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Star Plus led the Urban & Rural HSM in-spite of fall in ratings: BARC Week 31
MUMBAI: Even after a dip in ratings Star Plus continued to lead both the Urban and Rural Hindi speaking markets, whereas Star India’s free to air channel Star Utsav witnessed a rise in ratings and maintained its leadership position in week 31 as per the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data.
Urban + Rural HSM
Even after witnessing a fall in ratings, Star Plus continued to lead the Hindi general entertainment channel genre with 659591 Impressions (000s) against 685886 Impressions (000s). Zee TV too witnessed a fall in ratings but maintained its second position with 601034 Impressions (000s) against 611276 Impressions (000s) in the previous week, followed by Colors on third spot with 547974 Impressions (000s).
Star India’s free to air channel Star Utsav grabbed the fourth position with 528083 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol to fifth place with 506040 Impressions (000s).
Life OK stood at sixth with 423412 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal at number seven with 385152 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television at number eight with 357635 Impressions (000s). Sab TV on number nine with 341480 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey maintained its tenth spot with 277343 Impressions (000s).
Rural HSM
In week 31, Star Utsav maintained its leadership position with 406447 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Anmol at second position with 386582 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal on the third spot with 292452 Impressions (000s). Zee TV maintained its fourth position with 266608 Impressions (000s).
Star Plus garnered fifth place with 205941 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey bagged sixth spot with 202866 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at number seven with 172076 Impressions (000s). Life Ok stood at eight with 148762 Impressions (000s) followed by Big Magic at ninth place with 107100 impressions (000s) while Sony Entertainment Television stood tenth 103025 Impressions (000s).
Urban HSM
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 453650 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors at second place with 3375898 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 334426 Impressions (000s) stood at number three.
Life OK grabbed the fourth spot with 274650 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Entertainment Television at fifth with 254610 Impressions (000s) and Sab TV with 251009 Impressions (000s).
In urban HSM, &TV maintained its number seven position with 152933 Impressions (000s) followed by Star Utsav with 121635 Impressions (000s) on eighth and Zee Anmol bagged ninth spot with 119457 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal bagged tenth spot with 92700 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.
