News Headline
Nick stays strong at top; ‘Shiva’ leads again: BARC week 3
MUMBAI: Viacom 18’s Nick continues to stay strong in its top position in week three of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India’s all India (U+R) data in NCCS All 4-14 Individuals category with a viewership rating of 86669 (000s sums).
Cartoon Network follows close at heel with 56852 (000s sums), which is a considerable dip from its last week’s rating of 69169 (000s sums); while Pogo TV stands at the third spot with ratings of 56828 (000s sums).
Hungama takes the fourth spot with a viewership rating of 50329 (000s sums). Though Disney Channel retained its fifth position in the genre, it is the only channel in the list whose ratings went up from last week’s 41479 (000s sums) to 46137 (000s sums) in week 3.
When it comes to the five most watched shows in the genre, Nick’s Shiva once again takes the lead with a viewership rating of 623 (000s sums), followed by last week’s chart topper Motu Patlu Deep Sea Adventure with 576 (000s sums) and Motu Patlu Mission Moon with 557 (000s sums) ratings.
Pogo TV’s Bade Dilwale, Bheem Aur Indiawale took the fourth spot with ratings of 492 (000s sums), while the same channel’s Prem Dilwala Aur Bheem Dholakpurwala followed closely behind a with 490 (000s 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.
