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Zee TV leads GEC urban in BARC week 44
MUMBAI: Zee TV that was on the fourth position in the previous week climbed to the second position in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 44 of 2018. Star Bharat and Sony Pal interchanged their third and fourth positions in the rural market. Zee TV emerged as the leader this week in the urban market.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol retained its leadership position with 809834 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV that was on the fourth position in the previous week climbed to the second position with 790406 impressions ‘000s. Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Star Plus and Colors stood at third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions respectively with 758664 impressions ‘000s, 684362 impressions ‘000s, 658147 impressions ‘000s and 606875 impressions ‘000s.
Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Pal, Dangal TV and Sony Sab stood at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 557578 impressions ‘000s, 549560 impressions ‘000s, 438843 impressions ‘000s and 411613 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol and Star Utsav continued to be on first and second positions with 656131 impressions ‘000s and 473748 impressions ‘000s respectively. Star Bharat and Sony Pal interchanged their third and fourth positions respectively with 393548 impressions ‘000s and 377569 impressions ‘000s. Dangal TV retained its fifth position with 339758 impressions ‘000s.
Zee TV and Rishtey swapped their sixth and seventh positions respectively with 317478 impressions ‘000s and 278130 impressions ‘000s. Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors managed to retain their eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 210676 impressions ‘000s, 207285 impressions ‘000s and 190362 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
Zee TV emerged as the leader in the urban market with 472928 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus jumped to the second position with 450863 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television stood at third position with 421046 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 416513 impressions ‘000s, 365116 impressions ‘000s, 309010 impressions ‘000s, 210615 impressions ‘000s, 171991 impressions ‘000s, 153703 impressions ‘000s and 120928 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.
