• 94.3 MY FM celebrates Human Rights Day


    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: Keeping up its spirit to connect with the listeners emotionally 94.3 MY FM celebrated Human Rights Day across all its stations to spread the message of Human Rights among the citizens. A Human Walk was organized and people were reminded and sensitized on critical issues like child labor, female foeticide, Right for food and water, domestic violence.

    Specific stations took up different issues while celebrating Human Rights Day. 94.3 MY FM, Jaipur, for instance focused on Child Labor and people were encouraged to raise their voice against any child being forced. Also prominent personalities, along with 94.3 MY FM RJs urged people to discourage child labor.

    94.3 MY FM Ahemdabad raised the issue of Women and Children‘s health advising women and parents to take care for their own health & child vaccination.

    94.3 MY FM also took up less talked about but important issues like very heavy school bags of school kids, Right to Education, Right to Speak. The RJs urged the listeners to never accept inhuman behavior and speak up against the wrong for themselves and for others.

    Says Harrish M. Bhatia, Business Head 94.3 MY FM, "94.3 MY FM has been making conscious efforts to move beyond being a pure entertaining station. Radio as a medium has huge untapped potential and it is our endeavor to give listeners in our markets much more than any other station."

    Says Viplove Gupte, Programming head, "MYFM RJs are loved immensely. And if their urging can become the start of a smallest social change, we would be more than happy."

  • Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM blows the whistle

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: After witnessing the numerous innocent deaths by some unforgiving guns, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India‘s hottest Radio station, blows the whistle of concern with‘ Delhi Give Up Your Guns‘ campaign.

    On 12 December, making a fresh morning start, this awareness drive went on -air with HI Delhi where RJ Pallavi was heard talking to the listeners and authorities about the issue of these shattering incidents. Listeners were also informed about various precautions like what needs to be done if the gun gets fired by accident? What can be the outcome of arms going in wrong hands? What can happen if things are mal handled? End results of such accidents and much more. As the day moved on, in the show Khoobsurat, RJ Anu reached out to the mothers and wives taking their opinions and giving them a chance to express their feelings that they undergo when incidents like these happen. On T otal Filmi, RJ Mandy made an attempt to connect with the minds of the puzzled youngsters and tried making them aware about the whole difference of screen and practical life.

    To support this public service initiative Bollywood stars like Irfan Khan, Farooq Sheikh, Kunal Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali, Atul Kulkarni and other eminent personalities like fashion designers Bina Ramani, singer Swanand Kirkire, Congress MP Jiten Prasad, RS Dalal(DG Haryana Police) and Vikas Pahwa(criminal lawyer) joined hands and were heard appealing listeners to be aware and make efforts to avoid such incidents so that Delhi becomes a safe place to live in.

  • Nach Baliye 3 finalists to be revealed on 14 and 15 December at 8 pm on Star Plus

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: The moment of truth has arrived! After four tough hurdles of the Nach Mahamuqaabla, the time has come time to reveal which jodis have earned a slot in the glorious Nach Finale! Whose weeks of hard work has paid off? Who goes back empty handed despite coming so close? All this & much more will be revealed this Friday & Saturday, 14 & 15 December at 8 pm on Star Plus!

    Our Nach jodis do everything in style! Before all the tension & apprehension that the results bring along, our favourite 4 jodis will groove to some tunes BUT not with their jodidaars! Instead, the jodis will shake a leg in mixed pairs?and the best part is, they will not be marked by the judges!

    Watch out as Rakhi & Kashmera dance together on stage for the first time ever! The two lover boys ? Aamir & Karan Patel are also all set to impress with their flamboyant act!

    The two best male performers of Nach Baliye 3 ? Abhishek & Krushna will also get together to deliver a power-packed performance! So get ready to be floored!

    Also watch out for Poonam ? Manish‘s splendid act and how Pulkit Samrat (of Kyunki saas bhi? fame) ? the magician, will magically reveal the name of the first finalist jodi ? Jodi no. 7 Aamir ? Sanjeeda!

  • Watch New Zealand play Australia live on ESPN Star Sports

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 12, 2007

    MUMBAI: ESPN Star Sports, Asia‘s leading sports broadcaster, will telecast LIVE and Exclusive the Commonwealth Bank Chappell ? Hadlee trophy, a tour that includes three ODIs between the two trans-Tasman rivals.

    This short tour being played from the 14 to 20 December 2007 is a regular fixture between the two neighbours and is named after the great Ian Chappell from Australia and Sir Richard Hadlee from New Zealand.

    This tournament works as a warm up round for Australia, as this will be a build-up to the much awaited India tour to Australia.

