MUMBAI: 9XM has further strengthened its leadership position in the music television genre. The latest TAM data for Week 49, 2010 ranks 9XM as No. 1 music channel across all the 4 Target Groups.

Per TAM data for Week 49, 2010 (HSM), in CS 15-24 yrs:
9XM 37 GRPs; MTV 31 GRPs; Bindass 31 GRPs; MASTIII 30 GRPs; Channel [V] 24 GRPs; Zoom 22 GRPs; B4U Music 21 GRPs; Music India 9 GRPs.

Per TAM data for Week 49, 2010 (HSM), in CS 15-24 yrs, ABC:
9XM 38 GRPs; Bindass 31 GRPs; MTV 29 GRPs; MASTIII 27 GRPs; Channel [V] 26 GRPs; Zoom 23 GRPs; B4U Music 20 GRPs; Music India GRPs 9.

Per TAM data for Week 49, 2010 (HSM), in CS 4+ yrs:-
9XM 24 GRPs; MASTIII 19 GRPs; MTV 17 GRPs; Bindass 17 GRPs; B4U Music 15 GRPs; Channel [V] 12 GRPs; Zoom 11 GRPs; Music India 6 GRPs.

Per TAM data for Week 49, 2010 (HSM), in 15-34 yrs:-
9XM 29 GRPs; MASTIII 25 GRPs; Bindass 23 GRPs; MTV 22 GRPs; B4U Music 18 GRPs; Channel [V] 18 GRPs; Zoom 17 GRPs; Music India 7 GRPs.

9XM has also emerged at the top across the last four weeks in all the above 4 Target Groups. This has compelled many players in the music entertainment genre to revisit their programming strategy.

Amar Tidke, Head of Programming, 9XM said, "9XM‘s consistent performance, as per the latest TAM data, indicates the popularity of 9XM‘s animated characters across all age groups. These super cool animated dudes have truly captivated the hearts of our viewers. A good mix of Bollywood music coupled with rib tickling animation has cut across all age groups, giving 9XM an edge over all other ‘so called‘ music channels."

In the recent past, 9XM‘s line-up of special and innovative programs such as Kaun Karega Bakwaas, the various movie contests, the Bollywood special Bakwaas Band Kar and the new show Funda Fry with two super cool animated characters - Falli & Balli - have received a great response from viewers. The 9XM Dudes including Bade-Chote, Bheegi Billi, The Betel Nuts, Badshah Bhai and Falli & Balli have gained iconic status by providing the viewers a daily dose of wholesome entertainment.

9XM - HAQ SE!!!

MUMBAI: If all you ever wanted was to spend hours watching your favourite Akshay movies, this is your chance to do just that! This weekend, Zee Cinema sets you up with a special date with the Khiladi of Khiladis ? Akshay Kumar and the lovable boy next door, Akshay Khanna as the channel airs movies that take viewers on a romantic reverie with the stars. On Saturday, 11 December, 2010 at 4 PM, catch Chandni Chowk to China with Akshay Kumar and on Sunday, 12 December, 2010 at 4 PM, don?t miss out on the fun & masti on Hungama with Akshay Khanna.

Chandni Chowk to China (starring Akshay Kumar and the gorgeous Deepika Padukone) is based in Delhi‘s Chandni Chowk, where orphaned Sidhu (Akshay Kumar) is adopted by the owner of Bajrang Bali Parathas. Years later, when Sidhu has grown up and is an expert at slicing vegetables, his Chinese friend, Chopstick, cons him into believing that he is the reincarnation of Liu Sheung, a slain Chinese revolutionary. Sidhu then takes it upon himself to travel to the Zhange district where he will be forced to confront a deadly female assassin by the name of Suzy; be befriended by a semi-crazed beggar; and must face humiliation and possible death at the hands of the virtually indestructible Hojo.

