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Star Plus leads Hindi GEC & Urban; Rishtey tops rural HSM
MUMBAI: Star Plus continued to be the leader in Hindi GEC and Hindi GEC Urban. Sony TV’s dance reality show Super Dance bagged the first spot in Urban Hindi speaking market. On the other hand, Rishtey led the Rural HSM this week, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) All India in week 51.
Hindi GEC
Even after a decline in ratings, Star Plus continues to lead the Hindi GECs genre with 647573 Impressions (000s) against 669638 Impressions (000s) in week 50. Colors too witnessed a fall in ratings with 629203 Impressions (000s) against 668471 Impressions (000s) in previous week followed by Zee TV with 467749 Impressions (000s) bagged the third spot in the Hindi GEC section.
Sony Entertainment Television maintained its fourth position with 455376 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey stood at number five with 434367 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on number six with 414077 Impressions (000s) and Life OK fell on seventh with 382480 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol garnered the eight slot with 376086 Impression (000s).
Sab TV and Star Utsav registered 353853 Impressions (000s) and 341745 Impressions (000s) on ninth and tenth spot.
Hindi GEC Rural
Rishtey maintained its reins over Hindi GEC rural Hindi speaking market. The channel garnered the first slot with 326517 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal with 300440 Impressions (000s) stood at number two.
Zee Anmol bagged the third slot with 283537 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav on fifth spot with 202341 Impressions (000s) and Star Plus stood at number five with 202341 Impressions (000s).
Colors fell on sixth sloth with 196415 Impressions (000s). Zee TV, Big Magic and Sony Entertainment Television garnered eighth, ninth and tenth spot with 190390 Impressions (000s), 135358 Impressions (000s) and 130786 Impressions (000s), respectively. Life fell on number tenth with 125901 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 445233 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second place with 432787 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television on third with 324590 against 311050 Impressions (000s) in previous week.
Zee TV maintained fourth slot with 277360 Impressions (000s) followed by Sab TV on fifth 263705 Impressions (000s) and Life OK with 256579 Impressions (000s) stood on sixth.
&TV maintained its seventh spot with 149443 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal, Rishtey and Zee Anmol bagged 113638 (000s), 107851 (000s) and 92549 Impressions (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.
