MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18, India?s no. 1 business medium, in association with MCX, a state-of-the-art electronic commodity futures exchange, presented India?s most distinguished awards for financial excellence - the CFO Awards 2010 in its fifth year on October 27, 2010 in Mumbai. The awards ceremony was preceded over by Mr. Salman Khurshid, Hon. Union Minister of Corporate Affairs.

The CNBC-TV18 ?CFO Awards 2010‘ seek to recognize the wizards of the financial world who have not only demonstrated excellence through their sheer knowledge, vision and acumen but also driven their businesses on a global platform. This is the league of individuals who have managed India‘s global aspirations with such precision that they are now India?s ambassadors to the world.

The theme of the awards this year is ?celebrating the men and women behind India‘s resilience?. The awards honoured the spirit of achievement by recognizing the contribution of such individuals to Brand INDIA. These individuals have made India a force to reckon with by capitalizing on opportunities and identifying growth options which has helped sustain the financial slowdown. They have also demonstrated the skills of being the real champions of India?s fast evolving CFO community by striving hard to make India a global business hub. These global financial leaders through their efficiency and excellence in financial deliverables have laid the foundation of emerging India, transforming it to become the next superpower.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Salman Khurshid, Hon. Union Minister of Corporate Affairs said, ?It is certainly a great pleasure to be here. I think CNBC-TV18?s CFO Awards is one of the finest awards. Though I spend more time with the CEOs and the Chairpersons of the companies, I do know that the real energy and the real strength comes from the CFOs. And therefore to be amongst the ones who really matter behind the smiles of the people. It really is a great privilege and a great honor to be with you.?

Further he added, ?I believe that the rooted solid support that will come to structured growth will come from the CFOs of our country. For me this is indeed a very important event and I hope you will go from strength to strength in taking these events and making them one day an event of a global reach. Congratulations to all the winners!?

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Udayan Mukherjee, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 said, ?India has evolved as a global financial hub only due to the persistence of certain expertised individuals who have build empires that are inherently strong, resilient in face of crisis and nimble enough to move and capitalize opportunities. These wizards and their companies have not only contributed to India?s strong GDP numbers but also led the massive bull rally. We, at CNBC-TV18, feel proud and honoured to award such eminent financial experts.?
 

MUMBAI: JWT Mumbai recently won the prestigious Midas Award in two competitive categories for its creative work on Aditya Birla Financial Services Group (ABFSG).

The agency won a silver award for Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund ‘Growthscope‘ and Midas Finalist Award for Birla Sun Life Insurance‘s ‘Wealth with Protection Solutions campaign‘.

Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund campaign created by JWT India was adjudged as the world‘s best advertising initiative in the direct mail category by a grand jury of industry experts from all over the world.

Commenting on the award, Aditya Birla Group Chief Marketing Officer - Financial Services Ajay Kakar said, "At the ABFSG, we like to celebrate creative excellence that works with our customers. We are delighted to receive these awards through an international forum that solely recognises creative excellence in financial services. Industry recognition like these reinforces our faith in our brand philosophy of creating communication that is simple, clear, distinct, positive and relevant to our target group."

Commenting on this achievement, JWT Mumbai Executive Creative Director Tista Sen said, "We are elated to have won this prestigious award on an international platform judged by global industry experts. The competition was stiff across 31 countries, with a number of players in each of these categories. We look forward to partnering ABFSG on many more such innovations in future."

While Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund won an award for its direct mailer called ‘Growthscope‘ based on the theme of kaleidoscope, Birla Sun Life Insurance was adjudged a finalist for its Wealth with Protection Solutions TVC, featuring cricketers Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh.

The films were set within the realistic frame work of a candid interview set up, where the cricketers spoke of the highs and lows of their careers, the bouquets - brickbats that come along with it and the sense of vulnerability every time they are out on the field.

The idea was to create relevance for these solutions among today‘s young and confident Indian, who has seen the good times of the post liberalization era and has a tendency of taking them for granted.
 

