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2016 last week: Naagins catalyse Colors & Rishtey’s ascension
MUMBAI: Colors garnered the leadership position in the last week of 2016. It managed to bag the first position in Hindi general entertainment channels (GEC) and Hindi GEC Urban market. Sony Entertainment Television continued to hold the number three slot in urban HGECs whereas Viacom 18’s free to air channel Rishtey grabbed the third slot in Hindi GECs.
In Hindi GEC rural, Rishtey continued to hold the number one position in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India ratings of week 52.
Hindi GEC
Colors toppled Star Plus this week and claimed the first position with 668810 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Plus on second slot with 627386 Impressions (000s). Rishtey replaced Zee TV on third position with 455490 Impressions (000s) while Zee TV shifted to number four with 432530 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on fifth with 421672 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television stood on number sixth with 417883 Impressions (000s).
In week 52, Zee Anmol pocketed the seventh slot with 377088 Impressions (000s) followed by Sab TV on eighth with 366203 Impressions (000s) and Life OK with 358749 Impressions (000s) on ninth spot. Star Utsav garnered tenth slot with 354066 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Rural
Rishtey continued to lead the Hindi GEC rural with 338165 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on second spot with 306070 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol on third with 280235 Impressions (000s).
Star Utsav bagged the fourth slot with 259220 Impressions (000s) and Colors stood on fifth with 205196 Impressions (000s). Star Plus fell on sixth slot this week with 187558 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV grabbed seventh spot with 177352 Impressions (000s) followed by Big Magic with 120717 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Life OK on ninth with 120679 Impressions (000s).
Sony Entertainment stood last with 119999 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Urban
Backed by Naagin season 2 and Shakti, Colors garnered the lead position with 463614 Impressions (000s). Star Plus failed to retain the leadership position in the last week of 2016 but grabbed the second slot with 439828 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television on third with 297885 Impressions (000s) and Sab TV on fourth with 272483 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV grabbed fifth slot with 255178 Impressions (000s) and Life OK on sixth with 238070 Impressions (000s).
&TV, Rishtey and Sony Pal stood on seventh, eighth and on ninth with 145476 Impressions (000s), 117325 Impressions (000s) and 115602 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Zee Anmol bagged the tenth spot with 96853 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.
