MUMBAI: Zee Tv?s SaReGaMaPa the biggest reality singing competition and the platform that has created great singers for more than a decade, completes a jourey of successful 1000 episodes this Saturday. To celebrate this occasion, Zee TV is all set to create a history on Indian television wherein the entire music industry will come to celebrate the momentous evening.

The star-studded event would witness who?s who of the music industry and all those who made Zee TV?s SaReGaMaPa a success story. Notable singers like Asha Bhonsle, Kailash Kher, Udit Narayan, Abhijeet and many more would be a part of this glorious moment. Talented singers of today like Shreya Ghoshal, Sanjeevani, Kunal Ganjawalla, Raja Hassan and many more who started their singing career on this stage, are expected to grace the occasion and express their gratitude towards SaReGaMaPa. Sonu Nigam, the very first anchor of SaRegaMaPa alongwith Shaan, Aditya Narayanand and ofcourse, Dhairya & Afsha will be the hosts of the evening.

 
The 1000th episode is also the conclusion of Hero Honda SaReGaMaPa MegaChallenge, the eight- weeks series of fierce competition between various states. Vaishali Made who has been the winner of tow series of SaReGaMaPa, is the captain of the Maharashtra team while West Bengal is headed by Abhijeet Ghoshal of Kolkata. The finale to be held on December 11th in Mumbai will be telecast on the evening of December 12th at 8 pm.

MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18 goes "Inside the Mind of Google," giving viewers the fascinating story of how two graduate students took a one-time research project and in barely a decade turned it into a global technological powerhouse. This special show reveals how Google has climbed to its pre-eminent position, its strategy for increasing its already huge footprint, and how the company plans to address the biggest issue in today‘s digital age: privacy.

The one-hour documentary delivers a comprehensive look at Google‘s crown jewel-- its Internet search engine- the most visited web site in the world. In fact, despite formidable competition, nearly two-thirds of Internet searches worldwide are done on Google.

Google Vice President Marissa Mayer speaks on the simple, uncluttered and clean "look" that has made Google a stunning economic success as well as a cultural phenomenon. Further, the show takes viewers inside the "Googleplex," the company headquarters famous for its amazing perks and casual, fun atmosphere and a place where some of the brightest minds in the world actually want to work. It‘s the setting for a corporate culture, created by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, that‘s inspired ideas that have transformed the way we interact with information, the Internet and each other. Have you ever wondered how Google makes its money? It‘s "AdWords," Google‘s revolutionary advertising program, which generated more than 95% of the company‘s total four billion dollar profit in 2008.

 
The show profiles a 93-year-old cowboy who recently took his company -- the Paul Bond Boot Company- into the 21st century and began advertising on Google. The documentary reveals how Bond‘s company, like many others, is doing well thanks in part to Google, the Internet‘s most successful inhabitant. The world is going mobile, and Google is working furiously to go along. The show gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at a team racing to develop a new technology for mobile phones. With more than four billion mobile phones worldwide, more and more people are accessing the Internet through these devices. With tough competition from the industry leading Apple iPhone, and in an effort to secure a big piece of that growing market, Google is working to improve and market Android, its operating system for mobile phones.

This exclusive one-hour documentary is presented by CNBC Global?s Maria Bartiromo. The show will air on December 12th, Saturday at 7:30 pm and repeat on Sunday 7:30 am on CNBC-TV18.

MUMBAI: BBC World News presented the final programme of the World Challenge 09 series, announcing the Safe Bottle Lamp Project as the winner. The Sri Lankan initiative produces inexpensive lamps from recycled glass as a solution to burn risks in developing countries.

Burns caused by makeshift kerosene lamps are a common problem in parts of Sri Lanka, where a fifth of the population has no access to electricity. These accidents often cause severe pain, scarring and sometimes even death. To prevent these injuries a Sri Lankan surgeon, Dr Wijaya Godakumbura, has designed a simple lamp using recycled glass, which can be easily mass produced at a low cost.

Now in its fifth year, World Challenge remains extremely popular, with more than 127,000 people around the world voting online for their favourite finalist. The final programme airs on BBC World News this weekend, showcasing the presentation ceremony hosted by the BBC?s award-winning presenter Zeinab Badawi. The Safe Bottle Lamp Project will receive a US$20,000 prize grant from Shell. Details will also appear in Newsweek magazine.

Two runner-up projects will each be awarded US$10,000 by Shell. The first runner-up is Danamon Go Green, an Indonesian initiative dedicated to converting traditional market waste into organic compost to be distributed amongst local farmers. Second runner-up is BTTR Ventures, an American project that aims to turn one of the largest waste streams in America into a highly-demanded, nutritious and valuable food product for local consumers.

 
Paul Gibbs, Head of Programmes, BBC World News says: ?Over the last five years, the unique projects featured in World Challenge have continued to amaze and inspire BBC World News viewers. The competition?s ongoing success and popularity illustrates an unwavering interest globally in the field of sustainable development.?

Rhona Murphy, Publisher and Managing Director, Newsweek International says: ?World Challenge continues to cast a wide net for sustainable ideas that benefit people - and the planet. Newsweek is proud, with partners Shell and BBC World News, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of this global call to action.?

