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  • Bid a joyous adieu to the year 2006 with STAR News

    Bid a joyous adieu to the year 2006 with STAR News

    MUMBAI: The year 2006 is coming to an end and its time to pop open the bubbly and celebrate, its time to make new resolutions and drop old ones, its time to welcome a new year with pomp and party.

    But this is also the time to ‘retrospect’, to think of the year gone by – muse over the moments that made this year memorable. Keeping this spirit in mind, STAR News ushers in the New Year with a slew of programming that will wrap up the year gone by in ‘delectable bites’.

    The channel has planned a series of specials that will capture, in the most interesting and unique format, all that made news in 2006 across genres like sports, politics, entertainment, crime, films, and many more.

    STAR News has always successfully packed in variety, style and novelty with a dash of wit and ‘tongue-in-cheek’ humour in its year-end specials and this year is certainly no exception.

    Starting from the last week of December, the channel will feature tailor-made specials that will effectively encapsulate the year 2006, bringing to the discerning viewers the best and the worst from all facets of the society.

    Below is a brief on what you can expect on STAR News capping off an eventful 2006:

    Saal Dhamaal

    [Dec 25 – 30; 9.30 – 10.00 pm / Dec31; 9.30 – 10.30 pm]

    A tongue-in-cheek look back at the year, with special focus on various walks of life like entertainment, cricket, politics, etc. The first six episodes of the programme will be anchored by Great Indian Laughter Challenge Champion – Sunil Pal. The special episode on 31st Dec would be anchored by a number of comic extraordinaires like Suresh Menon, Purvi Joshi, Sonya, Gaurav Gera, Kikoo, Kunal and Rakesh Paul.

    Best Of Saas Bahu Aur Saazish

    [Dec 25 – 31; 2.30 – 3.00 pm]

    The year that was for various GEC’s (Sony, Sahara, STAR Plus, Zee TV, SAB TV) with focus on new programme launches, serials going off air, on and off air happenings through the year, and most importantly recap of major serials across all channels.

    Zero No.1

    [Dec 25 – 31; 10.30 – 11.00 pm]

    This segment will aim to determine the ‘Zeros’ of 2006, i.e. all people who have been in the news for the wrong reasons. People’s responses will be gauged through SMS polls. Each day, there will be a poll on one of the following categories: cricket, politics, entertainment, convicts, and even spoilt brats. Thereafter, there will be a SMS poll conducted to adjudge winners of each category and also to adjudge a sole winner among all categories. This winner will be crowned zero number one of the year.

    Countdown Special

    [Dec 31; 11.00pm – Midnight]

    As the name suggests this special would be a countdown to the New Year and would capture the happening parties that are being hosted around the country, other outdoor festivities and astrological predictions of the progression of the year 2007.

    Kiski Khulegi Pol

    [Dec 30 & 31; 8.30 – 9.00 pm]

    This special programme will aim to identify people from various fields like politics, sports, entertainment, etc. who are most likely to come under the Pol Khol scanner in the upcoming New Year.

    Dekhoge To Hasoge

    [Dec 31; 1.00 – 2.00 pm]

    A one-hour special by the wacky and crazy comedian Suresh Menon, spoofing the memorable moments of 2006…

    So, as we prepare to usher in another year of well being, success and fulfillment, STAR News bids adieu to the year 2006 and offers a well-deserved tribute to the year gone by. Watch the Year-End Specials, starting December 25th 2006, only on STAR News.

  • Broadcaster files case against hotel for showing TV channels without permission

    MUMBAI: A hotel Enclave in the Mumbai suburb of Khar was raided a few days ago for violation of copyright and theft of signals of ESPN Star Sports and Zee turner. Raid was jointly carried out by ESPN Star Sports and Zee Turner through its authorised representatives Novex Communication.

    An FIR was filed by along with equipments/related materials from the hotel. The equipments and related materials was also seized by the police.

    The hotel needs to take authorisation from the broadcaster directly and not through any cable operator/MSO. Under section 2(7) 1930 of sales of goods Act, if any channel is shown without our permission, it’s against the copyright act.

    Novex Communication GM Anurag Parmar says, “We once again request all commercial establishments, hotels and everybody who does this kind of thing to please avoid it.”

