MUMBAI: Thousands of music lovers? LIVE and pulsating performances...one BIG CONCERT! ?[v] BIGADDA Concert for Change? was the biggest concert that Mumbai city experienced. Acts by the most celebrated and the hottest Indian artists, guaranteed high power adrenalin rush for thousands of screaming fans present at the Andheri Sports Complex.

[v] BIGADDA Concert for Change was a joint initiative by BIGADDA and Channel [v], to urge the youth to ?be the change?. The aim of the concert was to awaken their minds by giving out simple ways in which they could bring about a change in their daily lives. The ecstatic crowd was grooving with Indi-pop artists ? the king of Sufi music? Kailash Kher, Godfather of Disco ? Bappi Lahiri, the ex-viva girl & the bollywood singing sensation ? Anoushka Manchanda and the seamless ? Raghu Dixit. That wasn?t all; After passing the brutal trails and tribulations on [v] Launch Pad, the bands that made it to the top three- Faridkot from Delhi, Reverse Polarity from Kolkata also entertained the audiences with some rocking music and got the crowd all pumped up and jumping.

Music buffs that came in large numbers to groove with their favourite singers went back with a changed approach to life all thanks to the artists. During performances, they were urging Indians to stop complaining and be the change. The singers pledged to the audience to be aware of the various problems existing in the society today. Demand better roads and water supply, report bribery cases at your nearest ACB office, file a PIL on behalf of your people, if issues of terrorism and safety surround you; these were some of the sentiments echoed by the singers. The super cool VJs of Channel [v] ? VJ Juhi, VJ Mantra and Lola Kutty with their remarkable comic timing entertained the crowd.

Speaking about the concert, Prem Kamath, General Manager, Channel [v] said, ?We?ve not even scratched the surface in taking control of our civic fate, as Mumbai?s voter turnout showed. There?s nothing like a kick-ass concert to get minds to open and attitudes to shift, and hopefully we did just that tonight! Change will not come by throwing shoes, but by equipping ourselves with the right tools.?

Shivanandan Pare, COO, BIGADDA says, ?BIGADDA being a youthful and vibrant brand has always supported the need for youngsters to empower themselves. We aim to provide them with access to information and to help them do so, the [V] BIGADDA Concert for Change is one such step taken in this direction. The concert will give practical tips that will help youngsters be the change they want to see in the world.?

Channel [v] & BIGADDA gave thousands of music lovers a ?once in a lifetime opportunity? to witness LIVE non-stop music by some of the most coveted artists who came together on the same platform to entertain Mumbai. This was yet another successful endeavor by Channel [v], the country?s No. 1 music channel and creators of some of TV‘s most path-breaking concerts & BIGADDA.

MUMBAI: As BIG 92.7 FM Kolkata lives up to its offering of Moner Moto Gaan (music that you like!) each day, the Station is soothing the ears of the quintessential Bengalis by hosting a Mojar Adda on the eve of the birth anniversary of the legendary poet - Rabindranath Tagore. On the eve of ?Rabindra Jayanti?, BIG 92.7 FM has lined up some great on-air offerings which will take the listeners back to the golden era.

Starting on May 09, the celebrations will start with the early morning show Swaranagato being hosted by RJ Sumonto by playing the Puja Porjay chapter of songs through the devotional hour.

Morning Show BIG Chumuk will continue with a trivia on Rabindranath Tagore, in which BIG 92.7 FM will answer all queries from listeners on the works of Rabindranath Tagore. The morning show will play song-lists comprised of bollywood?s adaptation of popular Tagore?s song.

The mid morning show Adda Express will have Abhro Ghosh speaking about the food habbits & special cuisines of Tagore family.

The afternoon band Masti Ki Pathsala will have popular band Paraspathar & Shilajit churning out their renditions of popular Tagore songs. Celebrity Fashion Designer Agnimitra Paul will also be there to speak about the Tagorian Fashion.

The night band show Rather Athithi will host Tollywood celebrities ON AIR with RJ Sumonto speaking on how Tagore?s works have touched their lives on different occasions with a songlist that will have Tagore?s Prem Porjay chapter of songs taking the listeners for a romantic tour.

Commenting on the ON AIR content, Soumen Choudhury, Regional Head, BIG 92.7 FM said, ?We are committed to creating superlative content and entertaining our listeners. We have a much sustained focus on understanding listeners and leveraging the synergies of music expertise and innovative programming. The entertainment package on Rabindranath Tagore has been put together keeping in mind the prevailing emotion of the masses as we pay tribute to the legendary poet. Our effort at BIG 92.7 FM is to create exciting content which will be entertaining and exciting for our listeners. The innovative programming and interactivity is sure to ensure high listener involvement.?

