MUMBAI: As part of Ten Sports? recent high-profile acquisition telecast rights of all international cricket from South Africa, the most watched sports channel of the sub-continent will broadcast ball-by-ball coverage of New Zealand?s attempt to record a historic triumph against the hosts.

MUMBAI: Animal migrations are the most spectacular and grueling events in nature. Relying on muscle power alone, migrating animals traverse the most hostile environments on Earth - journeys that are fraught with danger. Can a human possibly compete in this ultimate survival challenge? Join Steve Leonard as he travels with individual animals to become part of the migrating group on their perilous journeys. Viewers will witness battles with predators, withstand extreme weather conditions, marvel at fantastic landscapes and experience great natural spectacles. Steve presents a whole new insight into the lives of these migrating animals in Animal Planet‘s new six-part action packed series Incredible Journeys with Steve Leonard, to air every Tuesday at 10 pm, starting 6th November. The episodes will repeat every Wednesday at 5 pm.

From a grey whale calf attempting its first arctic migration, to African wild dogs traversing miles of savannah to find a new mate, these are stories of real adventure. Working alongside intrepid wildlife experts, Steve unravels new discoveries in animal biology, revealing how these animals achieve their amazing feats. But will both man and beast make their final destination? On his wild voyage, Steve encounters with wide range of animals and captures some of the breathtaking challenges they undertake during migration such as ? a grey whale calf trying to avoid killer whales as it attempts its first arctic migration, three young osprey chicks travelling 3,000 miles from Massachusetts to South America, two mother polar bears travel the sea ice in search of food for their tiny cubs and many more.

In each episode, Steve battles with a variety of transport, from balloon to sea kayak, camel train to microlight and even on foot. Each exciting expedition in this gripping, jeopardy-filled series offers new revelations into the awesome lives of these animals.

Episode Descriptions

Osprey Odyssey: 6 November

Guided by satellite technology, Steve Leonard tries to travel with three young ospreys on their first-ever migration from North to South America. Steve tries to find out whether they survive, how they find their way and where they end up. But before this he has to keep up with these extraordinary natural athletes on their perilous 5.000 kilometre journey South.

On the Trail of the Caribou: 13 November

In this episode, Steve Leonard struggles with the extreme winter in the Yukon as he attempts to migrate across Canada with Claudia, a heavily pregnant caribou. Hounded by wolves, chased by bears and enduring appalling weather, can Claudia make it to safety to deliver her calf? Only by making her journey can Steve find out.

The Whales‘ Tale: 20 November

It‘s the longest migration on the planet, a staggering 12,000 miles. Grey whales make the ultimate round trip and this time Steve Leonard is going with them, all the way from Mexico to Alaska. Although they travel slowly, the whales just never stop and Steve finds it increasingly difficult trying to keep up.

In the Footsteps of the Ice Bear: 27 November

Just a few hundred kilometres from the North Pole, travelling through a dazzling but dangerous world of ice, Steve is on the trail of Aurora, a 23-year-old polar bear mother and her tiny cub. Steve follows Aurora as she travels a staggering 5,000 kilometres trying to find food for herself and her cub

Running with Wild Dogs: 4 December

Living rough in the African wilderness, Steve is on the trail of Chesney, Punter and Jones, three wild dogs about to face the biggest challenge of their lives as they leave the safety of the pack to find a mate and start a new pack of their own. For three wild weeks, Steve‘s life is entirely at the whim of the dogs.

Wild Goose Chase: 11 December

Nothing on Earth regularly flies as high as bar-headed geese. They are a natural phenomenon. By any normal criteria, their annual migration, right over the top of the Himalayas should kill them all. As Steve Leonard tries to follow two of them, Hillary and Tenzing, on their journey from mysterious Tibet to the jungles of Nepal, it very nearly kills him too..

MUMBAI: IndiWo.com, leading women portal by Network 18 is launching India‘s First Online Holistic Health Show on IndiWo.com with Mickey Mehta, India‘s leading Holistic Health Guru. The show will address women‘s health issues ranging from effectively dealing with stress in working women to menopausal problems. It is primarily targeted at working women who can learn how to enhance their health by going beyond fitness and diet.

