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Zee Anmol retains leadership in GEC (U+R) in week 20
MUMBAI: Star Plus and Star Utsav swapped their sixth and seventh positions in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data of week 20 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market, whereas in rural markets no changes were observed as compared to the previous week. Sony Sab and Star Bharat exchanged their fourth and fifth positions in GEC urban market this week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Sony Pal, Star Bharat and Zee TV retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 912883 impressions (000s), 679799 impressions (000s), 571922 impressions (000s), 554893 impressions (000s) and 515794 impressions (000s).
Star Plus and Star Utsav swapped their sixth and seventh positions with 432679 impressions (000s) and 432391 impressions (000s) respectively.
Colors, Sony Sab and Sony Entertainment Television retained their eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 398342 impressions (000s), 371668 impressions (000s) and 327285 impressions respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Sony Pal, Star Utsav and Star Bharat retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 706441 impressions (000s), 496544 impressions (000s), 390330 impressions (000s), 303090 impressions (000s) and 286803 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV, Big Magic, Dangal TV, Star Plus and Colors also retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 199154 impressions (000s), 195541 impressions (000s), 191617 impressions (000s), 129006 impressions (000s) and116609 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Zee TV, Star Plus and Colors retained their first, second and third positions with 316640 impressions (000s), 303672 impressions (000s) and 281733 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Sab and Star Bharat exchanged their fourth and fifth positions with 277227 impressions (000s) and 268089 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Entertainment Television, Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Sony Pal, and Star Utsav stood at sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 251169 impressions (000s), 206441 impressions (000s), 183254 impressions (000s), 181592 impressions (000s) and 129301 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.
