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BARC week 42: Star Sports 3, Mastii, Discovery Channel, MTV Nick dominate
MUMBAI: Star Sports 3 became the number one in the sports genre, while Nick continues to lead the kids genre according to BARC data on All India (U+R).
On the other hand, MTV led the youth genre, while Mastii bagged the first position in the music genre and Discovery Channel became number one in the infotainment genre in week 42.
SPORTS
In the sports genre, Star Sports 3 led the pack with 224753 (000Sums) followed by Star Sports 1 in the second spot with 213763 (000Sums) and Ten Sports stood in the third spot with 93026 (000Sums). In the fourth slot, Star Sports 2 scored 22473 (000Sums), whereas Sony Six with 19590 (000Sums) was on the fifth berth.
KIDS
In the Kids genre, Nick continues to lead with 108422 (000Sums) followed by Pogo TV in second spot with 96734 (000Sums) and Cartoon Network with 84656 (000Sums) in the third place. Hungama with 52018 (000Sums) and Disney Channel with 51671 (000Sums) held the fourth and fifth place respectively.
YOUTH
MTV led the pack in the youth genre with 15523 (000Sums) followed by Zing at second place with 10547 (000Sums) and Bindass on the third spot with 9563 (000Sums). Zoom secured fourth place with 6759 (000Sums), whereas Channel V was at fifth place with 4306 (000Sums).
MUSIC
In the music genre, Mastii captured the numero uno position with 114892 (000Sums) followed by B4U with 86558 (000Sums) and 9XM with 81097 (000Sums). Sony Mix grabbed the fourth slot with 44524 (000Sums), whereas 9X Jalwa with 38156 (000Sums) was in the fifth place.
INFOTAINMENT
Discovery Channel garnered the first place with 5688 (000Sums) followed by National Geographic Channel in the second spot with 4328 (000Sums) and History TV18 with 3582 (000Sums) in the third slot. Animal Planet secured the fourth spot with 3305 (000Sums) and Nat Geo Wild stood on the fifth berth with 1524 (000Sums).
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.