Hungama, (that stars Akshay Khanna, Rimi Sen & Aftab Shivdasani). Is the story of a bunch of misfits whose misconception about each other?s backgrounds end up in a series of chaotic, yet comic outcomes. Aftab (Nandu) and Rimi (Anjali) are two strangers who have to pretend that they are a married couple in order to get a place to live while Paresh Rawal (Radheysham Tiwari) is a rich, yet down to earth businessman whose business is named after his wife Anjali. Akshaye Khanna plays a young man (Jeetu) starting a new business in electronic ware. Things get complicated when Rimi Sen goes to Paresh Rawal‘s house in search of a job & meets Akshaye Khanna who falls in love with her thinking she is Paresh Rawal‘s daughter. Paresh Rawal‘s wife thinks that he is having an affair with Rimi Sen & while Paresh Rawal thinks his wife is having an affair with Akshaye Khanna due to Rimi Sen and her having the same name. Then comes in Shakti Kapoor(‘Raddiwala‘ Tejabhai alias Kachara Seth) whose daughter falls in love with a guy pretending to be Paresh Rawal‘s son and soon everything spins rapidly out of control.

With a collection of the best of Bollywood films, India?s first Hindi movie channel, Zee Cinema, promises to make your weekend a fun filled time! So whether it is Akshay Kumar or Akshay Khannna who is your favorite actor, gear up to catch them this weekend on 11 December & 12 December at 4 pm, only on Zee Cinema.

MUMBAI: Japanese people live the longest lives, with an average life expectancy of 83 years ? almost twice as long as the people of Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, who can expect to live to 42*. Contrasts such as these will underpin a new series of special reports on the BBC?s international news services, called Extreme World, beginning in December. The series, on TV, radio and online, will study some of the world?s most dramatic divides, highlighting the extraordinary disparities in people?s lives and lifestyles.

Focusing on the boundaries of the planet, as well as cultural, social, geographical, political and religious topics, Extreme World explores just how different, and how alike, we really are ? and asks whether one country‘s problems can be measured alongside another when other key factors vary so dramatically.

From December 2010 to June 2011, eight key themes will be explored; the extremes in climate, corruption, dying, education, crime, business, waste and religion. In an increasingly connected world, Extreme World examines how great the world‘s divides really are and if these divisions can be clearly defined.

On Wednesday 1 December, Extreme World launches from two very different parts of the planet; with journalists reporting from one of the hottest places on earth, and one of the coldest. Adam Mynott visits Siberia, while Pascale Harter travels to the Republic of Djibouti, for BBC World Service and BBC World News, to discover how local residents live in such extreme conditions.

The subject of extreme temperatures will be given special treatment by BBC World Service?s language and regional services. The African News and Current Affairs output will include a piece from Mount Kenya, looking at how people cope with extreme temperature fluctuations every day. There will be a report from eastern Kenya ? the country?s hottest region - where most people have to stop working in the afternoons when the heat is highest, and a report from the country?s coastal area, asking if people really have to lead laid-back lives because of the heat.

BBC Hausa will report on the hottest place in Nigeria, Maiduguri, and the coldest, Jos, exploring the impact of the local climate on people‘s lives. During the peaks of the hot season, residents of Maiduguri wrap ice around their heads in order to cool down ? unsurprisingly, this is when the ice-making business is booming. The programming will include text messages from audiences about their experiences of the coldest or hottest places they have visited.

Multimedia content on BBC Russian will report on the competition between Oymyakon and Verkhoyansk in Yakutia, Russia, for the status of the Northern Pole of Cold, and on life on the ?Vostok? station in the Antarctic, the Southern Pole of Cold.

BBC Uzbek service?s video report in English from Yakutia looks at how people literally go to extremes, travelling to the coldest place on Earth in order to feed their families back home in Central Asia. BBC Uzbek will also report from the capital of Kazakhstan, Astana. Known for its stiflingly hot summers and bitterly cold winters, this city in the middle of step now boasts some of the best architectural design the country?s oil and gas money can buy. In another story, a former inmate of Jaslik prison in Uzbekistan will talk about this cold, bleak location of extreme hardship.

