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Zee Anmol led BARC (U+R), rural in week 52
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol continued to be in first position in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 52 of 2018. Zee Anmol retained its first position in the rural market. Star Plus retained its first position in the urban areas
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol continued to be in first position with 783610 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV climbed to the second position from third position as compared to the previous week with 667580 impressions ‘000s. Star Bharat also climbed to third from fourth position with 650558 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus that was on second position last week fell to the fourth position this week with 621686 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television stood at fifth position from eighth position with 581218 impressions ‘000s.
Star Utsav, Colors, Sony Pal, Rishtey and Dangal TV stood at sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 567006 impressions ‘000s, 551962 impressions ‘000s, 538666 impressions ‘000s, 464947 impressions ‘000s and 459737 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 636855 impressions ‘000s. Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Dangal TV and Rishtey stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 378092 impressions ‘000s, 375015 impressions ‘000s, 358549 impressions ‘000s and 343705 impressions ‘000s.
Star Bharat, Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors stood at sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 313541 impressions ‘000s, 257357 impressions ‘000s, 209686 impressions ‘000s, 191954 impressions ‘000s and 172345 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
Star Plus retained its first position with 429732 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television, Zee TV and Colors stood at second, third and fourth positions respectively with 424615 impressions ‘000s, 410223 impressions ‘000s and 379617 impressions ‘000s.
Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV continued to be in fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 337017 impressions ‘000s, 310264 impressions ‘000s, 191991 impressions ‘000s, 160574 impressions ‘000s, 146755 impressions ‘000s, 299705 impressions ‘000s, 138444 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.
