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No changes in urban areas, Star Plus continues to lead in BARC week 51
MUMBAI: Rishtey emerged as the new player, securing tenth position in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 51 of 2018. Dangal TV and Star Bharat swapped their fourth and fifth positions in the rural market. No changes were observed in the urban areas
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol, Star Plus, Zee TV, Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Colors, Sony Pal, Sony Entertainment Television and Dangal TV retained their first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions respectively with 764424 impressions ‘000s, 726911 impressions ‘000s, 714003 impressions ‘000s, 685395 impressions ‘000s, 561540 impressions ‘000s, 551706 impressions ‘000s, 518218 impressions ‘000s, 497633 impressions ‘000s and 446359 impressions ‘000s.
Rishtey emerged as the new player, securing tenth position with 417356 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Sony Pal continued to be in first, second and third positions respectively with 620112 impressions ‘000s, 366455 impressions ‘000s and 363800 impressions ‘000s. Dangal TV and Star Bharat swapped their fourth and fifth positions respectively with 348979 impressions ‘000s and 343723 impressions ‘000s.
Rishtey, Zee TV, Star Plus, Big Magic and Colors retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 304760 impressions ‘000s, 278086 impressions ‘000s, 218885 impressions ‘000s, 196686 impressions ‘000s and 168990 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
No changes were observed in the urban areas. Star Plus, Zee TV, Colors, Sony Entertainment Television, Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV continued to be on first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 508025 impressions ‘000s, 435917 impressions ‘000s, 382716 impressions ‘000s, 368641 impressions ‘000s, 341673 impressions ‘000s, 299705 impressions ‘000s, 195085 impressions ‘000s, 154418 impressions ‘000s, 144312 impressions ‘000s and 135752 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.
