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Star Utsav leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 31
MUMBAI: Star Utsav emerged as the leader by dethroning Colors in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 31 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. Star Bharat and Rishtey swapped their fourth and fifth positions in the rural market while Star Plus pushed Colors to the second position and emerged as the leader as compared to the previous week in the urban segment.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Star Utsav emerged as the leader by dethroning Colors with 672028 impressions (000s) sum. Zee TV stood at second position with 662938 impressions (000s) sum. Zee Anmol climbed to the third position from ninth position as compared to the previous year with 652641 impressions (000s) sum.
Star Bharat, Star Plus, Colors, Sony Pal, Rishtey, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab stood at fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 638043 impressions (000s) sum, 629941 impressions (000s) sum, 602352 impressions (000s) sum, 582609 impressions (000s) sum, 526501 impressions (000s) sum, 498865 impressions (000s) sum and 456529 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Sony Pal retained their first, second and third positions respectively with 512949 impressions (000s) sum, 476194 impressions (000s) sum, and 404831 impressions (000s) sum. Star Bharat and Rishtey swapped their fourth and fifth positions with 388943 impressions (000s) sum and 322204 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Dangal TV, Zee TV, Big Magic, Colors and Star Plus retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 307573 impressions (000s) sum, 261511 impressions (000s) sum, 198768 impressions (000s) sum, 184927 impressions (000s) sum and 179438 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Star Plus pushed Colors to the second position and emerged as the leader in 450504 impressions (000s) sum. Colors stood at second position with 417425 impressions (000s) sum.
Zee TV, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Sab, Star Bharat, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Zee Anmol retained their third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 401427 impressions (000s) sum, 365339 impressions (000s) sum, 345253 impressions (000s) sum, 315840 impressions (000s) sum, 195834 impressions (000s) sum, 177778 impressions (000s) sum and 139693 impressions (000s) sum respectively.
Rishtey emerged as the new entrant by dethroning &TV from the tenth position with 137558 impressions (000s) sum.
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.
