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Star Bharat leads GEC urban in BARC week 14
MUMBAI: Star Bharat emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 14 of 2018. Star Bharat leads GEC urban market this week. Moreover, all the channels remained at their respective positions with no change this week as compared to the previous week in GEC rural markets.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Star Bharat garnered the top slot this week with 731561 impressions (000s). Zee Anmol, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, retained their second, third and fourth positions with 710197 impressions (000s), 675060 impressions (000s) and 603378 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV, Star Plus and Rishtey stood at fifth, sixth and seventh positions respectively with 534938 impressions (000s), 501433 impressions (000s) and 491626 impressions (000s).
Rishtey, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab stood at eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 430206 impressions (000s), 379412 impressions (000s), 376891 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Sony Pal, Star Utsav and Star Bharat retained their first, second, third and fourth positions with 549832 impressions (000s), 459621 impressions (000s), 426377 impressions (000s) and 374833 impressions (000s) respectively.
Rishtey, Dangal TV, Big Magic, Zee TV, Star Plus and Colors retained their fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 302125 impressions (000s), 232445 impressions (000s), 209959 impressions (000s), 208649 impressions (000s), 148852 impressions (000s) and 138473 impressions (000s).
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Star Bharat entered the market as a leader with 356727 impressions (000s). Colors and Star Plus stood at second and third positions respectively with 353153 impressions (000s) and 352580 impressions (000s). Zee TV jumped to fourth position from fifth position as compared to the previous with 326288 impressions (000s).
Sony Sab, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Zee Anmol and &TV stood at fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 286256 impressions (000s), 279487 impressions (000s), 215438 impressions (000s), 177001 impressions (000s), 160364 impressions (000s) and 128665 impressions (000s) respectively.
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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.
