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Malayalam, Tamil see mild shifts in BARC data week 52
MUMBAI: No changes were observed in Bengali, Bhojpuri, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu cluster in BARC data week 52. In the Malayalam space, Mazhavil Manorama and Flowers TV swapped their second and third positions. Moreover, Zee Tamil and Vijay TV interchanged their second and third positions in the Tamil market.
Bangla
No changes were observed in the Bengali space. Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Sony Aath retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 386897 impressions '000s, 325757 impressions '000s, 66014 impressions '000s, 62484 impressions '000s and 55477 impressions '000s.
Bhojpuri
No changes were observed in Bhojpuri space. Big Ganga, Bhojpuri Cinema, Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum, Housefull Action and News18 Bihar Jharkhand continued to be on first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 46064 impressions '000s, 39489 impressions '000s, 13030 impressions '000s, 5466 impressions '000s and 2342 impressions '000s respectively.
Kannada
Colors Kannada, Zee Kannada, Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna continued to be on first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 419903 impressions '000s, 408132 impressions '000s and 219586 impressions '000s, 199272 impressions '000s and 163705 impressions '000s.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV retained its first position with 287847 impressions '000s. Mazhavil Manorama and Flowers TV swapped their second and third positions respectively with 117863 impressions '000s and 111054 impressions '000s. Surya TV and Asianet Movies also continued to be on fourth and fifth positions with 103391 impressions '000s and 68863 impressions '000s.
Marathi
Zee Marathi, Colors Marathi, Star Pravah and Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva continued to be in first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 347766 impressions '000s, 156468 impressions '000s, 124342 impressions '000s, 109910 impressions '000s and 51346 impressions '000s.
Tamil
Sun TV retained its first position with 937052 impressions '000s. Zee Tamil and Vijay TV interchanged their second and third positions with 549439 impressions '000s and 524356 impressions '000s respectively. KTV and Adithya TV continued to be in fourth and fifth positions respectively with 366937 impressions '000s and 119183 impressions '000s.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies hold on to their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 733243 impressions '000s, 606478 impressions '000s, 469008 impressions '000s, 439597 impressions '000s and 199017 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.
