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Star Plus & Sony Pal continue to dominate GEC market
MUMBAI: In week 11 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data, Star Plus continued to lead both the market Urban and (U+R). Sony Pal maintained its leadership position.
Hindi GEC
Star Plus continued to lead the Hindi GEC (U+R) with 744974 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors with 612603 Impressions (000s) on second slot and Sony Pal on third with 574333 Impressions (000s).
In week 10, Zee TV at number four with 537768 Impressions (000s) and Rishtey stood at five with 503153 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol bagged number six with 459800 Impressions (000s) followed by Sab grabbed seven spot with 448564 Impressions (000s). Sony Entertainment Television, Star Utsav and Life OK ranked on the eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 445854 Impressions (000s), 432893 Impressions (000s) and 388575 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi GEC Rural
Sony Pal maintained its number one position with 425279 Impressions (000s) followed by Rishtey with 381798 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol stood on 362940 Impressions (000s).
Star Utsav stood on number four with 322965 Impressions (000s) and Star Plus bagged fifth position with 263964 Impressions (000s). Zee TV and Colors grabbed sixth and seventh spot with 240172 Impressions (000s) and 202985 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Sab TV, Life OK and Sony Entertainment Television garnered eighth, ninth and tenth spot with 155846 Impressions (000s), 151381 Impressions (000s) and 139375 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus led the chart with 481010 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second position with 409617 Impressions (000s).
Sony Entertainment Television grabbed third position with 306478 Impressions (000s). Zee TV and Sab TV bagged 297596 Impressions (000s) and 292718 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Life OK stood on number six with 237194 Impressions (000s). Sony Pa, &TV and Rishtey bagged seventh, eighth and ninth slot with 149054 Impressions (000s), 142488 Impressions (000s) and 121355 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Utsav grabbed tenth spot with week and registered 109928 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.
