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Zee TV leads GEC urban by dethroning Colors in week 18
MUMBAI: No changes were observed this week in the Hindi GEC (U+R) and rural markets region according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 18 of 2018. Zee TV retained its leadership GEC urban market this week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Star Bharat, Sony Pal and Zee TV retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions respectively with 769222 impressions (000s), 642114 impressions (000s), 603720 impressions (000s), 594997impressions (000s) and 548150 impressions (000s)
Star Utsav, Star Plus, Colors, Sony Sab and Sony Entertainment Television also retained their sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 460921 impressions (000s), 422988 impressions (000s), 395016 impressions (000s), 356192impressions (000s) and 330934 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Sony Pal, Star Utsav, Star Bharat and Zee TV retained their first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth positions with 593662 impressions (000s), 458940 impressions (000s), 401210 impressions (000s), 323195 impressions (000s), 304376 impressions (000s) and 223931 impressions (000s) respectively.
Big Magic, Dangal TV, Star Plus and Colors also retained their seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 211493 impressions (000s), 175654 impressions (000s), 121077 impressions (000s) and 120327 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Zee TV retained its first position with 324219 impressions (000s). Star Plus and Star Bharat stood at second and third positions respectively with 301911 impressions (000s) and 299344 impressions (000s).
Colors, Sony Sab, Sony Entertainment Television,Sony Pal, Rishtey, Zee Anmol and Star Utsav retained their fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 274688 impressions (000s), 255501 impressions (000s), 246399 impressions (000s), 193786 impressions (000s), 183174 impressions (000s), 175559 impressions (000s) and 137726 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.
