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Colors Infinity & Sony Pix dominate respective genres
MUMBAI: Colors Infinity emerged as the leader in the Top 5 English Entertainment channels’ list in BARC week 14. Star World made an exit from the Top 5 this week paving way for the entry of FX. Players in the genre however witnessed mixed ratings.
According to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India data, Sony Pix dominated the English Movies genre this week. History TV18 dominated the Infotainment genre whereas the other channels witnessed increased ratings this week.
Living Foodz came back to its number one position in the Lifestyle space where players observed mixed ratings this week.
English Entertainment
Colors Infinity SD with increased ratings dominated the genre with 403 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 210 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Zee Cafe bagged the second place with 250 Impressions (‘000s). FX grabbed the third position with 205 Impressions (‘000s). Comedy Central and AXN, respectively, bagged fourth place and fifth rank with 183 Impressions (‘000s) and 144 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Sony Pix jumped up to the number one position with 3668 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 2383 Impressions (‘000s) last week. HBO came at the second spot with 2827 Impressions (‘000s). Star Movies with 2455 Impressions (‘000s) took the third position followed by Movies Now at the fourth and Movies Now 2 at the fifth positions respectively with 2349 Impressions (‘000s) and 1706 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
History TV18 continued to dominate the genre with 5389 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 5762 Impressions (‘000s) last week. Discovery Channel took the second berth with 4801 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Animal Planet took the third place with 2959 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic Channel came at the fourth position with 2645 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Nat Geo Wild was at the fifth place with 2627 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz dominated the genre with 1882 Impressions (‘000s) followed by FYI TV18 at the second spot with 1263 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life was at the third place with 836 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food with 766 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 548 Impressions (‘000s) bagged 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.