MUMBAI: Every year on the second Sunday of the month of May, the World pauses in grateful acknowledgement of the one individual to whom we owe our very existence - Mother.Though she is special all the year through, we set apart one day to show Her how much we care. Mother?s day which falls on May 10th this year, is the time to express our thankfulness, show our appreciation and reiterate our love for the soothing presence to whom we are linked for life by an invisible umbilical cord. Amrita TV commemorates this day with a variety of programmes.

The special edition of Udayamritham at 6.30am focuses on two women of our times, who are personifications of love and compassion, qualities we usually associate with motherliness- Mata Amritanandamayi and Mother Teresa. Aarakilenthu Mizhiyullavar at 10.30am is a compilation of the best dance performances from ?Vanita Ratnam? 2007 &2008. Including both solo performances as well as family dance rounds, it showcases the hidden abilities of young mothers who soared to their full potential when offered a platform to exhibit their talents.

Elamadinte Amma at 11 am is a documentary that tells the story of a woman, well past ninety but still sprightly; mother of a magnificent brood of 14 children, but who lives all alone in her ancestral Home. It matters little that her young ones have flown the nest, for she is the mother of an entire hamlet, the ?Amma of Elamadu?. Considered the symbol of auspiciousness by the villagers, she lives a full life inaugurating new ventures, playing hostess to the 25-30 guests who grace her table at every meal?.

Nothing in the world tastes as good as mother?s cooking. For those who wish to give back a tiny fraction of what they had received, Taste of Kerala at 12.30 pm presents a dish that will make this Sunday memorable for your mother. Easy to prepare and consisting of just 4 ingredients, Seven Sweets is sure to delight Her since it is sweetened with one?s love. Thalolam at 2 pm is a film based programme featuring the Mother Figures of Malayalam Cinema. The anchor introduces the actresses who have essayed mother?s roles, followed by their song sequences- Sukumari, Sharada, K.P.A.C Lalitha etc whom Keralites hold dear as representations of Motherhood.

MUMBAI: In a latest development, Kolkata?s No.1 FM Station - BIG 92.7 FM, has announced the appointment of Sirsendu Chakraborty as its Sales Head. With over 7 years of rich experience across several industries, Sirsendu will be spearheading the sales function for the Kolkata Station.

A Graduate in Commerce, Sirsendu has completed his PGDBA from SCMS (School of Communication and Management Studies), Kochi, Kerala. He comes with 7 years of experience handling the functions of channel management, business development, client servicing, and marketing across sectors spanning FMCG, telecom and media. Sirsendu started his career innings with FMCG majors like Perfetti Van Melle India Pvt. Ltd & Hindustan Lever Ltd., before he moved on to work with telecom major Reliance Telecom Ltd. Sirsendu started his career in media with Star Den Media Services Pvt. Ltd in the function of channel distribution. Prior to joining BIG 92.7 FM he was with Reliance Big Broadcasting Pvt. Ltd.

Commenting on Sirsendu?s appointment, Mr. Soumen Chowdhury, Regional Head (East & South), BIG 92.7 FM said, ?We are delighted to have someone with Nilangshu?s caliber and accomplishment join us in Kolkata. I am confident that his extensive experience and knowledge of diverse business sectors will help him drive the operations to create significant value for our listeners and customers.?

Commenting on his decision on joining BIG 92.7 FM, Sirsendu said, ?I am happy to be joining an organization which has a BIG vision and is on the growth path. Kolkata is an extremely exciting and challenging market and I look forward to working with the vibrant team that has brought the Station to where it is. I am confident that we will continue to offer great entertainment and comprehensive solutions that meets the requirements of both our listeners and clients, while taking the station to newer heights.?

MUMBAI: CNBC AWAAZ Chota Business Bade Sapne-Ban Jao Biyani is more than just a show; it is a dream come true for the six winners of this initiative. Join the winners as they look back at their journey and share their experience of seeking guidance from the king of retail Mr. Kishore Biyani, who helped these enterprises scale up their business into a successful business venture by mentoring them.

CNBC AWAAZ?s initiative Chota Business Bade Sapne-Ban Jao Biyani was a first-of-its-kind corporate reality show in a TV format, aiming to create more entrepreneurs like Kishore Biyani by providing real help and recognition to the winners. A process which began early this year and travelled across the country in search of promising enterprises looking to expand their operations culminated with six talented entrepreneurs benefiting from Mr Biyani?s advice.

