MUMBAI: For Reliance Mobile, Diwali is not only the festival of lights, but also the festival of where people are on a buying spree, which naturally results in enormous flow of money in the market.

During the span of Diwali week there is meteoric rise in the expenditure of average individuals as they are gripped by the euphoria of purchasing essential things.

In this context, there is also an upsurge on mobile spending and customers always look for innovative content to celebrate the festive spirit of the season.

Reliance Mobile‘s Diwali Dhamaka will allow customers to download their favourite Diwali wallpapers, animations of celebrations, ringtones, true tones and exciting games at a price which ranges between Rs 5 - 15.

Reliance Communications head ? sales and marketing, applications, solutions and content group Krishna Durbha said, "The launch of Diwali Dhamaka offers a very attractive value proposition and will provide our esteemed customers a variety of applications to choose from.

"With a mix of great original ideas and fantastic execution, we have really added value to our mobile offerings on Reliance Mobile World platform, giving festival goers mobile content that is genuinely fun, relevant and practical."

MUMBAI: Kahe Naa Kahe is an engrossing drama series created by none other than the Czarina of prime-time television, Ekta Kapoor.

MUMBAI: This Diwali, IBN 7 ‘s popular talk show ‘Zindagi Live‘ celebrates the spirit of achievement with the contestants of the recently concluded ‘ Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2007‘. Contest winner Aneek Dhar, accompanied by fellow participants Harpreet Deol, Sumedha Karmahe and Poonam Yadav talk candidly about their lives before and after this mega-event, including the huge-step from small-town obscurity to national fame. From childhood memories, struggles, feeling of elation at reaching this national platform, to the confidence that comes with this sense of achievement ? the four eagerly share their varied experiences with the audience. This two-hour Diwali special airs on November 9 at 8 pm with a repeat on Saturday, November 10 at 10 am only on IBN 7.

Having previously dealt with sensitive social issues like homosexuality, obesity, trauma, and autism to name a few, ‘Zindagi Live‘ has earned itself the reputation of being a proverbial ‘beacon of light‘ that has helped raise audience awareness on numerous such inviolable topics. This special episode on Diwali celebrates the achievements and experiences of ordinary people who have accomplished the extraordinary. And they have done this solely on the basis of their talent, often with minimal resources.

Join the show‘s host Richa Anirudh as she introduces the audience to the lives of four gifted youths, who have achieved nation-wide popularity simply with the help of their own hard-work and dedication. The show highlights their journey, achievements and their ability to inspire millions of others and make every person believe that they too can realise their dreams.

Don‘t miss this memorable episode where Aneek, Harpreet, Sumedha and Poonam show us yet another aspect of ‘Zindagi Live‘!

"While people religiously follow reality shows like Zee‘s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge‘, very rarely do they get the chance to witness the realities behind each of their favourite contestants. This particular show of ‘Zindagi Live‘ does just that and more. " Said Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN 7

MUMBAI: As part of Ten Sports? recent high-profile acquisition telecast rights of all international cricket from South Africa, the most watched sports channel of the sub-continent will broadcast ball-by-ball coverage of New Zealand?s attempt to record a historic triumph against the hosts.

MUMBAI: Animal migrations are the most spectacular and grueling events in nature. Relying on muscle power alone, migrating animals traverse the most hostile environments on Earth - journeys that are fraught with danger. Can a human possibly compete in this ultimate survival challenge? Join Steve Leonard as he travels with individual animals to become part of the migrating group on their perilous journeys. Viewers will witness battles with predators, withstand extreme weather conditions, marvel at fantastic landscapes and experience great natural spectacles. Steve presents a whole new insight into the lives of these migrating animals in Animal Planet‘s new six-part action packed series Incredible Journeys with Steve Leonard, to air every Tuesday at 10 pm, starting 6th November. The episodes will repeat every Wednesday at 5 pm.

From a grey whale calf attempting its first arctic migration, to African wild dogs traversing miles of savannah to find a new mate, these are stories of real adventure. Working alongside intrepid wildlife experts, Steve unravels new discoveries in animal biology, revealing how these animals achieve their amazing feats. But will both man and beast make their final destination? On his wild voyage, Steve encounters with wide range of animals and captures some of the breathtaking challenges they undertake during migration such as ? a grey whale calf trying to avoid killer whales as it attempts its first arctic migration, three young osprey chicks travelling 3,000 miles from Massachusetts to South America, two mother polar bears travel the sea ice in search of food for their tiny cubs and many more.

