MUMBAI: If you want to run a mile then run a mile?if you want to experience another life?run a marathon - Emil Zatopek, marathon runner.

Indian model and actor, Milind Soman, has taken on the challenge of running his first marathon - The Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon on 18 January 2009.

Milind is a fit man, yet he needs endurance training and weeks of practice to run the marathon. Find out what goes into training for a marathon, and what makes people run. This show will follow his journey across six weeks, through key steps of his training, till he actually runs the marathon. Watch how the expert team at Apollo Hospitals helps Milind to take on 42 km - from to the nutritionists to the physiotherapists and life coaches.

Will he be able to do it? Catch this must-watch show, ?Apollo Hospital presents Touching Lives: Marathon Man? on 19 December, 2008, Friday at 8.30 am and a repeat telecast at 7.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times.

MUMBAI: In preparation for Aamir Khan?s Ghajini, easily one of the most awaited films of 2008, over 100 associates of BIG Cinemas shave their heads, to sport the trendy Aamir?s look in the film! Their new look was exclusively unveiled by the superstar himself at a special photo opportunity for the media at BIG Cinemas, Wadala today.

BIG Cinemas associates volunteered to sport the Aamir Khan?s and pose for the special photo opportunity, with the process beginning on 9th December 2008. ?We are very excited to be gearing up for what promises to be a huge release and are proud to be part of such a prestigious opportunity. The film?s theme and Aamir?s look have captured public imagination and we are no exception, except that we have taken the inspiration to a whole new level,? said Tushar Dhingra ? COO ? BIG Cinemas.

MUMBAI: B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd. celebrates today the first anniversary of its twenty four hour national Hindi News channel, "News 24" that was launched under the aegis of B.A.G Newsline Network Pvt. Ltd. The channel was launched as part of B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd‘s broadcast initiative known as Broadcast 24.

After its successful launch on December 13, 2007, "News 24" caught the eye of discerning viewers of Hindi news from across the country. And within three months of its launch emerged as the nation‘s fastest growing Hindi News Channel. Featuring latest news and reports focused coverage and in depth analysis of events and happenings taking place around the world, the channel carved a niche for itself in the highly competitive market of news broadcasting.

In the past year, the channel was lauded for its innovative news programming covering a range of genres that included programmes like Target, Yeh India Ka Cricket Hai, Home Theatre and Dharamyatra. The coverage of the devastating Bihar floods along with which the channel also brought aid and relief to the flood victims was especially appreciated by viewers and critics alike.

Attributing the success to the News 24 team, Ms. Anurradha Prasad, Chairperson cum Managing Director, B.A.G. Films & Media Ltd said, "The success of News 24 is a result of the tireless efforts of the entire News 24 team under the able leadership of our Managing Editor Mr. Ajit Anjum and Director News Mr. Supriya Prasad. Our anchors too have ably connected and struck a chord with our audience. I am confident that in the coming years, News 24 will cross many a new milestone and make an indelible mark in news broadcasting in our country."

MUMBAI: Hold your Breath!! Get ready for action!!

Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India‘s hottest radio station is all set to bring some power packed action exclusively for its listeners. To promote Aamir Khan‘s forthcoming movie Ghajini, Radio Mirchi will introduce two interactive contests ‘Kaan to Khan‘ and Baal Dhamaal‘.

Beginning 15 December, 2008, the entertaining contests will provide listeners a memorable experience of not only winning exciting goodies but also interacting with Aamir Khan in person.

To participate in ‘Kaan to Khan‘, listeners have to text back the question basis the clue announced on air by the RJ‘s to 58888 within the time limit. The randomly selected correct entries will get an opportunity to win exciting movie merchandise, free movie tickets and passes to the premier.

For those who dare to sport hairstyle similar to that of Aamir in the movie, Radio Mirchi will invite listeners to participate in the Baal Dhamaal contest. Listeners will be invited to register themselves for the challenge and a selected few will have to opportunity to meet the superstar Aamir Khan and have a haircut to match his.

Announcing the initiatives, Sriram Kilambi, Station Director, Radio Mirchi, said, "Radio Mirchi has always provided its listeners great music and Mirchidaar Bollywood updates. The two interesting contests will not only entertain our listeners but will also provide a lifetime opportunity of meeting the superstar Aamir Khan.‘

For further updates, tune in to Radio Mirchi98.3FM.

