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Sony Entertainment climbs to second position, Zee Anmol retains lead in two markets
MUMBAI: While Zee Anmol retained lead in two markets, KBC-backed Sony Entertainment bagged the second position with high ratings in the urban market. Zee Anmol retained lead in Hindi (U+R) and rural markets, whereas Star Plus led the urban market in week 37 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data.
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Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL)’s two entertainment channels bagged the first and second slots with 672253 Impressions (000s) and 632973 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Star Bharat slipped a slot to the third position with 607820 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Plus grabbed the fourth spot with 587286 Impressions (000s) and Colors stood at number five with 544690 Impressions (000s) sum.
Sony Pal, Sony Entertainment Television and Rishtey grabbed sixth, seventh and eighth positions with 527814 Impressions (000s), 522791 Impressions (000s) and 404107 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Sab TV and Star Utsav pocketed the ninth spot with 378796 Impressions (000s) and 267858 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
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Zee Anmol retains its top slot in BARC week 37 rating witnessing a steep fall from 647267 Impressions (000s) sum to 521080 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Bharat drops a slot to the third position with a slight decrease in rating from 378234 Impressions (000s) sum to 330055 Impressions (000s) sum. Sony Pal saw a hike in the rating with 369332 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to last weeks 347856 Impressions (000s) sum which brings it to second slot.
Rishtey, Zee Tv and Star Utsav are at fourth, fifth and sixth positions respectively with drop in the rating and garnering 296130, 249133 and 201697 Impressions (000s) sum respectively in BARC week 37. Star Plus and Colors are at seventh and eighth positions respectively with 178174 and 169836 Impressions (000s) sum.
DD national exits from top 10 list of BARC week 37 ratings.
Big Magic climbed a slot to the ninth position with 139363 Impressions (000s) sum. Sony Entertainment Television enters top 10 list at the tenth position with 126753 Impressions (000s) sum.
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Star Plus regained its top position with 409111 Impressions (000s). Sony Entertainment Television climbed up at number two with 396037 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV stood at number three with 383840 Impressions (000s).
Colors TV bagged stood at number four with 374853 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Sab TV on number five with 278795 Impressions (000s) sum.
Star Bharat and &TV stood on number six and seven with 277765 Impressions (000s) sum and 167123 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and Rishtey grabbed the eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 158482 Impressions (000s) sum, 151173 Impressions (000s) and 107976 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.
