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Colors climbs up ahead of Zee Anmol to claim top slot: BARC week 51
MUMBAI: The battle for the top slot amongst the Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) has opened up like never before. Every week with the spin of the wheel, a new triumphant winner comes up. The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s top spot in the Hindi GEC category has become a race between three key players namely Star Plus, Colors and the free-to-air (FTA) channel Zee Anmol.
After toppling Star Plus in week 50 to become the number two channel in the Hindi GECs, Colors has now staked its claim on the No. 1 slot in week 51 after toppling Zee Anmol from its leadership position.
Dethroning Zee Anmol, Colors bagged the leadership position with 725881 (000Sums). While Zee Anmol was pushed to the second slot with 712825 (000Sums), Star Plus witnessed a fall in ratings but managed to grab the third slot with 676890 (000Sums) against 707219 (000Sums) in week 50.
Zee TV grabbed the fourth spot on the chart with 669655 (000Sums) followed by Star Ustav on the fifth spot with 514354 (000Sums), while Life OK was in sixth place with 437469 (000Sums).
Sony Entertainment Television with 342689 (000Sums) stood at number seven.
With no change in last three position Sab TV with 323214 (000Sums), Rishtey with 286712 (000Sums) and Sony Pal with 239700 (000Sums) bagged the eighth, ninth and tenth spots respectively.
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.
