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Zee TV leads GEC urban in week 19
MUMBAI: Sony Pal and Star Bharat swapped their third and fourth position in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data of week 19 of 2018 in the Hindi GEC (U+R) market, whereas in rural markets Zee Anmol retained its leadership. Zee TV retained its leadership GEC urban market this week.
Hindi GEC (U+R)
Zee Anmol and Rishtey retained their first and second positions respectively with 857264 impressions (000s) and 658382 impressions (000s). Sony Pal and Star Bharat swapped their third and fourth positions respectively with 654053 impressions (000s) and 577588 impressions (000s).
Zee TV, Star Utsav, Star Plus, Colors, Sony Sab and Sony Entertainment Television retained their fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 519606 impressions (000s), 473228 impressions (000s), 429027 impressions (000s), 421333 impressions (000s), 376296 impressions (000s) and 344876 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Rural GEC
Zee Anmol, Rishtey, Sony Pal, Star Utsav and Star Bharat retained their first, second, third, fourth and fifth positions with 664876 impressions (000s), 478831 impressions (000s), 451893 impressions (000s), 332139 impressions (000s) and 289332 impressions (000s) respectively.
Zee TV and Big Magic exchanged their sixth and seventh positions with 205196 impressions (000s) and 204957 impressions (000s). Dangal TV, Star Plus and Colors also retained their eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 185245 impressions (000s), 120998 impressions (000s) and 117336 impressions (000s) respectively.
Hindi Urban GEC
In urban GEC, Zee TV and Star Plus retained their first and second positions with 314648 impressions (000s) and 308029 impressions (000s) respectively.
Colors, Star Bharat, Sony Sab, Sony Entertainment Television, Sony Pal, Zee Anmol, Rishtey and Star Utsav stood at third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions with 303997 impressions (000s), 288255 impressions (000s), 279628 impressions (000s), 263894 impressions (000s), 202159 impressions (000s), 192387 impressions (000s),179551 impressions (000s) and 141088 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.
