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Colors leads genre third week in a row; Sony Entertainment enters rural list at tenth position
MUMBAI: Naagin 2 has kept Colors as the leading Hindi general entertainment channel (GECs) three weeks in a row in the category in both, urban and rural markets. Needless to say, it has maintained its lead in the urban-only market. On the other hand, Zee Anmol continues to lead the rural Hindi-speaking market.
Hindi GEC
Colors maintained its leadership position with 638344 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Plus on the second position with 580743 Impressions (000s). Zee TV has jumped a position to become the third most watched channel with 449187 impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal in the fourth spot with 446555 impressions (000s) Zee Amol has dropped to the fifth position with 436820 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV stood at number four with 476401 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal grabbed fifth spot with 431781 Impressions (000s).
At number six we have Sony SAB with 409823 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at number seven with 403252 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey at eight with 393433 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav and Life OK were at the ninth and tenth spot with 381752 Impressions (000s) and 371442 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Hindi GEC Rural
Zee Anmol maintained its lead with 336388 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal with 324581 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey on the third spot with 296692 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav dropped to fourth position with 294650 Impressions (000s).
Colors bagged fifth spot with 207639 Impressions (000s). Star Plus stood at sixth spot in Rural HSM with 194953 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV at number seven with 193743 Impressions (000s). Big Magic swaped with Life Ok to get the eight spot with 146533 Impressions (000s)as Life OK dropped to ninth with 139579 Impressions (000s). Sony Entertainment entered the list at tenth spot with 130001 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Urban
Colors was yet again the number one channel in Urban Hindi GECs genre with 430705 Impressions (000’s) followed by Star Plus on second with 385790 Impressions (000’s). Sab TV bagged the third position again with 287684 impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment stood at number four with 273251 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV maintained its fifth spot with 255444 Impressions (000s) followed by Life OK on sixth with 231862 Impressions (000s).
& TV with 134848 Impressions (000s) stood at number seven.
Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and Rishtey grabbed the last three spots with 121974 Impressions (000s),100431 Impressions (000s) and 96741 Impressions (000s), 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.