To kickstart the Holistic Health series, IndiWo.com has scheduled live chat with Mickey Mehta on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. The chat will feature readers‘ questions about managing weight loss through diet, busting stress through exercise, techniques and tips for glowing skin and how to invoke inner beauty. Mickey will answer these questions between 3 and 4 pm, guiding the readers about changes they need to make in their lifestyle. IndiWo.com has also created space for the readers to submit their health queries and it has already been activated.

For the first few Webisodes, the focus will be on issues that are especially relevant to women who are about to get married in the up-coming wedding season. The key focus will be on Guaranteed Natural Weight Loss and Anti-Ageing. Each Webisode will be about 10 minutes during which Mickey will be demonstrating and telling what women need to do step-by-step so that in a few weeks and months, they actually feel a difference in their life. Mickey will also guide the users in learning different types of meditations, swimming and other activities.

Speaking on the initiative, Swapna Chidambaram Editor- IndiWo.com states," Indian Woman, nowadays face many challenges in their life, be it any role; daughter, wife, mother. Especially the working women who cannot find time in their busy schedule to get a solution of their day to day tribulations. IndiWo.com is a perfect place which understands the basic needs of a Woman with a personal touch and we are confident that this initiative will prove a great assistance to the masses. "

Apart from the exciting Holistic Health Show, IndiWo will also organise a Holistic Health contest, where the users can share their weight loss secrets / stress-busting secrets and the best reader contribution will win a free consultation with Mickey Mehta.

MUMBAI: Shah Rukh Khan, ICICI Bank‘s global brand ambassador recently visited the Bank‘s Antwerp branch.

Shah Rukh Khan interacted with ICICI Bank customers. A gala event for the ICICI Bank Antwerp Branch customers was organized in the evening. Shah Rukh Khan enchanted the audience with his charm and performance. Joining him were VJ Anusha Dandekar and singer Kunal Ganjawala.

The audience also got an opportunity to interact with Shah Rukh Khan at an exclusive Q&A session. Mr. Sonjoy Chatterjee, Executive Director, ICICI Bank was also part of this session.

ICICI Bank marked its entry into mainland Europe in May 2006 by opening the Antwerp, Belgium branch. The Belgian branch is located in the heart of the diamond district in Antwerp and offers corporate banking products.

MUMBAI: Innovation is a 9-letter word where all it takes for a ‘No‘ to turn itself ‘On‘ is a journey of 4 letters. V‘ for a Valid argument begins the process, A for Assembly, then, brings in the parts to form a complete product, T for Testing takes over from there and finally it all comes down to ‘I‘ for the idea to Ignite. Imagine. 4 letters can make all the difference. Four letters can bring an Idea to Life . In a tribute to that very spark which ignites a revolution, CNBC TV 18 in association with Edelweiss presents ‘Ideas to Life.‘ A special series, hosted by Gautam Srinivasan, that scours the length and breadth of India- be it a town, village or Metropolis- to bring you stories of ingenuity, which symbolize the ‘Eureka‘ moment.

Witness the unraveling of an India you never knew existed. Who knows, it could very well be your next-door neighbor who came up with the idea of using a saw blade to create a musical instrument that heals your mind & body, heart & soul. It could also be a relative of yours who built an AC using common household items.

So hop on with Gautam in his 14-part quest and make the word ‘innovation‘ a part of your life and even your contact list. Yes, that‘s right. You can also vote-in for the idea that you believe has the potential to transform the nation, or at least a part of it. Simply type ITL followed by the relevant code and SMS the text to 52622 or cast your vote online at www.itl.moneycontrol.com.

Edelweiss ‘Ideas to Life‘ is proud to have onboard the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) as its Knowledge Partner. The Foundation was established under the aegis of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Its primary objective is to provide support in scouting, spawning, sustaining and scaling up innovations and to enable them in becoming self-sufficient.

Catch Ignited Minds Playing a New Tune on Ideas to Life on 9 November 2007 , 5:00 p.m.

MUMBAI: Bringing in the Diwali episode with firecracking performances was none other than the biggest star of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan The drama, masti & excitement continues on Nach Baliye 3 - the biggest dance drama on Star Plus on Friday, November 9 at 8 pm, on your very own TV screen.