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Star Bharat leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in week 2 of BARC ratings
MUMBAI: Star Bharat emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) genre dethroning Zee Anmol according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 2 of 2018.
Sony Pal and Star Utsav exchanged their second and third positions in GEC urban markets this week as compared to week 1 2018. Moreover, Colors climbed to ninth position from tenth position this week in GEC rural markets.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Star Bharat has garnered the top slot this week with 713443 impressions (000s) swapping its position with Zee Anmol at second position with 674543 impressions (000s).
Colors, Zee TV, Sony Pal, Star Utsav and Star Plus retained their third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh positions with 627061 impressions (000s), 571781 impressions (000s), 561707 impressions (000s), 532146 impressions (000s) and 501448 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Entertainment Television and Rishtey exchanged their eighth and ninth positions with 434651 impressions (000s) and 421999 impressions (000s) respectively. Sony Sab retained its last position with 401334 impressions (000s).
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 5028221 impressions (000s). Sony Pal and Star Utsav exchanged their second and third positions with 384965 impressions (000s) and 379734 impressions (000s) respectively. Star Bharat and Rishtey stayed with their fourth and fifth positions with 371722 impressions (000s) and 298159 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV jumped to sixth position with 225491 impressions (000s), pushing Dangal to seventh position with 224788 impressions (000s). Big Magic kept its eighth position with 171562 impressions (000s).
Colors and Star Plus swapped their ninth and tenth positions with 169408 impressions (000s) and 145360 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors retained its leadership with 438891 impressions (000s) sum. Whereas, Star Plus, Zee TV, Star Bharat, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol retained their second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth position with 457653 impressions (000s), 356088 impressions (000s), 346290 impressions (000s), 341721 impressions (000s), 310921 impressions (000s), 297416 impressions (000s), 176742 impressions (000s) and 166321 impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Utsav and &TV exchanged their ninth and tenth position respectively with 152412 impressions (000s) and 151782 impressions (000s).
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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.