MUMBAI: It‘s a spanking new MTV yet again, as India‘s No. 1 Youth Entertainment Destination rolled out its new slate of programs and personalities on air from December 1. Backing it up was an international graphics & packaging environment, the kind that lends itself to interactivity and dynamism that not been seen before in India. Catch an insane line up of gossip, romance, humor, celebrities, dance and of course MUSIC! Get ready to discover a slicker MTV with loads of on screen innovations, international formats and plenty of action hitting your screens day after day!

Don‘t miss MTV GTalk with the cattiest ex-Roadies and 2 of the 4 new faces on MTV - Anmol and Shambhavi! Watch the girls in the comfort of their homes, doing what they do best - Gossip! Catch MTV‘s new resident hottie - Deepti Gujral as your agony diva on the all new MTV Loveline Reloaded! Hip Hop, Bollywood, Salsa, Disco and Broadway, MTV‘s VJ Anusha will teach you all the mean moves that you wanted to learn, but didn‘t know who to ask on MTV Dance Crew.

Weird lists and weirder questions with the weirdest people?don‘t miss MTV VJ‘s Ayushman and new entrant VJ Jose on Fanta MTV Fantastic 5!If you want to know what Karan Johar‘s favorite midnight snack is, (and no, it‘s not SRK) your search ends now! Get ready for your daily dose of Celebgiri with MTV Starscraps. New music, new websites, new everything on MTV‘s replacement to Super Select, MTV Discover n Download with VJ Nikhil Chinapa! What‘s more? Pepsi & MTV Wassup continues to give you your daily dose of ‘taza khabhar‘, with the instant 10 minute news bulletin, involving and enticing the citizens of youngistaan, presented by Bani J, Jose & Ayushman!

Says Ashish Patil, GM MTV India & VP Creative & Content, "7pm daily, 6 new shows, 5 days a week, 4 new VJ‘s, 3 screens [TV, mobile, web], 2 hour block, 1 December kick off! It‘s heaven at 7 on weekdays and hell at 7 on weekends. It‘s your spanking new MTV yet again!"

Also adding to the gloss, is the freshly launched MTV Fabulous Lives that gives you a sneak into the lifestyles of the very rich & very famous, from Big B to the Big M (by this we mean Mallya). The drama has already started unfolding on MTV Hero Honda Roadies: Hell Down Under as the double trouble duo Raghu & Rajiv let loose on unsuspecting prey every Saturday at 7pm.

If you happen to miss any of your favourite shows on MTV, just log on to www.mtvindia.com.

Tune in and experience Heaven at 7 from Monday to Friday & Hell at 7 on Saturday, exclusively on MTV!

MUMBAI: When the going gets tough, the tough gets going - This is the undying spirit of Mumbai that the Nach Baliye Jodis wanted to showcase through the Nach for life this week! Also adding further spice to the show, the episode unveils the handsome hunk Harshad Chopra in his look out for his baliye on TALAASH ?E- BALIYE.

The episode begins when there is a shocking announcement of the weakest jodis by the guest hosts Ali & Aishwarya. Balle Balle takes on the stage with an emotional performance rendering the message of unity in diversity. The visual treat got all the jodis and the judges high on their emotional quotient with Karishma Kapoor shedding tears along with the participants.

Shava Shava on the other hand presented a mime act depicting what the entire Nation went through during the terror attack. The performance ended on a positive note with salutations for the courageous and spirited people of Mumbai and the brave police officers who fought with the terrorists!

Its time for the dreaded eliminations. All the jodis are anxiously awaiting the results? A tough decision lies ahead for the judges and leaves them in a confused state as both the teams have put up a brilliant act. Who has survived the nach for life and who has let themselves down? Catch the captivativing performance and a shocking elimination on Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 8 pm on Pantene Shine Nach Baliye 4 only on STAR Plus.

Produced by Wizcraft, Nach Baliye 4 promises to entertain viewers with loads of intriguing moments as the journey of the show is set to showcase the tensions, apprehensions, nervousness, competitiveness and bonding between the jodis.

So get ready to be a part of this nerve wrecking, nail biting journey of the Jodis!