MUMBAI: Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), has felicitated TAM?s ADEX Operations in Baroda with a ??Pehchaan Patra Award?? on speedy and successful completion of employee (ESIC) biometric smart card registration timely. Employee State Insurance Act is an Act that provides certain medical benefits to all the employees in case of sickness, maternity and employment injury and to make provision for certain other matters in relation thereto. TAM had to submit fresh declaration forms for its existing employees and their family members at ESIC Baroda Branch Office. For its efficient completion of ESIC smart card registration, TAM was awarded as the 2nd best organization in Baroda amongst 4423 companies in the race.

?To secure second rank among 4423 companies is very commendable! This would not have been possible without high efficiency levels from my colleagues at Baroda. Just another re-iteration of our focus internally ? Employee Welfare and Efficiency. We are very grateful to ESIC for giving us this recognition!? says LV Krishnan, CEO, TAM Media Research.

It is all about efficiency! TAM AdEx?s Baroda Operations, industry?s central Advertising and PR monitoring operations, comprises of 500 members which ensures quality and timely delivery of a variety of data sets.

Says K. Uday Rao, Vice President ? Baroda Operations, TAM AdEx, ?We highly appreciate this recognition given to us by the Government for our efficiency in doing things. TAM is committed to the welfare of every associate in its family. The consistent and systematic compliance with ESIC biometric card project implementation is one of the various measures we use in this regard.?

This has been largely possible because ever since its inception, TAM AdEX Baroda management has been focusing intensely towards its internal stakeholders ? TAM Family members. TAM Management has always given highest priority to Employee Welfare and the recognition provided by the Government of Gujarat is only one of the corroborations.

MUMBAI: Known as King Khan of Bollywood and one of India?s hottest actors and producers, Padmashri Shah Rukh Khan joins CNN‘s Talk Asia for an in-depth interview in Mumbai. The global superstar tells host Anjali Rao why his film ?My Name is Khan? (MNIK) was stopped from being premiered in India and discusses his hopes for his Kolkata Knight Riders team this season in the Indian Premier League.

Khan also recalls the New York airport incident where he was held by security authorities and reveals much more about his life off-screen on this week?s Talk Asia. Airs on Wednesday, March 24 at 1800 hrs IST and replays on Thursday, March 25 at 0900 hrs, Saturday, March 27 at 1630 hrs, Sunday, March 28 at 1630 hrs IST.

Shah Rukh Khan?s interview with TALK ASIA will be available online at www.cnn.com/talkasia after the first airing.

MUMBAI: Rahul Dev Burman, also known as R. D. Burman, and Pancham da was one of the finest music directors of Bollywood .He was the son of legendary music composer Sachin Dev Burman

He is credited with revolutionizing the music in Hindi films, and his style and techniques continue to be followed by music composers till date.
(Piya tu ab to aaja and Monica! O my darling, Mehbooba from Sholay, Chura Liya Hai from Yaadon Ki Baraat are still inimitable tracks and are hits with all generations.

His compositions from Indian Classical to Cabaret reflect the various genres of music he experimented with and was rewarded with huge success for all.

B4U Music dedicates its show Awaaz de kahaan hai to R.D. Burman playing all his hits on Sunday 21st March 2010.

Awaaz de kahaan hai is an ensemble of music ranging from black & white melodies, contemporary soft love duets, dance numbers; B4U has it all leaving no stone unturned to keep the viewers entertained.

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MUMBAI: As the only functional mounted brigade in the country, 61st Cavalry gives our anchors Rocky and Mayur a feel of the romance, charm and splendor of the armed forces.

From intensive grooming and measured diets to jumping-jacks and galloping sawaars, the cavalry builds as much of an appetite for action as for food.

Saddle up! & block your diaries for ?Jai Hind with Rocky and Mayur? airing this Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 10.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times.

MUMBAI: CNN welcomes its first ever dedicated tennis program this week with the launch of ?Open Court?, a monthly magazine feature show taking viewers beyond the baseline in search of the most compelling personal stories in the sport.
The show goes behind-the-scenes with some of the biggest names in the global game, learning as much about life off the court as on it.

‘Open Court‘ aims to showcase the personalities that shape or have shaped, one of the world?s most universal sports?, says Mike McCarthy, vice president of coverage and feature programming. "This most accessible of sports is populated by some of the most intriguing individuals, all with hugely diverse personal stories behind their journey to fame and success on the court. It is these stories that we feel will take this show from being a regular sports show into something much richer.?

?Open Court? chronicles the players? journeys from childhood to their first steps into the world of tennis through to their dominance on the world circuit.
In the coming months, ?Open Court? will complement these highly personal interviews with on the ground guides to major tournaments, and a quirky look at the latest developments in tennis technique and gadgets.
The show is to be anchored by an internationally renowned tennis champion ? and one of the most colorful characters to have played the game. The anchor will be announced during the first program.

Airitmes: Indian Standard Time

Thursday 18th March 1800, 2300 hrs IST

Saturday 20th March 1300 hrs IST

Sunday 21st March 0830, 1300, 2030 hrs IST

MUMBAI: A touching tale of heartwarming relationships makes way to your homes this Sunday! Catch Amitabh Bachchan in a never seen before role as ?Auro?, a 12 year old boy with a rare genetic disease who is sure to steal your hearts. STAR Gold brings you the award winning performances of Big B and Vidya Balan in the Dhamaka premiere of ?Paa? on Sunday 21st March at 1 pm on STAR Gold!

Showcasing the highly acclaimed film ?Paa?, STAR Gold brings you an award winning offering that deals with the sensitivity of relationships of a young boy. Bringing the best of entertainment, the channel aims to make Sunday afternoons an engaging experience for the entire family with this blockbuster film that touches you with the beautiful treatment of intricate relationships.

Presenting the sensitive story of a young boy suffering from Progeria, a rare genetic disease, Paa is the journey of Auro portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan. Auro is a normal twelve year old boy but physically looks five times older. The story revolves around his amusing relationships with the people in his life, from a loving mother to a doting grandma whom he affectionately calls Bum to his young friends who share the intellect of adults and an estranged father, the reality of which is concealed from Auro. On learning the truth of his father, he tries to get his parents together, but Vidya resists. Soon his health begins to deteriorate. Will Auro be able to unite his maa and paa?

join Auro on an extraordinary journey that will make you laugh your heart out and bring tears to your eyes only with ?Paa?!

Watch the Dhamaka Premiere of ?Paa? on Sunday, 21st March at 1pm only on STAR Gold!