A 500-page transcript of a purported WhatsApp conversation, containing details of Balakot air strikes and abrogation of Article 370, went viral in January this year after it was submitted by the Mumbai Police before a court as part of its chargesheet in a case of misuse of TV rating point (TRP), which led to a political storm.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the most-watched personality on television in India last year, according to the annual TV viewership report for 2019-2020 by Broadcast Audio Research Council (BARC). PM Modi s public addresses regarding the ongoing Covid pandemic, and his also his speeches focussing on a range of issues from India being at the forefront of exporting Covid-19 vaccines to the ongoing farmer protests. Broadly, here are the top three trends that one can spot in the report: THE MODI WAVE Whether they are his interviews, speeches at global events, addresses to the nation or even a wildlife adventure show, channels that broadcast the content see their viewership leapfrog and set new levels, the report stated, explaining the impact PM Modi had.
File photo of Partho Dasgupta
NEW DELHI: Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to Partho Dasgupta, former Chief Executive Officer of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) in the alleged television ratings point (TRP) manipulation scam. Special public prosecutor Shishir Hirey had objected to the bail saying Dasgupta was the “mastermind’’ in the crime.
Justice PD Naik while granting bail observed that 15 accused were arrested and 14 have been granted bail including Romil Ramgadia Chief Operating officer of BARC, who the prosecution alleged had played a “vital role in manipulation of TRP”.
Dasgupta “cannot be incarcerated in custody till the arrest of another accused,’’ said Justice Naik.
TRP Report: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai makes a comeback; Anupamaa continues to rule
Mirror Online / Updated: Feb 19, 2021, 14:13 IST
Kundali Bhagya climbed a spot; no changes in first three places
Mumbai: Just a week after reality show
Indian Idol entered the
TRP race, it was pushed out by
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. The list now, once again, features only daily soaps in the top five spots.
According to the latest data provided by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC),
Anupamaa continues its reign over the TRP chart this week as well. The show, featuring Rupali Ganguly in a titular role, has maintained its position for almost four months now. The daily soap speaks of women empowerment and also stars Sudhanshu Pandey and Madalsa Sharma in key roles.