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BARC week 27: Nick leads kids genre; CN jumps to second spot
MUMBAI: Continuing its reign as a genre lead, Viacom 18’s Nick was again the topmost watched channel in the kids entertainment segment, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data for week 27 in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.
The channel has bagged 81167 (000s sums) as opposed to 86062 (000s sums) impressions last week showing a drop in its ratings, Nick is followed by Turner International’s Cartoon Network which has jumped from fourth to second position by securing 68299 (000s sums) impressions from 48093 (000s sums) in week 26.
Cartoon Network is followed by Hungama from Disney India on the third spot with 57530 (000s sums) impressions and Pogo TV 56313 (000s sums) impressions giving it the fourth rank on the list.
These are followed closely at heel by Disney Channel which has seen a significant drop in its viewership from 61691 (000s sums) last week to 52522(000s sums) this week.
When it comes to the top five most watched programs in the genre, Motu Patlu and Chhota Bheem has yet again proved itselves as genre favourites.
Nick’s Motu Patlu In Double Trouble lead the chart with 1071 (000s sums), followed by Motu Patlu Mission Moon from the same franchise grabbing the second spot with with 665 (000s sums) impressions.
With a slightly lower ratings of 643 (000s sums) Motu Patlu Kungfu King Returns was third most watched show in the category while Chhota Bheem: Dholakpur To Japan was fourth in the list with 522 (000s sums).
Chhota Bheem: Dholakpur to Kathmandu was fifth in the list with 515 (000s sums) viewership impressions. Overall one could notice a drop in total viewership in the genre.
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.
