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Zee Anmol continues to lead in Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 37
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol retained its leadership position this week in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data for week 37 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market. Star Bharat and Dangal TV swapped their fifth and sixth positions in the rural market, whereas Sony Entertainment Television and Star Plus continued to be at the first and second positions in the urban market this week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol, Zee TV and Star Utsav retained their first, second and third positions respectively with 814441 impressions ‘000s, 689824 impressions ‘000s and 684456 impressions ‘000s.
Star Plus, Star Bharat, Colors, Sony Pal, Sony Entertainment Television, Rishtey and Sony Sab stood at fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 645590 impressions ‘000s, 645481 impressions ‘000s, 627968 impressions ‘000s, 612125 impressions ‘000s, 602756 impressions ‘000s, 488785 impressions ‘000s and 425972 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Star Utsav, Sony Pal and Rishtey retained their first, second, third and fourth positions respectively with 661887 impressions ‘000s, 483460 impressions ‘000s, 437835 impressions ‘000s and 375990 impressions ‘ 000s.
Star Bharat and Dangal TV swapped their fifth and sixth positions with 321142 impressions ‘000s and 320413 impressions ‘000s respectively. Zee TV, Big Magic, Colors and Star Plus retained their seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 279030 impressions ‘000s, 211772 impressions ‘000s, 196563 impressions ‘000s and 190149 impressions ‘000s.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Sony Entertainment Television and Star Plus continued to be at the first and second positions with 458502 impressions ‘000s and 455440 impressions ‘000s respectively. Colors and Zee TV exchanged their third and fourth positions with 431405 impressions ‘000s and 410794 impressions ‘000s respectively.
Star Bharat and Sony Sab stood at fifth and sixth positions respectively with 324340 impressions ‘000s and 318293 impressions ‘000s. Star Utsav, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol and &TV retained their seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 200996 impressions ‘000s, 174290 impressions ‘000s, 152554 impressions ‘000s and 118511impressions ‘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.
