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BARC week 33: WWE dethroned even as Ten Sports continues to lead sports genre
MUMBAI: Finally WWE seems to have lost its numero uno position in top five sports programme list as Sony Six’s Cricbuzz Cup dethroned it to become number one in week 33 of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India rating.
However, Ten Sports continued to lead the pecking order in the sports genre with 32378(000 Sums) followed by Sony Six in second position with 27381(000 Sums). Star Sports 2 grabbed the third position with 12010(000 Sums).
In the kids genre, Nick maintained its stranglehold on the top slot with 46733(000 Sums) followed by Pogo TV and Cartoon Network in second and third position with 34747(000 Sums) and 27398 (000 Sums) respectively in week 33.
Amongst the Hindi general entertainment channels (GEC), Star Plus led the pack with 387389 (000 Sums) in week 33, whereas Colors secured second position with 364532 (000 Sums). Zee TV at third slot, Life OK at fourth and Sab at the fifth position maintained last week’s status quo with 275177 (000 Sums), 227424 (000 Sums) and 190945(000 Sums) respectively.
This week, Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya topped the chart with 7360(000 Sums) followed by Colors’ prime time shows Sasural Simar Ka and Udaan with 6044(000 Sums) and 5501(000 Sums) respectively. Star Plus’ Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, which was at the top of the list, dropped to the fourth position with 5445(000 Sums). Colors’ Swaragini captured the fifth position with 5348 (000 Sums) in week 33.
Times Now secured the leadership position in the English News channels genre in week 33 with 548 (000Sums) followed by NDTV and CNN-IBN in second and third slot with 216 (000 Sums) and 151(000 Sums) respectively.
In the Bhojpuri general entertainment channel space Big Magic Ganga led the chart with 5085(000 Sums). ETV Bihar Jharkhand grabbed the second slot with 2041 (000 Sums) followed by Dangal TV in third position with 1399(000 Sums).
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.