MUMBAI: Diwali is just around the corner and COLORS is leaving no stone unturned to celebrate the festival with fun and entertainment. To mark the festival of lights, COLORS will present a special celebration ? Dabur Chyawanprash presents Dilwalon ki Diwali on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 12 noon & 8 PM. This Dhamakedaar show will not only be a great visual treat for the viewers but will also add some more fun to the usual sparklers and phuljharis this season. Joining the celebration will be the lead actors of the popular soaps and the cast of the much awaited movie Golmaal-3 including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Mithun chakraborty, Tushar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and Rohit Shetty. Mithunda shows off his famous disco moves while Ajay Devgn makes a stylish entry on his bike? watch all this and more on Dabur Chyawanprash presents Dilwalon Ki Diwali only on COLORS.

According to Ashvini Yardi ? Programming Head, COLORS, ?Dilwalon ki Diwali is an attempt to bring out the essence of this festival and pass on the message of unity and oneness to our viewers. Diwali is a festival of good over evil and what better way than bringing the entire cast, portraying the good, bad, ugly and grey characters together under one roof and celebrate the festival in unison. The only aim of this show is to reach out to our viewers with the message of unity, integrity combined with a fun-packed entertainment?

Dilwalon ki Diwali will see Ammaji playing the perfect host and performing the traditional Laxmi Poojan with her family. The Bahus will be seen celebrating ?Bahu ka Parv? together on the stage thus resonating Goddess Lakshmi on occasion of Diwali. Divya - Jogi Thakur and Sumitra - Bhairon Singh will be seen enthralling the audience with their acts. Not to miss the favourite Jodis on COLORS; Raghav- Sia, Veer Tapasya and Anandi-Jagya who will be spicing up the proceedings.

Dilwalon ki Diwali will also bring together all the kids of COLORS family- Choti Anandi and Chota Jagya, Choti Ichha and Tappu, ?natkhat? Krishna together charming the audience with their innocence. Diwakar-Sonia, who mesmerized the audience with their acrobatic Salsa in India?s Got Talent ?Khoj 2 will once again charm the viewers with their breath-taking acts on the stage. Surveen Chawla will also be seen getting in the Dabangg mood shaking her leg on Munni Badnaab Hui with ?Baaji? Vinay Rohra, Sharad Kelkar and the latest ?Khatron ka Khiladi? Shabbir Ahluwalia.

All this and more on Dilwalon ki Diwali on Sunday, November 7 at 12.00 pm & 8:00 pm Only on COLORS
 

MUMBAI: ET NOW, the 24-hr English business news channel with its cutting-edge market analyses, insider perspectives & skilled advice has redefined the way business news is presented. With its formidable team of anchors & analysts the channel has been consistently building loyalty amongst its viewers.

After showing a consistent growth in its viewership performance ET NOW has delivered a stellar performance in last few weeks. As per the latest week Television Audience Measurements ratings in its data released today ET NOW market share has scaled to 31% while CNBC-TV18 having 36% market share, NDTV Profit 24% and Bloomberg UTV 10% amongst the affluent males (Source: TAM, Market: 6 Metros, TG: CS A Males 25+ Yrs, Wk43, All Days). In the last 4 weeks, ET NOW has 30% Share, CNBC TV18 37%, NDTV Profit 23% and Bloomberg UTV 9% Share (Source: TAM, Market: 6 Metros, TG: CS A Males 25+ Yrs, Wk40-43, All Days).

With the Sensex scaling new heights and ET NOW?s content completely focused on markets performance and trade tips, more and more viewers are increasingly spending time on ET NOW.

With effective market trading strategies, sector specific trading calls & stock tips, the best market making analysts ET NOW helps traders/investors maximise the vagaries of the stock market. During the evening hours ET NOW brings the best of India Inc. with in-depth analysis, understanding and interpretation of news & policies that affect Indian business and markets.

So tune into ET NOW for more stock tips, trading strategies, sectorial calls, stock market trends and exclusive interviews.
 

MUMBAI: BBC World News will broadcast, a new six part series starting 30th October 2010, examining some of the big ideas which have transformed the world we live in.

