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Zee Anmol leads GEC urban in BARC week 48
MUMBAI: Zee TV climbed to the second position from fifth position as compared to the previous week in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 48 of 2018. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions in the rural market. Star Plus and Zee TV retained its first and second positions in the urban market.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol continued to be at the first position with 873218 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV climbed to the second position from fifth position as compared to the previous week with 761001 impressions ‘000s. Star Bharat, Star Plus, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Sony Entertainment Television and Colors stood at third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth positions respectively with 734742 impressions ‘000s, 732873 impressions ‘000s, 621204 impressions ‘000s, 618101 impressions ‘000s, 578150 impressions ‘000s and 565229 impressions ‘000s.
Dangal TV and Sony Sab retained their ninth and tenth positions with 455426 impressions ‘000s and 392154 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 708740 impressions ‘000s. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions as compared to the previous week with 450141 impressions ‘000s and 423411 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Star Bharat and Dangal TV continued to be on fourth and fifth positions respectively with 368578 impressions ‘000s and 356311 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV and Rishtey exchanged their sixth and seventh positions with 292582 impressions ‘000s and 270226 impressions ‘000s respectively. Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors continued to be on eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 232905 impressions ‘000s, 225054 impressions ‘000s and 180834 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
Star Plus and Zee TV retained its first and second positions respectively with 507819 impressions ‘000s and 468419 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television stood at third position with 432072 impressions ‘000s. Colors, Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 384395 impressions ‘000s, 366165 impressions ‘000s, 297281 impressions ‘000s, 194690 impressions ‘000s, 171063 impressions ‘000s, 164478 impressions ‘000s and 119320 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.
