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Sun TV leads the Tamil market in BARC week 32
MUMBAI: Zee Bangla continued to maintain its first position in BARC’s week 32 data. The Bhojpuri market, however, had a new entrant – Oscar Movies Bhojpuri that secured fifth position, whereas in the Kannada segment, Colors Kannada retained its leadership position. Asianet from Star TV continued took the lead spot in the Malayalam market. This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Kalaignar TV emerged as the new player in the Tamil market by securing fifth position. Moreover, Star Maa bagged the leadership position in the Telugu market.
Bangla
Zee Bangla continued to be placed first in week 32 with 346233 impressions (000s) impressions (000s) this week. Star Jalsha too retained the second slot with 300304 impressions (000s) followed by Jalsha Movies, Colors Bangla and Aakash Aath with 68261 impressions (000s), 66071impressions (000s) and 60736 impressions (000s) respectively.
Bhojpuri
This week, Big Ganga stood at the first position with 61719 impressions (000s). Bhojpuri Cinema stood at second position with 54737 impressions (000s), followed by Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum in the third position with 10079 impressions (000s). News18 Bihar Jharkhand climbed to the fourth position from the last as compared to the previous week with 2513 impressions (000s). Oscar Movies Bhojpuri emerged as the new entrant by securing fifth position with 2165 impressions (000s).
Kannada
Colors Kannada and Zee Kannada stood at first and second positions with 469511 impressions (000s) and 392854 impressions (000s) respectively. Udaya TV, Udaya Movies and Star Suvarna stood at third, fourth and fifth positions with 237557 impressions (000s), 233265 impressions (000s) and 147636 impressions (000s) respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, the Malayalam general entertainment channel from Star TV stood at first position this week as well with 309962 impressions (000s). Flowers TV, Surya TV, Mazhavil Manorama and Asianet Movies secured second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 103660 impressions (000s), 97125 impressions (000s), 89991 impressions (000s) and 64365 impressions (000s) respectively.
Marathi
This week, the Marathi market didn’t notice any change. Zee Marathi remained steadfast in the number one position with 293576 impressions (000s) this week. Zee Talkies gained second position with 158245 impressions (000s) followed by, Star Pravah, Colors Marathi and Zee Yuva in third, fourth and fifth positions with 128885 impressions (000s), 122631 impressions (000s) and 67850 impressions (000s) respectively.
Tamil
Tamil market saw a slight change this week. Sun TV retained its first position with 1067623 impressions (000s). Star Vijay and Zee Tamil swapped their second and third positions with 453822 impressions (000s) and 445943 impressions (000s) respectively. KTV stood same at its fourth position with 282438 impressions (000s). Kalaignar TV emerged as the new player in the market by securing fifth position with 91702 impressions (000s).
Telugu
Star Maa emerged as the leader with 616054 impressions (000s). Zee Telugu, Gemini TV, ETV Telugu and Gemini Movies stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 507166 impressions (000s), 482728 impressions (000s), 462322 impressions (000s) and 200964 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.
