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Sun TV regains top spot in week 37: Barc
Mumbai: Sun TV has regained the top position in week 37 replacing Star Maa which was the most viewed channel last week, according to Barc data. The Tamil GEC clocked 2722.56 weekly AMAs in week 37 (11 September to 17 September). The figure for week 36 when it was at the third position stood at 2789.9 AMA, clearly indicating a significant drop on overall viewership.
Star Maa, on the other hand, dropped to the third position below Star plus. The two channels recorded weekly AMAs of 2568.47 (‘000s) and 2719.62 (‘000s) respectively.
The top-ten list for week 37 was dominated by six regional GECs in all. Star Vijay (Tamil) was at the sixth spot, Zee Telugu and Zee Kannada at eighth and ninth, and Star Pravah (Marathi) which has been leading the Maharashtra/Goa market was the new entrant in the All-India list at the last position.
Colors, Star Utsav and Sony SAB grabbed the fourth, fifth and seventh spot.
Sun TV was the top performer in the mega cities as well as the South market with 464.77 (‘000s) and 2714.62 (‘000s) AMAs. Star Plus, Colors, Star Vijay and Sony SAB clinched the remaining posts in the mega cities. Star Maa, Star Vijay, Zee Kannada and Zee Telugu were at the second to fifth position in South region.
In Maharashtra/Goa, Star Pravah led the tally with 1519.22 AMAs. At 1101.57 AMA Star Jalsha was the most viewed channel in West Bengal, Tarang (429.76) in Odisha, Zee Kannada (1526.03) in Karnataka, Star Utsav (237.3) in Rajasthan and Zee Anmol (343.91) in UP/Uttarakhand.
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.
