MUMBAI: NDTV Good Times takes you to Paris to discover the history of the 60 year old couture label Christian Dior, the brand that gave a chance to women to reinvent the way they dressed post world war two. The birth of Dior spelt the invention of the motto: goodbye austerity; hello luxury!

Be spell bound by its journey from its first fashion show called ‘The New Look‘ in 1947 to John Galliano‘s most recent collection? we meet the men behind the brand. Also, an account of the brand‘s Indian Connection- is it just a flirtation or a full fledged affair!!

Watch ‘The Inside Story: Christian Dior on Friday, 14 December, 2007 at 11.30 pm only on NDTV Good Times.

MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM is elated to announce the coming on board of the legendary radio personality Srabanti Majumdar. The acclaimed radio personality would be the on air partner for BIG RJ Gogol in the week ahead in BIG Chumuk 7am-10 am.

Known for her inimitable style and melodious voice this evergreen personality is making a comeback to her first love -radio with BIG 92.7 FM. She had earlier directed radio plays Dalia and Kankal for BIG 92.7 FM on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Bodhayan Roychaudhury, Kolkata Station Head, BIG 92.7 FM said, "We always try to entertain our listeners with innovative programme mix and Srabantidi is one such surprise package for our listeners. The lady with the golden voice can be heard only on the most preferred station in the city. I am sure that she will mesmerize BIG 92.7 FM listeners in her trade mark style."

MUMBAI: It?s a do-or-die battle for survival for Liverpool and nine-time champions Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, and Ten Sports, the most watched sports channel of the sub-continent, will be there to bring live what is proving to be the two most important matches of the pool stage.

The four Matchday six games scheduled on Ten Sports on Tuesday, 11 December, and Wednesday, 12 December, are Liverpool?s match at Olympique Marseille; Real Madrid vs Lazio; Roma vs Manchester United and Arsenal vs Steua.

Live telecast on Ten Sports will start at 00:30 hrs IST on Tuesday late night/Wednesday early morning with the Marseille-Liverpool match. This will be followed by the Real-Lazio encounter at 03:15 (delayed) on Wednesday morning. The two top Premier League teams ? Manchester United and Arsenal will be on show starting Manu?s match with Roma at 00:30 hrs IST on Wednesday late night/Thursday early morning , followed by Arsenal hosting Steua at the Emirates Stadium at 03:15 hrs.

Matchday Six will see seven clubs joining nine who have already secured passage to the 16-team knockout stage of the competition. Eight third-placed teams will carry on in the UEFA Cup after the winter break.

Groups A, which features Liverpool, and C, which includes Real Madrid, are thrillers in the making, with all eight teams still in with a chance of qualifying.

2005 champions Liverpool responded to a poor start with two emphatic home wins that threw them a lifeline and they can avoid an early exit with a win at Olympique Marseille. A draw would also be enough for Liverpool, if Besiktas manage to beat group leaders Porto away.

For Real Madrid, a draw will be enough against Lazio at home to progress, but Lazio can be very challenging opponents.

Arsenal and Manchester United have both already made it to the knock-out stages.

The UEFA Champions League starts in September and continues till the champion club of Europe is determined in May. The tournament comprises a group stage features 32 teams in eight groups of four, followed by four knockout rounds.

MUMBAI: What better way to begin your day with thoughts and sayings which will refresh your soul. Wake up each morning to RJ Archana?s tranquil voice on BIG 92.7 FM and prepare for a beautiful Day ahead with ?Shubharambham?. A company secretary by qualification and an RJ by profession, Archana was awarded the Rotary Vocational Excellence Award 2007 for her show ?Shubharambham? on BIG 92.7 FM.

Rtn. Dr. Jayashree Desai, President- Rotary Club of Secundrabad, West, Rtn. SV Suryanarana- Director Vocational Service and Rtn. Deepak Ranade awarded the best RJ award to Archana in recognition of her contribution, commitment and dedication in services as Radio Jockey while hosting her show outstandingly.

?Shubharambham? which is aired imitate carefully chosen devotionals interspersed with uplifting messages of joy, peace and spiritual nourishment, Archana is all set to transport everyday into the world where inner peace and positive energy abound.

Says the delicate RJ Archana, ?Am thrilled, thanks to Rotary club for recognizing my show. Each one of us has a higher life of tranquility to aspire for, through my programme Shubharambham I hope to co-journey with every listener as he and she in the first steps they take into a confidence filled day?

MUMBAI: Bengalooru Habba, the largest cultural event of the year is back again. This year Habba brings with it a series of performances and shows with popular names from across the country. A total of over 2750 artistes from Karnataka and 250 artistes across India will perform during the course of 10 days. BIG 92.7 FM has been associated with this cultural festival as the official Radio Partner and has lined up a host of on-air programs and live shows.

Living up to its brand line of Keli Kelisi life Nimmadagisi! BIG 92.7 FM RJ?s are promoting Bengalooru Habba programs on-air with special updates on the various artists performing on a day to day basis. Free passes are being given out by RJ?s to select listeners across the city everyday. BIG 92.7 FM?s popular RJ?s Shalini, Harsha and Kiran are also hosting select shows (as anchors) for Bengalooru Habba across various venues in Bangalore till the 9th of Dec and entertaining the audiences.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Kamal Mohandas, Station Head, BIG 92.7 FM Bangalore said ?We are proud to be associated with Bengalooru Habba as their radio partner. BIG 92.7 FM the No.1 FM station in the city with its vast listener base will help connect with thousands of listeners across the city and spread the spirit of Habba?.

For more details on the program schedules, pls visit this weblink http://www.bengalooruhabba.com.

MUMBAI: 94.3 MY FM, the Dainik Bhaskar Group radio station celebrated the World Hug Day on the 4th December 2007 across its 17 stations pleasantly involving the citizens and prominent civic authorities‘ officials of the cities.

In a completely Dil Se! initiative, the channel surprised the common man on the street with hugs from the higher authorities of the respective city. The Mayor & the Commissioner of Police walked up to people that work for the cities everyday- people who clean the streets, regulate traffic, build roads. They hugged them, bringing smiles to many a faces, dil se!

Also on the mission to spread happiness & smiles were the 94.3 MY FM RJs, who came out on the street to hug people and thus started a contagious chain of people hugging each other & enjoying life without any barriers within themselves.

Says, Harrish M. Bhatia, Business Head, 94.3 MY FM, "Celebrating such special days enables us to strengthen our emotional bond with the listeners. We will continue to be the source of happiness in our listeners‘ day to day life."

Says, Viplove Gupte, National Programming Head, 94.3 MY FM, "We do not believe in airing content that entertains our listener just for the moment. Our association with our listeners is much beyond it and our brand‘s philosophy is to make them enjoy life each moment."