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Star World dominates English Entertainment, Discovery regains no.1 spot
MUMBAI: Star World dominated the English Entertainment genre followed by Zee Cafe. Players in the space witnessed a significant hike in the ratings this week.
According to the week 7 ratings data of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) India, Discovery Channel was at the number one position in the infotainment genre.
Living Foodz continued to dominate the Lifestyle space, with the channels observing mixed ratings this week.
English Entertainment
Star World hopped to the number one position from its second place last week with 269 Impressions (‘000s). Zee Cafe was at the second place with 222 Impressions (‘000s). Comedy Central stood at the third position with 193 Impressions (‘000s) whereas Colors Infinity SD took the fourth place with 111 Impressions (‘000s). AXN continued at the fifth rank with 72 Impressions (‘000s).
English Movies
Movies Now with increased ratings retained the number one position this week with 2701 Impressions (‘000s) as compared to 2315 Impressions (‘000s) in week 6 followed by Sony Pix with 2430 Impressions (‘000s). Star Movies with 2077 Impressions (‘000s) grabbed the third position followed by HBO at the fourth position with 1531 Impressions (‘000s).
Movies Now 2 took the fifth place with 1305 Impressions (‘000s).
Infotainment
Discovery Channel dominated the genre with 4874 Impressions (‘000s). History TV 18 took the second spot with 4288 Impressions (‘000s). National Geographic was at the third spot with 3163 Impressions (‘000s). Nat Geo Wild stood at the fourth position with 2775 Impressions (‘000s) while, Animal Planet was at the fifth place with 2333 Impressions (‘000s)
Lifestyle
Living Foodz retained its number one position with decrease in its ratings from 1898 Impressions (‘000s) in week 6 to 1599 Impressions (‘000s) this week. Fox Life retook the second berth with 997 Impressions (‘000s) followed by FYI TV18 with 873 Impressions (‘000s). Food Food with 704 Impressions (‘000s) and TLC with 469 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.
