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GEC: Zee Anmol retains lead in two markets, Colors tops in urban
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol has retained its leadership position in two markets — Hindi rural and Hindi (U+R) in week 34 whereas Colors continued to lead the urban market, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)’s all-India data.
Hindi GEC – U+R
Zee Anmol continued to be the leader in Hindi GEC (U+R) market with an increase in ratings with 815471 Impressions (000s) sum against 671478 (000s) in previous week.
Colors climbed to number two position with 618223 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee TV on the third with 617260 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Plus stood at number four with 598506 Impressions (000s) sum.
Rishtey grabbed the fifth spot with 520553 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sony Pal on the number six position with 507753 Impressions (000s) sum.
Sab TV, Sony Entertainment Television and Star Utsav bagged seventh, eighth and ninth positions respectively with 390017 (000s), 383176 Impressions (000s) and 331097 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life OK stood on number 10 with 328571 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC – Rural
Zee Anmol grabbed the first position with 644496 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Rishtey on the second with 389772 Impressions (000s) sum and Sony Pal with 356952 Impressions (000s) sum on the third spot.
Star Utsav bagged the fourth place with 255900 Impressions (000s) sum and Zee TV the fifth with 246870 Impressions (000s) sum.
Colors, Star Plus, Big Magic and DD National grabbed the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth spots with 204350 Impressions (000s) sum, 187255 Impressions (000s), 176799 Impressions and 138549 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Sab TV stood at the tenth position with 119131 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC – Urban
Colors retained its top position with 413873 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Star Plus on two with 411251 Impressions (000s) sum and Zee TV on third with 370390 Impressions (000s) sum.
Sony Entertainment Television stood at number four with 277671 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sab TV on number five with 270886 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life Ok and Zee Anmol stood on number six and seven with 213162 Impressions (000s) sum and 170975 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
&TV, Sony Pal and Rishtey grabbed the eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 166519 Impressions (000s) sum, 150801 Impressions (000s) and 130780 Impressions (000s) sum.
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.
