MUMBAI: As the world gears up to welcome 2008 on New Year‘s, NDTV, India‘s largest news and infotainment network, brings a bouquet of special shows on its three leading news channels NDTV 24x7, NDTV India and NDTV Profit. The slew of special programmes on this special day will review the year gone by, its milestones and benchmarks and pave a vision for the coming year to give the viewers a wholesome perspective and infotainment.

NDTV India:

Celebrate Life with ‘Shuruat Toh Karo‘

As part of the celebrations of New Year, NDTV India celebrates the spirit of life in the special programme ‘Shurat Toh Karo‘. The show has the wife of a fighter pilot posted in Kar-nicobar - who lost his life saving people during tsunami disaster as the special guest sharing her late husband‘s philosophy of living life fully instead of giving up on it. Following the same philosophy, she overcame the trauma of losing her husband was 7 months pregnant and had to raise her daughter. She is now participating with both her children in a dance competition (Boogie- Woogie) and is amongst the eight finalists.

Come join NDTV in celebrating the undaunted spirit of life with special programme ‘Shuruat Toh Karo‘ this New Year‘s Eve Monday, December 31, at 11:30 am only on NDTV India.

‘60 Years of Music‘

Set sails on a melodious journey of Bollywood music through times to reach destination Year-2008 with the special show ‘60 years of Music‘. The show tracks the ups and downs, the musical legends of each era and the adaptations of different styles according to the decades that Bollywood music went through from Independence to now ? ‘60 years of music‘ on Monday, December 31, at 12:30 pm only on NDTV India.

The Overall Year-ender: ‘Saat Ka Safar‘

Get a different take on last years events in a Year-ender programme with a difference ‘Saat Ka Safar‘. The show will feature seven topics from seven fields ranging from the flip-side of politics to the funny side of business with topics like ‘How Bush didn‘t wage a single war this year?‘ or that ‘Musharraf got a new suit‘ and ‘A new adhesive called Mayacol - a Fevicol that Mayawati gets with her as she sticks to her seat‘.

Take a sneak-peak through a comic spectrum of seven different topics from seven different fields on last year‘s events on New Year‘s Eve Monday, December 31, at 02:00 pm only on NDTV India.

NDTV 24x7:

‘Rewind ? 2007‘

NDTV 24x7 brings to its viewers a special Year-ender show ‘Rewind ? 2007‘ anchored by Vikram Chandra that looks back at the most talked about events last year on Politics, International affairs and on Newsmakers.

The year-ender looks at the rise of a Dalit leader Mayawati, Fire-brand Narendra Modi, the big deal at the national level ‘The Indo-US Nuclear Deal‘, fight for democracy in Pakistan and other topics like the final Harry Potter book, the sublime Irom Sharmila to how Shilpa Shetty suddenly rose to become the Bollywood queen.

Watch the one hour special year-ender show ‘Rewind ? 2007‘ to get a wholesome perspective on the year gone by this New Year‘s Eve Monday, December 31, at 08:00 pm only on NDTV 24x7.

NDTV Profit:

‘Business of 2007‘

The half hour show reviews the entire year to bring forward the biggest moments of business world in the 2007 ? the year of the bulls when the Indian stock markets broke new records on a weekly basis. The show looks back at the reasons and the excitement along with the sceptics who questioned the meteoric rise of the markets at every stage and the record level of foreign investments in the country.

‘Business of 2007‘ also brings to the viewers the big moments for the channel highlighting the biggest story breaks, interviews and impact that NDTV Profit had on the world of business.

Take a look back with the year-end roundup ‘Business of 2007‘ on the most crucial business events of the year 2007 that saw the country take a step towards becoming an economic superpower and the most attractive destination for inbound M&As on Monday, December 31, at 08:00 pm and a repeat telecast same day at 10:30 pm only on NDTV Profit .

‘D Street: Setting Sail for 2008‘

This special episode of NDTV Profit‘s ‘D Street: Setting Sail for 2008‘ on stock markets will air the biggest voices on Dalal Street helping the viewer make sense of the phenomenal returns they earned and the possibility of its replication in 2008.

‘D Street: Setting Sail for 2008‘ from Mumbai explores the reasons behind the boom in the Indian stock markets, and tries to foresee if it will gain greater heights or fizzle out in the next year. This is not all, the show will also have the big investment ideas for 2008 by identifying potential stocks and sectors.

Watch the hour-long special show ‘D Street: Setting Sail for 2008‘ to analyse the factors behind the success story of India‘s Sensex on Sunday, December 30, at 1:00pm and a repeat on Monday, December 31, at 11:00 pm only on NDTV Profit.

MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM, India‘s No. 1 FM Station, is taking excitement around its latest offering and biggest endurance test, Chipak Ke Jeeto, to an altogether new level! In keeping with the theme of the endurance test, which is to Chipak, the Station has gotten extremely innovative and has Spiderman himself doing the Chipak across the city‘s high footfall areas.Through this event, Spiderman will be challenging the local populace to be part of the innovative and biggest endurance test of all times, Chipak ke Jeeto which is being hosted in association with Hyundai Motors‘ newly launched i10. This on-ground event is being hosted across the 5 cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore simultaneously and will kick-start on 11 January, 2008.

Spiderman will be seen traveling across the city and Chipko-ing to random cars that are parked on the roads, giving audiences a sneak peek into what the Chipak Ke Jeeto contest will be like. Besides enthusing listeners to participate in the glam event, this activity will create a lot of excitement amongst the people?about this one of its kind challenge, which allows the contestant who remains touching the swanky new Hyundai i10 for the longest period, to grab the keys and drive home the machine!

The entry phase saw people from across the metros seeking participation in large numbers. Short-listed candidates are being put through medical tests, only after clearing which, they will be eligible to take part in the contest. The Station has also ensured counseling and training sessions to ensure the participants have all the gearing up and preparations required, before the day. The finalists will compete with each other to win the Hyundai i10 from 11 January, 2008 across all 5 locations. Chipak ke Jeeto will also have a host of celebrities visit the location, rooting and cheering the participants, this apart from the families, friends and local populace, especially kids who were seen completely smitten by Spiderman! The Station has also applied to the Limca Book of Records, officials from which will identify the record creator on successful completion of the test.

The on ground event saw Spiderman entertain the crowds by jumping across cars and proving his own endurance. He was also seen challenging the crowds to participate in the contest and break his record. Enthused and well entertained crowds across city locations are all geared for the finale on 11 January where they will be seen cheering the participants, if not participating themselves!

MUMBAI: This New Year, Sony Entertainment Television brings to its viewers one of the biggest, exciting and high-profile shows - Dard-E-Disco.

MUMBAI: Jhhoom India on SaharaOne bids adieu to the year 2007 in style with some solo performances and top hit numbers of 2007.

MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, India hottest Radio station, lifts the spirits of Delhities even higher in the party season with singer and composer Anand Raj Anand today.

The composer of the songs like ?Billo Rani? (Goal) and ?Ek ucha lamba kad?(Welcome was heard on air with RJ Pallavi on Delhi?s favourite show Hi Delhi where he woke the Radio Mirchi listeners in true Mirchi style

To make it even more exciting for the listeners Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has organised Welcome 2008, the biggest New Year‘s party happening in town on 31st December 2007 at Celebration Gardens on NH8 where likes of Anand Raj Anand, Harry Anand, Anchal and Ritu will be singing their hit numbers. Alicia and Suga Candy will also be seen performing on the hottest numbers. Apart from this there will be live band, DJ and Dance troupes warming up the event. Catch all the excitement on.

So, all you Delhiites out there, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM wishes you a Happy New Year!!! Just rock and be happy with India?s hottest Radio station because ?Mirchi Sunnewaale Always Khush?

MUMBAI: The year 2007 has no doubt been an eventful one in all realms - politics, entertainment, business, sports and others. After having continuously provided the best of news and infotainment all year through, CNN-IBN now brings its viewers a line-up of great programming in the days leading up to 2008:

Saturday, December 29:

• Ideas 2008 (8:30 pm): This special year-ender show attempts to take a look into the year ahead and predict what will be the BIG ideas of 2008. From land issues and SEZ‘s; religion; urban conflict and the rise of the megapolis; to technology; sexuality and health - ‘Ideas 2008‘ covers the major ideas that are expected to shape the country over the next twelve months.
• Citizen Journalist special (9:30 pm): Two years ago, CNN-IBN began a revolution when it introduced the country to the concept of ‘Citizen Journalism‘. It encouraged people to not simply imbibe the news, but become an intrinsic part of the news gathering process. Since then, scores of people have sent in videos, photographs and posted blogs to report on a variety of issues and from across the country. The CJ special rounds up the year‘s best and most influential stories sent in by people from across the country. The CJ with the best story will then be awarded the ‘Best Citizen Journalist of the Year‘ award on behalf of CNN-IBN.
• ‘Song of the Year‘ (10:30 pm): CNN-IBN & IBNLive.com had presented an online-poll that asked the public to vote for the ‘Song of the Year‘ out of a choice of 13 songs that rocked 2007. The results of the poll will be revealed in a special half-hour show that will feature interviews of the music directors, lyricists, singers & actors involved in the top 5 songs polled. What‘s more, those responsible for the best-judged song will be presented a special CNN-IBN ‘Song of the Year‘ Trophy to recognize their ability to get the entire country swaying to their tunes!

