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BARC week 46: Star Plus retains leading position in urban market
MUMBAI: For the past few weeks Sony Pictures Network's GEC channel Sony Entertainment Television and Sony SAB were holding the leading position but in week 46 of BARC India rating, Star Plus has jumped to the leading position. Sony SAB has slipped to second position this week, the channel was seen at first position last week.
Even Sony Entertainment Television has slipped down to the fourth position. Last week the channel was observed in the third position. Zee TV, which was seen in the third position last week, has slipped to the fifth position.
Star Plus, Sony SAB, Colors, Sony Entertainment Television, Zee TV, Dangal, Star Bharat, Big Magic, &TV and Star Utsav were seen in the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions in the urban market.
Urban
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 46 | ||||
| 1 | STAR Plus | 448780 | ||
| 2 | SONY SAB | 439945 | ||
| 3 | Colors | 383188 | ||
| 4 | Sony Entertainment Television | 370290 | ||
| 5 | Zee TV | 335996 | ||
| 6 | Dangal | 241769 | ||
| 7 | STAR Bharat | 197779 | ||
| 8 | Big Magic | 106918 | ||
| 9 | &TV | 105826 | ||
| 10 | STAR Utsav | 97738 | ||
| HSM (Urban) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
On pay platform, Star Utsav has jumped from the tenth position from last two weeks to the eighth position in week 46. Sony SAB, Star Plus, Zee TV, Colors, Sony Entertainment Television, Star Bharat, Dangal, Star Utsav, Colors Rishtey and Sony Pal were seen at first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions on pay platform.
Pay Platform
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 46 | ||||
| 1 | SONY SAB | 679789 | ||
| 2 | STAR Plus | 679629 | ||
| 3 | Zee TV | 597662 | ||
| 4 | Colors | 551280 | ||
| 5 | Sony Entertainment Television | 505214 | ||
| 6 | STAR Bharat | 295723 | ||
| 7 | Dangal | 228977 | ||
| 8 | STAR Utsav | 174265 | ||
| 9 | Colors Rishtey | 165135 | ||
| 10 | Sony Pal | 146980 | ||
| HSM (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
On the free platform, Dangal, Big Magic, Manoranjan Grand, DD National, DD Bharati, DD Arunprabha, DD Rajasthan, DD Uttar Pradesh and DD Madhya Pradesh were the top nine channels.
Free Platform
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 46 | ||||
| 1 | Dangal | 885569 | ||
| 2 | Big Magic | 419890 | ||
| 3 | Manoranjan Grand | 49398 | ||
| 4 | DD National | 47063 | ||
| 5 | DD Bharati | 3914 | ||
| 6 | DD Arunprabha | 2715 | ||
| 7 | DD Rajasthan | 2018 | ||
| 8 | DD Uttar Pradesh | 1595 | ||
| 9 | DD Madhya Pradesh | 1215 | ||
| HSM (U+R) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
Rural
| Rank | Channel Name | Weekly Impressions (000s) sum | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 46 | ||||
| 1 | Dangal | 872777 | ||
| 2 | Big Magic | 388500 | ||
| 3 | Zee TV | 263968 | ||
| 4 | SONY SAB | 243874 | ||
| 5 | STAR Plus | 232716 | ||
| 6 | Colors | 169342 | ||
| 7 | Sony Entertainment Television | 136465 | ||
| 8 | STAR Bharat | 98609 | ||
| 9 | Colors Rishtey | 91746 | ||
| 10 | STAR Utsav | 76769 | ||
| HSM (Rural) : NCCS All : 2+ Individuals, | ||||
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.