In each episode, Steve battles with a variety of transport, from balloon to sea kayak, camel train to microlight and even on foot. Each exciting expedition in this gripping, jeopardy-filled series offers new revelations into the awesome lives of these animals.

Episode Descriptions

Osprey Odyssey: 6 November

Guided by satellite technology, Steve Leonard tries to travel with three young ospreys on their first-ever migration from North to South America. Steve tries to find out whether they survive, how they find their way and where they end up. But before this he has to keep up with these extraordinary natural athletes on their perilous 5.000 kilometre journey South.

On the Trail of the Caribou: 13 November

In this episode, Steve Leonard struggles with the extreme winter in the Yukon as he attempts to migrate across Canada with Claudia, a heavily pregnant caribou. Hounded by wolves, chased by bears and enduring appalling weather, can Claudia make it to safety to deliver her calf? Only by making her journey can Steve find out.

The Whales‘ Tale: 20 November

It‘s the longest migration on the planet, a staggering 12,000 miles. Grey whales make the ultimate round trip and this time Steve Leonard is going with them, all the way from Mexico to Alaska. Although they travel slowly, the whales just never stop and Steve finds it increasingly difficult trying to keep up.

In the Footsteps of the Ice Bear: 27 November

Just a few hundred kilometres from the North Pole, travelling through a dazzling but dangerous world of ice, Steve is on the trail of Aurora, a 23-year-old polar bear mother and her tiny cub. Steve follows Aurora as she travels a staggering 5,000 kilometres trying to find food for herself and her cub

Running with Wild Dogs: 4 December

Living rough in the African wilderness, Steve is on the trail of Chesney, Punter and Jones, three wild dogs about to face the biggest challenge of their lives as they leave the safety of the pack to find a mate and start a new pack of their own. For three wild weeks, Steve‘s life is entirely at the whim of the dogs.

Wild Goose Chase: 11 December

Nothing on Earth regularly flies as high as bar-headed geese. They are a natural phenomenon. By any normal criteria, their annual migration, right over the top of the Himalayas should kill them all. As Steve Leonard tries to follow two of them, Hillary and Tenzing, on their journey from mysterious Tibet to the jungles of Nepal, it very nearly kills him too..

MUMBAI: IndiWo.com, leading women portal by Network 18 is launching India‘s First Online Holistic Health Show on IndiWo.com with Mickey Mehta, India‘s leading Holistic Health Guru. The show will address women‘s health issues ranging from effectively dealing with stress in working women to menopausal problems. It is primarily targeted at working women who can learn how to enhance their health by going beyond fitness and diet.

To kickstart the Holistic Health series, IndiWo.com has scheduled live chat with Mickey Mehta on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. The chat will feature readers‘ questions about managing weight loss through diet, busting stress through exercise, techniques and tips for glowing skin and how to invoke inner beauty. Mickey will answer these questions between 3 and 4 pm, guiding the readers about changes they need to make in their lifestyle. IndiWo.com has also created space for the readers to submit their health queries and it has already been activated.

For the first few Webisodes, the focus will be on issues that are especially relevant to women who are about to get married in the up-coming wedding season. The key focus will be on Guaranteed Natural Weight Loss and Anti-Ageing. Each Webisode will be about 10 minutes during which Mickey will be demonstrating and telling what women need to do step-by-step so that in a few weeks and months, they actually feel a difference in their life. Mickey will also guide the users in learning different types of meditations, swimming and other activities.

Speaking on the initiative, Swapna Chidambaram Editor- IndiWo.com states," Indian Woman, nowadays face many challenges in their life, be it any role; daughter, wife, mother. Especially the working women who cannot find time in their busy schedule to get a solution of their day to day tribulations. IndiWo.com is a perfect place which understands the basic needs of a Woman with a personal touch and we are confident that this initiative will prove a great assistance to the masses. "

Apart from the exciting Holistic Health Show, IndiWo will also organise a Holistic Health contest, where the users can share their weight loss secrets / stress-busting secrets and the best reader contribution will win a free consultation with Mickey Mehta.