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BARC rural roll out sees Zee Anmol, Star Ustav in top 5 Hindi GECs
DD National registered an Average Time Spent (ATS) of 53 mins and 39 secs, which is the highest among Hindi GECs.
In the Hindi GEC space, Star Plus maintains its leadership and grabbed the first position with 804214 (000Sums) followed by Colors in second slot with 708747 (000Sums) in week 41.
Zee Network’s FTA channel Zee Anmol jumped to number three with 609189 (000Sums), while Zee TV managed to hold the fourth position with 588017 (000Sums). In fifth spot was Star Utsav with 500809 (000Sums).
Life OK with with 459427 (000Sums) and DD National with 381659 (000Sums) grabbed the sixth and seventh positions respectively. Sony Entertainment Television with 371261 (000Sums), Sab with 280409 (000Sums) and Rishtey with 270072 (000Sums) garnered the eighth, ninth and tenth slot respectively.
Highlights of BARC India Week 41 (10-16 October) ratings:
· Star Plus maintains its leadership with 804214 Rat (000s) followed by Colors at 708747 Rat (000s).
· Zee Anmol jumps to number three with 609189 Rat (000s).
· DD National registered an Average Time Spent (ATS) of 53 Min 39 Sec highest among Hindi GECs.
· Rishtey is amongst top 10 Hindi GECs with 270072 Rat (000s).
· In the news genre, Times Now maintains its leadership with 560 Rat (000s) followed by CNN IBN at 233 Rat (000s).
· Sports sees major spike in ratings. Star Sports 1 holds number 1 position with 162592 Rat (000s) on the back of Paytm ODI Trophy 2015- India vs South Africa.
· Star Gold becomes No 1 Hindi Movie channel with 486374 Rat (000s) with the premier of Bajrangi Bhaijaan.
· Aaj Tak is number one in Hindi News genre with 72067 Rat (000s).
· Sun TV with 1092231 Rat (000s) topped the Tamil GEC genre. It also becomes the No 1 channel on All India basis ahead of Star Plus and Colors.
· ETV Telugu maintains No 1 position in Telugu GEC market with 424252 Rat (000s).
· Colors Kannada maintains its ranking order in the Kannada GEC space with 211268 Rat (000s).
· Zee Marathi with 116598 Rat (000s) leads the Marathi GEC genre.
· In the Malayalam GEC genre, Asianet topped the chart with 413385 Rat (000s).
· Star Jalsha tops Bengali GEC space with 241463 Rat (000s).
· Discovery Channel stays ahead of competition with 6433 Rat (000s).
· Kids genre sees spike in ratings, Nick is the number one kids channel with 97227 Rat (000s).
· MTV is the No 1 Youth channel with 14219 Rat (000s).
· ET Now tops the English Business news genre with 484 Rat (000s).
· Movies Now maintains its leadership in English Movies genre with 3200 Rat (000s) followed by Sony Pix at 1893 Rat (000s).
· Zee Café maintains its leadership in English Entertainment genre with 103 Rat (000s).
“I am delighted to present to the Broadcast and Advertising industry the All India Ratings. We have been able to give to the country a view of ‘What India Watches’ as promised,” said BARC India CEO Partho Dasgupta.
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.