Bjorn Edlund, Executive Vice President, Communications, Shell says, "Organisations and businesses of all sizes, including Shell, are increasingly looking for technologies and ways of doing business that have a more positive impact on the environment. It‘s humbling to see so many small projects achieving this against such challenging circumstances and at Shell, we are pleased to honour and support all those involved in World Challenge, and particularly the winning project, for their outstanding achievements."

World Challenge is a global competition rewarding grass roots projects that give something back to their communities. It is run by BBC World News, the BBC?s international news channel, and Newsweek, the weekly global current affairs magazine, in association with Shell. To mark the fifth anniversary, this year?s series included a special celebratory programme, World Challenge Five Years On, looking back at previous winners and how the projects have developed since.

MUMBAI: This week, Omar Qureshi helps his audience decide which of the two most awaited movies would be a worthy watch over the weekend. The famous movie critic shares his take on the two most awaited movies of the season? the sequel to the Twilight Saga...New Moon and the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rocket Singh ? Salesman of the Year.

To begin with, Omar reviews Rocket Singh ? Salesman of the Year, which features the current heartthrob of the country Ranbir Kapoor and the pretty debutant Shazahn Padamsee. With all the recent hits given by Ranbir Kapoor, this movie too holds high expectations from the audience. Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year is about a salesman named Harpreet Singh Bedi (Ranbir Kapoor) who has just graduated, and his marks are, well, let‘s say a little embarrassing. But marks never stopped him from dreaming of an exciting and adventurous career, and they never will. He takes a deep, positive breath and dives into the world of sales, rumoured to be an ultra cool career for all smart people blocked from entering medical, engineering or business schools by brainless entrance exams.

 
It‘s everything he dreamt of, with its smooth dressing, smoother talking men and women who can sell ice to an Eskimo, dreams to an insomniac, and a lifetime mobile connection to a dying man. But soon, his idea of success begins clashing with the strange ways of these ‘professionals‘ and ‘bosses‘ he looked up to. The story is about how he slowly becomes a conman and how he starts operating a parallel company within the same company in which he is working without the knowledge of others.

Next is the much awaited sequel to the Twilight, New Moon. The series that made everyone fall in love with vampires. The story continues with Edward leaving Bella, her whole world is turning upside down. With Bella‘s heart broken, she turns to Jacob (Jake) her best friend to fill the void that was left by Edward. As Bella spends more time with Jake, she learns that there are more than vampires in the town of Forks.

So tune in to ?The ZoOm Review Show? find out which movie definitely is worth a watch this weekend on Friday, December 11, 2009, 7:30pm only on ZoOm.

MUMBAI: Guess who has just entered the fashion scene this season? It?s none other than the cool dude ? SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob who has been spotted doing the fashion rounds quite a few times now, predicts the latest trend for this New Year. ?Yellow here, yellow there, Yellow is meant to be EVERYWHERE!? While he claims to have a bit of an edge over most of the designers of today, according to SpongeBob - Yellow is the colour of the season! Forget dismal grays and blacks or boring whites. It?s time to get bold and flaunt a bit of yellow. Combat these gloomy days and add a bit of sunshine into your wardrobes. SpongeBob SquarePants who has been admired largely for his quirky sense of dressing believes that brighter the yellow, the better it is!

The fellow in yellow thinks the greatest fashion trick is to team up a dull outfit with some bright accessories. So take that boring black T-shirt out from your closet and team it up with yellow beads. You are ready to step out and bask in the admiration of others. Bright yellow tees or even jeans are the latest rage today. If you wish to dress a little funky, then yellow sneakers or crocs are a must have for boys as well as girls. It?s the best combination of comfort and fashion put together. ?Huge over sized yellow bags are an absolute requirement this season?, says SpongeBob. Not only do they store all the essentials required but also provide a much trendier look!

For all the guys out there, SpongeBob suggests yellow bermudas teamed with a plain white tee. Another option is to team up everyday casual wear with yellow wristbands or a pair of funky yellow socks. There are also various collections of sling bags in yellow that can help all the Nicksters complete the uber cool look. However a word of warning from Mr. SquarePants?avoid teaming yellow and black together or you might just end up matching with our local cabs. Keep that in mind and get set to leave for your yellow shopping spree. SpongeBob assures that compliments won?t just stop coming your way!!

MUMBAI: The ad for this beauty on wheels reads, ?the power of simplicity? but we feel elegance would have to be another way of describing it. With a new twin turbo 6.6 litre V12 engine, the Rolls Royce Ghost does disappear like a ghost, accelerating from 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds and a governed top speed of 155 mph. Customary to all Rolls Royce vehicles, owners can accessorize the vehicle to their taste. This week, Zigwheels gets behind the wheels of this impeccable machine and comes away impressed.

Bajaj has further extended its Pulsar portfolio by launching the Pulsar 135 or what some would call the ?Baby Pulsar?. With unmistakable sporty Pulsar looks and a brand new engine, this new offering from the Bajaj stable intensifies competition. Zigwheels hops on to see if the Pulsar 135 has what it takes to beat rivals.

The small car market is becoming very lucrative for auto manufacturers. After the successful launch of the Spark, GM strengthens its position in this category by launching the Chevy Beat. The Chevy Beat made its d?but as a concept vehicle in 2007 at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 1.2 Litre, turbocharged petrol engine and aggressively priced for the Indian markets this new Chevy, certainly cannot be ignored. Zigwheels steps into the ?Beat? and provides its final verdict.

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