARC ratings as far as the regional television channels were concerned. The leaders of the respective genres continued to dominate their position, whereas ETV Bihar Jharkhand exited the top five in the Bhojpuri genre and Polimer TV exited the Tamil genre .Oscar Movies entered Bhojpuri genre and J Movies entered in Tamil genre
Bangla GECs
Star Jalsha continued to be the numero uno channel in the Bangla general entertainment channel with 244740 (‘000s) as against 223650 (‘000s) in week eight. Zee Bangla retained the second berth with 131428(‘000s) followed by Jalsha Movies in the third position with 62471 (‘000s).Zee Bangla Cinema was in fourth slot with 38636 (‘000s).Though Colors Bangla saw a fall in its rating , it maintained the fifth position with 29842 (‘000s) as against 30744 (‘000s) in previous week .
Bhojpuri GECs
Though Big Magic Ganga saw fall in its rating, it continued to maintain first position with 19226 (‘000s) as against 20196 (‘000s) in the previous week. Bhojpuri Cinema retained second berth with 15793 (‘000s) followed by Dabangg at third position with 8222 (‘000s). Dangal TV with 7730 (‘000s) retained fourth slot. Oscar Movies Bhojpuri bagged fifth position with 3142 (‘000s) whereas ETV Bihar Jharkhand exited the top five in the Bhojpuri genre.
Kannada GECs
Colors Kannada retained numero uno position with 24060 (‘000s) followed by Suvarna at number two position with 175718 (‘000s) as against 182363 (‘000s) in the previous week. Zee Kannada retained third spot with 157397 (‘000s), while Udaya Movies at fourth berth with 135803 (‘000s) followed by Udaya TV at fifth spot with 134133 (‘000s).
Malayalam GECs
Though Asianet saw a fall in its rating , it continued to dominate first position with 324464 (‘000s) as against 410813 (‘000s) in previous week. Mazhavil Manorama retained second position with 91653 (‘000s) . Surya TV bagged third position with 83271 (‘000s) pushing down Flowers TV at fourth position with 81607 (‘000s) as against 72372 (‘000s) in previous week. Asianet Movies came down to fifth position from fourth position with 57168 (‘000s) as against 60124 (‘000s) in week eight.
Marathi GECs
Zee Marathi also remained at the top with 131479 (‘000s) followed by Colors Marathi in second position with 99583 (‘000s) as against 103425(‘000s) in the previous week. Zee Talkies retained third position with 67297 (‘000s), while Star Pravah climbed up to fourth position with 39096 (‘000s) pushing down Fakt Marathi to fifth position with 34458(‘000s)
Oriya GECs
Sarthak TV retained position on the top with a sharp rise in its rating to 105387 (‘000s) as against 88626 (‘000s) in week eight. Tarang TV retained second berth with 50819(‘000s). Odisha TV climbed up to third position from fourth position with 14667 (‘000s) pushing down Colors Oriya in fourth position with 14629 (‘000s) as against 20625(‘000s)in week eight, followed by Alankar at fifth position with 8740 (‘000s) .
Tamil GECs
Sun TV continued to be in the top most position in the Tamil general entertainment space with 976616 (‘000s) followed by KTV at second position with 273723 (‘000s). Whereas Star Vijay continued to hold its third position with 171870 (‘000s). Zee Tamil climbed up to fourth position from fifth position with 82998 (‘000s) as against 79165(‘000s) in the previous week. J Movies bagged the fifth position with 76673 (‘000s) while Polimer TV exited from the top five in Tamil general entertainment space.
Telugu GECs
ETV Telugu continued to be the leader in the Telugu general entertainment space with 387663 (‘000s) followed by Zee Telugu at second position with 358683 (‘000s), while Maa TV retained the third berth with 355552 (‘000s) as against 365602 (‘000s) and Gemini TV continued to hold fourth position with 290460 (‘000s). Though there was slight dip in rating for Gemini Movies, it retained fifth position with 174603 (‘000s) as againt 189472 (‘000s) in week eight.
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.
