Mumbai: One of the top films of the year worldwide, KUNG FU PANDA 2, DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.?s spectacular follow up to the Academy Award -nominated original, earned more than $650 million at the global box office, delighting viewers of all ages with its engaging story that is both hilarious and full of heart. Combining non-stop action, beautiful storytelling and stunning animation, the ?winning sequel? (USA Today) makes its highly-anticipated Blu-ray and DVD debut, released by Reliance Home Video & Games.

Boasting an all-star cast of voice talent including Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride and Jean-Claude Van Damme, KUNG FU PANDA 2 delivers an action-packed, uproarious and inspiring experience that the whole family can enjoy. In DreamWorks Animation?s KUNG FU PANDA 2, Po is now living his dream as the Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, the Furious Five. But Po?s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

Over-stuffed with Po-sized bonus features, the Awesome Double DVD and Blu-ray provide hours of hilarity and entertainment. The Double DVD pack includes an exclusive episode of ?Secrets of the Masters? offering an outstanding value and exceptional entertainment for the retail price of Rs. 599. The Blu-rayis priced at Rs.1299.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 will also be available on 3D Blu-ray and in the Kung Fu Panda Collection on DVD, VCD or Blu-ray, which includes both movies and loads of bonus fun. The film will also be available on DVD in Hindi and Tamil (Rs.125). 

MUMBAI: After the successful round-up of ?Youth Debates with Arnab Goswami? in Mumbai, TIMES NOW India?s leading English News Channel, presented the 2nd edition of this path breaking youth centric series of debate in the city of Bengaluru. Catch the 2-hour special telecast of this intense debate on this Saturday at 7:30 pm and repeat telecasts on Sunday at 1:30 pm & 9:30 pm only on TIMES NOW.

The youth from across Bengaluru?s colleges participated in large numbers to be a part of the prestigious panel moderated by Arnab Goswami. After a rigorous screening process, four students were given a platform to speak their mind and present a fresh perspective on - ?Will merit win if reservations are phased out??

With an impressive panel comprising the likes of Sanjay Kaul, Prof. Indiresan, Kamal Faruqui and Prof. Kancha Illayah encouraging the students, the evening concluded with the topic being fiercely debated.

Namrata Hegde from the IFIM Business School, Chandni Ahuja representing the Sri Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain University, Neetika Chakraborty and Jaykrishnan from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode battled it out both for and against the motion in a high profile debate putting forth their respective opinions. An overwhelming participation from young students amongst the audience made the debate interactive and significant.

Tune-in to TIMES NOW to watch the youth put forth their opinions on one of the toughest issues facing the nation, on - "Youth Debates with Arnab Goswami"

Saturday December 3rd 2011 at 7:30 pm

Repeat telecasts on December 4th 2011 at 1:30 pm at 9:30 pm only on TIMES NOW

MUMBAI: Embark on a journey to Kenya‘s Masai Mara with wildlife adventurers Simon King and Jonathan Scott as they reveal interesting traits of the some of the animal kingdom‘s most skillful hunters, the wild cats. Get to know the lions, cheetahs and leopards in their natural environment as their hunting techniques, social behaviour and pride life are uncovered in Animal Planet‘s series BIG CAT DIARY.

Animal Planet follows the exploits of Africa‘s big cats and provides a completely new perspective on them in BIG CAT DIARY, airing on Animal Planet every Friday at 9pm.

BIG CAT DIARY follows Simon King and Jonathan Scott as they return to the Kenyan game reserve after two years to track down three big cat families in the varied terrain of Masai Mara to see how they have fared in their absence: the Marsh Pride of lions, Amber the cheetah and her now-grown cubs, and Shadow the leopard with its new cub.

The series further showcases the alliance between the old male of the Marsh Pride of lions and his offspring as they are put to the test by angry elephants. The male lions fight for dominance to be the king of the jungle, taking no prisoners. Jonathan Scott tracks down Shadow the leopard and her new cub who go missing after a confrontation with a furious male leopard.

Night filming reveals remarkable nocturnal behaviour bringing a new viewpoint on their lives in BIG CAT DAIRY. This fascinating parental role of the wild cats and other behaviour shows how a new understanding of their lives is the secret to ensuring a successful future for this magnificent animal.

Mumbai: Imagine you are in the middle of a deserted road, with a massive river on one side and thick dense forest on the other. To add to your woes the road ahead never seems to end and you don?t even have a ride. You have been handcuffed with a guy and have absolutely no cash on you. Seems overpowering right?

That?s exactly what Aaliyah would have to do as ?Beg Borrow Steal? returns with season 8- Born Separate, Stuck Together on UTV Bindass. This time around Aaliyah will try to undergo a journey across regions of North East India, travelling a whopping distance of 900Kms, in just 7 days! To add to her woes a new challenge is introduced in this season, in which Aaliyah would be handcuffed with a travel rookie ?Sahil Khattar?, who is a known face on Bindass and has been showcasing his funny side on shows like Date Trap and Chuski. The challenge for both, Aaliyah and Sahil is to figure out the doubly difficult tasks and make sure they do it effectively or they both will bear the impact of the crews? wrath. The tasks will be tough, the rewards meager and the punishments downright rough!

