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Movies Now 2 exits, Zee Studio enters, History TV18 ratings drop
MUMBAI: Movies Now 2 made an exit in this week’s data making way for the entry of Zee Studio whereas Movies Now toppled Star Movies taking the number one position in the English Movies genre. The players in the genre observed an increase in its viewership. Channels in the English entertainment space witnessed mixed ratings this week.
According to the week 4 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, players in the infotainment genre saw a hike in their ratings except History TV18.
Living Foodz continued to dominate the Lifestyle space, with the channels observing mixed ratings this week.
English Entertainment
Star World with an increase in ratings sustained its number one position with 312 Impressions (‘000s) as to 258 Impressions (‘000s) last week followed by Comedy Central at the second place with 265 Impressions (‘000s). AXN stood at the third position with 224 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Zee Cafe took the fourth place with 191 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD maintained itself on the fifth rank with 84 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Movies Now toppled Star Movies thus dominating the genre with 3181 Impressions (‘000s). Star Movies with 2514 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Sony Pix with 1855 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Zee Studio at the fourth position with 1342 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1314 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
Discovery Channel continued to rule the genre with 4916 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 4193 Impressions (‘000s) in week 3. History TV 18 was at the second spot with 3915 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic with 2913 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2854 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2828 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz sustained its number one position with increased ratings from 1770 Impressions (‘000s) in week 3 to 1907 Impressions (‘000s) this week. Fox Life sustained at the second berth with 886 Impressions (‘000s) followed by FYI TV18 with 561 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food with 549 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 354 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.
