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Sun TV maintains top position in week 15: Barc data
Mumbai: TV audience measurement agency Broadcast Audience Research Council (Barc) India has released currency data for week 15 (9 to 15 April). As per the data for all India 2+ target groups (TG), Sun TV has maintained its lead as the most-watched channel in India with the weekly average minute audience (AMA) at 2643.56 (000). Star Sports 1 Hindi which is currently airing the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) surpassed Star Maa to become the second most-watched channel with AMA at 2492.79 (000), the data revealed.
Star Maa stood in third position at 2404.14 (000) AMA. Star Plus and Star Vijay followed at 1981.52 (000) AMA and 1694.77 (000) AMA.
Dangal, Sony SAB, Star Pravah, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada followed.
In the Hindi-speaking market (HSM), Star Sports 1 Hindi was the most-watched channel with 2447.57 (000) AMA followed by Star Plus at 1928.3 (000) AMA. Dangal, Sony SAB and notably Marathi channel Star Pravah followed (TG: 2+).
In the Maharashtra/Goa market, Star Pravah was the most watched channel with 1319.68 (000) AMA followed by Star Sports Hindi at 657.54 (000) AMA. Zee Marathi, Sony SAB and Colors Marathi followed (TG: 2+).
In the West Bengal market, Star Jalsha was the most watched channel with 1077.96 followed by Zee Bangla at 760.81. Star Sports 1 Hindi, Jalsha Movies, Aakash Aath followed (TG: 2+).
In the South market, Sun TV led by 2634.05 (000) AMA followed by Star Maa 2355.28 (000) AMA. Star Vijay, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada followed. Sun TV was the most watched channel in the Tamil Nadu/Pondicherry market at 2377.31 (000) AMA, Zee Kannada was the most watched channel in the Karnataka market at 1294.55 (000) AMA, Star Maa was the most watched channel in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana market at 2210.99 (000) AMA and Asianet was the most watched channel in the Kerala market at 864.83 (000) AMA (TG: 2+).
In the megacities (Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai) market, Sun TV was the most-watched channel at 486.48 (000) AMA followed by Star Sports 1 Hindi at 433.3 (000) AMA. Star Vijay, Star Plus and Sony SAB followed.
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.
