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Star Utsav grabs second position; pushes Colors on fourth in Urban + Rural HSM: BARC week 32
MUMBAI: In Urban + Rural Hindi speaking market (HSM) Star India’s both the channels Star Plus and Star Utsav grabbed the first two position in top ten Hindi GECs list whereas Zee TV pushed down to three and Colors bagged the fourth spot.
In rural HSM, Star Utsav continues to dominate the market and Star Plus again ruled the Urban HSM in week 32 as per the Broadcast Audience Research Council ( BARC) all India data
Urban + Rural HSM
With a rise in rating Star Plus continues to lead the Hindi general entertainment channel genre with 691536 Impressions (000) against 659591 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav replaced Zee TV on second position with 598686 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV on third spot with 586734 Impressions (000s).
Colors fell on number four with 586734 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol on fifth spot with 490427 Impressions (000s) and Life OK stood on sixth with 426878 Impressions (000s).
In week 32, Sony Pal stood at seventh with 395033 Impressions (000s) and SPN’s other channels Sab TV and Sony Entertainment Television grabbed eight and ninth spot with 375475 Impressions (000s) and 352633 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Rishtey bagged the tenth spot with 262899 Impressions (000s).
Rural HSM
In week 32, Star Utsav maintained its leadership position with 4461095 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol at second position with 369868 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 300109 Impressions (000s). Zee TV maintained its fourth position with 253205 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus garnered fifth place with 216470 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey bagged sixth spot with 194410 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 182605 Impressions (000s). Life Ok stood at eight with 154643 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at ninth place with 97182 impressions (000s) while Big Magic stood tenth 95019 Impressions (000s).
Urban HSM
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 475066 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at second place with 403412 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 333529 Impressions (000s) stood at number three.
Sab TV grabbed the fourth spot with 283193 Impressions (000s) followed by Life Ok at fifth with 272235 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television with 255451 Impressions (000s).
In urban HSM, &TV maintained its number seven position with 158318 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav with 137591 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Zee Anmol bagged ninth spot with 120560 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal bagged tenth spot with 94924 Impressions (000s).
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.
