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BARC week 24: Nick leads; Motu Patlu still reigns
MUMBAI: Maintaining its lead in the kids’ genre, Viacom 18’s Nick continued to retain its top position according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data for week 24 in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.
The channel has bagged 89348 (000s sums) impressions as opposed to 95275 (000s sums) impressions in the last week, followed by Hungama with 71472 (000s sums) and Disney Channel at the third spot with 67889 (000s sums) ratings.
Turner International’s Pogo TV was at the fourth spot after a significant drop in viewership ratings from 55133 (000s sums) to 45064 (000s sums) this week, while Sonic Nickelodeon was the fifth most watched channel in the genre with a rating of 35465 (000s sums). It recovered its viewership ratings marginally.
Among the top five most watched programs in the genre, Motu Patlu 36 Ghantey Race Against Time lead the chart with 985 (000s sums), followed by more from the same franchise. Motu Patlu In Double Trouble with 903 (000s sums) impressions and Motu Patlu Aur Khazaane Ki Race 716 (000s sums) impressions took up the second and third spot in the list respectively.
Motu Patlu’s uncontested reign over the top five program’s list for three consecutive weeks was finally broken in week 24 by Pakdam Pakdai and Doraemon taking up the fourth and fifth spots.
While Pakdam Pakdai Doggy Don Vs. Billiman from Nickelodeon secured the fourth spot with 680 (000s sums), Doraemon The Movie Nobita The Explorer Bow! Bow! from Hungama came fifth with 677(000s sums) impressions.
Over all, kids genre in television has seen a loss in viewership in week 24 as compared to the last week.
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.
