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Sony TV garners positive rating; Colors replaces Zee TV in U+R market
MUMBAI: Unlike other weeks, week 37 witnessed developments in terms of ratings and position. Though Star Plus continued to dominate the Hindi GEC (U+R) market but Colors this week replaced Zee TV at number two. On the other hand, Sony Entertainment Television saw a rise in ratings in Urban HSM market and grabbed the fourth position this week. Zee Anmol retains its leadership position in Rural HSM.
Urban +Rural (HSM)
Even after a drop in ratings Star Plus continued to lead the Hindi GEC genre with 712424 Impressions (000s) against 743856 Impressions (000s) in week 36. Colors after a three four weeks time grabbed the second position with 612736 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV bagged the third spot with 547001 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol on fourth with 493701 Impressions (000s) and Star Utsav on fifth with 454936 Impressions (000s).
In week 37, Sony Entertainment Television climbed to number six with 433257 Impressions (000s) followed by Life OK at number seven with 430290 Impressions(000s) and Sony Pal stood at number eight with 406409 Impressions (000).
Sab TV and Rishtey garnered ninth and tenth spot with 381074 Impressions(000s) and 345081 Impressions(000s) respectively.
Rural HSM
Zee Anmol retains its leadership position with 377273 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav at second position with 347840 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 301357 Impressions (000s). Rishtey grabbed fourth position with 257798 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus stood on number five with 230525 Impressions (000s). Zee TV bagged sixth spot this week with 228641 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 199733 Impressions (000s). Life OK stood at the eighth position with 156519 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at the ninth place with 132252 Impressions (000s) while Sab TV at 10th spot garnered 102971 Impressions (000s).
Urban HSM
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 481899 Impression (000s) followed by Colors at the second place with 413004 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 318360 Impressions (000s) stood at number three. Sony Entertainment Television climbed up at fourth position with 301005 Impressions (000s).
Sab TV grabbed the fifth spot with 278104 Impressions (000s) followed by Life OK at sixth with 273770 Impressions (000s) and & TV with 138620 Impressions (000s) on seventh position.
In Urban HSM, Zee Anmol with 116428 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Star Utsav bagged the ninth spot with 107096 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal bagged the tenth spot with 105052 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.
