MUMBAI: UTVi and Tata Capital today announced the launch of Investwise - a unique investment planning forum to promote a disciplined investment culture amongst discerning investors across key markets of the country. The forum will be held in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi on the 4th, 18th and 25th October respectively. As part of the initiative, Mr. Govindraj Ethiraj, Editor in Chief- UTVi, will navigate panel discussions with eminent personalities from the financial world.

Tata Capital Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Limited and is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as a Systemically Important Non Banking Financial Company. A trusted, customer-centric, one-stop financial services provider; Tata Capital caters to the diverse needs of retail, corporate and institutional customers, directly or indirectly through its subsidiaries, via seven broad areas of business, namely - Retail Finance, Corporate Finance, Investment Services, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Wealth Management and Rural Finance.

The unique awareness initiative is targeted at the mass affluent investor community covering a wide range of topics that include fundamentals of investment planning to creating a right mix of financial instruments. The discussions will throw light on contemporary issues from the financial markets that are affecting the targeted community as well as impart knowledge to the viewers on a gamut of topics related to investment planning. Investor camps for this purpose are scheduled in different cities across India.

Further commenting on the launch of this initiative Sumit Gupta, COO UTVi said "With the market conditions remaining volatile for a while, the need for wise investments and planning becomes vital for an investor. Also, since the launch of the channel, we have received many queries on the right tools for financial planning. Therefore, we decided to partner with TATA Capital to do such forums and get a first hand feel of the investors‘ sentiment, especially at a time when Indian investors need to believe that India is the safest market across the globe."

The Financial Planning Forum will be held in Mumbai on the 18th of October.

MUMBAI: Ten Sports, the most watched sports channel in the Sub-continent, will bring all the adrenaline and excitement from National Football League, the favourite sport of America.

MUMBAI: The ever green Himesh Reshammiya is back and this time with Vengeance with his next ?Karzzz?. Karzzz is a film that explores the psychological traits every human being possesses, some of them are so powerful that they lead them to commit vices of greed, obsession, hatred, deceit, betrayal & murder... Set amidst the majestic and breathtaking locales of South Africa, Karzzz is a remake of the 1980 Subhash Ghai hit ?Karz?.

Himmesh has gone through a metamorphosis after ?Aap Ka Suroor?. This chubby gujju singer is now a smart stylish Hindi film hero and Music India captures this aspect of Himmesh the actor on ?Raw Stock?. Himmesh tells us how he went about changing his look for this film.Catch all of this and more only on MUSIC INDIA

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MUMBAI: Shabaash India is an unique reality show that showcases extraordinary talent and strength of little kids. We have heard of people doing perilous river rafting, rough climbing, sky diving etc...but here is an extra ordinary child who loves taking risk and adventures on new level each time. Tune-into this week?s episode to watch this daring 9 year old wonder, Jai Jagdih, doing chakrasan and crawl railing as thin as 9 inches and climb roof top.

This show is very different from any existing shows on television today. It is amazing and rather inspiring to see the endurance levels of the people who we assume to be ordinary. In each of us there is a spark to outperform. Shabaash India is the showcase of that spark. Soft Focus Productions is producing the show.

Also enjoy Shiamak Davar?s Victory Arts Foundation presentation with "special children" performing on Shabaash India track. The show completes 150 episodes on Sunday, October 5th 2008 at 9:30 am.

MUMBAI: Taking the NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon further, the musical trio, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and the seasoned Lyricist; Gulzar have come together with NDTV to launch an anthem to save the environment. This green anthem - "Hawaein, Patte, Paani" is a clarion call for people to take action instead of being just mute spectators to the continued degradation of the earth.

The NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon, launched earlier this year, is aimed at creating awareness about issues related to climate change, and how each one of us can make a difference and help create a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

Commenting on their creation, musician Shankar Mahadevan, said, "The minute we heard that NDTV is taking steps towards saving the environment, our first reaction was that it was a much needed thing. We don‘t know whether this song is going to transform the way people look at the environment completely but even if we are able to make one percent of change, we will achieve what we want to. Music is a very powerful medium...it has communicated in the past and definitely will this time as well".

Ehsaan Noorani too was elated about being associated with an environment awareness song. "Music, the way it is in India, is all about Bollywood and entertainment. It‘s not about protests, and people don‘t do anything about using music to protest. We have been associated earlier with movements like cancer and AIDS awareness, and I think it‘s wonderful that we can be associated with a movement to save the environment".

Loy Mendonsa has already taken steps on the personal front to save energy. "I have replaced all the bulbs in my house. I am not fond of tube lights; I like yellow lights. So I have put in energy savers as the first step. I hope I can cut down the use of the A/C. It‘s a long road and I have got to do my part".

On the experience of composing the anthem and working with Gulzar, Ehsaan said, "When you compose something that‘s non-filmy, it‘s easier and can get more personal as opposed to composing for an actor or a scene. Gulzar saab is very, very creative. He is fantastic in his style of writing and his lyrics go skywards. The pictures that he paints - it‘s true creativity."

Elaborating on the anthem, Shankar said, "We have used a lot of earthy elements -percussion, live instruments, the acoustic guitar - all very upbeat, with a wonderful global sounding chorus, an African touch and lovely lyrics. It‘s a happy song with a strong message towards saving the environment and we hope people like it."

Log on to green.ndtv.com to listen and download this foot-tapping number that‘s sure to get you to your feet to save the environment. Take the pledge for a greener and better future with the NDTV-Toyota Environment Telethon!

MUMBAI: The Union Ministry for Health has enforced a ban on smoking in public places in Chennai. The ban comes into effect from Oct 2, 2008 onwards. To support the ban, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM had a special breakfast show with the Union Minister of Health, Mr. Anbumani Ramadoss.

To drive home the message, Radio Mirchi created a special anti-smoking jingle sung by college students.

And to help enforce the ban, Radio Mirchi team comprising of Mirchi RJs patrolled the streets of Chennai to check on people smoking in public places. The team took along with them Punjab Gulab band to create noise. People found violating the rule were gheraoed by the Mirchi team and music was played to attract attention of the passers-by and embarrass the violators. The smokers were garlanded with a "Beedi Mala" and made to take an oath that they would not smoke in public.

The Mirchi team also spoke to the shopkeepers who sell cigarettes and got a mixed reaction from them. While most of them supported the ban inspite of a drop in sales, a few felt that the ban will not last for long.

After listening to the smokers and shopkeepers on-air, the listeners called in with their opinions on the enforcement of the ban.

The event generated a lot of curiosity and interest from the public.