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Star India channels outshone in English entertainment, movies genre
MUMBAI: Star World dominated the English Entertainment genre whereas Star Movies ruled the English Movies space. According to the week 3 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel and Living Foodz stood at number one position in Infotainment and Lifestyle genre, respectively.
English Entertainment
Star World was at the number one position with 258 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Comedy Central at the second place with 208 Impressions (‘000s). Zee Cafe stood at the third position with 191 Impressions (‘000s) whereas AXN took the fourth place with 107 Impressions (‘000s). Colors Infinity SD maintained itself on the fifth rank with 102 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Star Movies dominated the genre with 2021 Impressions (‘000s). Sony Pix with 1794 Impressions (‘000s) stood at the number two position. Movies Now with 1744 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by Movies Now 2 at the fourth position with 1193 Impressions (‘000s). HBO took the fifth place with 1088 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
Discovery Channel ruled the genre with 4193 Impressions (‘000s). History TV 18 was at the second spot with 4111 Impressions (‘000s) followed by National Geographic with 2384 Impressions (‘000s) and Animal Planet with 2373 Impressions (‘000s) took the third and fourth position, respectively. Nat Geo Wild stood at the fifth position with 2056 Impressions (‘000s).
Lifestyle
Living Foodz sustained its number one position with 1770 Impressions (‘000s). Fox Life took the second berth with 825 Impressions (‘000s) followed by Food Food with 700 Impressions (‘000s). FYI TV 18 with 491 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 456 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.
