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Sony leads Hindi GEC urban in BARC week 36
MUMBAI: Zee TV climbed to the second position from sixth position this week in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 36 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. Zee TV and Big Magic swapped their seventh and eighth positions in the rural market, whereas Sony Entertainment Television bagged leadership position in the urban market this week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 838334 impression ‘000s. Zee TV climbed to the second position from sixth position as compared to the previous week with 689309 impression ‘000s.
Star Utsav and Star Bharat swapped their third and fourth positions with 658543 impression ‘000s and 645596 impression ‘000s respectively. Sony Pal retained its fifth position with 622584 impression ‘000s. Star Plus, Sony Entertainment Television, Colors, Rishtey and Dangal TV secured sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 614665 impression ‘000s, 599495 impression ‘000s, 584060 impression ‘000s, 532809 impression ‘000s and 477791 impression ‘000s.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Sony Pal retained their first, second and third positions respectively with 683566 impression ‘000s, 463666 impression ‘000s and 450706 impression ‘000s.
Rishtey, Dangal TV and Star Bharat retained their fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 414199 impression ‘000s, 380258 impression ‘000s and 328806 impression ‘000s respectively. Zee TV and Big Magic swapped their seventh and eighth positions respectively with 267715 impression ‘000s and 239851 impression ‘000s.
Colors and Star Plus also retained their ninth and tenth positions with 186143 impression ‘000s and 174962 impression ‘000s respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Sony Entertainment Television bagged leadership position with 448725 impression ‘000s by replacing Star Plus as compared to the previous week.
Star Plus, Zee TV, Colors and Sony Sab stood at second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 439702 impression ‘000s, 421594 impression ‘000s, 397917 impression ‘000s and 333351 impression ‘000s respectively. Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol and &TV retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 316790 impression ‘000s, 194877 impression ‘000s, 171878 impression ‘000s, 154769 impression ‘000s and 129874 impression ‘000s respectively.
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.