  • IBN 7‘s ‘Hindustan ki Kasam’ explores Mumbai’s local trains

     

    MUMBAI: IBN 7’s ‘Hindustan ki Kasam’ will be in Mumbai this week discussing the city’s distinctive suburban train system. Covering vast geographical distances to include as much of the local population as possible, this network is the principle mode of mass public transport in the city and one of the oldest in Asia.

     

    Keeping in mind the Mumbaikars absolute dependence on these trains for their daily commute, the programme’s team will bring together people and experts to deliberate on issues such as congestion, women’s compartment’s, security, general conditions, etc.

     

    Two zonal wings of the Indian railways operate the Mumbai Suburban Railway System: the Western Railways and the Central Railways. Renowned for possessing the highest passenger density of any urban railway system in the world, this lifeline of the city carries a record 65-lakh passengers daily.

     

    Despite such heavy commuter traffic, the infrastructure surrounding the railways is insufficient resulting in problems of overcrowding and subsequent fatalities.

     

    “We strongly feel that an issue like the Mumbai local trains deserves attention due to the public’s sheer dependence on it. We believe in inclusive journalism and our aim has always been to air shows, which involve the common man.

     

    This show will provide the people a platform to voice their opinions on subjects, which affect their daily lives. We are confident that the outcome of such a series will put pressure on the concerned authorities to bring about positive changes regarding the same.” added, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN 7.

    Watch “Hindustan Ki Kasam” from Monday to Sunday at 6:30 pm only on IBN 7.

  • NOKIA announces ‘Star Cast’ for the NOKIA new year’s eve in Mumbai

    MUMBAI: Nokia today announced an exciting line up of celebrity artists who will be performing at Nokia New Year’s Eve – a global music event to be held across 5 countries. As a part of the India celebrations, some of the leading Bollywood actors, music maestros & international artists will come together to perform in Mumbai’s Andheri Sports Complex on December 31, 2006. The artist line up for Nokia New Year’s Eve (NNYE) in Mumbai includes, “The Mozart of Madras”, AR Rahman, heart throb of Indian youth – Priyanka Chopra and dancing sensations of Bollywood, Koena Mitra and Shahid Kapoor.

    Nokia is also bringing the Grammy Award winner Nelly Furtado to India for the first time. Nelly will be performing songs from her latest album ‘Loose’. Canadian band Josh Desi, who remixed her single ‘Powerless’ will also be performing as part of the concert.

    The show in Mumbai that would begin with the performance of AR Rahman will culminate with artists performing to a live audience of over 8-10 thousand people and joining hands for the magic moment – Welcome 2007. The five events together are expected to have a combined attendance of 1.3 million and an anticipated global television and Internet audience of 150 million.

    Some of the other international artists performing in other NNYE destinations include Black Eyed Peas and Scissor Sisters.

    Commenting on bringing world class artists together for the NNYE in Mumbai, Mr. Devinder Kishore, Director Marketing, Nokia India, said, “Nokia New Year’s Eve is a natural extension of our brand promise of ‘Connecting People’. With this event Nokia aims to create an unforgettable experience by hosting the world’s biggest New Year party of 2006 stretching across five party capitals of the world – starting from Hong Kong, followed by Mumbai, to Berlin, Rio de Janeiro and rounding off in New York.”

    Sharing details of his performance, AR Rahman, added “Music has been my passion since childhood and I am extremely delighted to perform at the Nokia New Year’s Eve. I look forward to wishing my fans all across the world a great start 2007 by performing among such an exciting line up of Indian and International artists”

     

    Koena Mitra said “I am very excited to be a part of Nokia’s Global New Year Eve celebrations. I look forward to performing live and celebrating the Nokia New Year’s Eve with my fans.”

     

    Priyanka Chopra said “Music has no boundaries and it is the only bond that connects people instantly. This is the first time I am performing live on New Year’s Eve and it is truly going to be a magnificent experience. I am eager to connect with millions of my fans at this New Years Eve musical extravaganza.”

     

    Shahid Kapoor added, “This Nokia New Year’s Eve concert truly is an event of a global stature. I am very thrilled to be performing among such an exciting line up of Indian and International artists. It indeed is a very exciting way to welcome 2007 and celebrate the New Year with my fans.”

