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Nick maintains lead with ‘Motu Patlu:’ BARC week 5
MUMBAI: Even as it witnessed a considerable drop in ratings, kids channel leader Nick maintained its position in the top spot with 77521 (‘000s) in week 5 of BARC India data as compared to 82521 (‘000s) in week 4.
Cartoon Network stood in the second place with 52179 (‘000s) in week 5, while also seeing a drop in ratings from 62316 (‘000s) in week 4.
Pogo TV with 51537 (‘000s) maintained its place in the third spot, while Disney Channel with 49194 (‘000s) climbed up one rung to take the fourth place in week 5. Hungama with 47862 (‘000s) dropped down one place to come in fifth in week 5.
Coming to the five most watched shows in the kids genre, Nick’s show Motu Patlu 36 Ghantey Race Against Time stood firm in the number one spot with 838 (‘000).
On the other hand, Disney Channel’s Doraemon Movie: Galaxy Super Express with 709 (‘000) stood in the second place and was followed yet again by Nick’s Motu Patlu in Wonderland with 585 (‘000) in the third spot.
Cartoon Network’s Bhoot and Friends with 559 (‘000) came in fourth with its sister channel Pogo TV’s Chhota Bheem Aur Chhalchhaaya in the fifth place with 553 (‘000).
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.
