It is the first-ever album of Gujarati ghazals by maestro Jagjit Singh. And this is also the first non-film music album by BIG Music.

BIG Music & Home Entertainment - the Reliance ADAG Venture has signed a three album deal with the king of ghazals. And with the launch of Gujarati ghazals, it has created a new dimension in the non-film language genre.

But isn‘t a ghazal album in Gujarati unheard of. Says Jagjit Singh, "Poetry and music are not constrained by any language. Instead, each language and region adds its own charm to both. I am happy that BIG Music has made an attempt highlighting the depth and range of Gujarati poetry. I am looking forward to many such interesting concepts with BIG Music".

Kulmeet Makkar, Chief Executive Officer - BIG Music & Home Entertainment is, as expected, very happy with the launch. "We are thrilled at our association with Jagjit Singh. We were looking at doing something different in the music album market. And a Gujarati ghazal album looked exactly like the challenge we wanted. Jagjit ji‘s presence just made our decision easier. This album is also special as this is the first in series of the albums we will be releasing with Jagjit Singh."

Few people know that Jagjit Singh got his first break with a Gujarati Bhajan in ‘Bahuroopi‘ movie, way back in 1966. And with ‘Jeevan Marann Chhe Ek‘ he is completing a full circle of sorts. There are 8 melodious tracks in the album. The tone is relaxing and the underlying theme is of love and peace.The lyrics of the album are by the eminent Gujarati poet, Abbas Vasi "Mareez". The ghazals are composed and sung by Jagjit Singh. It is the first-ever album of Gujarati ghazals by maestro Jagjit Singh. And this is also the first non-film music album by BIG Music.

MUMBAI: This August, the action shifts to the battlefields of the Second World War, the most widespread war humanity has ever experienced.

MUMBAI: Cricket talk on CNN-IBN just got bigger and better! Javagal Srinath - inarguably one of the fastest Indian bowlers - will be joining CNN-IBN‘s panel of Cricket experts to provide his insights and opinions on shows like the channel‘s flagship Cricket opinion and analysis programme, Love of Cricket (LoC). In joining former Cricket legend Krish Srikkanth on the sets of LoC, the duo will set the show ablaze with their expertise and no-nonsense approach to a sport they both know only too well! The Srikkanth-Srinath combination is insurmountable - with the sizzle of one‘s swing and the sting of the other‘s pace, is there any other place you‘d rather go for your daily dose of Cricket information?

Popularly known to be the fastest pace bowler to ever grace the Indian Cricket team, Javagal Srinath, having retired after the 2003 World Cup, is currently an ICC appointed match referee for many international Tests and ODIs. Already a proficient source of all your Cricket news and analysis with Krish Srikkanth, CNN-IBN‘s authority on the sport just got more robust with Srinath bringing with him his experience of 11 years of International cricket and his sharp insight and understanding of the nuances of the sport. LoC will bring the viewers highlights and reviews of the all the action from everydays play on India‘s tour of England as deliberated by the Srikkanth-Srinath duo leaving little room for doubt.

"With Javagal Srinath coming on board as a Cricket expert on CNN-IBN, his years of experience coupled with that of Srikkanth‘s will undoubtedly make us a more credible source of information and analyses on the sport. Our viewers can look forward to great Cricket legends discuss their opinions on the day‘s play." Said, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN and IBN 7

MUMBAI: True to his name Virar-ka-chokra, Govinda spills the beans on his attachment with the local train exclusively on Radio One FM 94.3‘s award winning show, "BBC Ek Mulakat" on Sunday, 5 August, 2007.Sanjeev Srivastava, India Editor of BBC Hindi will anchor the show. The show is broadcast in Mumbai and New Delhi at 12 noon.

Undisputedly one of the best actor and dancer in the country, Govinda talks about his bizarre yet uplifting experience in the train, years back which made him value both the local train and some important lessons in life. Chichi, as his mother and now the entire film fraternity calls him with affection comes across as an extremely focused and giving human being.

Hard work and learning at every step has been a virtue for Govinda always. He gives us an insight on how veterans like Dilip Kumar and Dharmendra inspired him to do the kind of roles he did. He also respects and gives credit to his colleagues and co-stars of today like Karisma, Katrina and the others who helped him become a little more ‘English‘ and how he helped them become a little ‘desi‘. Govinda feels that his rustic, village boy image has played a major role in his success. Whether it was the films he did with Neelam or Karishma Kapoor and his recent film with Katrina Kair, he feels that his village boy image combined with the sophisticated, urban image of his heroines, created a new energy which was liked by the masses.

MUMBAI: And then there were five... After all the strutting, shrieking, squabbling, bitching, giggling and posing in Gokarna, the final 5 are now off to Mumbai where one will eventually be crowned the winner.

This week kicks off the next part of the Get Gorgeous journey, during which the girls will both enjoy and endure the jet-set lifestyle of supermodels. They will work harder, party harder and compete harder than ever before.

Now that the girls have made it to the final five, speculations regarding who will bag the coveted title have started making rounds. Rebecca seems to be a clear favourite while Arika thinks it‘s a tough call between Rachel and Nidhi. Rachel however, stands for her favourite - Nidhi!

When quizzed on what the girls thought could give them an edge over their co-contestants, Rebecca asserted that her height gave her an advantage. She also believes that her hard work will help pave her way to the top. Arika on the other hand believes that at a tender age of seventeen, her innocence will see her through.

For the dusky beauty, Rachel it‘s more than a pretty face. One‘s personality that exudes on the ramp is what scores over the rest! Nidhi feels that being the eldest of the lot; her maturity and independence does the trick. Well, having heard them all we think we will just have to wait and watch, won‘t we?

Tune in for this and more on Channel [v] on Thursday, 2 August at 7.30pm.

MUMBAI: The winners of the first week of ?8PM Bareilly ka Hero?, a unique talent hunt by Radico Khaitan Ltd. in association with Big92.7FM, were announced today.