MUMBAI: The spirit of Republic day - ‘of the people, for the people, by the people‘ will echo on Hungama TV as viewers decide what they wish to watch on the channel on 26th January. Hungama TV will bring to life its reign as the only kids channel which is ‘for the kids and by the kids‘ by airing a marathon of the show that emerges as the ‘elected‘ one through a viewer poll on the channel. In addition to the mad, irreverent fun entertainment, Hungama TV strives to involve kids with the content not just as viewers but also as decision makers.

Devika Prabhu, Associate Director Programming, Walt Disney Television International India, says, "Hungama TV‘s programming philosophy encourages kids to choose what they want to watch on the channel. Kids are clear about their choice of entertainment and this is evident in the huge number of votes that are already pouring in."

Don‘t miss the chance to exercise your voting rights this Republic day only on Hungama TV!

MUMBAI: Known for winning accolades not only for its on-air and on-ground initiatives and being recognized as the leader in private FM space, Radio Mirchi 98.3FM, India‘s hottest Radio station has added yet another feather to its hall of fame. In the recent survey conducted by Metrix Labs & AC Nielsen to determine the Website of the Year 2008, www.radiomirchi.com has been acclaimed as the most popular Radio and TV website.

Organized by Metrix Labs & AC Nielsen since 2004, the ‘Website of the year 2008‘ awards aims to capture the framework and user understanding that the site has embodied in its design, deployment of technology and content.

‘Website of the year 2008‘ awards had invited polls from internet users across India to vote for their favorite website on the parameters of Content, Navigation and Design. The results of the poll indicated that over 1.5 million internet users have voted www.radiomirchi.com and that the portal has scored the highest average with users acknowledging that the Radio Mirchi website is both entertaining and engaging in terms of content, easy and simple to use and attractive in presentation.

Expressing his happiness on the declared result, Prashant Panday, CEO, Radio Mirchi said, "We are thrilled that the fanatical community of Radio Mirchi listeners assigns such high value to our website, especially when compared to the other entertainment portals. We are proud that our passion and innovation beyond our programming has brought about our newly achieved recognition in the internet space. We believe that Radiomirchi.com is setting a benchmark for Indian entertainment websites and we are confident of repeating this success in the future as well."

Elliot Stechman, the Radio Mirchi website designer, further added, "The creation of the Radio Mirchi portal in sync with our programming philosophy has added a new dimension to the website while moving it to a different paradigm altogether. It gives us pleasure that the polls for the Website of the year 2008 award soundly reaffirm Radiomirchi.com as an outright winner even in the internet space. Armed with a smart colour palette, the fresh feel of the entire content, Radiomirchi.com provides its users an absolutely clean and easy to use interface with all the features that one might desire at their fingertips."

Based on the Radio Mirchi‘s programming philosophy, www.radiomirchi.com offers market specific interactive and entertaining content exclusively for its listeners. The website has innovative features like RJ‘s corner, programme guide, club Mirchi, requests, countdowns, downloads, fun@mirchi, events chat options and much more.

The results can be viewed at http://www.websiteoftheyear .co.in /winners.php and for the first hand experience of the hottest Website of 2008, please log on to www.radiomirchi.com

MUMBAI: The stage is set for the best in Indian Business to come together and honour the best minds in India Inc with India Business Leader Awards presented by Accenture & CNBC-TV18, India‘s No.1 business medium.

The year 2008 has been a difficult year for business across the world. But it is in the trying times that the best minds show their brightest side. The year would be remembered as the one that exposed the flaws in corporate affairs but also highlighted the best business leaders who steered their companies through the most difficult times and situations.

To honour those who have set shining examples in business leadership CNBC-TV18 will present the 4th India Business Leaders Awards on 22nd January, 2009. Based on CNBC Asia Business Leader Awards that recognize the best corporate leaders, The Indian Business Leader Awards are, today, the most definitive awards in business excellence in India.

The jury for these awards includes Mr. Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Ltd. (Chairperson, Jury) , Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC, Mr. R. Seshasayee, Managing Director, Ashok Leyland, Mr. Jagdish Khattar, CMD, Carnation Auto India Pvt. Ltd. And Mr. Raghav Bahl, MD, Network18.

Talking on what makes for an ideal business leader, Mr. Ambani said, "A leader has to navigate the path and protect the interests of all the stakeholders in a consistent way so that they can deliver performance on an ongoing basis." According to Mr. Birla, track record is important. Long term viability and sustainability of the business model is also vital. Mr Parekh believes that individual contribution to the company is very important especially in troubled times like these.

