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History TV18 dominates infotainment genre: BARC week 47
MUMBAI: The English entertainment genre was dominated by Comedy Central whereas Star Movies replaced Movies Now taking the number one position in the English movies’ genre.
According to the week 47 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, History TV18 continued to rule the infotainment space. Living Foodz stood at the number one position in the lifestyle genre.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central stood at the number one position with 332 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe with 171 Impressions (‘000s) in the second place. The third position was secured by AXN with 147 Impressions (‘000s) while Star World held the fourth position with 134 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD took the fifth spot with 67 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Star Movies continued to stay in the first place with 2549 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Movies Now with 2443 Impressions (‘000s). Sony Pix with 2339 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position. Zee Studio secured the fourth position with 1785 Impressions (‘000s) whereas HBO with 1569 Impressions (‘000s) was at the fifth place.
Infotainment
History TV18 sustained its number one position with 5402 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Discovery Channel at the second spot with 4725 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet with 2699 Impressions (‘000s) and Nat Geo Wild with 2332 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position respectively. National Geographic stood at the fifth position with 2296 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz grabbed the number one position with 1698 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food took the second berth with 1026 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Fox Life with 867 Impressions (‘000s). FYI TV18 with 496 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 438 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.
