MUMBAI: Ajay Chandwani has been inducted to the board of directors of PerceptH, Percept?s flagship advertising company and has been elevated as the executive director of the company.

Chandwani stated, ?It?s been a very successful journey for me at the helm of Percept/H. Percept/H has had the most dramatic rise among all Advertising Agencies in client perception ratings in the Economic Times Ad Agency research in 2007. In my new role I will be focusing on the growth strategies of Percept Limited in the advertising vertical.?

The agencies of Percept Limited include PerceptH, Hakuhodo Percept, AMO Communications, IBD India, Percept Gulf Fz LLC (Dubai), and Percept Swift (Indore).

Ajay joined PerceptH in Feb 2005, and has helped the agency to win accounts like DLF, Canon, Electrolux, Bharat Nirman (Govt. of India), JVC, Fena, Yardley, Siyaram?s MSD, Edelweiss, MTNL, Atlas Copco, Cummins, etc. Under his leadership, Percept/H has gone on to win 23 international awards in international festivals like London Festival, New York Festival, Montreux Festival, Global, Graphis and Mobius Chicago. Domestic awards in creativity for Percept/H include Abbys, Goa Fest and Ice Awards. Ajay has been on the awards jury of the New York festivals and the Montreux Advertising festival. Ajay is also the co-Chairman of the Abby Awards judging committee and the Joint Secretary of the Bombay Advertising Club.

Harindra Singh, vice chairman and MD Percept Limited said, ?PerceptH has grown as an agency in the past 3 years. I am sure that Ajay?s strategic guidance and inputs as a Member of the Board will add immense value to our advertising businesses and help further strengthen our relationship with our JV partner - Hakuhodo.?

MUMBAI: The journey to find India‘s best Live Performer reaches its final destination with the Grand Finale of Idea Dhoom Macha De. It began as a face-off between 11 talented performers and this Friday, the final episode will see the 3 finalists fight their toughest battle. Richa Sharma, Devang Patel and Jaspinder Narula - Who has what it takes to be crowned "India‘s Best Live Performer?" Find out this Friday, May 09, 2008 during the special LIVE telecast which begins at 8.30 pm only on NDTV IMAGINE!

Week after week, Idea Dhoom Macha De has been a complete entertainer, offering viewers exciting performances, a variety of music, some naach-gaana and khoob sara hungama! The judges ? Shankar Mahadevan, Prasoon Joshi and Sharmila Tagore have had the toughest task, week after week. At the grand finale, the judges and hosts Malaika Arora Khan and Raju Shrivastav will get to sit back and enjoy each performance because the decision of the winner of Idea Dhoom Macha De now lies with the viewers.

Speaking before the finale, Richa Sharma reached out to the viewers of the show, "I request all my fans to love me and to listen to me and recognize my dedication. I have put in my best efforts for this competition and showcased my talent by singing a variety of songs from different genres. Idea Dhoom Macha De is a competition to adjudge the best performer and I urge all the viewers to judge me on the basis of my singing, styling and my complete presentation!"

Adds Devang Patel, "I have saved the best for the last! In the grand finale episode I will be presenting my blockbuster songs, which will have the viewers rooting for me, for sure! I am not nervous about the results at all.. In fact I am looking forward to performing on stage, being myself and having a great time. I would like to urge all my fans that if they want to spend a small amount of money to get entertained? they should vote for me!"

Jaspinder Narula says, "I request all my fans to bless me. On Idea Dhoom Macha De, I have showcased my talent in the best way possible. I am not nervous about the results, but I am definitely eager to find out who will win! I believe in myself and in my work and I strongly think that if it is written in my destiny, then I will definitely win!"

The stage is set and temperatures are running high. Adding to this hugely entertaining episode is the performance by the eight eliminated singing superstars on the show, Anaida, Baba Sehgal, Babul Supriyo, Jassi, Kamaal Khan, Sapna Awasthi, Suneeta Rao and Taz who have returned for one final performance. Audiences will make the final decision through LIVE Voting and select their favorite "Best Live Performer".

India has short-listed the final three! Who do you think will win the title of "BEST LIVE PERFORMER"? Vote for your favorite singing superstar and find out at the grand finale of Idea Dhoom Macha De, which will be telecast LIVE on Friday, May 9th at 8:30 pm only on NDTV Imagine!

