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BARC ratings: Zee Anmol leads GECs in U+R
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) genre dethroning Star Bharat according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 52 of 2017.
Star Plus came down to fourth position from second position in GEC urban markets this week as compared with week 2. Zee Anmol and other channels, however, retained their respective positions this week in GEC rural markets as against the previous week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol garnered the top slot this week with 736,662 impressions (000s) swapping its position with Star Bharat at second position with 691,997 impressions (000s).
Colors retained its third position with 627,061impressions (000s), whereas Sony Pal and Zee TV exchanged their positions to fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with 612,393 impressions (000s) and 605,654 impressions (000s).
Star Utsav, Star Plus, Rishtey, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 547746 impressions (000s), 472,073 impressions (000s), 453,939 impressions (000s), 424,273 impressions (000s) and 376,493 impressions (000s), respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Star Bharat, Rishtey retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with 562,416 impressions (000s), 419,826 impressions (000s), 394,693 impressions (000s), 352,927 impressions (000s), 329,434 impressions (000s).
Zee TV, Dangal TV, Big Magic, Colors, Star Plus also maintained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 238,911 impressions (000s), 236,393 impressions (000s), 166,794 impressions (000s), 163,428 impressions (000s), and 138,850 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors retained its leadership with 453,621impressions (000s) sum. Zee TV climbed to the second position with 366,742 impressions (000s).
Star Bharat stood at third position with 339,070 impressions (000s). Star Plus dropped down to fourth position from the second position with 333,222 with impressions (000s) as compared with week 2.
Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol retained their fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth positions with 304,688 impressions (000s), 281,841 impressions (000s), 192,567 impressions (000s) and 174,245 impressions (000s), respectively.
Star Utsav and &TV also retained their ninth and tenth positions with 153,052 impressions (000s) and 132,949 impressions (000s).
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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.
