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Sony Entertainment Television leads urban areas in week 2 of BARC
MUMBAI: Sony Entertainment Television jumped to second position to fifth position as compared to the previous week in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 2 of 2018. Zee Anmol retained its first position in the rural market. Sony Entertainment Television and Star Plus interchanged their first and second positions in the urban areas.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol continued to be in first position with 825917 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television jumped to second position to fifth position as compared to the previous week with 631520 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV and Star Bharat retained their third and fourth positions respectively with 621026 impressions ‘000s and 613744 impressions ‘000s.
Star Utsav, Star Plus, Colors, Sony Pal, Rishtey and Dangal TV secured fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 602723 impressions ‘000s, 598561 impressions ‘000s, 592489 impressions ‘000s, 521011 impressions ‘000s, 484384 impressions ‘000s and 479688 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 669163 impressions ‘000s. Star Utsav, Dangal TV, Rishtey, Sony Pal, Star Bharat Zee TV, Colors, Big Magic and Star Plus stood at second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 409383 impressions ‘000s, 378513 impressions ‘000s, 361628 impressions ‘000s, 354433 impressions ‘000s, 291222 impressions ‘000s, 240157 impressions ‘000s, 194605 impressions ‘000s, 183536 impressions ‘000s and 180164 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
Sony Entertainment Television and Star Plus interchanged their first and second positions respectively with 466851 impressions ‘000s and 418398 impressions ‘000s. Colors Zee TV, Zee TV, Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV continued to be on third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 397884 impressions ‘000s, 380869 impressions ‘000s, 322522 impressions ‘000s, 289209 impressions ‘000s, 193339 impressions ‘000s, 166578 impressions ‘000s, 156755 impressions ‘000s and 134305 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.
