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Sun TV regains top spot across genres; Zee Anmol moves up
MUMBAI: Despite a drop in ratings, Sun TV regained top spot across all genres the in top ten list in week 18 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India data, pushing back the IPL season 9 packed Sony Max to number two. Zee Anmol moved up two places from 9 in week 17 to 7th rank in week 18.
Sun TV with 907221 Impression (000s) in week 18 as compared to 914047 Impressions (000’s) was at the apex position across all genres. Sony Max was pushed down to second position with in week 18 with 881523 Impressions (000s) as compared to 962992 Impressions (000’s) in week 17.
Star Plus bagged the third position with 701000 Impressions (000s) as compared to 748672 Impressions (000’s) in the previous week. Star Plus was followed by Colors on number four with 696037 Impressions (000s) as compared to 722264 Impressions (000s) in the previous week.
Zee TV retained fifth space in week 18 with 651225 Impressions (000s) as compared to 576721 Impressions (000s) in the previous week. Sony Pal remained at number six with 535090 Impressions (000s) as compared to 550246 Impressions (000’s) in the previous week.
Zee Anmol moved to seventh rank with 506949 Impressions (000s) as compared to 474977 Impressions (000s) in the previous week. Life OK with 473477 Impressions (000s) as compared to 495250 Impressions (000’s) in the previous week moved down to eighth slot. Star Utsav clung to eighth place 466912 Impressions as compared to 487336 Impressions (000’s) in the previous week.
The only other regional channel in the list, Zee Telugu retained tenth spot with 445884 Impressions as compared to 443316 Impressions (000s) in the previous week.
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.
