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Colors regains no 1 spot in urban HSM: BARC week 41
MUMBAI: Colors has got its mojo back as it replaced Sony Entertainment Television to claim number one position in week 41 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data.
On the other hand, Zee Anmol continued to lead the Hindi GEC (U+R) and rural market.
Hindi GEC
Zee Anmol continued to lead the genre with 757146 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV in second position with 656892 Impressions (000s) and Star Bharat in third place with 634922 Impressions (000s).
Colors stood at number four with 609841 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television at five with 565636 Impressions (000s).
Sony Pal, Star Plus and Sab TV grabbed sixth, seventh and eighth slots with 526821 Impressions (000s), 485656 Impressions (000s) and 354597 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Utsav and Rishtey bagged ninth and tenth spots with 320306 Impressions (000s) and 301051 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi GEC Rural
Zee Anmol, Sony Pal and Star Bharat are at first, second and third slot respectively with 587557 Impressions (000s) sum, 357612 Impressions (000s) sum and 341747 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV, Star Utsav and Rishtey are at fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 263947 Impressions (000s), 238689 Impressions (000s) and 216264 Impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Colors, Star Plus, Sony Entertainment Television and Big Magic are at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 185122 Impressions (000s), 149972 Impressions (000s), 147309 Impressions (000s) and 145187 Impressions (000s) sum.
Hindi GEC Urban
Colors took the first position with 424179 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at second position with 418327 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV in third with 392945 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus bagged fourth spot with 293175 Impressions (000s).
Star Bharat, Sab TV and Zee Anmol stood at number fifth, sixth and seventh with 293175 Impressions (000s), 261113 Impressions (000s) and 169589 Impressions (000s).
Sony Pal, &TV and Rishtey garnered eighth, ninth and tenth slots with 169209 Impressions (000s), 156696 Impressions (000s) and 84786 Impressions (000s) 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.
