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‘Motu Patlu’ regains top spot in kids’ programming
MUMBAI Week 49 saw Viacom 18’s Nick dominating the kids television genre as per as per Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India. The channel continued to retain its top position with a whopping 87947 (000s sums) ratings, followed by Cartoon Network with 57216 (000s sums) and Pogo TV close on its heel with 54604 (000s sums).
Hungama grabbed the fourth spot with a viewership rating of 48040 (000s sums), while Discovery India was last amongst the five most watched channels in the genre with a rating of 42081 (000s sums).
It must be noted here that, like last week, this week’s BARC data too is exclusive of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
When it comes to top five programs in the kids genre, Nick’s Motu Patlu Kungfu Kings stole the show with a rating of 805 (000s sums), even overtaking the same network’s new show Shiva that garnered a rating of 631 (000s sums). The latter’s ratings went down by 60 (000s sums).
Motu Patlu ruled the third sport as well with Motu Patlu Aur Khazaane Ki Race, which has scored a rating of 584 (000s sums). Cartoon Network’s Return of Hanuman took the fourth spot with a slightly lower rating of 549 (000s sums), while Pogo TV’s Mighty Raju took up the fifth spot with 478 (00s sums) ratings.
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.
