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Sony Pix dominates English Movies genre
MUMBAI: Comedy Central toppled Star World to take the number one position in the English Entertainment genre. The players in the space witnessed mixed ratings this week.
Movies Now 2 made an entry this week making way for the exit of HBO in the English Movies genre. The space was dominated by Sony Pix.
According to the week 5 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, players in the infotainment genre saw a hike in their ratings.
Living Foodz continued to dominate the Lifestyle space, with the channels observing mixed ratings this week.
English Entertainment
Comedy Central toppled Star World dominating the genre with 254 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Zee Cafe at the second place with 245 Impressions (‘000s). Star World stood at the third position with 203 Impressions (‘000s) whereas AXN took the fourth place with 129 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD maintained itself on the fifth rank with 101 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Sony Pix hoped on to the number one position with 2207 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Star Movies with 2205 Impressions (‘000s). Movies Now with 1973 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1342 Impressions (‘000s). Zee Studio took the fifth place with 1333 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
Discovery Channel with a hike in ratings continued to rule the genre with 5036 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 4916 Impressions (‘000s) in week 4. History TV 18 was at the second spot with 3647 Impressions (‘000s). Animal Planet with 3091 Impressions (‘000s) and National Geo Wild with 3003 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. National Geographic stood at the fifth position with 2990 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz sustained its number one position with decreased ratings from 1907 Impressions (‘000s) in week 4 to 1845 Impressions (‘000s) this week. Fox Life sustained at the second berth with 859 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food with 708 Impressions (‘000s). TLC with 657 Impressions (‘000s) and FYI Tv18 with 520 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.
