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.

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 @ 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: Bringing a ‘Whatte Fun‘ flavour to the ‘City of Nawabs‘, Hyderabad‘s Radio City 91.1FM concluded the three day ‘Great Biryani Eating Competition‘ at Hyderabad House, Road No-3, Banjara Hills today. Getting Hyderabad‘s families together to savour the city‘s renowned Hyderabadi Family Pack Biryani, the FM station short-listed 10 families to participate at the Finale. RJ Vamsee, host of ‘Whatte Fun Mornings‘ cheered on the contenders who raced to consume more and more of this scrumptious preparation within the stipulated time. After a sumptuous feast, Mr. Balaji Rao along with his family, wife Vandana and son Praveen were crowned the winning family of ‘The Great Biryani Eating Competition‘ and walked away with goodies courtesy Radio City 91.1FM and Hyderabad House.

Partnering with the city‘s renowned eatery - Hyderabad House, Radio City 91.1FM unveiled ‘The Great Biryani Eating Competition‘ on July 22, 2008. Integrating the FM station‘s ‘Whatte Fun‘ idealogy with Hyderabad‘s hallmark culinary delight, the competition revolved around families feasting on the Hyderabadi delicacy - the famous Biryani at the renowned Hyderabad House.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Rana Barua, Executive Vice President and National Head - Programming and Marketing, Radio City 91.1FM said, "Each of our initiatives are an earnest endeavour to reach out to our listeners with offerings high on relevance and appeal. Knowing Hyderabad‘s passion for its Biryani, we organized this fun Biryani eating contest which the entire family could be part of. With great participation and a competitive sporting spirit being the order of the day, the Finale stood testimonial to the spectacular success of this initiative."

A sustained focus on understanding listeners and leveraging the synergies of music expertise and innovative programming, allows Radio City to deliver a unique listening experience and be an integral part of the lives of listeners. Aggressively looking at spreading the Radio City experience across the country, Radio City 91.1FM is committed to growing the market and creating superlative content for its discerning audiences.