MUMBAI: The most extreme and extraordinary footage possible of real crime in progress, caught from all over the world ? from news helicopters to patrol car dashcams, from ordinary citizens to high-tech surveillance can be witnessed on World Wildest Police Videos.

High speed pursuits of desperate criminals to armed robberies by brutal thugs and roving gangs to SWAT team standoffs, life or death hostage situations to rampaging riots and mobs out of control to.

Amazing rescues to save innocent lives from certain death to undercover stings of drug dealers and murderers-for-hire to bizarre and unusual footage, wild and weird!

WORLD?S WILDEST POLICE VIDEOS spans the world to provide a close-up look at the heart pounding work of law enforcement officers?the brave men and women of law enforcement who risk their lives every day?who are never off-duty?whose sworn mission is to serve and protect.
 

MUMBAI: 27th marks the birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi, hailed by many as a latter day saint whose message of unconditional love and compassion has conquered the hearts and minds of millions across the world. On the occasion of her 57th birthday, celebrated as Viswa Mathrutva Dinam, Amrita TV presents a host of programmes from 6am,dedicated to the selfless soul in whose proximity devotees experience the presence of the divine.

The day begins on an auspicious note with fervent bhajans rendered soulfully by Manjeri and Vidhu Pratap followed by a special episode of Udayamritam .

The sacred ritual of Sri Guru Pada Puja conducted by Swami Amrita Swarupananda Puri and other sanyasins before thousands of devotees will be telecast directly from Amritapuri, Kollam.

Kavya Pooja, is an album of stirring poems from outstanding exponents of Malayalam poetry -ONV Kurup, Sugathakumari, V.Mathsudhanan Nair etc who will recite their own compositions expressing their individual concepts of motherhood.

Mathrudevobava visits major temples in Kerala devoted to the Mother Goddess, the embodiment of primordial cosmic energy and seeks salvation at the feet of the deities who represent various incarnations of the Mother Goddess such as Durga, Parvathy etc.

Valsalyam is a collection of film songs on the mother figures in Malayalam Cinema. Samarppanam gives a detailed account of the ceremony recently held in the USA when the prestigious SUNY Buffalo University conferred an honorary doctorate, on Amma for her achievements and contributions.
 

MUMBAI: MTV, India?s leading multimedia platform, gives you an opportunity to celebrate the Joy of Giving Week 2010 with Akanksha Foundation, a non-profit organization, for the upliftment of underprivileged children. Show your support by logging on to MTV India?s Facebook fan page where MTV will post videos, photos, alumni speak and other such content to promote the cause. All you have to do is ?like? or ?comment? on the posts and MTV India will donate 10 lakhs on crossing 1 Million Engagement on the Facebook Fan Page! Log on to http://www.facebook.com/mtvindia

Through Akanksha Foundation, MTV gives a chance to the youth of India to contribute their bit for the betterment of the society.

Through this, the Gen Next of India will get a firm educational foundation, high self esteem and strong values. This initiative takes the youth a step towards making the world a better place by encouraging the idea of giving in their small way.

Joy of Giving Week 2010, a nationwide movement starts on 21st September. MTV gives the youth across the country a platform to celebrate it through their Facebook fan page. The last day to contribute to this cause will be 3rd October. All you need to be part of the Joy of Giving Week is to do one simple conscious act of giving.

So what are you waiting for? Join the movement, now! This is your opportunity to reach out to someone less privileged. Start clicking and celebrate the joy of giving! Log on to http://www.facebook.com/mtvindia

With just one click or just one comment, you can touch the life of an underprivileged child!

MUMBAI: The weekly current-affairs programme ?This Week with Christiane Amanpour ?, which airs on ABC News in the USA, will now broadcast weekly on BBC World News, bringing an alternative viewpoint on the week?s political happenings to international audiences.

From its home at the Newseum in Washington DC, USA, the topical show will feature analysis of national politics and policies in the USA and around the world, along with high profile newsmaker interviews, panel discussions and international perspectives on the big stories of the week.

?This Week with Christiane Amanpour? will broadcast weekly on Sundays, 18:10GMT on BBC World News to audiences in Europe, South Asia and the Middle East.

Christiane Amanpour is a highly respected international journalist, with a wealth of experience including over two decades reporting from some of the world?s major conflicts, including those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Somalia, Rwanda, and the Balkans. She has interviewed world leaders from Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Iranian presidents Mohammad Khatami and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, as well as the presidents of Afghanistan, Sudan, Syria, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat among others.

Christiane says: ?It?s a wonderful opportunity for ?This Week? to be included in BBC World News? programming. We?re living in a globalised community and through ?This Week? we?re expanding the conversation to include more of the world and a broader perspective on the issues that impact us both in America and around the world.?

Richard Porter, Director of News Content, BBC World News says: ?Christiane is a world-renowned journalist and ?This Week? will offer our viewers unique perspectives and analysis from opinion leaders in America and overseas.?

MUMBAI: Bade Chote the popular dudes on 9XM, India?s ultimate Bollywood Music destination has caught on like fire even amongst the Bollywood celebrities. For the very first time viewers will witness Bollywood actors Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor doing their version of the popular show Bakwaas Band Kar on 9XM.

Bakwaas Bandh Kar the spicy and funny one liners presented by these animated characters is a huge hit amongst the viewers of the channels across the country.

