MUMBAI: Henkel India Ltd. today announced it‘s much coveted, `Henkel Eco-petition‘, a national level paper presentation competition for schools on environmental issues. The annual contest, spear-headed by Henkel India since 2005 has received wide acclaim. This year "Henkel Eco-petition" will address Water Conservation, which is the need of the hour. Aptly themed "Hold your Blue Gold - My Innovative Strategy to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Water", the competition is open to school students. With participation covering over 500 schools across Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata school students of class X, XI and XII will stretch their minds and wield their pens to rescript the future of water . The children can voice out their concerns about environmental issues pertaining to the consumption, reuse and recycling of water.

"Water is a scarce resource worldwide. Four billion people do not have adequate access to drinking water supplies. Henkel‘s research and development teams worldwide are continuously working towards developing advanced technologies for resource-conserving use of water through constantly improved processes and product performance. By creating a heightened awareness and focusing young minds on this critical resource Henkel will be contributing towards sustainability in yet another innovative way," says Mr. Sam Chandar, Vice President - HR & Corporate Communication, Henkel India Limited.

In production, Henkel‘s mandate is to use as little water as possible, while cleaning and re-using existing supplies. In application, Henkel aims for its products to require as little water as possible, at the same time limiting their environmental impact. Henkel‘s detergents, household cleaners, cosmetics and toiletries, which end up in wastewater, are designed to have a minimal impact on surface waters. Also, in its detergents Henkel uses zeolites which makes possible the formulation of high-performance, low-cost, environmentally friendly detergents that are phosphate-free. In Karaikal, Henkel produces dishwashing detergents, glass cleaners and laundry detergents. Wastewater from production processes is treated using a new filtration system. Instead of simply discharging it, the reclaimed water is fed back into the production process. The wastewater from sanitation facilities is also treated and re-used. A specially developed treatment plant reduces the organic load in this wastewater, so that it can be used for cooling towers and to water the greenery, thus eliminating the need to use precious well water for this purpose. These treatment systems save at least eight percent water every year.

Participants in Henkel Eco-Petition 2008 will need to write a paper in not more than 2,500 words on the topic. The award carries a gift prize of Rs. 10,000/- for the first place, Rs. 7,500/- for the second place and Rs. 5,000/- for the third place along with attractive gift hampers too. In addition, the Principal or a nominated teacher from the winning school will be empanelled on "Henkel Eco-learn" a unique education project initiative.

According to Mr. A. Satish Kumar, MD, Henkel India Limited, "At Henkel our commitment to ecology and the environment is very high. Every step is taken by our company to reduce the amount of water used to produce our products, recycling water used for manufacturing processes so it can be returned safely to the environment, and replenishing water in communities and nature through locally relevant projects."

"Henkel Eco-petition" is aimed at educating, creating social awareness and enhancing sensitivity on environmental care in children from an early age. The over-whelming response and the enthusiasm shown by children keep us motivated to conduct this competition every year", adds Chandar.

The last date for the submission of entries is 2 August, 2008 and the entries will have to be sent to Henkel.Ecopetition@in.henkel.com.

MUMBAI: CNN examines the lives of the two men contending to be the 44th president of the United States in two upcoming documentaries, launching CNN Worldwide?s extensive political convention coverage. Both hour-long documentaries premiere the weekend before the candidates? respective convention kicks off.

?The public rarely gets an opportunity to see the presidential candidates away from the glare of the cameras, the crowds and the structured events,? said Katherine Green, senior vice president of CNN International. ?These documentaries offer a real insight into the lives of the candidates and those around them.?

White House correspondent Suzanne Malveaux looks at Senator Barack Obama in an hour-long report that premieres on CNN International on Saturday, August 23. Malveaux has been covering extensively the Obama presidential campaign, including traveling to Hawaii, where she?ll report on the senator?s early years. She has interviewed the candidate, his wife and his sister.

Chief national correspondent John King?s report on Senator John McCain premieres Saturday, August 30. Reporting from Arizona, Washington, D.C. and Vietnam, King reveals McCain?s complexities and analyzes the political challenges that lay before him in the most important campaign of his life.

MUMBAI: PR company Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick, has announced the appointment of Nazneen Barodawala as the GM of the company?s Mumbai operations.

Barodawala has been associated with the company since January 2001 and has been instrumental in the execution of several successful campaigns for clients across industry sectors.

Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick CEO Shiv Reddy says, ?Nazneen has been a key manager for us since 2001, has done great work for her clients, is an energetic leader, and a great people manager. She has all the right credentials to lead.

?She is an outstanding communications professional whose rich experience and expertise has given our integrated communications campaigns remarkable business results. Her astute skill in strategy development, training sessions, business developments, operations and resource management makes her the undisputed choice for the coveted role.

Barodawala said, ?I am truly delighted at this opportunity in such a dynamically growing region. This new role and position comes at a time when we at Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick have been growing rapidly. Our market-by-market understanding of the cultural, commercial, political and media environment, matched with unrivalled expertise from Weber Shandwick?s worldwide network, ensures that we remain competitive in both our local markets and on a global scale.

