MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM, India‘s No. 1 FM Station, has come forward to improve the traffic conditions in the city of Kanpur, thus living the brand promise ‘Suno Sunao, Life Banao! and impacting lives of citizens positively. BIG 92.7 FM along with the Traffic Police - Kanpur, has initiated the - ‘TRAFFIC MONTH-NOVEMBER 2008‘ - a drive in the city to educate the people about the traffic safety norms. The month long activity commenced on November 1 and will end on November 30, 2008.

The inauguration saw, the SSP of the City - Hari Ram Sharma along with RL Verma (SP Traffic Kanpur) inaugurating the Traffic Month with a green card camp for two wheelers. As a part of the traffic month, green card camps will be organized at various locations across the city along with hosting traffic awareness workshops at different schools. Also, a BIG traffic awareness rally will be organized by officials of the Traffic Police department wherein NCC cadets along with BIG 92.7 FM‘s RJs will be out rallying for the cause.

Speaking on the occasion, Manav Shankar, Cluster Head (UP- East), BIG 92.7 FM said, "It has always been BIG 92.7 FM‘s endeavor to ensure that we positively impact people‘s lives and this initiative is an extension of the same. The Traffic Month has two different motives - first, to spread awareness about road safety rules and legal laws and second to educate school children about road safety issues related to overloaded auto-rickshaws, general rules for school buses etc. I am grateful to the Traffic Police Department for their support and am confident that together, we will be able to make a difference."

Speaking on the occasion, RL Verma, SP Traffic Kanpur said, "Traffic conditions in the city need to be improved. People in city are either ignorant about the traffic rules or don‘t care to abide by them. In this month long activity we will try to make people responsive, aware and finally responsible towards traffic laws. Our idea is to educate people that traffic laws are for their own benefit in a manner which appeals to them emotionally. Radio Stations are extremely effective to communicate this message, given its high penetration in the city and we are happy that a corporate like BIG 92.7 FM has come forward for this month long initiative."

MUMBAI: : IBN7‘s prime time flagship news bulletin "Danke Ki Chot Par‘, and award-winning talk show "Zindagi LIVE", are the most watched shows in their respective time bands and are leading the prime band of 8-10pm by huge margins as per latest TAM ratings. Danke Ki Chot Par is a clear leader in the 9pm band as it brings all the big stories of the day and dares to voice out hard facts and reality behind the biggest news. Zindagi LIVE on the other hand, after its very successful first season returns in Season II sweeping away all TRPs with more inspiring stories of ordinary people who have battled adversities and chosen life over defeat. With its fearless efforts, IBN7 brings to its viewers hard-hitting news and reality, following its philosophy of Khabar Har Keemat Par.

Danke ki Chot Par is reflective of the true passion of journalism, to show not only the news, but the hard facts and reality behind the biggest news of the day. Anchored by Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 and Sumit Awasthi the show follows an aggressive attitude to show the truth and hard news without the fear of anything and anyone. Reflective of the high passion and energy the channel stands for.

Zindagi LIVE is an award winning talk show which has recently begun a new journey with its second season after receiving great responses from the viewers in its First Season. The inspirational show touches topics that a common man might identify with but never had the courage to broach. Zindagi LIVE salutes the spirit of ordinary people braving the adversities of life with a smile.

Ashutosh, Managing Editor IBN7 said "It is a pleasure to see that our consistent fearless reporting to bring out the real issues has lead the channel in achieving highest ratings on the Prime time band. At IBN7 it is our constant endeavor to bring to our viewers news and feature based shows that address the real news and issues"

MUMBAI: The youth of India have arrived! This November, get ready to hear some fun?fearless and frank opinions by Young India on issues and topics that affect them in every day life. Bindass, UTV?s 360-degree youth entertainment brand has established once again that they are without equal when it comes to connecting with Young India.Idea Bindass Live, a convergence of Radio on Television and hosted by bubbly RJ Malishka, is a live, on-air, first of a kind show, that will provide the perfect platform for today?s youth to discuss, analyse and express their viewpoint.

Idea Bindass Live airs every Monday-Thursday, beginning November 3, 2008 at 8:30 p.m.

Bindass Live, shot and telecast the same day, will conduct a daily dose of debates on youth-related issues like dating, relationships, peer pressure, parental pressure, social networking sites, the stress of exams and many more, giving young India the chance to speak up on these issues in their own forthright manner. The entire series will be LIVE and interactive and to add fun there will be polls, quizzes, video blogs and contests with celebrities and professionals like lawyers, doctors and counselors participating.

Bindass Live ? the Voice of Young India will be present on radio, television and website simultaneously.

Change, Stand up and Voice your opinion

Watch Bindass Live

Monday-Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

MUMBAI: Fever 104 FM partnered with the Isha Foundation and presented a musical evening for Delhities with Zila Khan, the high priestess of Sufi Music & Sounds at Kamani Auditorium in New Delhi on Sunday, 2nd November. Zila Khan was at the Fever 104 studios, in Delhi on Saturday, 1st November.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Neeraj Chaturvedi, Station Head, Fever 104 FM Delhi said, "We are privileged to partner the Isha Foundation for the social cause of AIDS awareness and rural development. At the same time, the concert will be a Sufi delight for our listeners. We hope to bring many more musical treats to Delhi."