A special edition of the global interactive show, World Have Your Say, will be broadcast on BBC World News television, presented by Chloe Tilley, and on BBC World Service, presented by Ros Atkins, from Sierra Leone on 1 December. World Have your Say will be talking to audiences around the world about the idea of Extreme World. Do audiences think about the world as a place marked out by dramatic differences, such as the tension between the rich and poor, the powerful and the powerless, or is this a concept that has no relevance to their own personal lives?

On 9 December, Extreme World will examine the issue of corruption, focusing its impact on all facets of life in different corners of the world, from politics, government and business, to the first-hand experiences of people facing issues of bribery in their daily lives.

World Have your Say will be broadcasting a special programme on 9 December, presented by Ros Atkins, on the issue of corruption. Audiences can join in the debate via worldhaveyoursay.com, Twitter (@BBC_WHYS) and Facebook (World Have Your Say).

BBC World Service will also broadcast a range of new documentaries focusing on the issue of corruption. For more than a century Chicago‘s history has been marred by patronage, bribery and venality. In Oiling the Machine, on BBC World Service from Monday 6 December, local journalist Steve Edwards takes to the streets of his hometown, meeting its political bosses, investigating the so-called ‘machine‘ that controlled democracy for decades and asking why Chicago is still seen by many as such a hotbed of political corruption.

Extremes of Corruption, on BBC World Service on Thursday 9 December is a new two-part programme examining Sweden and Somalia - two countries that routinely occupy opposing ends of international corruption league tables. The series will ask if these reputations are deserved; is Sweden‘s image so flawless? And, after two decades of civil war, is it even fair to levy allegations of corruption against Somalia? Award-winning journalist and presenter Pascale Harter examines these extremes and questions whether corruption can be measured in such black-and-white terms.

Looking at how creative corruption can be, BBC Mundo will bring audiences 10 stories from across the world. These include a report about an Afghan man who claimed to be a Taliban negotiator, and a report about a Peruvian security adviser who recorded on videotape every single bribe that he offered to his political enemies.

BBC Azeri, BBC Kyrgyz and BBC Uzbek will feature a discussion with International Crisis Group?s Central Asia Programme Director, Paul Quinn-Judge, and Latin America Programme Director, Silke Pfeiffer, who will talk about the similarities and differences in how corruption manifests itself in Latin America and Central Asia, how it is eating away at national institutions and what can be done to tackle it. BBC Azeri will focus on Georgia, looking at the country?s success in dealing with corruption.

BBC Hausa will look at the impact of corruption on national development in Nigeria ? the country described by Transparency International as one of the most corrupt in the world ? and do some prospective analysis on how Nigeria would do if it were free of corruption. BBC Swahili will be talking to John Githongo who investigated fraud and bribery as a journalist, and then fought corruption as a government official in his home country Kenya. A special report on BBC Afrique (French for Africa) will explore the temptations of corruption in a day in the life of a police officer in Cameroon.

BBC Persian will broadcast a radio and TV report about corruption in Tajikistan. The subject of corruption, as well as other themes of the Extreme World season, will be discussed in BBC Persian live TV and radio debates and online forums.

BBC.com/extremeworld will feature a range of multimedia content, as well as a special interactive picture wall, allowing audiences to discover different Extreme World facts and figures about topics that impact on people?s lives, from birth and date rates, to differences in education and health care.
 

MUMBAI: This week, the reality show that stormed into Indian household?s for its sheer raw appeal brings to you yet another shocking narrative of couple Kavita and her boyfriend?s(ame not to be disclosed) nearly year old relation.

