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Rishtey enters urban GECs list, dethrones &TV in BARC week 11
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader pushing down Star Bharat to the second position in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 11 of 2018.
Rishtey made an entry pushing down &TV in GEC urban market this week. Moreover, Star Plus made an entry in the market securing the tenth position, dethroning Sony entertainment television this week in GEC rural markets as compared to the previous week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol garnered the top slot this week with 810969 impressions (000s). Star Bharat stood at second position with 740541 impressions (000s). Sony Pal retained its third position with 647929 impressions (000s).
Star Utsav and Zee TV swapped their fourth and fifth positions with 598597 impressions (000s) and 576059 impressions (000s) respectively. Colors retained its sixth position with 547056 impressions (000s). Rishtey and Sony entertainment television exchanged their seventh and eighth positions with 450671 impressions (000s) and 450604 impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Plus and Sony Sab retained their ninth and tenth positions with 437113 impressions (000s)and 387085 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol and Sony Pal retained their first and second positions with 591613 impressions (000s) and 432048 impressions (000s). Star Bharat and Star Bharat exchanged their third and fourth positions as compared to the previous week with 421185 impressions (000s) and 379565 impressions (000s) respectively. Rishtey retained its fifth position with 313873 impressions (000s).
Dangal TV, Big Magic and Zee TV stood at sixth, seventh and eighth positions respectively with 236263 impressions (000s), 224384 impressions (000s) and 216699 impressions (000s). Colors retained its ninth position with 144785 impressions (000s).
Star Plus made an entry in the market securing the tenth position, dethroning Sony with 126542 impressions (000s).
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors retained its leadership position with 402271 impressions (000s). Star Bharat and Zee TV swapped their second and third positions with 360976 impressions (000s) and 379565 impressions (000s) respectively. Sony Entertainment Television retained its third position with 313873 impressions (000s).
Star Plus and Sony Sab stood at fourth and fifth positions with 310570 impressions (000s) and 301079 impressions (000s) respectively. Sony Pal retained its sixth position with 215880 impressions (000s).
Zee Anmol and Star Utsav stood at eighth and ninth positions with 184243 impressions (000s) and 177411 impressions (000s) respectively. Rishtey made an entry with 136797 impressions (000s) by pushing &TV out of the chart.
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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.
