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Star Plus third in urban market: BARC week 7
MUMBAI: Star Bharat emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region and Zee Anmol shifted to second slot, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 7 of 2018.
Zee Anmol retained its leadership in Hindi GEC rural market, whereas, Colors has also maintained its top position in Hindi GEC urban markets.
Star Plus jumped to third position and Zee TV slipped to fourth in Hindi GEC urban markets, as compared to week 6, in week 7 of BARC all India data.
In rural + urban markets and urban markets, channels have swapped eighth and ninth positions this week as compared to last week. Now, Sony Entertainment Television (SET) garnered eighth position whereas Rishtey went to ninth position in Hindi GEC (U+R) markets. In rural markets, Big Magic came to eighth and Colors slipped to ninth slot in this week as compared to the last week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Star Bharat has garnered the top slot this week with 748539 impressions (000s). Zee Anmol slipped to second slot with 715014 impressions (000s). Sony Pal, Colors, Zee TV, Star Utsav and Star Plus have retained their third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh positions, respectively with 680587 impressions (000s), 566399 impressions (000s), 548284 impressions (000s), 545554 impressions (000s) and 476819 impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
SET and Rishtey swapped their eighth and ninth positions with 441687 impressions (000s) and 441687 impressions (000s) respectively. Sony Sab retained its tenth positions with 387944 impressions (000s).
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position 554793 with impressions (000s). Sony Pal and Star Utsav retained their second and third positions with 462795 impressions (000s) and 392462 impressions (000s).
Star Bharat, Rishtey, Dangal TV, Zee TV retained their fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh positions with 383801 impressions (000s), 297420 impressions (000s), 243200 impressions (000s) and 221924 impressions (000s), respectively.
Big Magic and Colors swapped their eighth and ninth positions with 176364 impressions (000s) and 152770 impressions (000s), respectively. Star Plus retained its tenth position 146582 impressions (000s).
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors and Star Bharat retained their first and second positions with 413629 impressions (000s) and 364738 impressions (000s), respectively.
Star Plus and Zee TV exchanged their third and fourth positions this week as compared to the last week with 330236 impressions (000s) and 326359 impressions (000s), respectively.
SET, Sony SAB, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Rishtey retained their fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 314255 impressions (000s), 290528 impressions (000s), 217792 impressions (000s), 160221 impressions (000s), 153091 impressions (000s) and 132130 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.
