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Zee TV leads GEC urban in BARC week 17
MUMBAI: Zee Anmol emerged as the leader whereas Rishtey and Star Bharat swapped their second and third positions in the Hindi GEC (U+R) region according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) all India data for week 17 of 2018.
Zee TV emerged as the leader dethroning Colors to fourth position in GEC urban market this week. Moreover, Zee Anmol also retained its top position in GEC rural markets.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol retained its top slot this week with 771888 impressions (000s). Rishtey stood at second position dethroning Star Bharat which came to the third position this week with 672774 impressions (000s) and 638431 impressions (000s) respectively.
Sony Pal, Zee TV and Star Utsav stood at fourth, fifth and sixth positions respectively with 605469 impressions (000s),579082 impressions (000s) and 513800 impressions (000s).
Star Plus, Colors, Sony Sab and Sony Entertainment Television stood at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 456054 impressions (000s), 430238 impressions (000s), 348831 impressions (000s) and 340856 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 598026 impressions (000s), 487676 impressions (000s), 406644 impressions (000s), 361995 impressions (000s), 325054 impressions (000s) and 222838 impressions (000s) respectively.
Big Magic, Dangal TV, Star Plus and Colors stood at seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 222838 impressions (000s), 194528 impressions (000s), 193226 impressions (000s), 133164 impressions (000s) and 124609 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Zee TV emerged as the leader dethroning Colors with 356243 impressions (000s). Star Plus and Star Bharat retained their second and third positions with 322890 impressions (000s) and 313377 impressions (000s) respectively.
Colors jumped to fourth position from first position as compared to the previous week with 305628 impressions (000s). Sab, Sony Entertainment Television and Sony Pal stood at fifth, sixth and seventh positions respectively with 269382 impressions (000s), 253465 impressions (000s) and 198824 impressions (000s).
Rishtey, Zee Anmol and Star Utsav retained their eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 185097 impressions (000s),173862 impressions (000s) and 151805 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.