     

    The tickets for the Nokia Year Eve concert in Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai will be priced at Rs 2500, Rs. 1500, and Rs 1200. Tickets are available at all Nokia Priority dealers and Planet M outlets in Mumbai. For further information on Nokia Year’s Eve concert please contact the helpline no 022 -26421211.

    For more information on Nokia New Year Eve, please visit www.nokianewyearseve.com.

     

    About Nokia:

    Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

  • Spice Up Your Wedding, the Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM Way

    Spice Up Your Wedding, the Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM Way

    MUMBAI: If you have always dreamt of having a wedding ceremony exciting enough to make others turn green with envy, then here’s a sure-shot way to make your marriage the hottest wedding of the year. Radio Mirchi has introduced an exciting new concept “Mirchi Hain Baarati” to make your wedding a one-in-a-million affair. One lucky shaadi, out of 36,000 marriages on December 13, 2006, will be the most sizzling marriage of Delhi, because Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM will be a part of it.

    In preparation for the big day, tune in to 98.3 FM for tips related to makeovers for both bride and the groom. Radio Mirchi will also help you with ideas and suggestions on the décor, flower arrangements, selection of the menu, your trousseau and even on how shake a leg to the recent Bollywood song. All this and more only on Delhi’s hottest radio station Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM.

    On the day of your wedding, the entire Mirchi jocks team will be a part of the Baarat, and will cover the proceedings live on the airwaves through the “Mirchi Mobile Studio” set up at the venue. Besides taking care of every little detail that makes a shaadi special, Radio Mirchi will bring in the spice element by adding that extra dose of entertainment by inviting a celebrity to be a part of the Baarat.

    All you need to do to make this special day an affair to remember is to call 42983983 and give details of the wedding, or SMS VOTE_ your name and address to 8888. Don’t forget to explain why you would want Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM to be a part of your baraat, and as luck may have it, Mirchi will add zing to it and make it the talk of the town.

    Get one step closer to your dreams of wedded bliss and let Radio Mirchi give you, its loyal listeners, a chance to show its gratitude and share your joy.

    About Radio Mirchi:
    Radio Mirchi is India’s largest private radio network and is owned by Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL). ENIL is India’s first pure play radio broadcasting company to be listed. ENIL launched its first radio station in the city of Indore on October 2001. At present Radio Mirchi is operational in 10 cities i.e. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad and Pune. Radio Mirchi is considered to be the leader in the private FM radio industry and will shortly be operational in twenty-two additional cities.

  • Musharraf: Pakistan against independence of Kashmir

    MUMBAI : In a landmark interview on NDTV Pak President Pervez Mushrraf has for the first time said that Pakistan is prepared to give up its claim to Kashmir if India and Pakistan agree on the ‘four-point solution’

    (a solution in which boundaries are not changed and India does not have to give up any territory).

    Musharraf, when asked by NDTV’s Dr Pronnoy Roy, “so you are prepared to give up your claim to Kashmir”? replied: “We will have to … Yes … if this solution comes up”. The excerpts of the interview will be telecast on News on Tuesday night, an NDTV press statement said.

    Musharraf also says that Pakistan would give up its demand for a plebiscite in the region and give up on the UN resolutions, under this solution. He added that that self-governance or autonomy is not independence -saying that Pakistan is against independence for Kashmir.

    It may be remembered that last year, Musharraf had hinted that the solution to the Kashmir problem could be possible “within Indian Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh and my tenures”, and the latest startling statement on NDTV seems to be a well-planned one, following a calculated roadmap.

    When Roy repeated his question: “You are letting them self govern and you have no claim on Kashmir” … Musharraf retorted: “Why are you going on … I have said, at the moment, both India and Pakistan … We are on the same position as we were since 1948. But we both … I am saying … we both ought to be prepared to give up all that we have been saying. And this includes all this … If we reach an agreement where we are giving self governance, yes indeed…”

    In the interview President Musharraf also makes it clear that if the four-point solution (no change in boundaries of Kashmir; borders and the LoC to be made irrelevant; staggered demilitarisation; and autonomy or self-governance with a joint supervision mechanism) is agreed upon … Pakistan would also give up on the UN resolutions and its long-standing demand for a plebiscite.

