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Motu Patlu slips; Nick maintains lead: BARC week 48
MUMBAI: Going by Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data for week 48 in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category, Cartoon Network’s Bhoot and Friends displaced Motu Patlu at the number one position.
When it comes to the channel rankings however, ‘Bhoot and Friends’ good performance didn’t win Cartoon Network the top spot. Viacom 18’s Nick stayed strong as the leader of the genre with 69602 (000s sums) ratings. Turner International’s Pogo TV was seen at the second spot with followed by Cartoon Network with 55007 (000s sums) and Disney Channel followed closely behind with 54226 (000s sums) ratings. Cartoon Network took the fourth spot with a viewership rating of 50955 (000s sums), while Hungama came last amongst the five most watched channels in the genre with a rating of 50341 (000s sums).
Cartoon Network’s Bhoot and Friends led the top five kids programmes chart with a rating of 587 (000s sums) closely followed by the all time favourite Motu Patlu 36 Ghantey Race Against It with 551 (000s sums) ratings.
Nick’s Motu Patlu repeated on the third spot as Motu Patlu in Carnival Island with a viewership rating of 534 (000s sums), while Disney Channel’s Doraemon The Movie was fourth most watched programme with 466 (000s sums) ratings.
Last but not the least is on the top five program’s list was Pogo TV’s Ek Se Badhkar Ek with a ratings of 454 (000 sums) . It is to be noted that the top program ranking is based on average rating across all airings in the week, including original telecasts and repeats.
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.
