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Zee Anmol leads Hindi GEC (U+R) in BARC week 15
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader, dethroning Star Bharat in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 15 of 2018.
Star Plus and Colors swapped their second and third positions this week as compared to the previous week in the GEC urban market. Moreover, Zee TV and Big Magic exchanged their positions as compared to the previous week in GEC rural market.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol garnered the top slot this week with 676300 impressions (000s), dethroning Star Bharat to second position with 669207 impressions (000s). Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Zee TV, Star Plus and Rishtey retained their third and fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh positions respectively with 649574 impressions (000s), 568047 impressions (000s), 516099 impressions (000s), 465655 impressions (000s) and 461718 impressions (000s) respectively.
Colors, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab stood at eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 451207 impressions (000s), 341584 impressions (000s) and 341285 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Star Bharat, Rishtey and Dangal TV retained their first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 513256 impressions (000s), 425192 impressions (000s), 394805 impressions (000s), 334485 impressions (000s), 315776 impressions (000s) and 205508 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV, Big Magic, Star Plus and Colors stood at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions respectively with 200400 impressions (000s), 185872 impressions (000s), 136828 impressions (000s) and 125565 impressions (000s).
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Star Bharat retained its leadership with 334721 impressions (000s).
Star Plus and Colors swapped their second and third positions this week as compared to the previous week with 328826 impressions (000s) and 325641 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV, Sony Sab, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Pal, Star Utsav and Zee Anmol retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth positions with 315698 impressions (000s), 259337 impressions (000s),251483 impressions (000s), 224381 impressions (000s), 173241 impressions (000s) and 163044 impressions (000s) respectively.
Rishtey emerged as the new entrant in the tenth slot, dethroning &TV with 145941 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.
