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Star Plus and Zee Anmol retain position on BARC meter in week 35
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol’s shows Jodha Akbar, Bandini and Kasam Hai Tujhe Aa Abhi Ja grabbed top three positions in top five programmes of Hindi GEC in the Rural Hindi-Speaking Market. Backed by top three shows Zee Anmol continues to lead the genre, according to the all-India data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC). In Urban + Rural and Urban Hindi Speaking Market, Star Plus continues to dominate the genre and maintains its leadership position in week 35.
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With a rise in ratings, Star Plus continued as the undisputed leader in the general entertainment channel genre with 761819 Impressions (000s) against 732303 Impressions (000s) in week 34.
Zee TV maintained its second slot in week 35, and registered 598075 Impressions (000s) against 577316 Impressions (000s) in the previous week. Followed by Colors on third with 537562 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol, which stood on number four with 517888 Impressions (000s) against 530845 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav bagged the fifth position with 440375 Impressions (000s) and Life OK grabbed the sixth spot with 411927 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Sony Pictures Network’s three channels retain their position this week. Its free-to-air channel Sony Pal stood at number seven with 389607 Impressions (000s) followed by Sab TV on the eighth position with 384302 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television on the ninth recorded 377075 Impressions (000s). Rishtey at the tenth level registered 301226 Impressions (000s).
Rural HSM
Backed by three shows Jodha Akbar, Bandini, Kasam Hai Tujhe Aa Abhi Ja, Zee Anmol maintained its leadership position with 395901 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav at second position with 332806 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 290193 Impressions (000s). Zee TV maintained its fourth position with 256256 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus bagged the fifth spot with 253005 Impressions (000s). Rishtey maintained its sixth spot in the Rural HSM with 223074 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 168687 Impressions (000s). Life Ok stood at the eight position with 143701 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at the ninth place with 104130 Impressions (000s) while Sab TV at tenth spot garnered 104110 Impressions (000s).
Urban HSM
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 508814 Impression (000s) against 495758 Impressions (000s) in week 34 followed by Colors at the second place with 368875 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 341759 Impressions (000s) stood at number three. Sab TV grabbed the fourth spot with 280193 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at fifth with 272945 Impressions (000s) and Life Ok with 268226 Impressions (000s).
In Urban HSM, &TV maintained its number seven position with 159206 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol with 121987 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Star Utsav bagged the ninth spot with 107569 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal bagged the tenth spot with 99414 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.