There would be a total of 7 legs in the whole travel for Aaliyah and Sahil, starting from Guwahati in Assam and ending in Moreh in Manipur. From crushing rice to driving a tractor, both will undergo a vicious round of tasks throughout their journey and if they are unable to complete any particular tasks on the way, they will be faced with a penalty that will have to be performed amidst the magnificent yet tough terrain of the North East.

Commenting on the launch of 8th season, Keith Alphonso, Business head, UTV Bindass, says, ?Enduring the harshest environments without a penny in the pocket and only a relentless drive for survival is what Beg Borrow steal has been about. With season 8 of the show, we take you through one of the most mysterious terrains in India, ?The North East?. We always mould the format in such a way that it brings that extra zest in the show and provides an amazing sense of adventure to the contestants and the viewers involved as they embark on the adventurous journey.?

Commenting on the new season of Beg Borrow Steal, Aaliyah said, ?I have been a part of Beg Borrow Steal since its inception. I have seen the show raise the bar over these seasons, however, this season is going to be a crazy one! Being handcuffed with a guy through 900 Kms? Impossible! Not only is the journey going to be a challenge but will also gives me the task to learn to be patient and equally efficient even when dealing with claustrophobia of being constantly tied up!, I hope Sahil can keep pace with me, or else the going will get really tough!?

?It?s the first time I will be part of the adventures of Beg Borrow Steal. Being handcuffed for 900kms with Aaliyah surely sends jitters down my spine. I have no clue how I am going to cope up with such a pro, especially when we have to beg borrow or steal to complete our tasks. But on the brighter side I am very excited and absolutely ready to take the bull by its horns!? said Sahil Khattar on being the newest handcuffed twist to the show.

While season 7 saw Aaliyah?s unending journey to the Rann of Kutch, this time get ready to witness some team play, as Aaliyah and Sahil get ready to tread into the daunting terrain of the North East.

New Delhi: ComScore, Inc. the global leader in measuring the digital world through digital marketing intelligence has released the Video Metrix for the month of October 2011. The data confirms Vdopia?s leadership position in online video advertising domain in the India region around professionally produced content.

Originated from the Indian content publisher sites the data was released in the month of November 2011.

In the month of October 2011

• Vdopia is No.3 in the Top 100 Video properties in India and the 2nd largestvideo network in India.
• Vdopia had possessed nearly 8mn of the total universe of 30mn uniquevideo views across its extensive network of Indiaspecific publisher sites.
• Vdopia is the largest digital video advertising network for online video ads placed inside the professionally produced content that brands and users crave for.

?Since the inception, we have been guided to be the best in whatever we do. We were the first company to launch the concept of live streaming ad insertion in the Indian digital video world as well as video and rich media ads on mobile. Being the front runners in the industry it is our constant endeavor to maintain the portfolio of high quality products which are coupled with the advanced technology.? commented Srikanth Kakani, CEO, Vdopia Inc.

?The latest Comscore stats reaffirms our leadership position in the digital video advertising space. Our commitment towards the brands, the viewers and publishers has helped us to maintain our leadership position?, commented Debadutta Upadhyaya, VP-APAC, Vdopia Inc. 

Mumbai: As FDI in retail signals a revolution in the organized retail industry, Brand Equity on ET NOW, brings you a riveting discussion on the business implications on modern retail, Kiranas, FMCG players, farmers and consumers. The big debate focuses on all the chaos in the parliament, political upheaval and the forward outlook.

The elite panel on the show features Thomas Varghese, Chairman of National Committee on Retail CII, Bijou Kurien, President and CEO of Lifestyle - Reliance Retail, Nitin Paranjpe, MD and CEO of Hindustan Unilever, Harsh Mariwala, Chairman and MD of Marico, R. S. Sodhi, MD of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group, B.S. Nagesh, Founder, Trust for Retailers & Retail Association of India and Manu Ghai, Global Retail Analyst.

In the first segment, Thomas Varghese shares a positive outlook stating that modern retail has grown at about 25% in the last 5 years and investing in agricultural back end, processing industries and farm practices for better yield is the key to overall sustained growth. While Bijou Kurien on the contrary felt that FDI implications would be minimal and the political fears being expressed are baseless.

In the next segment, B. S. Nagesh shares his view on how FDI in retail will impact the international retailers planning their India entry. He said it will be interesting to see how international players chart their investment and how they plan out their entry with such a large capital of $100 million.

Expressing an overall positive outlook on the impact of FDI on modern trade in India, Harsh Goenka said that the Government has taken a bold step where in the consumers will enjoy wider choices at better prices and also 12% - 15% of retail trade will be with the organized segment in the next 5 years.

In the final segment, Harsh Mariwala discusses the implications on FMCG manufacturers stating that the market leaders will have to be innovative to stay ahead of new entrants / competitors and the smaller players will be most affected by threat of private labels.

Additionally, Manu Ghai commenting on Corporate Farming, expressed that it can be the next step; however, the Government would have to address the regional disparity that exists in India and enforce a Central policy rather than a State policy.

Catch the complete episode of Brand Equity on Saturday, 3rd December at 2.30pm and Sunday, 4th December at 11am and 10.30pm. Only on ET NOW.