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GEC: Star Plus regains & retains two top slots albeit with lower ratings
MUMBAI: Star Plus trumped Zee TV in Hindi GEC (U+R) reclaiming and also retaining in Hindi GEC (Urban) its top position. Although Kumkum Bhagya lead the GEC programmes’ list with 10626 Impressions (000) sum, Zee TV slipped to the third position whereas Star Utsav made an entry into the GEC (Urban) Top 10 list replacing Zee Anmol at the tenth position.
GEC (URBAN & RURAL)
Star Plus lead this week by in Hindi GEC (U+R) but with a decrease in its ratings with 648274 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 676078 Impressions (000s) sum in week 21. Sony Pal with 591764 Impressions (000s) sum witnessed a fall in ratings but jumped to the second position from the third position.
Last week’s leader Zee TV slipped to the third position with 528060 Impressions (000s) sum and Rishtey retained its fourth position with 503431 Impressions (000s) sum.
Colors, Zee Anmol, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Entertainment Television and Life OK also retained their respective fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions as in the last week.
GEC RURAL
Sony Pal retained its top position with 444094 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 477157 Impressions (000s) sum in week 21.
Rishtey and Zee Anmol retained their second and third positions with 375688 Impressions (000s) sum and 333799 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively. Star Utsav jumped a slot and came to the fourth position with 305909 Impressions (000s) sum. Zee TV slipped a slot reaching the fifth position with 221806 Impressions (000s) sum.
Star Plus, Sony Sab, Colors, Big Magic and Life OK retained their respective sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions.
GEC URBAN
Star Plus retained its top position with 440978 Impressions (000s) sum this week as compared to 453359 Impressions (000s) sum in week 21. Star Utsav made an entry into the Top 10 list with 100483 Impressions (000s) sum replacing Zee Anmol.
Zee TV, Colors, Sony Sab and Sony Entertainment Television retained their second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 306254, 298458, 264620 and 264556 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life OK and Sony Pal also retained their sixth and seventh positions, respectively. Rishtey and &TV exchanged their positions and now stood at eighth and ninth positions, 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.
