MUMBAI: ET NOW, India‘s leading business news channel from the Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd. and StarMine?, a Thomson Reuters company present the ‘ET NOW | StarMine Analyst Awards 2009‘.

The Awards identify top equity analysts across 15 regions internationally and felicitate analysts across three distinct parameters: returns on buy/sell recommendations (Stock Picking), accuracy of earnings estimate (Earnings Estimators) and brokerage firms whose analysts win the most analyst awards (Best Brokerage).

ET NOW - India Inc‘s official TV channel, is the first business news channel in India to jointly present these highly prestigious and coveted global awards for the analyst fraternity. The Awards ceremony will be attended by analysts representing top national and international firms, among other leading industry stalwarts.

Since its launch earlier this year, ET NOW has redefined the business news landscape by delivering insightful and actionable content to its viewers. The channel offers an exhaustive view on markets during trading hours with a comprehensive round-up on India Inc. through the day.

The Awards ceremony is scheduled to be telecast exclusively on ET NOW on the 12th of December, with interviews from the event interspersed through the week.
 

MUMBAI: Omar Qureshi, the famous movies critic shares his take on the movies slated for release this week. The much hyped ?Paa?, which has successfully attracted everyone?s attention is a much-awaited release especially for its subject and father-son role reversal. The entire story of ?Paa? revolves around a 13-year-old boy, Auro (played by Amitabh Bachchan), who is inflicted with an extremely rare and progressive genetic defect. He suffers from a progeria-like syndrome, which causes accelerated ageing. Although emotionally and mentally Auro is a 13 year old boy in every aspect, his outward appearance makes him look 5 times older. But despite this condition, he is a very happy child, who is very attached with his family. Abhishek Bachchan plays paa and Vidya Balan is Maa of Auro.

Next is ?Radio? with India?s favorite nasal voice singer, Himesh Reshammiya. Written and directed by Ishan Trivedi, the film stars Himesh Reshammiya, Shenaz Treasuryvala, Sonal Sehgal, Paresh Rawal, Zakir Hussain and Rajesh Khattar. The music of the film with its catchy romantic tunes is composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The story revolves around Vivan (Himesh Reshammiya) a successful RJ on a popular radio channel in the city of Mumbai. He has acquired everything in life but his marriage with Pooja (Sonal Sehgal) is on the rocks. Naturally the husband-wife want to go their separate ways and the reasons cited are lack of compatibility between the two. In their hearts Vivan and Pooja want to refrain from taking up such a decision but the fast pace of life and busy schedules interfere with their emotional balance. Who will eventually reign in his heart? Will he take the first step to be with Shanaya (Shenaz Treasurywala)

Next to be reviewed is ?Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure?, directed by Klay Hall has Tinker Bell who is chosen to make the fall scepter for the autumn celebration, a very special task that will help the fairies create the all-important fairy dust. While building the scepter, the hot-headed Tinker Bell ends up breaking the magical moonstone that helps to create fairy dust, and she blames it on her friend Terence.

So tune in to ?The ZoOm Review Show? find out which movie definitely is worth a watch this weekend on Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:30pm only on ZoOm

MUMBAI: LINOpinion ? The Lowe Lintas? public relations division, has been appointed by Religare Enterprises Limited (REL) as its communications partner in India. LINOPINION will be responsible for continuing to establish Religare as a globally trusted brand in the financial services domain.

Religare is one of the leading integrated financial services groups in India and across multiple international locations. It has a client base of 1 million and growing, across the retail, wealth and Institutional spectrums. Recent growth and established businesses are testimony to Religare?s commitment towards becoming the Investment Gateway of India and has also become a diversified financial services conglomerate.

On the engagement of LINOPINION, Mr. Subhrangshu Neogi, Director, Brand and Corporate Communications, REL says, ?Several top Indian agencies were invited to pitch and we graded them on various parameters including understanding of the sector, strength and credibility. LINOpinion were the clear winners. Given the diverse nature of Religare?s business it was crucial to select an agency which has both depth and width to handle the full suite of our products and services.?

Says Mr. Ameer Ismail, Executive Director, LINOpinion ?LINOpinion is delighted to be working with Religare in India. It is our mandate to continue to build awareness of one of India?s most dynamic financial companies and we are confident of delivering the best. We hope our relationship with Religare proves to be a longstanding one.?

It may be recalled that last month Religare had selected Ogilvy as its communication and brand partner. Ogilvy?s creative responsibilities will look after all companies that fall under the Religare umbrella including Religare Voyages, Religare Technova and Religare Macquarie. However, the healthcare business like SRL Diagnostics and Religare Wellness will continue to be looked after by Arms Communications.

