MUMBAI: To bring a fresh meaning to the International Women‘s Day, India‘s first social networking website, Fropper.com, has constituted "Women‘s Bravery Award".A firm believer in social networking for a social cause, Fropper.com has announced this unique initiative to salute the silent bravery shown by strong Indian women. With a strong base of 3.5 million active users, Fropper.com is encouraging women to come out of their shells and share an incidence where they proved their strength (mental, emotional and physical). The most inspiring entrees will be recognized and rewarded.

Bravery can come in many forms and Fropper.com is inviting all women to share their brave moments and experiences with the world. Anecdotes uploaded by the participants would highlight not only physical bravery, but could also narrate a story where the woman fought for her individuality, how she overcame the roadblocks and setbacks that life presented to her. These can vary from family problems, education, profession or even standing up for their rights. The three best and most inspiring entries will win attractive prizes, along with 10 consolation prizes. Male members can send in entries about women in their lives who they look up to, including their mother, friend, wife, girlfriend, teacher, etc and how they are inspired by them.

"What better way to celebrate the International Women‘s Day and womanhood than by honoring their bravery? We feel that ordinary women are extraordinary in their strength of character, and this contest aims to highlight the extraordinariness which women display in their daily lives. Women‘s Day in the past has somehow always been about lifestyle, luxury brands and indulgence. But a woman‘s life is not only about beauty treatments, night outs, kitty parties and social gatherings alone. We hope the women really come out and share their real-life experiences with the world and prove to the world," Mr. Navin Mittal, Business Head, Fropper.com

Fropper.com has tied up with Indiwo.com for the initiative. Together Fropper.com and Indiwo.com have come up with a host of interesting online propositions for the members. Continuing the spirit of bravery alive, Fropper.com would also provide various tips to girls on having a healthy and effective online experience, and the girls can use Social Networking Sites correctly and judiciously. Indiwo.com has specially designed the website for the occasion with the theme of Bust Stress by pampering your four senses (Smell, Touch, Sight and Sound)

Commenting on the tie-up, Ms. Sita Menon, Editor, Indiwo.com says, "We, at Indiwo.com believe in celebrating womanhood throughout the year. Hence celebrating International Women‘ Day with saluting bravery was a welcome idea. We are glad Fropper.com has come up with such a unique concept to recognize the real strength of Indian Woman."

The contest will be on for a period of 2 weeks wherein other members can vote and rank the blog entries / anecdotes by participating women members. At the end of the scheduled time period of the contest, the winners will be announced based on the maximum number of votes/ranks in their favour. Cobra Magnum Spray - manufacturers of self defence sprays are the sponsors of the Bravery Awards and will be providing free pepper spray samples to the winners.

Continuing the spirit of bravery alive, Fropper.com would also provide various tips to girls on having a healthy and effective online experience, and the girls can use Social Networking Sites correctly and judiciously.

MUMBAI: For every Hollywood film buff in India, Arnold Schwarzenegger is synonymous with the word Terminator. Back in the eighties, the story of a cyborg sent back in time by the evil, intelligent machines of the 21st Century to assassinate an innocent woman, whose unborn child will pose a threat to their mission, was an instant hit with the audience. The film was relished over and over again with collective jaws dropping at every spell-binding special effect! Ever since, The Terminator has attained status of a cult, with each of its sequels turning out to be a mega blockbuster.

Hollywood has seen several successful TV series being made into films and vice versa. The latest to go on air on Indian television screens is an exciting TV series based on the Terminator, called Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Premiering on Tuesday, 11th March at 9 PM on Zee Caf?, the series is set in time right after Terminator 2: The Judgement Day. It kicks off when Sarah Connor stops running and goes on the offensive against the technological enemy bent on destroying her son?s life, and perhaps the world. The series premiered this January in the US and was #1 for it?s timeslot on Fox.

The premiere of the series throws up a host of questions for the die-hard Terminator fans. Will the series bring alive the magic of the motion pictures? Can the special effects on a television series match those on 70 mm? Can Lena Headey possibly slide into Linda Hamilton?s shoes and bring back the steely, gritty Sarah Connor? Will Arnold Schwarzenegger make a guest appearance on the show? If the reviews in the United States are anything to go by, the series is in a class of its own and worthy of the 18 million pairs of eyeballs glued to the telly screens each times it airs. And while Headey may have had big shoes to fill with Hamilton?s iconic portrayal, the British actress has proved that her performance as Queen Gorgo of ?300? was no fluke!

So don?t miss out on the exciting action as it unfolds on Zee Caf? starting 11th March at 9 PM.

MUMBAI: On completion of its first round of matches on the 1st and 2nd of March, Zee Super Sixes Corporate Cricket Challenge, today, saw acclaimed cricketer Vinod Kambli unveiling the grand rolling gold trophy alongwith the captains of the final teams. Adding glitter to an illustrious tournament, were stellar performances from the participants - over 400 employees from 50 of India‘s celebrated corporate houses. The event was held across three venues - Khar Gymkhana, Worli Sports Club and Oval Maidan. The final round of matches will be held under floodlights on 9th March, 2008, at the Police Gymkhana, 10 a.m. onwards.

