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BARC 25: Zee Cafe, Movies Now, Discovery and Living Foodz lead respective genres
MUMBAI: According to week 25 of BARC India, 6 Mega Cities : NCCS AB : 4+ Individuals rating, the English entertainment space was lead by Zee cafe. Movies Now topped English Movies. Discovery and Living Foodz continued their leadership in their respective genres.
English Entertainment
Zee Cafe claimed top position with 296 Impressions (000s) Comedy Central secured second spot with 250 Impressions (000s). Star World took third spot with 208 Impressions (000s). AXN climbed up to fourth position with 109 Impressions (000s), followed by Colors Infinity SD on fifth position with 89 Impressions (000s).
English Movies
Movies Now held number one position with 2901 Impressions (000s). Star Movies grabbed second spot with 2901 Impressions (000s). Sony Pix held third spot with 2317 Impressions (000s), followed by Zee Studio on fourth spot with 1546 Impressions (000s). HBO took the fifth spot with 1247 Impressions (000s).
Infotainment
Discovery retained top position with 3797 Impressions (000s) in week 25. History TV18 with 3389 Impressions (000s) held second spot. Animal Planet held third spot with 2986 Impressions (000s) while National Geographic held on fourth position with 2911 Impressions (000s). Nat Geo Wild with 2709 Impressions (000s) held fifth position.
Lifestyle
Living Foodz maintained its first position in week 25 with 1709 Impressions (000s), Fox Life with 801 Impressions (000s) held second spot. Home Shop 18 with 795 Impressions (000s) followed on third spot. TLC with 518 Impressions (000s) and Food Food with 516 Impressions (000s) held fourth and fifth positions 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.
