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BARC week 32: Cricket backed Sony Six fails to beat WWE packed Ten Sports
MUMBAI: When team India plays cricket, the channel broadcasting it climbs to the pole position. Pundits predicted the same this time too, but WWE’s fan following seems to have climbed to an undisputed level as Ten Sports broadcasting WWE continued to lead the list of sports channel with 32520 (000 Sum) in Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India rating for week 32.
With 30229 (000 Sum) Sony Six piped Ten Action and climbed up to second position courtesy Cricbuzz Cup 2015 Test live played between India and Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Star Sports 2 held its third position with 25562 (000 Sum)
As per the BARC ratings, Nick secured the leadership position in the kid’s genre with 47268 (000 Sum) followed by Pogo with 37688 (000 Sum), and Disney Channel with 31003 (000 Sum).
In the Hindi general entertainment channel (GECs) space, Star Plus ruled the charts with 409238 (000 Sum) followed by Colors in the second position with 366692 (000 Sums). Zee TV managed to secure the third place with 256317 (000 Sum), whereas Life OK and Sab locked at fourth and fifth spot respectively with 235733 (000 Sum) and 191630 (000 Sum).
Star Plus’ prime time show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya secured the first berth in the tally with 6078 (000 Sum) followed by Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya with 5964 (000 Sum). Colors’ Sasural Simar Ka and Swaragini grabbed third and fourth slot with 5647 (000 Sum) and 5470 (000 Sum) respectively.
In the English News Broadcasting space, Times Now continued to rule the roost with 374 (000 Sum) followed by India Today Television in the second slot with 162 (000 Sum). NDTV 24×7 trailed close behind in the third rung with 158 (000 Sum).
In the Bhojpuri general entertainmet channel genre Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 4117 (000 Sum) followed by ETV Bihar Jharkhand at the second slot with 2144 (000 Sum) and DD Bihar at the third berth with 514 (000 Sum).
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.
