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Viacom’s Rishtey unseats Sony Pal; Star Plus retains lead
MUMBAI: Star Plus continued to be the leader in Hindi GEC and Hindi GEC urban Hindi-speaking market. Viacom 18’s free to air channel Rishtey replaced Sony Pal to claim pole position in week 49, according to Broadcast Audience Research council (BARC) all India data.
Hindi GEC
Star Plus continues to lead the Hindi GECs genre this week with 653181 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on the second slot with 648782 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV with 451639 Impressions (000s) bagged the third spot in the Hindi GEC section.
Sony Entertainment Television maintained its fourth position with 431993 Impressions (000s) and Sony Pal stood at number five with 428522 Impressions (000s) followed by Rishtey on number six with 424356 Impressions (000s) and Life OK on seventh with 395131 Impressions (000s). Zee Anmol garnered the eight slot with 379534 Impression (000s).
Sab TV and Star Utsav registered 370495 Impressions (000s) and 333564 Impressions (000s) on ninth and tenth spot.
Hindi GEC Rural
Rishtey emerged as the number one channel and replaced Sony Pal on the leadership position with 320967 Impressions (000s) followed by Sony Pal on the second slot with 320967 Impressions (000s) and Zee Anmol with 288423 Impressions (000s) stood on number three.
Star Utsav bagged the fourth place with 253740 Impressions (000s). Star Plus grabbed the fifth spot with 215089 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on sixth spot with 212457 Impressions (000s) and Zee TV on seventh with 187923 Impressions (000s).
Life OK, Big Magic and Sony Entertainment Television garnered eighth, ninth and tenth spot with 143226 Impressions (000s), 128898 Impressions (000s) and 123671 Impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi GEC Urban
Star Plus garnered the pole position with 438092 Impressions (000s) followed by Colors on second place with 436325 Impressions (000s) and Sony Entertainment Television on third with 308322 Impressions (000s).
Sab TV climbed up to grab the fourth slot with 270767 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee TV on fifth 263715 Impressions (000s) and Life Ok with 251905 Impressions (000s) stood on sixth.
&TV maintained its seventh spot with 135508 Impressions (000s). Sony Pal, Rishtey and Zee Anmol bagged 107554 (000s), 97539 (000s) and 91111 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.
