MUMBAI: This musical weekend started off with a big shock as Shaan revealed that this Friday would change the history of Indian Television. For the first time, Friday would witness an elimination round which would leave the contestants, judges and audience completely awestruck. All the three judges were confused as there was no voting last week and hence, no scope for elimination. But Shaan was determined and assured to disclose the suspense towards the end of the show.

Back in the mood of music, the contestants were all set to perform their best on Remix theme set for this Friday. Ritisha ignited the heat as she crooned to the tune of the peppy number ?Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar?. Her performance was liked by the judges but Monty suggested that she could have done much better. Punjab da puttar Vipul recreated the magic from the golden days as he lend his voice to the lovely track ?Gulabi aankhen?. Sukhwinder complimented Vipul for his consistency .The other contestant Rohit came up with a melodious track ?Bheegi Bheegi?. The judges were satisfied with his singing skill and they felt that Rohit had performed straight from his heart.

Saptaparna was clearly the show stealer as her performance on the song ?Koi Shehri Babu? gained high applause from one and all. Sukhwinder was overwhelmed by her singing style as it reflected her emotions, while Ismail declared that Saptaparna has it all to win over the title. The Delhi boy, Ravi, faced a tough challenge as he attempted to sing Md. Rafi?s song ?Badan Pe Sitare?. But to everyone?s surprise Ravi performed better than the judges expected. All the three judges unanimously agreed that Ravi has matured his singing style and has come a long way. Mallar, the last contestant of the evening, gave an electrifying performance on ?Bachna Aye Haseeno? which swayed the judges on their seats. They could clearly see a prospective Voice of India in Mallar.

Finally the elimination round struck the contestants and the judges. Shaan handed over an envelope to each of the contestants. With lots of suspense, thrill and tension building up, the six finalists un-wrapped the envelopes, only to find that judges? names written on each of them. Shaan revealed that henceforth, public will decide on each contestant?s fate. This completely disturbed the judges who walked off. Will they come back on the show? How will Amul Star Voice of India catapult into the finals without their eminent judges?

But that?s not all, as the suspense still intensified. A female voice boomed on the sets and warned all that it wasn?t the end but just the beginning of the game. There might be someone else, other than the six finalists, who could win over the coveted title of ?Voice of India?. But whose was this female voice and who else might take away the title?

The suspense has just begun???..

To know more, keep watching Amul Star Voice of India, Fri, Oct 3rd, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus!

MUMBAI: CNN-IBN has taken a special initiative to come forward and help in rehabilitation of the flood victims of Bihar where more than hundreds of villages have been washed away, thousands dead and still so many more struggling to survive each day. With its special programming initiative, CNN-IBN invites its viewers to come forward and help in aid for Bihar flood victims through a special helpline number and email info@savethechildren.in where people can make their contribution. CITIZENS FOR BIHAR a special programming series will feature film stars and sports personalities who have lent a supporting hand for this noble cause. The series will be on air from 29th September 2008, Monday and will continue till 2nd October 2008.

Along with the promos, there will be daily edit stories throughout the day on CNN-IBN and will feature specials on how ordinary people in Bihar with their extraordinary involvement have made a big difference in the lives of many flood victims. Be it local NGOs doing work or common people serving food to the hungry. CNN-IBN will bring together all these stories and more from ground zero.

?With lives of thousands of people being swept away due to the harsh natural calamity that has struck Bihar, CNN-IBN with this initiative will attempt to reach out to all those in need, with special stories and promos that will encourage the viewers to come out in big numbers and help the victims for a better life ahead.?, said Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-chief, IBN-Network.

MUMBAI: Singing, acting, composition and now Tandoor everything comes naturally to him!!! Bollywood‘s reigning music sensation and the ‘Man of many talents‘, Himesh Reshammiya, went live on air with Mumbai‘s favorite RJ, Anmol this Tuesday, September 30, 2008 only on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM.

Excited about his presence at Radio Mirchi, Himesh Reshammiya Further added, "It feels amazing to be at Radio Mirchi and I was thrilled to see the kind of response I got from the listeners of Radio Mirchi through Radio Mirchi. I will like to request them to watch my forthcoming film Karzzz and I hope they will like it too."
For more Bollywood masti and latest updates in true Mirchi style, tune into Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, It‘s Hot.

