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Zee Anmol leads urban and rural GECs in BARC week 6
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 6 of 2018.
Sony Pal and Star Utsav retained their second and third positions in GEC urban markets this week as compared to the week 5. Moreover, Sony SAB and Sony Entertainment Television exchanged their fourth and fifth positions 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 767706 impressions (000s). Star Bharat, Sony Pal and Colors retained their second, third and fourth positions respectively with 729536 impressions (000s) and 639246 impressions (000s) and 58465 impressions (000s).
Zee TV and Star Utsav exchanged their fifth and sixth positions with 571228 impressions (000s) and 558245 impressions (000s) respectively.
Star Plus and Rishtey swapped their seventh and eighth positions with 44901 impressions (000s) and 448678 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Sab retained their ninth and tenth positions with 435196 impressions (000s), 373240 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol retained its first position 591613 with impressions (000s). Sony Pal and Star Utsav retained their second and third positions with 429549 impressions (000s) and 396672 impressions (000s).
Star Bharat, Rishtey, Dangal TV, Zee TV, Colors, Big Magic and Star Plus retained their positions with 374638 impressions (000s), 317394 impressions (000s), 252794 impressions (000s) and 231402 impressions (000s), 164744 impressions (000s), 158146 impressions (000s) and 130206 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Colors, Star Bharat, Zee TV and Star Plus retained their first, second, third and fourth positions with 426504 impressions (000s), 354898 impressions (000s), 334775 impressions (000s) and 319694 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Entertainment Television and Sony SAB exchanged their fifth and sixth positions with 314996 impressions (000s) and 281180 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Pal, Zee Anmol, Star Utsav and Rishtey retained their seventh, eighth and ninth and tenth positions with 209696 impressions (000s), 176092 impressions (000s), 161573 impressions (000s) and 131283 impressions (000s) respectively.
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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.
