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Kannada market witnessed no changes in BARC week 35
MUMBAI: Zee Bangla continued to dominate the Bengali space in BARC’s week 35 data. Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions in the Bhojpuri segment. In the Kannada market, no changes were observed. Asianet Movies and Flowers TV exchanged their fourth and fifth positions in the Malayalam segment. In the Marathi market, Colors Marathi and Zee Talkies exchanged their second and third positions. Whereas, in the Tamil space, Sun TV retained its first position and Star Maa and Zee Telugu retained their first and second positions in the Telugu market.
Bangla
Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha retained their first and second positions respectively with 345268 impressions ‘000s’ and 260096 impressions ‘000s. Colors Bangla, Jalsha Movies and Aakash Aath stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 70531 impressions ‘000s, 67192 impressions ‘000s and 58535 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Bhojpuri
This week, Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions with 59234 impressions 000s and 53577 impressions ‘000s respectively. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum, News18 Bihar Jharkhand and DD Bihar stood at third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 11228 impressions ‘000s, 2875 impressions ‘000s and 2373 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 445756 impressions ‘000s and 412228 impressions ‘000s respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 243434 impressions ‘000s, 219771 impressions ‘000s and 146555 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 334554 impressions ‘000s. Mazhavil Manorama and Surya TV retained their second and third positions respectively with 132410 impressions ‘000s and 127136 impressions ‘000s.
Asianet Movies and Flowers TV exchanged their fourth and fifth positions with 89671 impressions ‘000s and 88350 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Marathi
Zee Marathi continued to lead the chart with 348251 impressions ‘000s. Colors Marathi and Zee Talkies exchanged their second and third positions respectively with 143046 impressions ‘000s and 137217 impressions ‘000s.
Star Pravah and Zee Yuva also retained their fourth and fifth positions respectively with 135758 impressions ‘000s and 61122 impressions ‘000s.
Tamil
Tamil market also didn’t witness any changes. Sun TV retained its first position with 938999 impressions ‘000s. Star Vijay and Zee Tamil swapped their second and third positions with 503598 impressions ‘000s and 472159 impressions ‘000s respectively.
KTV and Adithya TV also continued to be at fourth and fifth positions with 289214 impressions ‘000s and 87823 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Telugu
Star Maa and Zee Telugu retained their first and second positions respectively with 607999 impressions ‘000s and 497494 impressions ‘000s respectively. ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies stood at third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 471260 impressions ‘000s, 453795 impressions ‘000s and 237300 impressions ‘000s.
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.