    Date Channel Event - Live (IST) Venue Highlights (IST)
    14 Dec 2007 ESPN 1st ODI- Australia Vs New Zealand live? 09:43 to 17:30 HRS
    Adelaide 14th Dec 2007 ? 21:00 to 22:30 HRS 16th Dec 2007? 08:30 to 09:43 HRS
    16 Dec 2007 ESPN 2nd OD- Australia Vs New Zealand live? 09:43 to 17:30 HRS Sydney 16th Dec‘07 ? 20:00 to 21:30 HRS 20th Dec 2007? 04:00 to 05:28 HRS
    20 Dec 2007 ESPN 3rdODI- Australia Vs New Zealand live? 05:28 to 13:30 HRS
    Hobart 20th Dec 2007? 20:00 to 21:30 HRS
     

  • BIG 92.7 FM Goa to organize Chak De Concert for GSACS

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 11, 2007

    MUMBAI: Goa State Aids Control Society (GSACS) will be hosting the Chak De Aids Awareness Entertainment Evening - a high voltage entertainment evening on the 14th of December at the Campal Football Ground, near Kala Academy, Panjim.Big 92.7 FM is proud to organize this concert which will be hosted by the beautiful Rakshanda Khan and will feature electrifying performances by the queen of remixes Vaishali Samant and celebrated stand-up comedian Naveen Prabhakar who starred in the hit movie ‘Bombay to Goa‘, among others. That‘s not all. The star cast of the super hit movie ‘Chak De India! will be flying down to Goa especially to be part of this thrilling concert.

    AIDS is an issue of concern which has impacted the lives of people on a global proportion. Millions of people including women and innocent children succumb to this deadly disease everyday. Yet the multitudes are ignorant about the disease itself and means of contracting the virus. This has lead to the rapid spread of the disease. Further lack of information has lead to the unnecessary ostracization of victims of Aids. Awareness is the key to dealing with the issue. In an endeavor to impact the lives of people who live under the shadow of this disease and to spread awareness on AIDS in Goa, the state‘s first private FM station BIG 92.7 FM has joined hands with the Goa State AIDS Control Society to conceptualize and put together a fun filled evening which will entertain and educate at the same time. The concert is free for all. Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Dilraj Kaur, Project Director, GSACS, said "GSACS aims to spread awareness amongst the much at risk youth who are increasingly getting into the fold of HIV infection, when they should be economically and socially most productive".

    The star studded line up for the evening will include the star cast of the super hit movie Chak De India! who have put together an amazing performance for the evening. Renowned singer Vaishali Samant of Aika Dajiba fame will woo audiences with her melodious voice while comedian Naveen Prabhakar who is also the winner of India‘s Laughter Challenge will keep the crowds in splits with his wacky humor and hilarious jokes. In addition Big 92.7 FM celebrity RJs Prince Jacob and Eknath will spread the message of AIDS awareness during the concert.

    Commenting on the event, Ms. Manisha Tripathi, Station Head, BIG 92.7 FM, Goa, said, "Chak De AIDS Awareness Entertainment Evening is a great platform for Big 92.7 FM to express its mission of offering entertainment along with furthering the very important cause of AIDS Awareness among Goa‘s youth. "

    Don‘t miss an opportunity to be part of something Big. Head down to the Campal ground on the 14th and lend your support to this significant cause.

  • Sunsilk gang of Girls - Spotlight Mein

    Submitted by ITV Production on Dec 11, 2007

    MUMBAI: "Every cloud has a silver lining", this saying will come true for the latest episode of Sunsilk Gang of Girls - Spotlight Mein contestants, who have gone through all the up‘s and downs of a reality show with a difference.

    Featuring are the singing sensations- Ambili Gopakumar from Mumbai, Danielle Rebello from Mumbai, Supriya Joshi from Aligarh, Abhinanda Sarkar from Kolkatta and last but not the least Shweta who is also from Mumbai. She is the newcomer who has started to sync with the existing four- will the gang be able to perform in the spotlight? Will they be able to win hearts? These are the questions that linger among all the viewers who have religiously watched all the episodes.

    In this episode the gang of five is all geared to burn the stage with their live performance. Javed Habib has given the five the makeover. This has given them fervor, self confidence and a spirit of a true performer. "I am extremely happy with my new look. This is my first experience and I have already received loads of compliments from everyone" said Supriya Joshi who always had that "simple", small town look.

    "Javed has given me a haircut that suits me and my style," said the happy Danielle who likes her hair long and trendy! Ambili, shweta and Abhinanda, all said that now they are getting used to their new look as initially they were skeptical to experiment with new hair do‘s.

    The girls strut their stuff in front of the cameras and they are proud to be a transformed self. Laselles gives final touches and their vocals are rehearsed with Leslie Lewis completing their rock star look. "It‘s good to see young talent with good voice and good looks which compliment each other. All the girls have different style and they are all in tune. I am impressed that this time they have talents who genuinely sing well and not only focus on their looks", said Leslie Lewis. The girls start to blog and this will be a memorable one. The beautiful five are now leaving the house for the last time and they are nostalgic about the entire journey. Watch what they have to say, about their sorrows, their happiness, adjusting to each other - an episode to remember.

    To watch all this masala and more?..tune in to Sunsilk Gang of Girls -Spotlight Mein on ZOOM at 8:00 pm on Thursday 13 December, 2007.

     
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