Also, to support its global ambitions and forays, Religare in July signed London-based Financial Dynamics (FD) to initiate its PR activities in the UK. FD will initially be responsible for building the Religare brand with the financial media in London, although the mandate could later be extended to other geographies.

MUMBAI: Have you ever floated with your thoughts in thin air?!?.....or done rib tickling deeds under hypnosis!?! ...So here‘s your chance to let your mind play the perfect slave!!! UTV World Movies in association with International Stand up Comedy brings the well renowned comedy hypnotist Alan Bates to India for the very FIRST TIME. Witness Mumbai under the hypnotic spells of Alan Bates on his show. December 4th at St. Andrew‘s Auditorium, Bandra & December 5th 2009 at Sophia Bhabha Hall, Breach Candy

With his piercing blue eyes, soothing voice and sudden hand movements, Alan Bates is surly to leave his audiences in India spell bound. International Comedy Hypnotist Alan Bates has been performing live for over 20 years. His hypnotism techniques are nothing less than mind numbing and jaw dropping. India will witness something it has never experienced before. Alan Bates has swirled the world with his spell binding skills of hypnotism and now its time for India, where he is all set to leave a remarkable impression on his audience. This man can make you do things which you would have never even imagined in your wildest dreams and sway you away with his magical spell. Alan is also well known for utilizing his incredible art for some noble cause too. He has helped thousands of people quit smoking through his fine art of hypnotism. Alan is also a huge success on the University and Theatre circuit throughout UK.

UTV World Movies has always believed in creating a unique experience for its audience. Taking forward with its previous slate of one of a kind on- ground activities like Celebrate France, Celebrate Germany, music and movie nights & theatrical premieres, UTV World Movies now takes a leap further by introducing to Indian Audiences to World‘s greatest comedy hypnotist-Alan Bates. With this initiative the channel just adds another feather to its already well decorated hat of 360 degree approach for its on-ground activities. UTV World Movies also has an excellent and acclaimed line up on-air with 650 titles in its library from across 40 cities.
 

MUMBAI: It doesn‘t matter who you are or where you come from. If you have what it takes then Officer‘s Choice is here to accredit it! Officer‘s Choice and News Today are joining hands to celebrate the achievements of the common man and his commitment to the society through "Officer‘s Choice News Today Salaam Rajasthan". Conceptualized by Officer‘s Choice and supported by News Today - one of the leading dailies from the Patrika Group, this initiative will outline four main categories for recognizing and rewarding the people - Education, Medical & Health Services, Sports and Bravery.

The winners will be decided by an esteemed panel of judges that include Mr.G.S.Sandhu - Principle secretary to Rajasthan Government, Medical & Health Department, Mr.Ram Khiladi Meena - Principle secretary to Rajasthan Government, Rural Development and Mr.Praveen Gupta - Project Director, Rajasthan Health System. The felicitation events will take place in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and will see an array of thrilling performances and cultural music.

Says Mr. Deepak Roy, Executive Vice-Chairman & CEO, Allied Blenders and Distillers Pvt. Ltd., "It is a privilege to be a part of an event that recognizes the silent and unknown heroes who give back to society in every way, whole heartedly. This initiative is in sync with the brand‘s new positioning "Jagaiye apne andar ka officer" and stems from the insights that our consumer yearns to be respected, admired and also recognized in the society he lives in. He believes that the only way he can achieve this is through his deeds and actions. Our task was to ensure that we addressed these hidden motivations and desires of our target audience. Our brand stands for values like trustworthiness, honesty and integrity and this is a good way to communicate the same".

We would like to reflect our compassion and sentiment of being a responsible corporate through such an initiative. This concept is an endeavor to identify and felicitate the achievements of a common man in Rajasthan. We are extremely confident that this noble cause will help further strengthen our bond with the people of Rajasthan whom we all know are passionate, righteous and work endlessly hard for the betterment of the society and humanity. " added Mr. Roy.

Officer‘s Choice believes that it is honoring of these unsung heroes that will encourage others in our society to act for the greater good of the common people.

MUMBAI: On the sixth episode of ?The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl?, the remaining five contestants are made to brave the chill as they emote for the camera while in a tub full of ice cold water? and it?s not just one emotion that they need to portray, it?s quite a few! And as if that wasn?t challenging enough, next they are made to pose with eyes wide open under water as they are photographed by underwater cinematographer Anees Adenwala.

The ?hunt? continues with some buckling under their hydrophobia and others taking one step closer to winning the ?Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010? as judged by Malaika Arora Khan and Prahlad Kakkar together with Shobhaa De and Milind Soman.

Find out who continues to be in the running in the ?The Hunt for the Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010? on December 6, Sunday at 11.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times