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Barc Wk 26′ 23: STAR Plus continues to top HSM market
Mumbai: Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for week 26, i.e. 24 June to 30 June 2023. As per data for the all India 2+ target group, STAR Maa is the most watched channel in India with an average minute audience (AMA) of 2676.96(000). It was followed by Sun TV at 2433.65(000) AMA, STAR Plus at 2325.92(000) AMA, Goldmines at 1798.25000) AMA, and Dangal at 1760.88000) AMA.
The average minute audience (AMA) is defined as the number of individuals within a target audience who viewed a televised “event,” averaged across minutes. In the Hindi-speaking market (HSM), STAR Plus emerged as the most-watched channel at 2248.27(000) AMA, followed by Goldmines at 1762.96(000) AMA, Dangal at 1752.9(000) AMA, SONY SAB at 1684.6(000) AMA and Colors at 1530.26(000) AMA.
In the South market, STAR Maa was the most-watched channel at 2626.45(000) AMA, followed by Sun TV at 2408.41(000) AMA, Zee Telugu at 1700.83(000) AMA, STAR Vijay at 1530.72(000) AMA and Zee Kannada at 1389.99(000) AMA.
In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the most-watched channel at 1471.83(000) AMA, followed by Zee Marathi at 428.82(000) AMA, Colors Marathi at 424.45(000) AMA, SONY Sab at 408.91(000) AMA, and STAR Plus at 316.58(000) AMA.
In the West Bengal market, STAR Jalsha was the most-watched channel with 921.06(000) AMA, followed by Zee Bangla at 763.54(000) AMA, Colors Bangla at 156.13(000) AMA, Jalsha Movies at 143.07(000) AMA and Colors Bangla Cinema at 121.24(000) AMA.
In the megacities market, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai, Sun TV was the most-watched channel at 421.93(000) AMA followed by STAR Plus at 361.41(000) AMA, STAR Vijay at 328.98(000) AMA, Colors at 317.44(000) AMA and Zee Telugu at 283.38(000) AMA.
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.
