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Zee TV emerges as leader & Rishtey climbs two spots in Hindi GEC (U+R)
MUMBAI: Zee TV surprised this week by jumping from the third position last week to the first position. Rishtey too climbed two positions in Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC Week 21. Zee Anmol made an entry into the top 10 leading GEC Urban channels’ list by replacing Star Utsav.
Hindi GEC
Zee TV led the genre by jumping from the third position to the first position in Hindi GEC channel with an increase with 679456 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 11285 Impressions (000s) sum in week 20.
Star Plus with 676078 Impressions (000s) sum witnessed a fall in ratings and came to the second position. Sony Pal also witnessed a fall in ratings and came to the third position 627243 Impressions (000s) sum.
Colors, which was on the fourth position, slipped a slot with 495240 Impressions (000s) sum, and Rishtey, which was on the sixth position, climbed to the fourth position with 512471 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee Anmol fell a rank and landed at the sixth position whereas Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Entertainment Television, Life OK, respectively, stood at similar seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions as in the last week.
Hindi GEC Rural
Sony Pal retained the top position with a significant ratings increase with 477157 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 435704 Impressions (000s) sum in week 20.
Rishtey with 387018 Impressions (000s) sum witnessed a rise in ratings and jumped to the second position. Zee Anmol saw a fall in ratings and came to the third position with 368042 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV and Star Utsav exchanged their positions and now stood at fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with 275079 Impressions (000s) sum and 273392 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus also retained its numero uno position with a crucial ratings increase and 453359 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 427931 Impressions (000s) sum in week 20.
Zee TV with 404377 Impressions (000s) sum witnessed a rise in ratings and jumped to the second position with 291346 Impressions (000s) sum.
Colors witnessed a fall in ratings and came to the third position with 321000 Impressions (000s) sum.
Sony Sab and Star Entertainment television retained their fourth and fifth positions respectively with 284418 Impressions (000s) sum and 252230 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life OK, Sony Pal, &TV and Rishtey respectively stood at similar sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth position as in the last week.
Zee Anmol made an entry in Hindi GEC Urban channels’ list with 99013 Impressions (000s) sum replacing Star Utsav on the tenth position.
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.