"The animated characters Bade and Chote are very popular amongst the youth and we were delighted to know that they were equally popular amongst the film fraternity. Every time the 9XM team went out to shoot with Film stars they would always get into discussions about Bade Chote and how much the stars loved watching Bakwaas Bandh Kar. So we decided that we would let the actors do their own take on the show while shooting for the promotions of Anjaana Anjaani. The results are mind blowing and the viewers will witness an impromptu act by Priyanka and Ranbir on this special edition of Bakwaas Bandh Kar" said Amar Tidke, Head of Programming, 9XM.

Speaking on this exciting initiative Anjaana Ranbir Kapoor said" I adore the animated characters Bade Chote and love watching Bakwaas Bandh Kar on 9XM. Therefore when the team suggested shooting our own take on Bakwaas Bandh Kar we were just too happy to go ahead and have fun. I am sure that the viewers will enjoy this special edition Bakwaas on 9XM"

"Ranbir and I have a crazy adventure in the movie, while Bade and Chote are on a crazy adventure every single day. Also, I love their tongue in cheek humour. When the 9XM team suggested that we do our bit on Bakwaas Bandh Kar we just jumped on the opportunity. So do watch us do our version of Bakwaas Bandh Kar" added Anjaani Priyanka Chopra.

That?s not all, along with watching the Bollywood celebrities doing their favourite show Bakwaas Bandh Kar the viewers also stand to win autographed merchandise by the stars of Anjaana Anjaani and Cinemax movie vouchers.

Viewers are asked to sms PYAR to 56644 and their story on how they found their Anjaana/Anjaani to participate in the "Whats your Kahani" contest.

So stay tuned and watch this special edition Bakwaas Bandh Kar with the Bollywood heartthrobs Priyanka Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor and win goodies too!!

Rush contest closes 30th September 2010.

MUMBAI: Arzoo.com, one of India‘s leading online travel portals is launching a dedicated website for the convenience of the tourists/visitors of commonwealth games in Delhi, which will sense them as a ready reckoner giving out information related to the games and everything tourists need to know about India, its tourists attractions and essential services. Arzoo.com is amongst the top four online travel portals in India and it is acknowledged by over 200 million people in India and oversees.

The newly launched website, commonwealthgamestravel.net will provide various types of information to the visitors which will include information on hospitals, hotels, caf?s, shopping destinations, chemist, etc in Delhi.

Common Wealth Games 2010 is a golden opportunity for India to portray itself as a nation that strongly promotes sporting and cultural activities as well as position itself as an emerging economic power of the world. New Delhi, the national capital of India is hosting the event and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium is the main venue for this esteem sporting mega event. It will surely be remembered as a remarkable event in the history of India. It is not only a significant event for sports fraternity but also a huge opportunity for tourists to explore India and is cultural heritage. According to an official estimates, Common Wealth Games 2010 will be visited by around two million foreign tourists and 3.5 million tourists from different part of India.

?India has got this opportunity to host one of the most prestigious sporting events. Sportsmen and sports-enthusiasts from different parts of the world, especially from Common Wealth Countries will be visiting India to witness this event. This is a huge opportunity for the travel and hospitality industry as the tourists will not only visit Delhi, but they are also likely to visit different parts of India. Overall sentiments of the travel and hospitality industry are high and they are looking forward to the huge surge in demand for rooms and travel. I am very glad that Arzoo is helping in promoting the Common Wealth Games as well as tourism in India.? said Mr. Amal Purandare, Head India Operations, Arzoo.com.

Arzoo.com boasts of a wide network of over 10,000 PSA?s(Preferred sales agents) and over 100 franchises. The website is also endorsed by their numerous corporate clients. Arzoo.com is equally strong when it comes to serving individual customers. The website is known to provide complete travel solutions, personalized services and dedicated support to several corporate houses as well individual customers.

While the Old Delhi area is crammed with awe inspiring Mughal era structures, Lutyens‘ Delhi or New Delhi is a tribute to the grandiosity of the British Era. The tourist can experience the world of tranquillity at the serene Lodhi Gardens and Lotus temple or check out stunning monuments like Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Qutub Minar complex, and Humayun‘s Tomb. The most popular tourists attractions are India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House. Get to know about the Margaret Thatcher of India at the Indira Gandhi Memorial.

Commonwealth Games will give the chance to plan all this and much more. Delhi is the central point for further travel into India. This tour is a wonderful way to experience some of the top most crowd pullers of India like the one and only Taj Mahal, the deserts of Rajasthan, and amazing feats of architectural brilliance such as Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Albert Hall. The fact that the Commonwealth Games would be held in Delhi also ensures that visitors would have plenty of opportunities to indulge in the city‘s legendary culinary and retail scene.

Similarly, there are endless options when it comes to shopping. Be it world class swanky malls or charming little markets and traditional bazaars, Delhi has it all. The most popular shopping stops are Delhi Haat, Crafts Museum, Fabindia and Cottage Industries Emporium. With so many attractions to choose from there would not be a single dull moment during the games.

Through this website, the tourists will also have an access to destinations in India to and fro travel details, general information like Visa Requirement, Tourist offices in India, Festivals in Indian States, Do?s and don?ts and Mannerisms in India at one go.

Tourists can look forward to special hotels and flight deals on the site and also information of many other exciting things to do while in Delhi to witness the games. Arzoo.com?s website caters to all the international foreign tourists as well as domestic tourists.