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BARC week 30: Nick leads kids genre with Motu Patlu
MUMBAI: Viacom 18’s Nick was yet again the most watched channel in the kids entertainment segment, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data for week 30 in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category.
The channel has bagged 67139 (000s sums) impressions showing a drop in its ratings as compared to week 29 Nick is followed by Turner International’s Cartoon Network by securing 63251 (000s sums) impressions.
Its sister channel Pogo TV has locked a viewership rating of 50610(000 sums) securing it the third spot on the list, followed by Hungama from Disney India on the fourth spot with 45578 (000s sums) impressions. The list shared by BARC India concludes with Disney Channel at the fifth spot with 45025(000s sums) impressions.
When it comes to the top five most watched programs in the genre, Motu Patlu has maintained its stronghold in the genre dominating three out of the top five spots.
Nick’s Motu Patlu In Carnival Island – Part 1 leads the chart with 827 (000s sums), followed by Motu Patlu 36 Ghantey Race Against Time Part – I from the same franchise grabbing the second spot with with 640 (000s sums) impressions.
With a slightly lower ratings of 559 (000s sums) Motu Patlu in Wonderland was third most watched show in the category . CN’s Lights, Camera, Roll No. 21 Kris In Bollywood made an impressive entry back on the top five program list at number four, with 534(000 sums) impressions.
Hungama’s Doraemon The Movie Nobita The Explorer Bow! Bow! claimed the fifth spot in the program list with 508(000s sums) impressions. Overall there was a significant 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.
