MUMBAI: Goa State Aids Control Society (GSACS) will be hosting the Chak De Aids Awareness Entertainment Evening - a high voltage entertainment evening on the 14th of December at the Campal Football Ground, near Kala Academy, Panjim.Big 92.7 FM is proud to organize this concert which will be hosted by the beautiful Rakshanda Khan and will feature electrifying performances by the queen of remixes Vaishali Samant and celebrated stand-up comedian Naveen Prabhakar who starred in the hit movie ‘Bombay to Goa‘, among others. That‘s not all. The star cast of the super hit movie ‘Chak De India! will be flying down to Goa especially to be part of this thrilling concert.

AIDS is an issue of concern which has impacted the lives of people on a global proportion. Millions of people including women and innocent children succumb to this deadly disease everyday. Yet the multitudes are ignorant about the disease itself and means of contracting the virus. This has lead to the rapid spread of the disease. Further lack of information has lead to the unnecessary ostracization of victims of Aids. Awareness is the key to dealing with the issue. In an endeavor to impact the lives of people who live under the shadow of this disease and to spread awareness on AIDS in Goa, the state‘s first private FM station BIG 92.7 FM has joined hands with the Goa State AIDS Control Society to conceptualize and put together a fun filled evening which will entertain and educate at the same time. The concert is free for all. Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Dilraj Kaur, Project Director, GSACS, said "GSACS aims to spread awareness amongst the much at risk youth who are increasingly getting into the fold of HIV infection, when they should be economically and socially most productive".

The star studded line up for the evening will include the star cast of the super hit movie Chak De India! who have put together an amazing performance for the evening. Renowned singer Vaishali Samant of Aika Dajiba fame will woo audiences with her melodious voice while comedian Naveen Prabhakar who is also the winner of India‘s Laughter Challenge will keep the crowds in splits with his wacky humor and hilarious jokes. In addition Big 92.7 FM celebrity RJs Prince Jacob and Eknath will spread the message of AIDS awareness during the concert.

Commenting on the event, Ms. Manisha Tripathi, Station Head, BIG 92.7 FM, Goa, said, "Chak De AIDS Awareness Entertainment Evening is a great platform for Big 92.7 FM to express its mission of offering entertainment along with furthering the very important cause of AIDS Awareness among Goa‘s youth. "

Don‘t miss an opportunity to be part of something Big. Head down to the Campal ground on the 14th and lend your support to this significant cause.

MUMBAI: "Every cloud has a silver lining", this saying will come true for the latest episode of Sunsilk Gang of Girls - Spotlight Mein contestants, who have gone through all the up‘s and downs of a reality show with a difference.

MUMBAI: NDTV Good Times takes you to Paris to discover the history of the 60 year old couture label Christian Dior, the brand that gave a chance to women to reinvent the way they dressed post world war two. The birth of Dior spelt the invention of the motto: goodbye austerity; hello luxury!

Be spell bound by its journey from its first fashion show called ‘The New Look‘ in 1947 to John Galliano‘s most recent collection? we meet the men behind the brand. Also, an account of the brand‘s Indian Connection- is it just a flirtation or a full fledged affair!!

Watch ‘The Inside Story: Christian Dior on Friday, 14 December, 2007 at 11.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times.

MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM is elated to announce the coming on board of the legendary radio personality Srabanti Majumdar. The acclaimed radio personality would be the on air partner for BIG RJ Gogol in the week ahead in BIG Chumuk 7am-10 am.

Known for her inimitable style and melodious voice this evergreen personality is making a comeback to her first love -radio with BIG 92.7 FM. She had earlier directed radio plays Dalia and Kankal for BIG 92.7 FM on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Bodhayan Roychaudhury, Kolkata Station Head, BIG 92.7 FM said, "We always try to entertain our listeners with innovative programme mix and Srabantidi is one such surprise package for our listeners. The lady with the golden voice can be heard only on the most preferred station in the city. I am sure that she will mesmerize BIG 92.7 FM listeners in her trade mark style."

MUMBAI: It?s a do-or-die battle for survival for Liverpool and nine-time champions Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, and Ten Sports, the most watched sports channel of the sub-continent, will be there to bring live what is proving to be the two most important matches of the pool stage.

The four Matchday six games scheduled on Ten Sports on Tuesday, 11 December, and Wednesday, 12 December, are Liverpool?s match at Olympique Marseille; Real Madrid vs Lazio; Roma vs Manchester United and Arsenal vs Steua.

Live telecast on Ten Sports will start at 00:30 hrs IST on Tuesday late night/Wednesday early morning with the Marseille-Liverpool match. This will be followed by the Real-Lazio encounter at 03:15 (delayed) on Wednesday morning. The two top Premier League teams ? Manchester United and Arsenal will be on show starting Manu?s match with Roma at 00:30 hrs IST on Wednesday late night/Thursday early morning , followed by Arsenal hosting Steua at the Emirates Stadium at 03:15 hrs.

Matchday Six will see seven clubs joining nine who have already secured passage to the 16-team knockout stage of the competition. Eight third-placed teams will carry on in the UEFA Cup after the winter break.

Groups A, which features Liverpool, and C, which includes Real Madrid, are thrillers in the making, with all eight teams still in with a chance of qualifying.

2005 champions Liverpool responded to a poor start with two emphatic home wins that threw them a lifeline and they can avoid an early exit with a win at Olympique Marseille. A draw would also be enough for Liverpool, if Besiktas manage to beat group leaders Porto away.

For Real Madrid, a draw will be enough against Lazio at home to progress, but Lazio can be very challenging opponents.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both already made it to the knock-out stages.

The UEFA Champions League starts in September and continues till the champion club of Europe is determined in May. The tournament comprises a group stage features 32 teams in eight groups of four, followed by four knockout rounds.

MUMBAI: What better way to begin your day with thoughts and sayings which will refresh your soul. Wake up each morning to RJ Archana?s tranquil voice on BIG 92.7 FM and prepare for a beautiful Day ahead with ?Shubharambham?. A company secretary by qualification and an RJ by profession, Archana was awarded the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2007 for her show ?Shubharambham? on BIG 92.7 FM.

Rtn. Dr. Jayashree Desai, President- Rotary Club of Secundrabad, West, Rtn. SV Suryanarana- Director Vocational Service and Rtn. Deepak Ranade awarded the best RJ award to Archana in recognition of her contribution, commitment and dedication in services as Radio Jockey while hosting her show outstandingly.

?Shubharambham? which is aired imitate carefully chosen devotionals interspersed with uplifting messages of joy, peace and spiritual nourishment, Archana is all set to transport everyday into the world where inner peace and positive energy abound.

Says the delicate RJ Archana, ?Am thrilled, thanks to Rotary club for recognizing my show. Each one of us has a higher life of tranquility to aspire for, through my programme Shubharambham I hope to co-journey with every listener as he and she in the first steps they take into a confidence filled day?