MUMBAI: She‘s truly a household name! Whether she went about it the right way or the wrong way, no one has the right to judge?because at the end of the day, her popularity is unprecedented. Ridicule her? Mock her? Love her? whatever you do, you can‘t ignore her! Karan‘s guest this week is none other than everybody‘s favorite- Rakhi Sawant! Also joining her toward the end of the show are her close friends- the very gracious, Carol Gracious and Aashiqui boy, Rahul Roy? For the first time ever, Karan hosts his show in pure ‘Hindi‘ and for the first time ever; a guest manages to leave him speechless! Don‘t miss this ‘piping hot‘ episode of Koffee with Karan, this Sunday, July 1st at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World.

Looking absolutely stunning in a sari designed by Manish Malhotra, Rakhi sizzles on the show. She is her usual straightforward self, answering Karan‘s questions without batting an eyelid! Watch her talk about her family, her boyfriend, her fans and of course the controversy with Mika! She confesses on the show that ‘Botox is the secret of her beauty‘? and brings the house down by singing a song from her latest album "Supergirl"! Discover her emotional side as she breaks down on the show, while talking about how her "item girl" image, which was created by the media, spoilt her relationship with her parents and family. When Karan asks her about the reality show she participated in, in which she was locked into the house with celebrity-inmates for 3 months, she shudders at the very thought and tells him that she had no idea what she was in for but she also admits that the show changed her life! She talks about how she unintentionally falls into controversies and is so often misunderstood like for instance when she went to jail to donate computers to the prisoners!

Rakhi is a treat to watch especially in the rapid fire round as she answers questions thrown in by the audience and by Karan, with ?lan and in her true original style! If she was lost in a deserted island, which 3 men would she take with her and what would she do with each of them? What is her reaction on Mika‘s music video on the ‘infamous‘ kiss? Which Bollywood director would she like to work with? How does she maintain her gorgeous, voluptuous, sexy body? If she was in charge of the Indian Cricket team, what would she do? No prizes for guessing if Rakhi takes the hamper home or not!!!

So, don‘t forget to tune in as Karan chats with Rakhi Sawant on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, July 1st on Star One and Star World, at 9 p.m.

MUMBAI:True to its style of constantly improving its news and shows, Times Now is set to launch what it says is truly "India‘s only morning show" starting today, June 27, 2007 between 7am to 9am.

Telecast live from new and swanky sets in Mumbai, "The Morning Show" blends news with a high dose of what the channel calls "real infotainment".

"And by real infotainment we mean, everything that makes your morning viewing more rounded. Like easy to do fitness tips by the acclaimed fitness guru Anita Dongre, unconventional movie reviews with Radio Mirchi‘s very popular host, Jeethuraj, the best of blogs, vblogs, and web search options on "Netscan", daily fortune-casts, city events, and DVD picks on weekends" says Editor in Chief Arnab Goswami.

The channel says "The Morning Show" will be a far cry from the fare available on other news channel and promises the viewers a morning experience which will stand apart from any other news channel in the country.

The show will air 7 am to 9 am 365 days a year, and is the newest addition to the armoury of the country‘s leading English news channel. The channel promises that the focus on "real infotainment" is not going to be at the expense of the news. In fact, the channel claims it will have "more news per minute" than any of its competitors on the new show that launches on Wednesday morning.

MUMBAI:Wondering what to do with your weekends? Want something fun to do outside of work, but don‘t know where to start? CNN-IBN has the perfect solution ‘Weekipedia‘ a one-stop weekend entertainment planner that promises to spice up the weekends and give viewers something fun to do.The 13 episode, fast-paced recommendatory show will not only suggest ideas on what to do but also answer the how, where, what and when of going about doing it. The show will air fridays at 11:30 pm and saturdays at 11:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Weekipedia‘s format is user friendly and is laced with info graphics detailing locations, website addresses and other information relating to the activities suggested during the show. Each episode will be divided into a number of segments, each focussing on a different sphere - theatre, fashion, music, weekend getaways, the Internet, amongst many others. In addition, the show will preview & review everything from new DVD releases to mushrooming stores, the latest tunes, websites to the latest restros and bistros in all major cities.

With Weekipedia - your weekend just got better!

‘Weekipedia‘, the new avatar of our regular weekend show ‘Just Chill‘, seeks to provide an assortment of ideas and activities necessary for planning that perfect week(end). I am confident that it will be well-received by our viewers across all age groups," said, CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai.

MUMBAI: Another power packed performance, another interesting story from the Bhatt brigade! Channel [v] showcases [v] Special Presentation with Mukesh Bhatt?s forthcoming block buster- Awarapan.Viewers will get a sneak peak behind the scenes and access to exclusive interviews with the cast and crew of the film. Known to present the audiences with fresh new talent the star cast of the movie comprises of Emraan hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, is an all out entertainer.

Awarapan is the story of man called Shivam (Emraan Hashmi) who searched for joy but found nothing but pain and loneliness. It is the journey of a godless heartbroken lover who in order to escape from the ghosts of his tragic past dedicates himself to serve his gangster boss Malik who runs a chain of hotels in Hong Kong.

So, tune in to Channel [v] for [v] Special Presentation on Friday, 29 June at 6.00 pm and Saturday 30 June at 4.00 pm.

MUMBAI: An apocalypse is looming. A battle royale is unfolding. Is saving the cheerleader really going to save the world? Find out when Heroes season finale explodes on Star World on Wednesday, 27 June at 9 pm.

As the sci-fi saga caps off its debut season, compelling questions will be answered and mysteries will be solved. Who is the exploding man set to wipe New York City off the map? Can the combined force of the key heroes stop the catastrophe? Which hero will make the ultimate sacrifice?

Boasting cinema-worthy special effects, the final chapter in the Heroes saga is one of the most anticipated TV events of the year. "[The finale] is like a $90 million movie," says Heroes creator Tim Kring. "It‘s just? big." Kring also hints that the season ender may mark the demise of at least one key character. "This is the kind of show that has to kill some people off. My plan was to simply kill the ones that weren‘t working. And now I don‘t know which ones to kill off! That‘s how well things are working right now."

The closing episode also sets the stage for the show‘s second season. "It shows you a good three minutes of where season two is going to pick up. It‘ll be in a very, very interesting place," says cast member Adrian Pasdar, who plays dodgy politico Nathan Petrelli. When the finale aired in the US, it easily won its timeslot and eclipsed the much-touted two-hour finale of 24.

Revolving around a group of ordinary people who possess extraordinary power, Heroes has been listed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best sci-fi shows from the past 25 years. Lauded by critics, it picked up two Golden Globe nominations and was named Favorite New Drama at the People‘s Choice Awards.

On Wednesday, 27 June at 9pm, catch the explosive conclusion to a season-long thrill ride as the Heroes finale airs first and exclusively on Star World.