The funds raised by the concert will be used to undertake various social outreach projects of Isha Foundation. Isha Foundation is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to Rural Rejuvenation, promoting HIV/AIDs awareness and Rural Crafts, Educational Reforms, Environmental Stewardship and Individual rejuvenation for holistic and healthy living.

MUMBAI: Little did Bollywood know then that, unwittingly they were killing Parveen Babi. The innocent small town girl from Junagadh, who once conquered the bright lights of Bollywood with her smart and westernized look, was extremely lonely at the top. The arc lights, the greasepaint, the stardom and the transience were her biggest enemies in the grab of success, all showing that there is an ugly side to being rich and famous. Various stories floated around the life and death of this star but little has been known about the facts of her desperation, struggles, loneliness, ailment and fight against sanity.

This week‘s episode of Bollywood Case Files will feature all about Parveen Babi, right from her successful career, relationships, friends, lifestyle, industry rumors and her shocking end. What really happened to Praveen Babi? Find out this Monday-Tuesday (November 03-04) on ZoOm Bollywood Case Files.

Bollywood Case Files is a 12-part original investigative series that takes on the scandals, rumors and distracting mysteries that have rocked the film industry. From investigative reports on celebrities who have shocking run-ins with the law or are involved in nasty court battles to rocky relationships between stars and their contemporaries. The emotional stories of the stars who have battle grave issues? off the wall behaviors? odd friendships? alleged goings-on? money? feuds? and more?

MUMBAI: Household names from the worlds of politics, journalism and show business will be joining the BBC‘s global newscast to offer insights, analysis and their unique take on the night‘s events in U.S. Election Night from 0430 and 0530 IST, Wednesday, November 5 2008 on BBC World News.

Among those appearing on the program will be Ricky Gervais, Christopher Hitchens, Larry Sabato, Karen Hughes, Terry Nelson, Jay McInerney, Richard Schiff, Bill Bradley, John Bolton and Gore Vidal.

U.S. Election Night will be anchored by David Dimbleby*, one of the BBC‘s most experienced and highly respected presenters of news and major live events, with Matt Frei, anchor of BBC World News America. They‘ll be joined in the studio by veteran newsman Ted Koppel for big picture perspective and global analysis.

Broadcast live from the BBC‘s bureau in Washington D.C. to more than 200 countries around the world, the programme will air on BBC World News and exclusively in the U.S. on BBC AMERICA. The newscast will have limited commercial breaks and will be streamed live throughout the evening on bbc.com/uselection.

Bringing together the depth and breadth of the BBC‘s world-renowned, award-winning reporting, U.S. Election Night will feature global reaction from the BBC‘s reporters and contributors around the world. Reporting from the key campaign headquarters will be Washington Correspondent Katty Kay, with the McCain team in Phoenix, and Gavin Hewitt, with the Obama team in Chicago.

The programme will have live reports from BBC correspondents in crucial swing states: Laura Trevelyan in Pennsylvania, Philippa Thomas in Ohio, Richard Lister in Florida and Rajesh Mirchandani in Colorado. Jon Sopel will be watching the results with residents of Culpepper Virginia, a town which featured in a series of BBC World News America reports looking at which issues were most important to voters in this critical swing state. And Jeremy Vine will analyse results as they come in, using the latest touchscreen graphics to show who is winning the race to the White House.

In addition to streaming U.S. Election Night, bbc.com/uselection will carry live blogs from BBC North America Editor Justin Webb throughout the evening as well as reporting results as they happen. The site will also offer full analysis of the U.S. political system, video highlights of the day‘s events, a running text commentary on the latest developments and a chance to share opinions with other bbc.com users.

Programme Timings:

Saturday 1st November, Question Time Washington DC special, *1340 IST

Question Time, the BBC show that offers its studio audience a unique opportunity to quiz top decision-makers, is in Washington DC for a special programme ahead of the U.S. election. The panel includes Elizabeth Edwards - wife of former Presidential nominee John Edwards and an advisor to Barack Obama on health issues, Simon Schama, the renowned historian, and Clarence Page, the Pulitzer Prize winning Chicago Tribune journalist. David Dimbleby chairs.

Wednesday 5th November, U.S. Election Night, 0430 & 0530 IST
The BBC‘s David Dimbleby broadcasts live from Washington DC with Matt Frei, anchor of BBC World News America. They‘ll be joined in the studio by veteran newsman Ted Koppel for big picture perspective and global analysis. The reporting team includes Gavin Hewitt in Chicago with the Obama campaign, Matthew Price and Katty Kay in Phoenix with the McCain campaign, John Simpson reporting reaction from America‘s black community and Philippa Thomas, Richard Lister and Rajesh Mirchandani among others reporting from crucial swing states.

Wednesday 5th November, ongoing election coverage, *1130 IST

BBC World News will continue with live rolling coverage of the U.S. election - anchored from Washington by Jane Hill. The channel will feature all the results in the Presidential, House and Senate votes, analysis of the implications, reflections on the campaigns live from both headquarters and responses from around the world.