MUMBAI: ESPN Star Sports, Asia?s leading sports broadcaster, will exclusively showcase key matches from the Australian domestic season to Indian viewers on the 24 hour cricket channel, Star Cricket.

MUMBAI: Star World presents an American television police drama series ‘The Closer‘ starring 2007 Golden Globe? Best Actress winner Kyra Sedgwick. The show focuses on a tough-talking Atlanta detective, Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, who moves to LA to head a Priority Homicide Division handling sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Despite a tendency to step on people‘s toes, Johnson manages to convert even her strongest adversaries with her unique ability to get to the truth. Make sure you tune-in to the exciting new series ‘The Closer‘, which premiers this Sunday, October 28th at 10 p.m. on Star World.

Although Brenda Leigh Johnson‘s (Kyra Sedgwick) hard-nosed, take-no-prisoners approach to her job rubs her colleagues the wrong way, they know that she will do whatever it takes to uncover the truth. Her reputation as one of the world‘s best interrogators eventually helps her win over even her toughest critics.

When The Closer debuted in the US, it attracted over 7 million viewers and earned critical acclaim. "The number one reason the show is so successful is, of course, Kyra Sedgwick," explains executive producer James Duff. "She makes Brenda come alive for people. And since Brenda is what the show is all about, that‘s got to be the connection the audience feels the most."

So make sure you tune in to the all new series "The Closer" this Sunday, October 28th at 10 p.m. only on Star World.

MUMBAI: As the country?s favorite singing talent hunt show, Amul Star Voice of India, is steadily proceeding towards its finale, the exhilaration & anxiety is also gearing up.To bring an air of fun & humor this weekend, Amul Star Voice of India will present the laughter king Shekhar Suman & the youngest sensational singer Atif Aslam. While Friday will be a mixture of fun & music, Saturday will showcase the Bollywood beauty Diya Mirza & the very talented Manoj Bajpayi as celebrity guests on the sets of Amul Star Voice of India.

The evening will kick start with the rocking performances of Atif with his hits ?Tere Bin? & a number from his latest album ?Meri Kahani?. This will be followed by the magnetic performances of the five finalists of the show ? Irfan, Ishmeet, Abhaas, Toshi and Harshit. Each of the competitors will showcase their musical talents by singing two songs each ? one song from the old golden Bollywood days and the other from the latest hits. Each contestant will give their best to secure their position in the next round of Amul Star Voice of India as each of chase their dreams to be the ?Voice of India?.

Irfan will start off the old melody round with the famous Dev Anand?s song ?Jiya Ho Jiya? which will prompt Shekhar Suman to appreciate his style & flamboyance. The ?Punjab Di Puttar? Ishmeet will lend his sweet voice to the old hit ?Mai Jat Yamla?. Abhaas will be highly praised for singing the very famous Shammi Kapoor?s song ?Yahoo?Koi Mujhe Jangli Kahe?. The energy and gusto of Abhaas will catch the eyeballs of all the judges. Toshi will perform with the spectacular hit ?Yeh Reshmi Julfe?. To complete the golden era of Bollywood, Harshit will lend his voice to the all time favorite of Amitabh Bachchan - ?Thodi Si Jo Pi Li Hai?.

The old melody round will be followed by new hit numbers of Bollywood. Ishmeet will sway the audiences with the song ?Sitaro ki Mehfil? while Irfan will sweep away the judges with the thrill of the song ?Tadap Tadap?. Toshi will make a mark with the latest hit ?Main Jahan Rahu? and Harshit will sing to the tune of the brand new song ?Ankhon Mein Teri?. Last but not the least the youngest contestant, Abhaas will gain high accolades as he will perform to the hit number ?Tanahai?.

Each finalist of Amul Star Voice of India will perform their best to overcome all obstacles and reach the zenith. In this tension filled environment Shekhar Suman will be the perfect stress buster. His jovial, compelling presence and ?hasi ka tadka? will not only set an air of relieve amongst the contestants but will also inspire and energize them to perform better with more enthusiasm. Every contestant will be hopeful to make their dreams come true in Amul Star Voice of India.

So stay tuned and don?t miss the excitement gearing up on Amul Star Voice of India, Fri & Sat, Oct 26th & 27th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus.

MUMBAI: B4U Music, the UK‘s number one Asian channel, announces the commissioning of a song for Diwali this year - the first of its kind in the Asian Music industry

The single on the lines of the Christmas singles released every year is slated to top the charts this Diwali and reflects B4U Music‘s commitment to innovation in contemporary Music.

Titled Diwali Aaayi Re, it will be showcased at Diwali on the square - one of the biggest cultural events outside India taking place in Trafalgar Square, London on 28th October 2007 ,which is being sponsored by B4U Network.

Composed and sung by Karunya, the song which has a catchy tune and upbeat music is on its way to become the anthem during this festive season. And the gifted singer is undoubtedly over the moon, "I have composed and sang Diwali Aaayi Re exclusively for B4U viewers keeping in mind the festive spirit of the season. I look forward to more such endeavours with the channel. I wish you all a very Happy Diwali and hope you enjoy the song as much as I did." He said

Karunya who made his debut in Bollywood with Aane Charane in Lage Raho Munnabhai, also features in the video of the song along with B4U VJ‘s Salil and Khushboo.

Directed by Madhu Sarkar, sister of Pradeep Sarkar (director of Parineeta, Laga Chunari Mein Daag) and choreographed by the talented Fatima Khanam [assistant of Farah Khan in Main Hoon Na] the song will be shown on B4U Music in India, UK, USA, South Africa, UAE and Canada on 26th October 2007 and will also be played on radio stations across the world "B4U is proud to be the only television network to have commissioned a special song for Diwali "said Sunil Rohra, CEO, B4U Network "The song with its captivating music and cheerful tune will certainly warm the hearts of people all over the world this festive season."he added.

MUMBAI: This episode of Salaam Zindagi takes a look at the reality behind the stereotyped bitter-sweet relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law immortalised by the daily soap operas.

Watch NDTV India‘s Naghma Sahar share the real and reel experiences of television personas like Deepshikha and the star-cast of popular serial ?Teen Bahuraniya?. The show will discuss at length, the compatibility and bitterness involved in this relationship shared by mother-in-laws and their daughter-in-laws, on ?Salaam Zindagi? only on NDTV India at 02:00 pm on Saturday, October 27, 2007.