Nazneen says, ?It is exciting times for the PR profession in India and I am really happy to be part of the industry which is growing leaps and bounds. I hope to leverage my past experience in different set-ups to establish and grow Corporate Voice|Weber Shandwick?s business further?.

MUMBAI: With mounting pressure and increasing anxiety, temperatures are soaring on Zara Nachke Dikha. After losing to the girls in the nerve-wracking ?Challenge Round? and having one of their Tez Talwars on the penalty bench, the boy?s team leaves no stone unturned to bounce back. This week?s ?Performance Round? witnesses the most entertaining clash between the sexes to outdo each other on the dance floor. Catch all the anxiety and excitement this Monday, July 28 at 9.30 pm, exclusively on Star One.

Episode 5 kick starts with a bang as the Tez Talwar team set off with the 1st of the 4 rounds - Tashan, Zara Hath Ke (Role Reversal), Hum Tum and Jhoom Barabar Jhoom. The boy?s team send their super performer Bakhtyaar Irani and he does exactly what he is known for - rock the dance floor on ?Aye Pappi?. At the end of his performance, something shocks everyone & Malaika threatens to slap him! To counter Bakhtiyaar?s enthralling performance comes the cute Meethi Churi Swini Khara with her sweet act on ?Chale Jaise Hawain?.

Up next is the most interesting round ?Zara Hatke? with a unique theme of ?Fill in the blanks?, where our teams gave each other stiff competition as they perform to perfection.

The captains take on the stage in the ?Hum Tum? Round? Delnaaz & Ali are the cynosure of all eyes with their rib tickling act as they pay a tribute to jumping jack Jeetendra!. Excitement reaches its zenith with the Jhoom Barabar Jhoom round where both teams take centre stage and show the perfect blend of dance and grace in their united performance.

Will the boys outdo the girls and level their scores with them? Kis taraf paltegi baazi? Tune-in to Star One for all the drama and entertainment, every Monday & Tuesday at 9.30 and join in all the madness, masti and war on Zara Nachke Dikha!

Each week promises to be a fun filled fiesta as both the teams put their dancing skills to test and outdo each other on the dance floor! The Performance Episode of ?Zara Nachke Dikha? will air every Monday at 9:30 p.m., showcasing the exciting competition between both the teams. The Challenge Episodes, which will air every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m., will provide an opportunity for weaker teams to bounce back. With no eliminations and no public voting, the show will be based on the jury?s final verdict. These performances will be judged hugely talented and versatile Chunky Pandey and elegant Malaika Arora Khan and will be hosted by charismatic Karan Singh Grover and ravishing Shweta Gulati.

MUMBAI: If it?s bitchy, if it?s sexy and, if it?s naughty?it?s got to be Channel [V]?s launch pad for aspiring models across the country ? Get Gorgeous. As a 5th phenomenal season drew to a close last night, one exotic butterfly fluttered to the nectar, proclaiming victory to one and all.

Iris Maity, amid much fanfare and regalia, was crowned Get Gorgeous 2008 when Pia Trivedi placed the coveted butterfly behind her. The beautiful and graceful Iris was stupefied and did a classical imitation of a beauty pageant winner in full ishtyle. The moment almost single-handedly marked the completion of her transition from the pretty girl next door to supermodel/actor.

The winner announcement was preceded by a soiree which included a fashion show exhibiting designer duo Rahul Khanna and Rohit Gandhi?s latest line designed exclusively for the ?gorgeous? girls. The evening witnessed a host of celebrities like Rocky S. Narendra Kumar Ahmed, Hard Kaur, Koel Puri, Nandini Jumaani and the hot and very sexy, Kelly Dorjee, to name a few.

After Mumbai, Kerala and Paris, Iris, along with the other two finalists, Gwen and Salome, returned to Mumbai to claim the title. When asked to comment on her experience on the show, Iris, gushing with excitement said, ?While I never doubted my abilities, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I?d actually win. This has been a tremendous learning experience for me. I can?t thank Channel [V] enough for providing me with this platform to go ahead and realise my dreams.? As winner of Channel [V] Get Gorgeous 5, Iris walks away with a neat Rs. 1 million contract with Channel [V] and ICE Model Management.

MUMBAI: Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, an influential economic decision maker talks to UTVi after the crucial trust vote. In this exclusive interview Montek Singh Ahluwalia talks about the future of the Indian Economy and has also applauded the UPA government for the excellent job in helping the economy grow at an average of 8.8 percent.

Interviewing Mr.Montek Singh Ahluwalia will be Rahul Arora, the Stocks Editor of UTVi who hosts UTVi?s prime time stock market shows like Dealing Room & Tomorrow?s Bets. In this half hour special Montek Singh Ahluwalia will address issues like inflation, the recent fall in global crude prices, the importance of a vigilant watch on the current economic global scenario, the effectiveness of the current measures to control inflation as well as the need to undertake precautionary measures to avert the possibility of further hike in the current inflation rate.

So tune in to UTVi this Saturday on 26th July 2008 at 2:30pm for an exclusive tete a tete with Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Catch the repeat of this show at 7:30pm on Sunday 27th July 2008.