The poll will give viewers a chance to choose the best Bengali who has made Bengali proud. Contenders for Bengali No 1 title include great names like Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, Amartya Sen, Muhammad Yunus, Jhumpa Lahiri, Ganesh Pyne, Sourav Ganguly, Rani Mukherjee, Ashoke Sen and Dibyendu Barua.

Apart from the nationwide poll, the series brings a two week long special programming that focuses on the evolving institutions and changing mores of Bengal and features the live celebrations from various Puja pandals.

?Changing Bengal? will showcase timeless institutions to newly found passions of Bengal on India 360 & 30 Minutes from 29 September to 5 October.

?Exclusive from Bengal? will bring grand celebrations for its viewers through live updates and stories straight from the puja pandals from 4 - 10 October and a half hour special on 10 October.

MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM, the only station in Chennai which celebrates "Tamilian‘s Pride" today conducted a Blood donation camp in association with Lions blood bank Chennai. The camp was conducted in Marina and Besant Nagar beach, in continuation to the ongoing celebration of BIG 92.7 FM‘s second anniversary.

The camp was lead by RJs of BIG 92.7 FM who donated blood as a mark to thank all their listeners for supporting them for the past two years. Listeners of BIG 92.7 FM also participated in the camp.

About BIG 92.7 FM‘s anniversary celebration:
BIG 92.7 FM Chennai celebrated its second anniversary on 27th September 2008 with a BIG Bang. BIG 92.7 FM‘s birthday The celebration included loads of fun, listener interactions, prizes and activities made all Tamilians feel proud of being associated with the radio station.

On 26th September 2008, BIG 92.7 FM went live from outside the studio as all the RJs of BIG 92.7 FM did their shows live from various touch points of the city. The RJs touch based with Chennaites and played on-air games and contests thereby gratifying listeners with various gifts and goodies on the spot.

Speaking about the celebration PB Ramaswamy, Cluster Director, BIG 92.7 FM, TamilNadu said, "In Continuation with our tagline, Kekkalam Pesalam life Kondadalam, for the past two year we have been entertaining our listeners as well as creating awareness pertaining to various issues and events and will continue to do the same for the years to come. BIG 92.7 FM believes in involving its listeners in any celebration and hence we had lined up great on-air content and on-ground events exclusively to entertain our listeners."

MUMBAI: After 12 weeks of anxiety, applause, criticism, tension, disagreements & drama, the battle of sexes has reached its Grand Finale. Along with high-voltage dance, the show has always been high on strategy and skill sets, where both teams play their best cards to win the trophy for the ‘Champions of the Series‘. Keeping a watchful eye on all the movements of the contestants is the none other than masterji SAROJ KHAN, who will join the judges in the finale! But to everyone‘s surprise, the culmination of Zara Nachke Dikha takes a bizarre and unexpected turn, as one of the teams opts for a unique way of showing their disapproval. The unforeseen protest leaves all the 3 judges shocked and upset. Watch the biggest battle of the sexes on the dance floor end in a 3-hour nerve-wrecking special on Sunday, September 28 at 8 pm, exclusively on Star One.

To keep your pulse racing in the finale, ravishing Malaika Arora Khan and funnyman Chunky Pandey take the dance floor by storm. In this maha-exciting Grand Finale episode, all the 5 rounds will be a ‘Lagi Bet‘ round, where both teams will double their stakes to the finish line. Higher the bet, higher the gain or the loss! The only saving factor is perfect strategy & enthralling naach!

Here‘s a glimpse of some performances to look out for in the Grand Finale?

That‘s not all? Bringing respite to the tense atmosphere are the The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4 contestants, Bharti and Albela. Gul Panag and Amrita Arora also join in to encourage both the teams and promote their upcoming movie "Hello". Not to be left behind are the effervescent hosts, Mr. Cool Karan Singh Grover and Ms. Wow Shweta Gulati, who enthrall the audience and judges with their scorching act!

Who will earn Sarojji‘s seetees? Who will be the Zara Nachke Dikha Champions? The entire nation awaits these answers! Tune-in to Star One for the best of entertainment & dance, on Sunday, Sept 28 at 8 pm and join in the celebration on the Zara Nachke Dikha Grand Finale!