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Colors leads Hindi GEC urban in BARC week 38 by replacing SET
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol retained its leadership position this week in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 38 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. Dangal TV and Star Bharat swapped their fifth and sixth positions in the rural market, whereas Colors dominated the market by replacing Sony Entertainment Television this week as compared to the previous week in the urban market.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol retained its leadership position with 861115 impressions ‘000s. Star Utsav stood at second position with 702196 impressions ‘000s replacing Zee TV. Colors climbed to the third position from sixth position as compared to the last week with 695563 impressions ‘000s.
Zee TV, Star Plus, Sony Entertainment Television, Star Bharat and Sony Pal secured fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth positions respectively with 622323 impressions ‘000s, 620337 impressions ‘000s, 571360 impressions ‘000s, 567817 impressions ‘000s and 536054 impressions ‘000s.
Rishtey and Sony Sab continued to be at their ninth and tenth positions respectively with 454365 impressions ‘000s and 436191 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Rishtey retained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively with 697300 impressions ‘000s, 493180 impressions ‘000s, 377955 impressions ‘000s and 344623 impressions ‘ 000s.
Dangal TV and Star Bharat swapped their fifth and sixth positions with 315369 impressions ‘000s and 285639 impressions ‘000s respectively. Zee TV, Big Magic, Colors and Star Plus retained their seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 243942 impressions ‘000s, 240487 impressions ‘000s, 221191 impressions ‘000s and 192921 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors dominated the market by replacing Sony Entertainment Television this week as compared to the previous week with 474372 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus continued to be at its second position with 427416 impressions ‘000s.
Sony Entertainment Television, Zee TV, Sony Sab, Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Zee Anmol and Sony Pal stood at third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 427364 impressions ‘000s, 378381 impressions ‘000s, 326981 impressions ‘000s, 282178 impressions ‘000s, 209016 impressions ‘000s, 163815 impressions ‘000s and 158099 impressions ‘000s respectively. &TV retained its tenth position with 112279 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.
