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Sony Aath entered the Bengali market in BARC week 38
MUMBAI: Sony Aath emerged as the new entrant at fifth position in the Bengali space in BARC data week 38. Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga exchanged their first and second positions in the Bhojpuri segment. In the Kannada, Tamil and Telugu market, no changes were observed. Mazhavil Manorama and Flowers TV swapped their second and third positions in the Malayalam segment. In the Marathi segment, Star Pravah and Colors Marathi swapped their second and third positions.
Bangla
Zee Bangla and Star Jalsha retained their first and second positions respectively with 335101 impressions ‘000s and 253737 impressions ‘000s. Jalsha Movies and Colors Bangla swapped their third and fourth positions respectively with 65369 impressions ‘000s and 62470 impressions ‘000s. Sony Aath emerged as the new entrant on fifth position with 52982 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Bhojpuri
This week, Bhojpuri Cinema and Big Ganga exchanged their first and second positions respectively with 55692 impressions ‘000s and 51582 impressions ‘000s. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum also retained its third position with 14005 impressions ‘000s. Housefull Action stood at fourth position with 2201 impressions ‘000s. Mahuaa Plus retained its last position with 2001 impressions ‘000s.
Kannada
No changes were observed in this segment. Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 464823 impressions ‘000s and 429512 impressions ‘000s respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna also retained their third, fourth and fifth positions with 211020 impressions ‘000s, 178822 impressions ‘000s and 149057 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV and Surya TV retained at first and second positions this week as well with 328175 impressions ‘000s and 107110 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Mazhavil Manorama and Flowers TV swapped their second and third positions respectively with 90947 impressions ‘000s and 84030 impressions ‘000s. Asianet Movies retained its fifth position with 73079 impressions ‘000s.
Marathi
Zee Marathi retained its first position with 343864 impressions ‘000s. Star Pravah and Colors Marathi swapped their second and third positions respectively with 124630 impressions ‘000s and 121367 impressions ‘000s. Zee Talkies and Zee Yuva also continued to be in the fourth and fifth positions respectively with 116204 impressions ‘000s and 50634 impressions ‘000s.
Tamil
Tamil market also didn’t witness any change. Sun TV retained its first position with 965420 impressions ‘000s. Star Vijay, Zee Tamil, KTV and Adithya TV retained their second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 488702 impressions ‘000s, 484543 impressions ‘000s, 326292 impressions ‘000s and 76966 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Gemini Movies retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 594241 impressions ‘000s, 515588 impressions ‘000s, 439748 impressions ‘000s, 417222 impressions ‘000s and 174707 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.
