News Headline
Star Plus leads in urban+ rural; Zee Anmol in rural markets: BARC
MUMBAI: Star Plus and Zee Anmol remained the undisputed leaders in Hindi general entertainment channels (GECs) genre in urban and rural Hindi-speaking market, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC)’s all India data of week 36.
Urban +Rural (HSM)
Star Plus continued as the undisputed leader in the general entertainment channel genre with 743856 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV on second slot and registered 578775 Impressions (000s) and Colors on third with 576900 Impressions (000s).
Zee Anmol stood on number four with 485943 Impressions (000s). Star Utsav bagged the fifth position with 434673 Impressions (000s) and Life OK grabbed the sixth spot with 412379 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 382183 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television on the eighth position with 381091 Impressions (000s) and Sab TV on the ninth recorded 368837 Impressions (000s). Rishtey at the 10th level registered 339335 Impressions (000s).
Rural HSM
Zee Anmol retains its leadership position in week 36 with Jodha Akbar, Bandini and Kasam Hai Tujhe Aa Abhi Ja grabbing top three slots with 375864 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav at second position with 333119 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 285311 Impressions (000s). Rishtey grabbed fourth position with 254813 Impressions (000s).
Zee TV fell to number five with 253179 Impressions (000s). Star Plus bagged the sixth spot this week with 245241 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 183869 Impressions (000s). Life OK stood at the eighth position with 142869 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment at the ninth place with 115165 Impressions (000s) while Sab TV at 10th spot garnered 100309 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.