Speaking about the awards, Mr. Ajay Chacko, Director, TV18, Business Media said, "India Business Leader Awards are an unparalleled tribute to the excellence in business in India. The awards have become in institution by itself and the winners epitomize strength, ingenuity, knowledge, foresight and who drive the growth of their businesses with vision and inspiration."

The awards will be presented for excellence for following categories:

? First Generation Entrepreneur Of The Year

? Most Promising Entrant Into The Big League

? First Generation Entrepreneur Of The Year

? Most Promising Entrant Into The Big League

? Indian Global Achiever

? Taking India Abroad! (Brand India)

? Social Enterprise Of The Year

? Outstanding Contribution To The Cause Of Indian Business

? Lifetime Achievement Award

? CNBC-TV18‘S Entertainment Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘S Sport Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘ Outstanding Woman Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘S Outstanding Business Leader Of The Year

? CNBC-TV18‘S Outstanding Company Of The Year

? The India Business Leader Of The Year

? India Innovator Of The Year

? The India Corporate Citizen Of The Year

? The Talent Management Award

MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment?s animation film ?Bal Ganesh? - world‘s 1st 3D animation on Lord Ganesh ? saw an overwhelming premiere at Thailand on 05 January 2009.

This premiere was held at the Siam Paragon Cineplex - one of the biggest shopping centers in Asia - with a multiplex movie theater, consisting of 15 large size theaters, with one of them having the biggest screen and seating capacity in Asia.

The function was co-hosted by Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge and Agaligo Entertainment Co. Ltd. and supported by PROFLEX marketed by Power Corp., Jet Airways, India‘s Airline, A-Thip - the manufacturer of Canned Fruit Drinks and Channel 7 TV Station.

The premier and press show was presided by Shri Bhagwant S. Bishnoy - the Deputy Chief of the Mission and Madam; along with Mr. Naresh Khorana - the Hon. Secretary of Thai Bharat Cultural Lodge; Mr. Krishna Upadhay - the President of Hindu Dharam Sabha; Prof. Dr. Chiraphat Praphanvidya and many more distinguished guest along with over 400 media reporters. Mr. Kalapi V. Nagada - Manager International Sales and Marketing, Shemaroo Entertainment - was also present at the premiere.

The function started with Bhajans praising the Lord, by a well known bhajan singer Mahant Tilak Raj Sharma, followed by prayers to the Lord seeking his blessings for the project. The prayers ceremony was conducted by Pandit Lalit Mohan Vyas - the Poojari of Shri Dev Mandir ? which was followed by Indian Classical Dance. The whole event was highly appreciated by the audience present, who were all having a small Shri Ganesh idol with them. The Thai dubbed ?Bal Ganesh? was then screened to all the invitees.

From 08 January 2009, this Thai dubbed animation film, is being screened at more than 50 cinema houses, in and around Bangkok; while the Hindi version will be screened at Siam Pavilai Theatre at Siam Paragon and at Central World Plaza.

Apart from this, Jet Airways is making arrangements to bring the less fortunate students, to see the movie in the near future.

Smita Maroo, VP Animation, Shemaroo Entertainment, shares her thoughts, ?This grand premiere of Bal Ganesh at Thailand is a definite win for Indian Animation as well as for the entire Bal Ganesh team at Shemaroo and Astute Media. This only goes to show that, Bal Ganesh film is very popular among children and audiences across other countries. We are glad that all our efforts including marketing and publicity have effectively and successfully connected with the target audience.?

Shemaroo Entertainment has released two animated films in less than one year namely ?Bal Ganesh? and ?Ghatothkach ? Master of Magic?. Other animated films namely - ?Return of Hanuman? and ?Dashavatar? - are also being marketed and distributed by Shemaroo across various platforms. Shemaroo Entertainment has emerged as one of the foremost players in the animation industry.

MUMBAI: Watching outrageously hot, ambitiously conniving and spectacularly stunning women is every man‘s desire and [V] are about to fulfill it. Channel [V] gets temperatures soaring with Oxygen Network‘s hit television series The Bad Girls Club hitting television screens from January 16th 2009 @ 11.00pm.

With hours of drama, cat fights, tears and all of the other trashy goodness, The Bad Girls Club will include a diverse group of women trying their best to be cordial with each other. But nasty being the only word in their dictionary, the girls take each other head on leaving room for only fist fights!

A living hell for those who don‘t ‘fit in‘ while bliss for those with a devious attitude! Catch the drama as this group of loud, binge-drinking, angry women try to get along and follow their noisy journey every Friday @ 11pm only on Channel [v]!