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Star Plus, SET continue to lead urban areas in BARC week 1
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol continued to be in first position in the Hindi (U+R) genre in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 52 of 2018. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions in the rural market. Star Plus and Sony Entertainment Television continued to be in first and second positions in the urban areas
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol continued to be in the first position with 823945 impressions ‘000s. Star Plus came to the second position from fourth position as compared to the previous week with 670747 impressions ‘000s. Zee TV slipped a slot and stood at third position with 648320 impressions ‘000s. Star Bharat also came down slot, securing fourth position with 611114 impressions ‘000s. Sony Entertainment Television retained its fifth position with 598328 impressions ‘000s.
Colors, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Dangal TV and Rishtey had 584887 impressions ‘000s, 564417 impressions ‘000s, 533528 impressions ‘000s, 463740 impressions ‘000s and 460052 impressions ‘000s respectively with rankings as sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 663446 impressions ‘000s. Sony Pal and Star Utsav interchanged their second and third positions respectively with 373175 impressions ‘000s and 371016 impressions ‘000s.
Dangal TV, Rishtey, Star Bharat, Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors continued to be in fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 363543 impressions ‘000s, 337711 impressions ‘000s, 294999 impressions ‘000s, 256216 impressions ‘000s, 200818 impressions ‘000s, 199855 impressions ‘000s and 183652 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
Star Plus and Sony Entertainment Television continued to be in first and second positions respectively with 470892 impressions ‘000s and 439441 impressions ‘000s. Colors and Zee TV exchanged their third and fourth respectively with 401236 impressions ‘000s and 392103 impressions ‘000s.
Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV continued to be on fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 316116 impressions ‘000s, 296948 impressions ‘000s, 191243 impressions ‘000s, 162512 impressions ‘000s, 160499 impressions ‘000s, 134017 impressions.
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.