Sunday, December 30:

• World 365 (6:30 pm): A year-ender take on CNN-IBN‘s weekly International affairs programme, World 365 takes a look back at the big events and developments that made headlines the world-over. Special segments in the show will include - Citizen Journalist reports from across the globe, the funniest-international-moments of 2007 and a look at the achievements of global Indians across various disciplines.
• Devil‘s Advocate - Karan vs. Karan (8:30 pm): This has to be one of Devil‘s Advocate‘s most unusual, yet fascinating, episodes thus far. Here Karan Thapar, the show‘s critically acclaimed interviewer, switches places to become the interviewee. And who should take his place as the host? None other than television‘s other popular talk-show presenter, Karan Johar. Don‘t miss this unforgettable t?te-?-t?te with two of the wittiest and sharpest minds on Indian TV.
• The Year That Wasn‘t (9:30 pm): Allow Cyrus Broacha, with his immaculate comic timing and inherent ability to leave his audiences rolling on the floor with laughter, to sum-up 2007 like never before! In addition to encapsulating the best of ‘The Week That Wasn‘t‘, the show takes a reality-based look at news, developments, culture, current events, politics, sports and entertainment that made it big in the past year. Cyrus Broacha and a team of fake correspondents and guests, comment on stories, employing actual news footage, taped field pieces, in-studio guests and on-the-spot coverage of important news events. The show reports on the quirks of the real world with a satirical edge while lampooning everything from politics to film.
• E 365 (10:30 pm): A tongue-in-cheek and irreverent look at the entertainment world in the year gone by. Team E365 will choose the top newsmakers from the world of showbiz, both desi and international, and present them accolades for their achievements or lack-thereof. The show will also take a comical and cheeky look at two of 2007‘s biggest box office duds - Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag and Saawariya.

Monday, December 31:

• Sports 365 (7:30 pm): The half-hour show provides a comprehensive rundown of all the major sporting moments, both good and bad, that took place in 2007. From India winning the T20 World Cup to Vishwanathan Anand being declared World Chess Champion, ‘Sports 365‘ will cover developments across all sports categories in the past twelve months.
• Top 10 Events (8 pm): The one-hour show will be based on the results of an IBNLive.com poll where viewers voted for what they felt were the most significant news events to shape 2007.
• 2007: A Musical (9:30 pm): A hilarious and spoofy year-end summary of the major events that took place in 2007. What makes this show unique is the satirical synchronisation of the chosen events with a corresponding popular Bollywood number. For instance, images of Narendra Modi winning the Gujarat elections will be accompanied by the soundtrack of ‘Don‘ to illustrate the influence and fear that he commands in the state.
• ‘Movie of the Year‘ (10:30 pm): This special half-hour presents the results of CNN-IBN & IBNLive.com‘s online-poll where the public to voted for what they felt was the ‘Movie of the Year‘ 2007. The show will feature interviews of the filmmakers and actors from the films that made it to the top five. What‘s more, team members of the most top-rated film will get a special CNN-IBN ‘Movie of the Year‘ Trophy as recognition of their unsurpassed achievement.
• The Year That Wasn‘t (11:30 pm): Allow Cyrus Broacha, with his immaculate comic timing and inherent ability to leave his audiences rolling on the floor with laughter, to sum-up 2007 like never before! In addition to encapsulating the best of The Week That Wasn‘t, the show takes a reality-based look at news, developments, culture, current events, politics, sports and entertainment that made it big in the past year. Cyrus Broacha and a team of fake correspondents and guests, comment on stories, employing actual news footage, taped field pieces, in-studio guests and on-the-spot coverage of important news events. The show reports on the quirks of the real world with a satirical edge while lampooning everything from politics to film.

"Keeping in line with our commitment to inclusive programming a significant portion of our New Year shows are based upon opinion polls where viewers have chosen what they feel are the biggest moments of 2007. ‘Ideas 2008‘ on the other hand is a unique initiative that looks ahead at the year to come and not what has passed. On the whole the entire line-up is a perfect way to reminisce the year gone by and look forward to what lies ahead." Said, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN & IBN 7