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BARC week 43: Genre leaders continue to lead
MUMBAI: The English entertainment genre was dominated by Comedy Central whereas Movie Now stayed put in the top position in the English movies’ genre. FX made an entry in the list of Top 5 channels this week.
According to the week 43 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Data (BARC) India, Discovery channel continued to rule the infotainment space. Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central stood at the number one position with 325 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe with 240 Impressions (‘000s) in the second place. The third position was secured by AXN with 142 Impressions (‘000s) while FX held the fourth position with 100 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD took the fifth spot with 86 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Movies Now continued to stay in the first place with 3468 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Sony Pix with 3336 Impressions (‘000s). Star Movies with 2378 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position. HBO secured the fourth position with 1774 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Zee Studio with 1531 Impressions (‘000s) was at the fifth place.
Infotainment
Discovery Channel dominated the space with 4582 Impressions (‘000s) followed by History TV 18 at the second spot with 4025 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet with 2825 Impressions (‘000s) and National Geographic channel with 2559 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 1972 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 2037 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food took the second berth with 1038 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Fox Life with 786 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 613 Impressions (‘000s) and NDTV Good Times with 278 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position, respectively.
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.
