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Colors Infinity SD, Zee Cafe and TLC surprise
MUMBAI: Colors Infinity SD topped the English entertainment, according to all-India BARC week 38 data. Zee Cafe slipped badly and MNX climbed in the English movies genre.
Discovery Channel emerged as the leader this week dethroning History TV18. TLC made an entry in the Top 5 lifestyle channels’ list while NDTV Good Times dropped out of the list.
English Entertainment
Colors Infinity SD climbed two slots to the top position with 232 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 196 Impressions (000s) sum last week. Star World jumped to the second slot with 226 Impressions (000s) sum from the fourth position in the previous week.
Comedy Central slipped a slot to the third position with a slight fall in the ratings from 306 Impressions (000s) sum to 222 Impressions (000s) sum this week. Zee Cafe slipped to the fourth position from the top last week witnessing a major fall in the ratings from 315 Impressions (000s) sum to 183 Impressions (000s) sum. AXN sat at the same fifth position as last week’s.
English Movies
Movies Now sat at the top position with a clear difference from its closest competitor Sony PIX as compared to last week’s data with 2822 Impressions (000s) sum and 2820 Impressions (000s) sum, respectively.
MNX climbed a slot to the third position with a slight increase in ratings from 2274 Impressions (000s) sum to 2666 Impressions (000s) sum. Star Movies slipped a slot to fourth position with 2232 Impressions (000s) sum. HBO sat at the fifth position with 1568 Impressions (000s) sum.
Infotainment
Discovery Channel emerged as the leader with 3325 Impressions (000s) sum in the infotainment genre while History TV18 jumped to the second position with 2979 Impressions (000s) sum.
National Geographic Channel retained its third position with 2594 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 2292 Impressions (000s) sum in the previous week.
Animal Planet climbed to the fourth position this week with 2553 Impressions (000s) sum from the fifth position in week 37, whereas Nat Geo Wild slipped a slot to the fifth position with 1973 Impressions (000s) sum this week.
Lifestyle
Living Foodz with 1560 Impressions (000s) sum retained its leading position, albeit with a fall in the ratings as compared to last week’s 1759 Impressions (000s) sum.
Fox Life with 1049 Impressions (000s) sum, FYI TV18 with 815 Impressions (000s) sum, Food Food with 542 Impressions (000s) sum retained their respective second, third and fourth positions, but with a fall in ratings as compared to the last week.
TLC made an entry in the top 5 list with 541 Impressions (000s) sum replacing NDTV Good Times which occupied the position in the previous week.
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.
