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Sony Entertainment Television leads GEC urban in BARC week 46
MUMBAI: Star Bharat and Star Utsav swapped their second and third positions in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 46 of 2018. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions as compared to the previous week in the rural market.
Sony Entertainment Television came third in the urban market.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol retained its leadership position with 772355 impressions ‘000s. Star Bharat and Star Utsav swapped their second and third positions respectively with 714851 impressions ‘000s and 663803 impressions ‘000s.
Sony Pal climbed to the fourth position from seventh as compared to the previous week with 659732 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV jumped to the fifth position from its fourth position with 656010 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus and Colors stood at sixth and seventh positions respectively with 655510 impressions ‘000s and 613069 impressions ‘000s respectively. Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab and Dangal TV continued to be on eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 598255 impressions ‘000s, 469953 impressions ‘000s and 431286 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 631735 impressions ‘000s. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions as compared to the previous week with 479286 impressions ‘000s and 457753 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Star Bharat, Dangal TV, Rishtey, Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors continued to be on fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 368876 impressions ‘000s, 336778 impressions ‘000s, 292921 impressions ‘000s, 257556 impressions ‘000s, 223135 impressions ‘000s, 210023 impressions ‘000s and 192990 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
Sony Entertainment Television bagged came third with 446019 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus jumped to the second position from first position as compared to the last week with 445487 impressions ‘000s. Colors, that was on second position last week, stood at third position now with 420079 impressions ‘000s.
Zee TV, Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 398454 impressions ‘000s, 345975 impressions ‘000s, 341477 impressions ‘000s, 206050 impressions ‘000s, 180446 impressions ‘000s, 140620 impressions ‘000s and 118864 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.