    Roy further asked, “One thing in your solution… I will just be very clear so that the people of India can know this clearly. You are being, in a way, extremely bold, because it means that you are giving up plebiscite and giving up the UN resolution?”
    The wily general replied “One is giving up that clearly and I say, yes am giving up…There is a provision in that. One is prepared to give up, in case India leaves its stated position also…”

    The Pakistani President also said: “I believe when you are negotiating and you go for peace, it means what? It means compromise … otherwise you can’t… go for a solution of a problem … What do you mean by compromise? Compromise can never take place if you don’t step back. Compromise inherently means stepping back by both sides. So inherently, both sides have to give up their positions … and step back. If one of us is not prepared to step back, we will not reach a solution.”

    Musharraf also made it clear that once Pakistan gives up its claim to Kashmir, this four-point solution would not be a negotiating step towards getting independence for Kashmir and that self-governance or autonomy is not the first step to Kashmir’s independence.
    Roy asked: “Are you then saying, No independence for Kashmir?” and the general said: “Absolutely, we are against independence… and so is India.”

  • Examining the gift of life in an hour long documentary, CNN Presents: Body Parts

    Airtimes: Indian Standard Times

    Sat, July 8 at 1130am and 1930hrs

    Sun, July 9 at 1130am

     

    Every week, over 125 people die waiting for life-saving organ transplants. The generous people who elect to be living donors give the gift of life when they choose to donate their organs. Living organ donors elect to give away their kidneys and livers to family, friends and even anonymous strangers.

     

    In a revealing hour-long documentary, CNN’s medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen examines the complex ethical issues and post-operative challenges around living organ donation for CNN PRESENTS: BODY PARTS.

     

    As the need for organs grows, the number of live donations is overtaking that from cadavers. A growing number of “Good Samaritan” donors – people who give their organs to strangers – are fuelling debate over who is appropriate for donation. BODY PARTS found that some surgeons have approved as donors children as young as 10, drug addicts, even people who were mentally ill.

     

    Although organ recipients generally receive lifelong care after their surgeries, the screening and follow up for organ donors is far less regulated or studied. Often, it is the responsibility of the donors—or their families and friends—to bear the physical, emotional and financial burdens that follow some procedures.

     

    BODY PARTS examines the experiences of several living donors and their families as they make their gift-of-life decisions – with sometimes very unfortunate consequences.

     

    CNN PRESENTS is CNN International’s award-winning documentary series, showcasing compelling work of significant impact from esteemed filmmakers. For more CNN International programming information, please visit our website at www.cnnasiapacific.com.

  • Celebrate new year with NDTV

    Celebrate new year with NDTV

    MUMBAI: Finally it’s that time of the year when we look back at the year that was. NDTV, India’s pioneering news channel, will highlight the memorable events of 2006 with a line-up of special programmes and shows in the last week of December.

    Watch out for the newsmakers, the movers and shakers, the hits and the flops, the controversies, the events that dominated Indian and Global news on NDTV 24X7, NDTV India and NDTV Profit, starting December 25. “As the world bids adieu to the year gone by and ushers in a new year, we bring alive the most dramatic events witnessed in the year 2006, with our reporters’ unmatched perspective and analysis. On the features side, NDTV 24X7 will continue to bring to its discerning viewers the most relevant and innovative programmes,” said Sonia Singh, Managing Editor, NDTV 24X7.

     

    “The year 2006 has been a great year for us, a year to cherish…We have delivered some great news stories and we are all proud that our chat show ‘Muqabla’ won the Best Chat Show award this year from among a group of English shows. We aspire to give our viewers an equally exciting host of programmes in the year ahead and will stay out of sensationalism of news,” said Dibang, Managing Editor, NDTV India.

     

    “Business made, business lost…indigenous ventures gave the multinationals a run for their money while India crossed a few more milestones in global business. Year 2006 has witnessed these and many more on NDTV Profit. Crafted by the best talent in business journalism, NDTV Profit will bring our financially savvy viewers this year’s developments and smart business tips for the New Year,” said Shivnath Thukral, Executive Editor, NDTV Profit.

     

    NDTV 24X7, India’s leading news channel, will bring its viewers a one-hour special “Highlights of the Year ‘06” programme on New Year’s eve. This show will have a section on the juicy controversies, biggest indigenous joint ventures, strongest pictures, obituaries, Best Indian of the Year and a lot more. This will be followed by a half-hour special programme on sports and five different selections from its highly commended night-out shows.

