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Malayalam market sees dip in viewership for BARC week 33
MUMBAI: The Bengali and Kannada markets saw no changes in BARC's week 33 data. Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions in the Bhojpuri market. In the Malayalam space, Star TV’s Asianet retained its leadership position but with a dip in the viewership ratings as compared to the previous week. In the Marathi cluster Colors and Star Pravah exchanged their third and fourth positions, whereas in Tamil market, Adithya TV emerged as the new entrant by replacing Kalaignar TV from the previous week. Moreover, in the Telugu market Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions.
Malayalam
All channels in this market saw lower viewership than the previous week, likely due to the floods that affected the state of Kerala. Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 255174 impressions (000s). Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV, Flowers TV and Asianet Movies secured second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 96124 impressions (000s), 91925 impressions (000s), 67080 impressions (000s) and 54058 impressions (000s) respectively.
Bangla
Zee Bangla continued to be placed in the first position in week 33 with 344464 impressions (000s) this week. Star Jalsha too retained the second slot with 289319 impressions (000s) followed by Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Aakash Aath with 66977 impressions (000s), 66124 impressions (000s) and 61363 impressions (000s) respectively.
Bhojpuri
This week, Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga swapped their first and second positions with 57546 impressions (000s) and 50967 impressions (000s) respectively. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum retained its third position with 11935 impressions (000s). Mahuaa Plus secured fourth position by replacing News18 Bihar Jharkhand as compared to the previous week with 2587 impressions (000s). Oscar Movies Bhojpuri retained its fifth position with 2522 impressions (000s).
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 427321 impressions (000s) and 405191 impressions (000s) respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 244053 impressions (000s), 233483 impressions (000s) and 148338 impressions (000s) respectively.
Marathi
This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Zee Marathi and Zee Talkies remained steadfast in the number one and two positions respectively with 326283 impressions (000s) and 154175 impressions (000s) this week. Colors and Star Pravah exchanged their third and fourth positions respectively with 134158 impressions (000s) and 116534 impressions (000s). Zee Yuva retained its fifth position with 59176 impressions (000s).
Tamil
Tamil market saw a slight change this week. Sun TV retained its first position with 965030 impressions (000s). Zee Tamil and Star Vijay swapped their second and third positions with 499927 impressions (000s) and 483866 impressions (000s) respectively. KTV stood same at its fourth position with 282438 impressions (000s). Adithya TV emerged as the new entrant by replacing Kalaignar TV as compared to the previous week with 85389 impressions (000s).
Telugu
Star Maa emerged as the leader with 642234 impressions (000s). Gemini TV and Zee Telugu swapped their second and third positions with 511774 impressions (000s) and 493631 impressions (000s) respectively. ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies secured fourth and fifth positions with 486930 impressions (000s) and 235668 impressions (000s) respectively.
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.
