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Zee Anmol leads urban and rural GECs chart
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 4 of 2018.
Star Utsav climbed to second position from third in GEC urban markets this week as compared to the week 3. Moreover, Rishtey emerged as the new entrant, dethroning &TV this week in GEC rural markets as compared to the previous week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol has garnered the top slot this week with 720614 impressions (000s). Star Bharat retained its second position with 690782 impressions (000s).
Sony Pal climbed to the third position with 596799 impressions (000s). Star Utsav gained fourth position with 563861 impressions (000s) from sixth position in the previous week.
Colors dropped down from third to fifth position with 560540 impressions (000s). Zee TV stood at sixth position with 557950 impressions (000s). Star Plus, Rishtey, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab retained their seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 444095 impressions (000s), 443551 impressions (000s), 434762 impressions (000s) and 380515 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position with 555514 impressions (000s). Star Utsav and Sony Pal exchanged their positions to second and third with 407400 impressions (000s) and 407206 impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Bharat and Rishtey also retained their fourth and fifth position with 353658 impressions (000s) and 319546 impressions (000s) respectively. Dangal TV stood at sixth position with 250940 impressions (000s). Zee TV shifted to seventh position with 229287 impressions (000s). Big Magic, Colors and Star Plus retained their eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 163035 impressions (000s), 152791 impressions (000s) and 133910 impressions (000s) .
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors retained its leadership with 407749 impressions (000s) sum. Star Bharat and Zee TV swapped their second and third position with 337123 impressions (000s) and 328662 impressions (000s).
Star Plus, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony SAB, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol, Star Utsav retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth position with 310185 impressions (000s), 306897 impressions (000s), 287043 impressions (000s), 189592 impressions (000s), 165100 impressions (000s) and 156461 impressions (000s) respectively.
Rishtey emerged as the new entrant at tenth place, dethroning &TV, with 124004 impressions (000s).
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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.
