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Star Plus jumps to No.2; Max & Pal enter top 10 list across genres: BARC week 4
MUMBAI: Even as Sun TV continued to hold its position at the top across genres in week 4 according to BARC India All India (U+R) : 4+ Individuals, Hindi general entertainment channel Star Plus overtook Colors and perched at the second spot.
What’s more, while Sony Pal and Sony Max made an entry in the list of top 10 channels across genres this week, Star Gold and Zee Telugu made an exit.
Even with a decline in ratings, Sun TV continued to rule the list at the pole position with 992291 (‘000s) followed by Star Plus in the second slot with 763739 (‘000s). Colors was pushed down to number three with 745916 (‘000s).
Zee TV with 743991 (‘000s) and Zee Anmol with 667604 (‘000s) maintained their position in the fourth and fifth place respectively in week 4.
Meanwhile, Star Utsav with 491425 (‘000s) jumped up one rung in week 4 to take the sixth place.
Sony Max made an entry into the list at the seventh position with 468771 (‘000s), whereas ETV Telugu held on to its eighth position with 447786 (‘000s).
Life OK saw a considerable drop from last week’s sixth position to the ninth place in week 4 with 426773 (‘000s), whereas Sony Pal made its presence felt in the tenth slot with 423516 (‘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.
