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Zee channels top Kannada, Bangla markets in BARC week 13
MUMBAI: In the Bengali market, Zee Bangla emerged as the leader in BARC data week 13. Big Ganga garnered the second spot in the Bhojpuri market. In the Kannada segment, Zee Kannada dominated the market. Kochu TV secured fifth position in the Malayalam space. Colors Marathi bagged third position in the Marathi market. Sun TV and Star Maa emerged as the dominant players in the Tamil and Telugu space respectively.
Bangla
Zee Bangla, Star Jalsha and Jalsha Movies stood at first, second and third positions respectively. Aakash Aath and Zee Bangla Cinema secured fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Bhojpuri
Bhojpuri Cinema, Big Ganga and Dabangg stood at first, second and third positions respectively. Bhojpuri Dhamaka Dishum and Oscar Movies Bhojpuri secured fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Kannada
Zee Kannada stood at first position, followed by Colors Kannada, Udaya TV, Star Suvarna and Udaya Movies securing second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Malayalam
Asianet, Flowers TV, Mazhavil Manorama, Surya TV and Kochu TV stood at first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Marathi
Fakt Marathi, Zee Marathi and Colors Marathi stood at first, second and third positions respectively. On the fourth and fifth slots, Zee Talkies and Star Pravah secured positions.
Tamil
Sun TV, Zee Tamil, Star Vijay, KTV and Star Sports 1 Tamil garnered first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively.
Telugu
Star Maa, Zee Telugu, ETV Telugu, Gemini TV and Star Maa Movies stood at first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions 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.