The six finalists who received guidance from Mr. Biyani included Vivek Palod from Nagpur, Phanindra Sama and V.G. Lokesh from Bangalore, Hanish Pherwani from Mumbai, , Nilesh Partani from Amravati, and Manoj Kothari from Pune.

Each of these entrepreneurs had already created a successful venture through their unique ideas. With ideas that set them apart and ambitions that touched the sky all they lacked was a guru to show them how to take their dream to the next step. CNBC AWAAZ provided them with once in a lifetime opportunity to understand what is required to take their business to the pinnacle of success. Chota Business Bade Sapne-Ban Jao Biyani was devised to give the aspiring entrepreneurs a platform to achieve their dream of becoming BIG.

The show was such a phenomenal success that it received more than 5000 entries within a month of a call for nominations. The entries received were not only from the big cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Ludhiana as one would expect but also from smaller pockets of the country such as Siliguri, Thiruvellore, Rourkela and Ichalkaranji. The fact highlights the rapid forward march of the SME sector in India.

CNBC AWAAZ aims to identify and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit among the various sectors in India and help them realize their true potential. With an objective to get the best guidance in this matter, CNBC AWAAZ had roped in none other than the most successful new age entrepreneur - Kishore Biyani himself to identify and groom the next generation of entrepreneurs. The king of retail and the man behind the supermarket culture in India [Big Bazaar, Pantaloon, and Mega Mart).

Commenting on this development, Sanjay Pugalia, Editor-in-Chief, CNBC AWAAZ said, ?CNBC AWAAZ Chota Business Bade Sapne-Ban Jao Biyani was launched with the simple objective of acknowledging the growing SME sector and to support the entrepreneurs who aim to make it big. CNBC AWAAZ has always been associated with the SME sector through numerous initiatives. Chota Business Bade Sapne-Ban Jao Biyani, is a huge step in the direction of development of SMEs by bringing the expertise and guidance of a business legend to the emerging entrepreneurs.?

Commenting on the show, Mr. Neel Chowdhury, Vice President, Marketing CNBC-TV 18 & CNBC AWAAZ said, ?The show provided the entrepreneurs an opportunity to seek guidance from none other than Kishore Biyani, pioneer of the Indian retail industry. This first of its kind reality show on Indian television pioneered by CNBC AWAAZ and Mr. Kishore Biyani himself comes at a time when Indian entrepreneurs are clearly aiming for taking their business and dreams to the next level.?

MUMBAI: Overwhelmed with completing its six successful years in Delhi; both Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India?s hottest Radio station and the listeners are in full mood of celebrations. The extension of Delhi?s favorite show ?Purani Jeans? for 60 more minutes, has pumped in an extra dose of joy in the lives of Delhiites.

Besides being enthusiastic of reciprocating the good wishes of the Radio Mirchi listeners, RJ Sayema, has expressed her desire to do something more. To make the sixth anniversary celebrations one of the most memorable experiences for its listeners, she is seeking support from Delhiites to contribute their Purani Jeans in return of her 60 extra minutes.

In an attempt to bring joy to the lives of underprivileged people, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM in association with the voluntary organization ?Goonj?, has announced special Mirchidaar campaign in sync with ?Purani Jeans? show hosted by RJ Sayema as a part of its sixth anniversary celebrations.

Kick started early this week, RJ Sayema as part of the drive is appealing to Delhiites to contribute a pair of their old jeans for the needy. This unique initiative will culminate in a contribution ceremony wherein she will entrust the entire collection to ?Goonj?.

What?s More??? To encourage listeners to participate in this noble cause, RJ Sayema will be visiting all the corporate and individuals in person who will be contributing more than 100 jeans at a point of time.

Expressing her views on the initiative, RJ Sayema of Purani Jeans, Radio Mirchi, Delhi said, ?We wanted to thank all the listeners for their love and affection; and we are sure that Delhiites are enjoying an extra hour of purani jeans show. We feel that we have entertained our listeners over the years and its now the time for them to pay back. Through this drive we would like Delhiites to join hands for the cause and make contribute wholeheartedly.?

Delighted with the association, Anshu Gupta, Founder Director, Goonj, further added, ?Both Radio Mirchi and Goonj are about connecting with the masses in their own unique way. Goonj has always encouraged people to be the part of developments work. Through Radio Mirchi?s platform, we are motivating Delhiites to participate in this meaningful cause. We are confident that this initiative will certainly give listeners a constructive way of connecting with the society they live in.?

Delhiites can make their contributions for this innovative campaign at Levis Strauss Signature , T&G and Nirulas stores in Delhi and NCR. Also contributions are welcome at the Radio Mirchi office.