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English entertainment genre gets a fillip in ratings
MUMBAI: Players in the English Entertainment genre witnessed a substantial increase in the viewership except Zee Cafe. FX made a comeback in the Top 5 English Entertainment genre channels list making way for the exit of AXN from the list.
According to the week 10 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, players in the English Movies genre observed mixed ratings this week. The genre was led by Movies Now.
In the Infotainment space, the channels witnessed an increase in ratings except History TV18 which continued to rule the genre.
Living Foodz continued to dominate the Lifestyle space, with other channels observing mixed ratings this week.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central sustained at the number one position with 497 Impressions (‘000s). Star World was second with 262 Impressions (‘000s). Zee Cafe came down to the third position with 238 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD was on the fourth place with 207 Impressions (‘000s). FX stood at the fifth rank with 183 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Movies Now dominated the genre this week with 2907 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Star Movies with 2844 Impressions (‘000s). Sony Pix with 2103 Impressions (‘000s) took the third position followed by HBO at the fourth position with 1857 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now 2 took the fifth place with 1801 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
History TV18 sustained the number one position with 5693 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Discovery Channel continued at the second spot with 5466 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic Channel was at the third place with 3337 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet stood at the fourth position with 3093 Impressions (‘000s) while, Nat Geo Wild was at the fifth place with 2918 Impressions (‘000s)
Lifestyle
Living Foodz continued at the number one position with 1528 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life stood at the second berth with 1152 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food with 793 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 757 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI TV18 with 722 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.
