MUMBAI: Idea SRGMP has created a special episode as our Grand Salute to Brave Soldiers and Mumbai Police.

As we all know, 26/11 has been deeply etched in the memory of all Mumbaikars and the rest of the country. It was the day that spelt mayhem in the lives of several innocent as also the brave police force and the army men who toiled hard to protect the victims and the spirit of the country.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa episode to be telecast on Tuesday, 24th @ 9.30 pm on Zee Marathi goes down the memory lane recounting the contributions of the brave men who fought against all odds and against terrorism. 

Their fearlessness costed them their lives. However, the undying desire to uproot the terror campaign led them to seize a terrorist alive, something that was unheard of before in the world.

Sa Re Ga Ma Pa will pay tribute to all these brave men as we have the police force as our special audience. Many of the officers, who were part of operations at Taj & Girgaum chowpaty (place were they nabbed Ajmal Kasab Live) have recounted their stories of that fateful night. We also have bytes of these men as they remember their experience on the day.

MUMBAI: On Your Call this week, Omar Abdullah, The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, and son of politician Farooq Abdullah candidly speaks about issues on Kashmir to the allegations against him on Shopian case and to his views on the new breed of young politicians.

During the show Omar Abdullah shares his opinion on the charges levelled against him regarding the controversial Shopian case. He also takes upon the Opposition party leader Mehbooba Mufti for terming him as politically immature.

When questioned by Delhi CM Sheila Dixit on improving the security scenario in the state Omar shares her concern and accepts it to be one of the biggest challenges his government faces today. On the show, Omar also answers queries from viewers on demand for autonomy for the J&K government to questions on terrorism in the state. Pointing towards the recent incident where a J&K cricketer was targeted in Bangalore, he urges for a change in the perception about the Kashmiri Muslims. He recounts his state of mind before delivering his famous impromptu speech in the Parliament

He gives his views to anchor Sonia Singh on his friend Rahul Gandhi as being the future Prime Minister. He also goes on to share the pros and cons of hailing from the Abdullah family. Omar Abdullah is also in for a pleasant surprise when his father Farooq Abdullah and his son pose questions to him during the show.

Catch this and much more about Omar Abdullah on Your Call at 9.30 pm this Sunday, 22nd November only on NDTV 24x7.
 

MUMBAI: Mahindra & Mahindra has received the Gold award for ?Brand Communicator of the Year? at the 9th Asia Pacific PR Awards held recently in Hong Kong. This award is selected by a select panel of judges and recognises the brand or person that has set a new standard in communications strategy and execution in the Asia-Pacific region. The Asia Pacific PR awards reward work across all disciplines that are essential in the PR process and are divided into several award categories with the Gold award being the most coveted.

Mahindra received this award for its innovative PR campaigns for Mahindra Satyam, Xylo, acquisition of Yancheng Tractors in China, and One Mahindra - the Mahindra Group intranet, among others.

The Asia-Pacific PR Awards represent the highest accolade in the public relations industry, honouring the very best in the region. The awards shine a spotlight on the campaigns and research that define cutting-edge thinking, and the communicators and agencies that are driving the industry forward.

The awards were independently judged by a panel of leading senior PR practitioners from agency and in-house environments. David Hall, Head of Group Communications (Asia), HSBC Asia Pacific officiated as the Chairman of the Jury. Jury Members included Hope Ewing, Senior VP & MD, Hong Kong and Singapore, Ruder Finn, Robert Grove, MD, Southeast Asia Edelman, Kenth Kaerhoeg, Group Communications Director, Coca-Cola Pacific Group, Richard J. Wright
Director, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, Asia Pacific, BT among others.

MUMBAI: This weekend TIMES NOW pays its respect to those that were affected by the 26/11 attacks. The TIMES NOW team rewinds through the night that left a scar on many a lives including Mumbai city and the country.

Moshe‘s Story
Baby Moshe Holtzberg was orphaned when his parents, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife Rivka were killed at Nariman House on 26/11. Times Now visits the toddler and the Holtzberg family to know how the past year has gone by.
Saturday: 02.30pm & 07.30pm
Sunday: 09.30am & 11.30pm

Men Who Fought
The NSG commandos were hailed as heroes by the country after they bravely fought the terrorists present at the three locations under siege in Mumbai city. TIMES NOW takes a look at these men who valiantly faced the fire, whilst talking to Mr. J K Dutta, Former DG, NSG.
Saturday: 04.30pm & 11.30pm
Sunday: 03.30pm & 09.30pm

I Will Never Forget
Farhang Jehani, partner at Leopold Caf? was witness to the gruesome night of 26/11 the bullet holes at his restaurant tell the story, Sebastian D‘Souza was the first to photograph the gun toting terrorists at CST, Karanbir Kang, GM of the Taj Mahal Hotel watched his entire family wiped out that night, I Will Never Forget speaks to those who will indeed, never forget.
Saturday: 08.00pm
Sunday: 05.00pm

MUMBAI: From traditional to new age style weddings, luxury to destination to royal weddings? the new season of The Big Fat Indian Wedding has got it all! With weddings in Bali, Goa, Kathmandu, Nairobi, Macau and the likes, tune into the new season as it showcases different styles of weddings in each episode?

In the first episode, join host Seema Rahmani as she attends the royal wedding of Shiv Arjun Singh of Mandawa Group of Hotels and Chandrika Kumari, daughter of Maharaj Vijayvardhan Singh of Vijaynagar. Come to the beautiful landscapes of Mandawa as the prince and princess tie the knot following the traditions and rituals of a Rajasthani and Gujarati wedding in the most scenic and beautiful setting.

For all this and more, tune in to the brand new season of ?The Big Fat Indian Wedding? starting November 24, 2009, Tuesday at 8:30 pm with repeat telecast on following Thursday at 5.00 pm only on NDTV Good Times.
 

MUMBAI: Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, the show on SAB TV, has been portraying the beauty and richness of Indian society and the strength of its togetherness very beautifully on screen.

But recently there was a moment of contrast on the sets of the show which has become India‘s most loved family comedy show ever.

Replacing the usual bursts of laughter was deep silence and candles of condolence. It was a moment of solidarity with the nation as the entire cast came together to pay homage to those who had lost their lives in the terrorist attack of 26/11.

We talked to Dilip Joshi who plays Jetha lal and he said - "It has been a year since the terror attacks struck Mumbai but the wounds of those who lost their dear ones are still fresh. Though we have been bringing smiles to the audience through our show, we are taking a moment on this day to be a part of the loss of the families of the victims"

Disha, who plays Daya, said "We are one with the nation in expressing our grief. But looking through the Ooltah Chashmah (which is the spirit of viewing problems with a positive and different perspective), we must find courage in our pain and try to make this world a better to place to be in, in our own small ways."