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Comedy Central rules English Entertainment space; English Movies observe increased ratings
MUMBAI: With Comedy Central dominating the English Entertainment genre, other players witness mixed ratings. According to week 30 of BARC India rating, 6 Mega Cities : NCCS AB : 4+ Individuals, the English movies space observed increase in ratings dominated by Movies Now. Discovery and Living Foodz continues to top respective spaces.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central climbed up the list dominating the genre with 223 Impressions (000s) followed by AXN at second berth with 160 Impressions (000s). Zee Café took the third spot with 153 Impressions (000s).
Star World stood at the fourth position with 132 Impressions (000s). Colors Infinity SD with 73 Impressions (000s) grabbed the fifth position.
English Movies
Movies Now with an increase in ratings sustained the number one position with 3303 Impressions (000s) as compared to 3159 Impressions (000s) in week 29 followed by Star Movies with an increase in the ratings bagging the second position with 3159 Impressions (000s). Sony Pix secured its third place with 2563 Impressions (000s) followed by Zee Studio which grabbed the fourth place with 1628 Impressions (000s). HBO bagged the fifth position with 1484 Impressions (000s).
Infotainment
Discovery continues its leadership in the space with 5171 Impressions (000s), followed by National Geographic Channel with 3671 Impressions (000s) on second position. History TV 18 grabbed third place with 3112 Impressions (000s).
Animal Planet with 2785 Impressions (000s) and Nat Geo Wild secured fourth and fifth place respectively.
Lifestyle
Living Foodz stood on top position with 1915 Impressions (000s. Fix Life secured second spot with 712 Impressions (000s), followed by TLC on third place with 689 Impressions (000s). Food Food is on fourth position with 558 Impressions (000s), followed by Travel XP HD with 298 Impressions (000s) on last spot.
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.
