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BARC week 12: Star Plus tops the Hindi GEC while DD National’s ICC World T20 dominates top 5 programmes
MUMBAI: Star Plus continued to lead the Hindi general entertainment channels(GEC) genre while among the top five programmes, DD National’s ICC World T20 match beat Colors’ Naagin’ in week 12 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings.
Star Plus continued to lead with 710064 Impressions’ 000 followed by Colors grabbing the second position with 657379 Impressions’ 000, according to week 12.
Zee TV stood at third position with 613620 Impressions’ 000 while Zee Anmol bagged the fourth position with 568682 Impressions’ 000. Sony Pal secured the fifth spot with 533954 Impressions’ 000 followed by Star Utsav with 519207 Impressions’ 000 on the sixth slot.
DD National stood at seventh position with 517653 Impressions’ 000, followed by Life OK and Rishtey on eighth and ninth spotS with 468788 Impressions’ 000 and 433109 Impressions’ 000 respectively.
Sab TV was in the tenth spot with 387634 Impressions’ 000 while Sony Entertainment Television exited the top ten Hindi GEC list.
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.
