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Cartoon Network drops to 5th spot; ‘Motu Patlu’ dominates programming: BARC week 7
MUMBAI: Week 7 sees Turner International Inc’s Cartoon Network’s viewership taking a considerable dip from 54735 (000s sums) in week six to 51400 (000s sums). The channel has dropped to the fifth position in the list.
Staying strong at the top spot is Viacom 18’s Nickelodeon with 79007 (000s sums), which is less compared to the channel’s viewership last week.
Turner’s other kids channel, Pogo TV has maintained its second position in the list with 55453 (000s sums) and is closely followed by Hungama with 55043 (000s sums) viewership ratings. On the other hand, Disney Channel secured the fourth spot with 51470 (000s sums) ratings.
On the programming front, Nick’s Motu Patlu in Alien World bagged the title of the most watched programming in the kids genre with 918 (000s sums), followed Hungama’s My Friend Ganesha with 879 (000s sums).
Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu Kings with 781 (000s sums) and Shiva with 516 (000s sums) were at the third and fourth spots respectively. The fifth most watched programming in kids channels was Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem And The Sky Dragon with 504 (000s sums). Overall, a dip in the viewership ratings of kids genre was observed in week 7.
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.
