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BARC week 30: Star Plus & Star Utsav remain No 1
MUMBAI: In week 30, Star Plus continued to dominate the Hindi GEC genre while Zee TV maintained its position on the second slot in the urban plus rural Hindi speaking market. On the other hand, Star Utsav stayed firm at number one in the rural Hindi speaking market. Also, Star Plus ruled the urban HSM, as per the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).
Urban + Rural HSM
Star Plus continued to lead the Hindi general entertainment channel genre with 685886 Impressions (000s) while Zee TV maintained its second position with 611276 Impressions (000s), followed by Colors in third place with 532339 Impressions (000s).
Star India’s free to air channel Star Utsav grabbed the fourth position with 486363 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol got back to its fifth place with 471744 Impressions (000s).
Life OK stood at sixth with 428199 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal at number seven with 403285 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television at number eight with 383937 Impressions (000s). Sab TV on number nine with 369043 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey maintained its tenth spot with 298741 Impressions (000s).
Rural HSM
In week 30, Star Utsav maintained its leadership position with 376906 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol at second position with 362250 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 309097 Impressions (000s). Zee TV maintained its fourth position with 274163 Impressions (000s).
Rishtey pushed Star Plus onto the sixth slot and garnered fifth place with 218429 Impressions (000s) even as the former managed 217108 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 159629 Impressions (000s). Life Ok stood at eight with 147451 Impressions (000s) followed by Big Magic at ninth place with 115308 impressions (000s) while Sony Entertainment Television stood tenth 107384 Impressions (000s).
Urban HSM
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 468778 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at second place with 372710 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 337113 Impressions (000s) stood at number three.
Life OK grabbed the fourth spot with 280748 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at fifth with 276553 Impressions (000s) and Sab TV with 264731 Impressions (000s).
In urban HSM, &TV maintained its number seven position with 139318 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol with 109494 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Star Utsav bagged ninth spot with 109457 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal bagged tenth spot with 94189 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.