MUMBAI: What can one say about Amitabh Bachchan that hasn‘t been said before? What adjectives can one employ? What can one ask him considering much of his life has been lived under the spotlight? Like all true legends, however, there‘s always something about the Big B that manages to surprise. Find out what, in his heart-to-heart conversation with Tarana Raja Kapoor, host of Let‘s Talk, that airs Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7.30 pm. Only on Zoom, India‘s premiere source of glamour and entertainment.

So, what can viewers expect from the veteran megastar? Experiences from over four decades in the film industry, for one, along with interesting facts about his upcoming projects. Find out what it was like for Amitabh to play a ghost in the forthcoming Bhoothnath. Catch his version of funny incidents that took place on the sets. Get his take on playing grandfather to son Abhishek in Dilli 6. Also, revelations about his first English film, The Last Lear and forthcoming biggie Shantaram.

As a son of the late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh speaks passionately about poetry as a necessity in life. He also takes a walk down memory lane, reminiscing fondly about his first film, Saat Hindustani. He confesses to Tarana that, despite facing the camera for 40 years, he still feels nervous before a shot.

The conversation gets more exciting when Tarana asks about his marriage with Jaya Bachchan and his on-screen chemistry with Abhishek. Speaking about one thing he would still like to do, Amitabh says he wishes to learn how to play a musical instrument. Not knowing how to play one is, he admits, his biggest regret.

Don‘t miss your chance to find out more about the fabulous Amitabh Bachchan. Tune in to Let‘s Talk on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Only on Zoom!

MUMBAI: The assembly elections in Karnataka will reflect the sentiments of electorate ahead of eight states going to poll and the upcoming general elections.In view of this, NewsX will present an in-depth perspective on the Karnataka Elections. Starting Thursday, 1st May 2008, NewsX will telecast a series of news bulletins and panel discussions involving India?s top politicians and industry captains. Anchored by Arup Ghosh and Shireen, the series will focus on the politics of Karnataka and its impact on neighboring states and Indian economy.

Answering the ?how? and ?why? and not just the ?what? and ?when?, NewsX will cover the Karnataka Elections from the perspective of decision makers and global Indians. The series will emphasize on the various issues impacting the Karnataka Elections through the specially commissioned audience poll conducted in association with DRS Poll. Headed by GVL Narsimha Rao, DRS Poll has been conducting election polls for many years. Mr. Rao, an eminent name for election surveys and analysis, will be in the NewsX studio with Arup during the special episodes on the Karnataka elections, presented from 1st to 4th May.

Starting 5th May, NewsX will also present a series of panel discussions with India?s top politicians and business leaders including Kapil Sibal, Arun Jaitley, HD Kumarswamy, Azim Premji, Mohandas Pai, Ram Chandra Guha and many such eminent personalities.

Arup Ghosh - Head of newsroom at NewsX, said, ?NewsX plans to give its discerning viewers a broader perspective on the Karnataka elections by highlighting various issues impacting the economy. We are confident that our viewers will appreciate the Karnataka Elections special series on NewsX?.

MUMBAI: Shakeel Siddiqui, who was seen out smarting his beautiful partner Urvashi in Comedy Circus 1, will be seen in season 2 as "Shaana Shakeel" pulling Shruti‘s leg. Shakeel, who is known for his funny one liners with a straight face will now be giving tough time to pretty Shruti, who anchors Comedy Circus 2?

Shaana Shakeel will be seen as "Shaani Shakeel" with all the nakhras and jhatkas he surely is giving a tough time to our preety Shruti like the last season. their sweet banter continued as Shakeel with his being his usual self commented on Shruti‘s outfit saying, "that poor thing didn‘t had any money and so has got her outfit out of cigarette‘s golden wrappers".

Shaani Shakeel is surely going to make Shruti‘s life difficult with his cheeky one liners on Comedy Circus 2.

MUMBAI: This week the show will leave you at the edge of your chair, thrilled and awed at the same time. Join Neha Dixit in New Zealand as she battles it out with a Kiwi. From the shweeb circuit to being blown over by Free Fall extreme, the winner takes it all and the loser faces the Maoris this week only on Free Fall.

Catch all this action and more on ‘Free Fall‘, on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 3.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times.