     

    Viewers can savour the very best of NDTV’s acclaimed programmes like The Big Fight, We the People, Cricket Controversies, Walk the Talk and The Great Indian Tamasha.

    NDTV Profit commemorates an exciting year of business and lifestyle through a series of special episodes of some of its hallmark shows. Starting with a one-hour exclusive programme called ‘Top four stories of the Year 2006’, it takes a sneak peek at the world of business for the coming week. This is followed by a special D-Street year-ender on the famous mergers and acquisitions of the year, titled ‘India on the prowl.’

     

    NDTV Profit will also show special episodes of some of its most popular shows like Value for money, Good Food, Gadget Guru, Cell Guru and Money Mantra.

     

    The excitement and festivity does not cease here. NDTV India, the acclaimed Hindi news channel will host a series of programmes crafted especially for the occasion, commencing from December 25, 2006, 10 pm onwards.

     

    There will be thought-provoking programmes on terrorist attacks, legal procedures and verdicts, controversies of the year, a special show on how the movie Lage Raho Munnabhai recreated Gandhi in the Indian mind and a lot more…

    There will also be special telecasts on the year 2006’s biggest films, best sequels and remakes. So get comfortable and enjoy NDTV’s 2006 retrospective before welcoming year 2007.

  • Rediffusion DY&R partners 2 of the top 10 brands in the list of India’s Most Valuable brands

    23rd July 2006, Mumbai: Rediffusion DYR has had the distinction of having 2 of its brands in the top 10 in the listing of India’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands. Airtel has been with Rediffusion since its very launch and Colgate for over two decades.

     

    The exhaustive study conducted by 4Ps Business & Marketing – India’s leading Business & Marketing magazine in association with ICMR, researched over 852 brands out of 30,000 in India.

    Mr. Preet Bedi – President, Rediffusion DY&R said, “We are proud that we have been the sole communications partners of these brands and have had the opportunity of making significant strategic and creative contributions over the years.”

     

    The agency also has the honour of having 3 other brands in the list of the “Top 100 Most Valuable Brands”. These are Eveready, Indian Oil and Taj Hotels.

     

    Having been with Airtel since its inception, Rediffusion DY&R has been instrumental in building its image and positioning in the market. Colgate whose partnership with Rediffusion DY&R has been for over two decades has the honor of being voted “India’s Most Trusted Brand” across all categories in the Brand Equity ORG-MARG AC Nielsen Survey for the past three years consecutively.

     

    The six-month comprehensive study initiated by 4Ps Business & Marketing, and ICMR, evaluated the selected brands, using the latest tools in market research and quantitative analysis. The study measured the response of the consumer to the brands against certain parameters, which included Image & Perception, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Brand Association and Brand Performance. The research produced some stunning results and highlighted the evolving perceptions of consumers towards different brands across all product categories in today’s competitive market.

    For more information, please contact

    Cheryl Pereira: Rediffusion DY&R – PR, 9821641501
    Ajay Verma: Rediffusion DY&R – 982123783

  • Wild Card Entry to Bigg Boss house The return of one evicted housemate

    MUMBAI: If you think the excitement has gone out of Bigg Boss after the drama queens Kashmira Shah and Rakhi Sawant have been evicted from the house, then here is news for all of you. Bigg Boss has decided to give one of the evicted members a second chance, to be back in the house!

     

    The members ousted from the Bigg Boss house are Deepak Parashar, Bobby Darling, Kashmira Shah, Rakhi Sawant, Aryan Vaid, who among these will get a second chance? While Kashmira,& Rakhi are top favourites, Aryan Vaid has sympathizers who want him back to be with his lady love. There is a lot of drama in store in the coming weeks.

     

    Imagine if Kashmira were to go back. Think of all those housemates who will want to confront her with all the intrigue and suspicion she planted in their midst. Or Rakhi, for that matter, who is rearing to go back and tell all inside the Bigg Boss house what the world outside thinks of them.

     

    For Aryan of course it would be a dream come true. He could never have imagined that he would ever go back in there to breathe the same air as Anupama! Who knows what is in store for this Romeo and Juliet? Wouldn’t it be a Shakespearean tragedy if Anupama is voted out just as Aryan goes back in!

     

    The permutations are many. Let’s see whose luck holds out … Keep watching Bigg Boss to know what’s going on… On Sony Entertainment Television.