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Colors Infinity returns; Star World HD departs
MUMBAI: Colors Infinity made a comeback whereas Star World HD made an exit in this week’s data. According to Broadcast Audience Research Data (BARC) India, Comedy Central toppled Zee Cafe whereas Star World HD made an exit from the top 5 player list in the English entertainment genre.
In the English movies genre, Star Movies replaced Movies Now.
Discovery channel continued to rule the infotainment space whereas Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre. Zing was at the number one position in the youth space.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central took the no 1 position this week with 321 Impressions (‘000s). AXN HD came up to the second place with 224 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe at the third spot with 219 Impressions (‘000s). The fourth position was taken by AXN with 167 Impressions (‘000s) while Colors Infinity took the fifth berth with 145 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Star Movies replaced Movies Now dominating the space with 2844 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Sony Pix with 2833 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 2563 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third positions followed by Zee Studio with 1485 Impressions (‘000s) and HBO with 1386 Impressions (‘000s) taking the fourth and fifth position respectively.
Infotainment
Discovery Channel with a decline in the ratings continued to dominate the space with 4555 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 4981 Impressions (‘000s) in week 40. History TV 18 took the second spot with 3735 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic Channel with 3148 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2876 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2249 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with increased ratings from 1738 Impressions (‘000s) in week 40 to 2210 Impressions (‘000s) this week. Food Food took the second berth with 823 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Fox Life with 731 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 502 Impressions (‘000s) and NDTV Good Times with 322 Impressions (‘000s) bagged the fourth and fifth position respectively.
Youth
Zing ranked the chart with 9208 Impressions (‘000s) followed by MTV at the second spot with 7625 Impressions (‘000s). Bindass took the third position with 6551 Impressions (‘000s). Zoom with 5496 Impressions (‘000s) and Channel V with 3469 Impressions (‘000s) were at the fourth and fifth position respectively.
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.
