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English Ent.: Discovery regains lead, Movies Now slips two slots
MUMBAI: Discovery Channel has regained its leadership in the infotainment genre, albeit with a fall in their ratings as compared to the previous BARC week. NDTV Good Times made an entry into the Top 5 list securing fifth position, replacing Food Food.
Infotainment
Discovery Channel emerged as the leader with 3127 Impressions (000s) sum in the infotainment genre in BARC week 40 while History TV18 slipped to the second position with 2970 Impressions (000s) sum.
Animal Planet, National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo retained their respective third, fourth and fifth positions with 2407 Impressions (000s) sum, 2335 Impressions (000s) sum and 2258 Impressions (000s) sum.
Lifestyle
Living Foodz with 1202 Impressions (000s) sum retained its leading position, albeit with a fall in the ratings as compared to last week’s 1452 Impressions (000s) sum.
Fox Life secured the second position, witnessing an increase in the ratings with 1083 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to 835 Impressions (000s) sum in the previous week. FYI TV18 slipped a slot to the third position with 1014 Impressions (000s) sum but with a fall in the ratings as compared to the last week.
TLC retained its fourth position with 712 Impressions (000s) sum whereas NDTV Good Times made an entry gaining fifth position with 422 Impressions (000s) sum.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central with a decent hike in ratings sits at the top position with 340 Impressions (000s) sum as compared to the last week’s 296 Impressions (000s) sum. AXN climbed two slots to reach the second position with a slight increase in the ratings with 221 Impressions (000s) sum followed by Zee Cafe, witnessing a fall in the ratings.
Colors Infinity SD slipped a slot to reach the fourth position with 202 Impressions (000s) sum with a slight dip in the ratings. Star World sits at the fifth position with 192 Impressions (000s) sum.
English movies
Star Movies bagged the top position witnessing a slight decrease in ratings. Sony PIX and MNX climbed a slot each to the second and third positions respectively with 2533 Impressions (000s) sum and 2406 Impressions (000s) sum.
Movies Now slipped two slots to reach the fourth position with 2390 Impressions (000s) sum followed by HBO at the fifth position with 1517 Impressions (000s) sum.
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.
