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Star Plus shares leadership with Sony Pal which saw increase in ratings
MUMBAI: Star Plus retained leadership of Hindi GEC and Hindi GEC Urban market whereas Sony Pal witnessed a hike in ratings and remained the leader in Hindi Rural market. On the other, in Hindi GEC (U+R) Sony Pal maintained its second slot and Colors remained on number three, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data of week 18.
Hindi GEC
Star Plus witnessed a fall in ratings but continues to lead the Hindi GEC genre with 632254 Impressions (000s) against 640266 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on second spot with a hike in ratings and recorded 591324 Impressions (000s) against 577002 Impressions (000s). Colors too saw a downfall in ratings and garnered the third slot with 529712 Impressions (000s) against 554259 (000s) in week 17.
Zee TV bagged the fourth spot with 488762 Impressions (000s) followed by Rishtey on the fifth with 486269 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol stood at number six with 440610 Impressions (000s).
Sab TV replaced Star Utsav at number seven with 424986 Impressions (000s) and Star Utsav fell to number eight position with 378777 Impressions (000s).
Life OK and Sony Entertainment Television bagged ninth and tenth spot with 348821 (000s) and 344598 Impressions (000s).
Hindi GEC Rural
Sony Pal continued to remain at the top position with 447480 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Rishtey with 365513 Impressions (000s) sum. Zee Anmol and Star Utsav stood at third and forth position with 341417 Impressions (000s) sum and 374588 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Zee TV bagged the fifth position with 202288 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Plus, Colors and Sab TV respectively grabbed the sixth, seventh and eighth spot with 201683 Impressions (000s) sum, 168315 Impressions (000s) sum and 163215 Impressions (000s) sum.
Big Magic and Life OK interchanged their positions at ninth and tenth with 128210 Impressions (000s) sum and 125495 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus led the chart with 430571 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Colors on the second position with 361397 Impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV sat pretty at the third slot with 286474 Impressions (000s) sum and Sab TV bagged the fourth spot with 261771 Impressions (000s) sum. Sony Entertainment Television retained its fifth slot with 240272 Impressions (000s) sum.
Life OK, Sony Pal and Rishtey respectively stood on the sixth, seventh and eighth spots with 223325 Impressions (000) sum, 143843 Impressions (000) sum and 120755 Impressions (000) sum.
&TV and Star Utsav interchanged their positions at ninth and tenth level with 116136 Impressions (000s) sum and 104188 Impressions (000s) sum, 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.
