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BARC week 31: Doraemon was no 1 program; Nick still lead the genre
MUMBAI: Doraemon has dethroned kids television long time favourite Motu Patlu and claimed the number one spot for itself as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data for week 31 in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.
Doraemon : Nobita’s Little Space War has acquired 641 (000s sums) impressions; beating Nick’s Motu Patlu In Alien World – Part I by only 3 points, as the latter has scored 638 (000s sums) impressions.
The thin margin couldn’t secure Hungama the first spot in the top ranked channel list in the genre. Viacom 18’s Nick maintained the most watched channel title with 67400(000s sums) in spite of a slight drop in ratings from the previous week’s performance.
Turner International’s Cartoon Network was yet again the second channel in the list securing 59786 (000s sums) impressions- a drop from the previous week’s 63251(000s sums).
Its sister channel Pogo TV locked a viewership rating of 56721(000 sums) securing itself the third spot on the list followed by Hungama from Disney India on the fourth spot with 53475(000s sums) impressions. The list shared by BARC India concludes with Disney Channel at the fifth spot with 45985(000s sums) impressions. Pogo TV, Hungama, and Disney Channel showed some improvement in viewership ratings in Week 30.
The top five most watched program list in the genre was lead by Doraemon : Nobita’s Little Space, as mentioned above.Motu Patlu In Alien World – Part I was close at heel on the second spot.
Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem Aur Krishna grabbed the third spot on the list with 567(000s sums) impressions, followed by its sister channel Cartoon Network’s Bhoot Raja Aur Ronnie with 477(000s sums) impressions on the fourth spot.
Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem Aur Chhalchhaaya was the fifth most watched program in the genre with 451(000s sums) impressions. Over all the genre saw a dip in viewership as compared to week 30.
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.
