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GEC: Sony climbs in two markets, Star Bharat jumps five slots in U+R
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol and Colors retained leadership in their respective markets in week 35 of BARC’s all-India data. On the other hand, Star Bharat (previously called Life OK) has jumped from the tenth position to the fifth in Hindi (U+ R) GEC market and entered the rural market.
Piggybacking KBC, Sony Entertainment Television has jumped a position each in two markets.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol continued to be the leader even after a fall in ratings in Hindi GEC (U+R) market with 771523 Impressions (000s) against 815471 Impressions (000s) in the previous week.
Colors retained its number two position with 613679 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee TV on the third with 598705 Impressions (000s) and Star Plus stood on number fourth with 574003 Impressions (000s).
Star Bharat pocketed the fifth slot with 519743 Impressions (000s) climbing from the tenth position. Sony Entertainment too climbed up to the sixth position with 474425 Impressions (000s).
Sony Pal, Rishtey and Sab TV bagged seventh, eighth and ninth spots respectively with 469504 Impressions (000s), 418914 Impressions (000s) and 368444 Impressions (000s).
Star Utsav stood at number ten with 290265 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Rural
Zee Anmol bagged the first position with 608797 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sony Pal on the second with 329928 Impressions (000s) sum and Rishtey with 306972 Impressions (000s) sum on the third spot.
Star Bharat (Life OK) has entered the rural market this week with 278785 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee TV 248559 Impressions (000s) sum and Star Utsav with 219630 Impressions stood at number six.
Colors, DD National and Star Plus grabbed the seventh, eighth and ninth spots with 201560 Impressions (000s) sum, 174453 Impressions (000s), and 172688 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Big Magic stood at the tenth position with 163412 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Urban
Colors continued to top with 412119 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Star Plus on the second position with 401315 Impressions (000s) sum and Sony Entertainment Television on the third with 353685 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV stood at the fourth position with 350145 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sab TV on the fifth with 261410 Impressions (000s) sum.
Star Bharat and &TV stood at the sixth and seventh positions with 240958 Impressions (000s) sum and 163766 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Zee Anmol, Sony Pal and Rishtey grabbed the eighth, ninth and tenth positions, respectively, with 162725 Impressions (000s) sum, 139575 Impressions (000s) and 111942 Impressions (000s) sum.
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.