Kavita like many other girls is completely in love with her boyfriend for over a year and she blindly trusts him. She and her boyfriend both work for her sister Jhanvi?s boutique in Mumbai and got introduced to each other at a nightclub in the city. Soon the closeness between the two increased and they were struck by the cupid. Not willing to do a loyalty test on her love it was her sister?s apprehension and suspicion and sheer dislike for the guy which ultimately made Kavita agree to approach the Emotional Atyachaar team. Jhanvi reasoned out her explanation that she has witnessed her sister?s boyfriend being flirty with girls visiting the boutique and has at times stayed back in the boutique itself for 2-3 consecutive days.

The EAT made the undercover agent to visit the boutique where Kavita?s boyfriend works. The undercover agent introduces herself and informs him about being new in the city. Taking advantage of the situation he agrees to show her around the city. The very next day, while on their tour around the city he confesses to the agent that Kavita is his ex girlfriend and speaks ill things about her.

This week Rani Mukherji lends her support as she appears as a special co anchor on the episode. When the EAT showed Rani the footage she expressed interest in meeting Kavita and her sister. On meeting them Rani explains and supports Kavita by making her look at the situation from a positive side of things.

After having met Rani will Kavita be able to cope up with the truth of her love?

Watch as a sister Jhanvi helps her sister Kavita to unveil the reality, 7 p.m. on December 11th 2010 only on UTV Bindass.

MUMBAI: CNBC TV 18, India?s No. 1 business medium proudly announces the ?India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2010?, one of the most cherished awards for gifted business leaders of today. The visionaries that have led India‘s glorious journey from the front are the champions that CNBC-TV18 salutes with the 6th edition of the India Business Leader Awards (IBLA), Asia‘s most distinguished awards for excellence in leadership presented by MCX Stock Exchange. To be held in Mumbai, the event will bring together the most revered names in India?s political, economic and social circles. The awards will be held on December 11, 2010 at the Exhibition land, Grand Hyatt Mumbai. The Chief Guest Honorable Finance Minister, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee will grace the ceremony with his esteemed presence.

The India Business Leader Awards are a continuation of the tradition set by CNBC?s Asia Business Leader of the Year Awards; Asia?s most definitive business leadership Awards. The India Business Leader Awards are the definitive awards celebrating the spirit of excellence in business leadership in India. The awards aim at recognizing leaders who have made a difference by carving a niche for themselves thus creating an edge above their peers. The recipients of the awards are visionaries behind today‘s outstanding businesses. They are stellar individuals who epitomize strength, ingenuity, knowledge, foresight and who drive the growth of their businesses with vision and inspiration.

Commenting on the awards, Udayan Mukherjee, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 said, ?The Indian Business Leader Awards recognize individuals whose excellence and achievements set a benchmark in the business arena. The business fraternity holds high regard for The Indian Business Leader Awards and over the years it has become an institution in itself. The awards are an unparalleled tribute to the excellence in business in India.?

The judging process is a challenge each year with accomplished business leaders out doing each other. A detailed Methodology is outlined to select India‘s new leaders. The business leaders are judged by a jury comprising world-respected management strategists, academics and corporate personalities under stringent, objective and a transparent criteria and process. The jury, along with research partners - The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business (GSB), Development Dimensions International (DDI) and The CNBC-TV18 Research Team assess candidates through a unique judging process based on a combination of criteria, including financial performance, leadership, creativity, innovation and social responsibility. Candidates are also evaluated on their ability to create short-term advantage, long-term value, a competitive edge, and the demonstration of leadership in the business community. The CNBC-TV18 editorial panel and research team conducts a 3-phase methodology, which in turn is a comprehensive exercise in research and analysis so as to recognize the companies with excellent business leaders at their helm. CNBC-TV18 will also be conducting a national poll for the awards, with a special group of business leaders, a peer group and the general public.
This year the high profile jury comprised of some big names like Mr. N. R. Narayana Murthy as chairperson of the Jury, Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Mr. K.V. Kamath, Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Mr. Adi Godrej and Mr. Raghav Bahl.