Ideas That Changed The World, narrated by BBC Click?s Spencer Kelly and sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, features a series of experts and specialists, including chef David Chang, astronomer Seth Shostak, former white house doctor Connie Mariano, author Oliver Sacks and former UK Chancellor Alistair Darling, all giving their perspective on a particular aspect of six key areas - architecture, flight, food, communications, medicine and economy. The experts will examine not only how the topics covered have changed our world but will look ahead and give their predictions on how they see their areas of interest developing in the future.

Paul Gibbs, BBC World News Head of Programming, says: ?There are so many things in our civilisation we take for granted. Ideas That Changed The World looks at the impact some great ideas have had on our lives. Our experts and specialists will also share their visions for the future and tell us what developments they think will have the most significant impact for the years ahead.?

Architecture
In the programme on architecture world acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid looks at concrete, one of the most revolutionary materials ever introduced in the history of architecture; James Law founder of Cypertecture International examines the role of the arch; international architect Mitsuo Nakamura looks at climate control from the Romans through to today?s green or sustainable architecture; and Canadian architect Gordon Gill examines the importance of the elevator as a lynchpin to building tall structures.

Food
The food programme sees Keith Goulding an expert in the use of nitrogen explain why he thinks understanding the role nitrogen fertiliser is perhaps the most important development in the history of soil fertility; Director of the International Rice Research Institute Robert Zeigler discusses the revolutionary impact of ?cross breeding? plants; Assyriologist and Professor at Yale University Alice Slotsky examines the development of the recipe; and world famous chef David Chang takes a look at the importance of different types of food preservation.

MUMBAI: Diwali preparations have begun in full swing all across the country and it?s a virtual race to complete shopping in time for oneself and for one?s loved ones. And this Diwali, STAR CJ Alive, India?s premium home shopping channel is keen on transforming the lifestyles of its viewers with an array of tantalizing offers on the best of brands across select categories like digital cameras, mobile phones, microwave ovens, kitchenware, home furnishings, apparel and jewellery. In fact STAR CJ Alive has all of these and much more?all at a mere click of the remote!

So if you are the gadget freak and are looking for a digital camera to capture it all this Diwali, look no further than the Olympus T-100 Digicam on STAR CJ Alive. Coupled with great features and an irresistible offer, it makes a perfect gifting item this season. Or if you?re looking for a Smartphone to constantly keep in touch, how about trying the new INQ Chat 3G mobile phone and getting a Polo watch, an Aircel Pocket Internet voucher for Internet browsing for 6 months, a Molife leather pouch and a scratchguard ? all absolutely FREE!

On the other hand if you are looking for something more domestic like microwaves or kitchenware, STAR CJ Alive has it all! Cook, heat, serve faster this Diwali with the all-new Whirlpool Microwave 20L Solo or make your kitchen time simpler with plastic storage containers from Lock & Lock at special rates and offers exclusively on STAR CJ Alive. Or how about decking up your home this Diwali with special home furnishings courtesy the Swayam special combo pack, which is up for grabs only on STAR CJ Alive!

Or if you?re the one who likes dressing up, you can actually outdress yourself this Diwali and that too only on STAR CJ Alive! You can choose from exquisite jewellery courtesy Sia, fashion accessories from Giordano or Esbeda or designer ethnicwear from Arissa and Jashn. Or if you?re the sporty type, there?s always complete sportsgear kits from Reebok. At the most attractive prices with the most amazing offers!

The list of unmatched offers for Diwali shoppers just goes on courtesy STAR CJ Alive and the brands that it offers across select categories like digital cameras, mobile phones, microwave ovens, kitchenware and kitchen appliances, home furnishings, jewellery, fashion accessories, apparel and ethnicwear, designer footwear and sportswear!

For at STAR CJ Alive - India?s premium 24-hour home shopping channel, it?s all about giving new meaning to celebrations and transforming one?s lifestyle. So be a part of an unparalleled shopping experience on STAR CJ Alive and make this one of the most memorable Diwali celebrations ever for you and your loved ones!