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Star Plus recaptures top slot in Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 14
MUMBAI: Star Plus reclaimed its leadership position in week 14 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India after a week’s gap, although Colors’ Naagin2 retained the top show rating. Sony Pal claimed second position in Hindi GEC (U+R) and pushed Colors on number three. In other two markets, that is rural and urban, Sony Pal and Star Plus, respectively, continued to rule this week.
Hindi GEC
In week 14, Star Plus got back to its leadership position with 691210 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on the second slot with 603379 Impressions (000s) and Colors on third slot with 588225 Impressions (000s).
Rishtey, Zee TV and Star Utsav bagged fourth, fifth and sixth position with 496235 Impressions (000s), 481772 Impressions (000s) and 430182 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol, Sony Entertainment Television, Sab TV stood at seventh, eighth and ninth spot with 424007 Impressions (000s), 414068 Impressions (000s), 414057 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Life OK was on the tenth position with 336568 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Rural
Sony Pal continued to lead the genre with 454505 Impressions (000s) followed by Rishtey on the second slot with 372502 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol on third with 328752 Impressions (000s).
Star Utsav, Star Plus and Zee TV respectively bagged the fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 328471 Impressions (000s), 216102 Impressions (000s) and 193741 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Colors bagged the seventh spot with 187947 Impressions (000s).
Big Magic, Sab Tv and Sony Entertainment Television grabbed eighth, ninth and tenth spot with 155578, 137709 and 134398 Impressions (000s), respectively.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus continued to dominate the genre with 475108 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on the second position with 400277 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV on third with 288031 Impressions (000s).
Sony Entertainment Television maintained its fourth position this week with 279669 Impressions (000s). Sab TV, Life OK and Sony Pal grabbed with 276347 Impressions (000s), 215528 Impressions (000s) and 148874 Impressions (000s), respectively.
&TV stood at number eight with 128515 Impressions (000s) followed by Rishtey and Star Utsav with 123732 (000s) and 101711 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.