The Awards categories for ?India Business Leader Awards (IBLA) 2010? are:-

? First Generation Entrepreneur Of The Year

? Most Promising Entrant Into The Big League

? Indian Global Achiever

? Taking India Abroad! (Brand India)

? Social Enterprise Of The Year

? Outstanding Contribution To The Indian Economy

? Young Turk of the year.

? Lifetime Achievement Award

? CNBC-TV18?s Entertainment Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘s Sport Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘ s Outstanding Woman Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘s Outstanding Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘s Outstanding Company Of The Year

? CNBC-Asia?s India Business Leader Of The Year

? India Innovator Of The Year

? Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2010

? India Talent Management Award 2010

Winning an IBLA is a defining moment for the leader and the company. The award for corporate excellence is an indication of greater achievements to come over time.

MUMBAI: NDTV Good Times, India‘s first lifestyle channel, announced it‘s first-ever food awards at a high profile event at Westin in Gurgaon on December 3.

In an aureate evening, NDTV Good Times honoured the top restaurants, restaurateurs and chefs, from all across the nation. The guests at the gala event included food enthusiasts, restaurant owners, chefs and other high profile guests coming together from all parts of the country.

Westin resonated with presence of celebrated faces like Prahlad Kakkar, Seema Goswami, Rahul Akerkar, Shiv Karan Singh, AD Singh, Radhika Chanana & Karan Chanana, Suhel Seth, Rashmi Singh, Vinod Dua, Harmeet Bajaj, Zeba Koheli, Ramneek Pantal, Anupama Dayal, Abraham & Thakore, Rina Dhaka, Magandeep Singh, Priya Paul, Timsy Anand and Nakul Anand.

Among the many highlights of the event was a special musical performance by Shafqat Amanat Ali, a famous Sufi singer from Pakistan and Highway men, Rocky & Mayur kept the audience in splits with their humour and everlasting camaraderie.

The event also gave a sneak peak of the brand new book that is being released on the very successful show- Highway On My Plate. From the invitation cards to the on-ground look and feel, trophies, the give-away gifts for the guests, everything was HOMP style.

Smeeta Chakrabarti, CEO, NDTV Lifestyle said, "Indians are a passionate lot and few things unite us more than our common passion for food. NDTV Good Times has promoted a wide range of food shows spanning cuisines, social strata and tastes. The aim of our Food Awards is to celebrate this insatiable appetite for food and acknowledge those who delight us with their extraordinary culinary efforts."

Speaking on the occasion, Monica Narula, Vice President Programming, NDTV Good Times said, "We are very proud to host the first pan Indian food awards and the response from the restaurants and restrauteurs has been very encouraging, it will probably be the "yummiest" evening the country has seen in a long time with heavy weights from the restaurant business, top foodies, top chefs and not to mention our very own NDTV Good Times jury all sharing the same space. We aim to make this the most sought after food event in the country"

The winners were selected by a highly qualified jury comprised of NDTV award winning anchor Vinod Dua, famous Chef Ritu Dalmia, Food impresario Marut Sikka, Anchor & Chef Aditya Bal, Restaurateur & chef Vicky Ratnani and Highway Stars Rocky & Mayur. The validation process was undertaken by Ernst &Young.

The nomination list was developed from a universe of 1000 restaurants by evaluating various journals/magazines in the public domain. The short listed restaurants were further assessed on the basis of their unique propositions. The cities covered in the analysis were: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Goa, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata. The parameters on which the restaurants were rated: Food, Service, Ambience and Key specialty of restaurant/bar.

Enclosed below is the winners list:

Best North Indian: Bukhara, ITC
Best Regional: Oh! Calcutta, Kolkata
Best European: Orient Express, Taj Palace Hotel
Best Bar: Smoke House Grill, Smoke House Chain
Best Dhaba: Chilka
Best Coastal: Trishna, Independent
Best Desserts & Coffee: Atrium
Best Asian: Thai Pavallion, Taj President
Best Debut - Indigo cafe
All-time Favorites: The Karim‘s, Karim‘s Hotel Chain