On a historic day for Indian Cricket that saw India seniors clinching victory over rivals Australia and India juniors becoming the world champions, the corporate houses battled relentlessly to see their side through to the next stage. The corporate teams included Chateau Indage, CNBC TV 18, Outlook, McDonalds, Anchor and advertising firms Percept Holdings, Law & Kenneth and many more.

The 12 quarter-finalists - ICICI Prudential, Outlook, Space, Law & Kenneth, Percept Holdings, Anchor, Chateau Indage, Madison, Group M, Red FM, Rediffusion and Intelenet Global will feature in the final round. Each team will have a star player to boost their performances. Cricketing legends like Azharuddin, Russel Arnol, Arvinda D‘silva, Hemang Badani, Romesh Kaluwitharna, Vinod kambli, Upul Chandana, Rohan Gavaskar and Deep Das Gupta have been roped in to give the corporate teams the support they need to see them through to the next round.

The tournament, last year won by Percept, was a grand success and has received widespread appreciation from the corporate world this year as well. The final promises to be a mega event that will witness some of the biggest stars in cricket as well from the glamour world.

MUMBAI: Percept has announced that its PR company Percept Profile (PP) has consolidated its position as a "Contemporary integrated communication consultancy."

For the last quarter, PP has several clients. The new accounts acquired range across various categories like hospitality, lifestyle/fashion, corporate and media/entertainment.

The clients that have recently been added to PP‘s already existent active clientele include Shinsei Bank, L?Oreal Kerastase ? Elite Hair Care Treatment, Dandara UK, Orient Craft Fashion Village, Travelog and Sai Baba Telefilms.

Percept Profile COO Rahat Beri says, ?Our primary focus has always been on providing the client with an integrated approach to communications and drive out ideas and initiatives which are value driven to the company?s Marcom requirements. Image building is pivotal, and we ensure that our clients are witness to extensive media exposure; while downplaying the negatives and strategising to uphold the salient features of the brand."

Percept Profile has lent its expertise to events of the likes of Emaar-Burj Dubai, Gulf Finance House, Dilip Chabbria?s Ambierod, Million Dollar Arm, Maruti?s Raid de Himalaya Rally, City of London, Elecrama 2008 and Shorex Ltd Extravaganza.

This addition in their portfolio has substantiated a large growth in revenues thereby giving YOY growth of 40-50 per cent, claims the company.

The agency services all these accounts on a national basis across Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune.

MUMBAI: Yet another musical treat from Star Plus is knocking at the door this weekend. Emotions are at its height as all the contestants & judges showcase the emotional theme of ?Bidaai?. But despite the episode being a tearjerker, the surprise celebrity guest ensures that all are smiling and enjoying the music. Neil Nitin Mukesh steals the show on the Friday episode as his presence sets the perfect mood for the evening and encourages the contestants to perform their best.

The performances of the contestants strike an emotional chord for all the judges ? Kunal Ganjawal, Pritam Chakroborthy and Shreya Ghosal. For the first time, the judges are seen reliving many poignant memories related to the theme. The pahari dragon Prakriti sings a very touchy song ?Babul jo tumne sikhaya?. Neil became really emotional as Prakriti sang and recalls the day that his sister got married since the same song was sung at her wedding. Sweet Soniya sings to the tunes of ?Likhnewale ne likh dale?. The only boy in the all-girls gang, Vyom Kapoor, sings ?Chalo doli uthao?. His day was made when Neil asked Vyom if he would sing for him in the future.

These songs remind Pritam & Kunal about their sister?s marriage and how much they miss their presence. Pritam said that he and his elder sister used to fight like cats and dogs and that he sobbed endlessly when she got married. Kunal recollected the way his sister, who?s now in the US, used to complain to his mother saying that their mother loved Kunal more. Shreya Ghoshal sings ?Ab ke baras bhej bhaiyya ko babul?, but breaks down in the middle as she?s unable to control her emotions. She?s requests the Chhote Ustaad participants not to forget her and to always stay in touch with her. To add on to the heart wrenching evening, Anwesha sings ?Yeh galiyan yeh chaubara? and Aishwariya leaves everyone awestruck with the wonderful melody ?Agle janam mohe bitiya na kijo?.

These performances by the ?little wonders? has Neil Nitin Mukesh completely enthralled and mesmerized. The proud parents of the Chhote Ustaads? also contribute to make this Friday evening an emotional and a memorable musical night for all.

This episode is also the elimination episode and one among the Top 5 ? Aishwarya, Anwesha, Vyom, Soniya and Prakriti ? loses out on winning the title of Chhote Ustad. Catch the drama of the shocking elimination even as Pritam stomps out of the sets. Who will be eliminated?

So stay tuned to catch the handsome hunk, Neil Nitin Mukesh, watch the talented ?little wonders? with absolute wonder on Amul Star Voice of India ? Chhote Ustaad, Fri, March 7th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus.