MUMBAI: The two-day Asia Brand Congress 2007 summit, which will see its final day today, the 27th September, is being held at the Taj Land‘s End, Mumbai.On its first day, several brands and brand builders - eminent players from the media and corporate world - were felicitated with awards for their excellent work in ‘Branding‘. Brand representatives from all over the world are participating in the congress.

Under the category of Brand Leadership in India, several brands bagged awards, which included Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited for the Internet business. On receiving the award, Arun Mehra, Chief Marketing Officer, Zapak Digital Entertainment Limited said, "It is an honor to receive such a prestigious award in such a short span of presence in the market. The award was even more special because we were nominated with eminent brands like Google and Naukri.com. We have acquired 3 million registered loyal gamers within mere nine months of our launch and aim to continue to satisfy their insatiable appetite for the best in gaming."

MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM‘s popular RJ "Paro" has been recognized as the "Best RJ of the Year" by Bangla Sangeet Prachar Samity at the Suthol Tele Cine award function held at Kolkata.The Suthol Tele Cine award is one of the most prestigious television, radio and cine awards and has entered its 7th year. Also felicitated in other categories were noted actress Rituparna Sengupta, playback singer Shreya Ghosal, and acclaimed film director Rituparno Ghosh.

Hailed as one of the most popular RJs, the vivacious and friendly Paro has the audiences singing to her tunes in her Sunday BIG Chumuk show. She was adjudged the best RJ by peoples vote conducted by Bangla Sangeet Prachar Samity. She will now host the youth show Mast Ki Pathshala (3pm-6pm) on BIG 92.7 FM with RJ Riddhi and together the duo will take the city‘s youth on a rollercoaster ride of fun, music and laughter as never before.

Speaking about the achievement Mr. Bodhayan Roychaudhury‘, Station Director, BIG 92.7 FM Kolkata said "We thank the Bangla Sangeet Prachar Samity for recognizing RJ Paro for all her good work and are immensely proud of RJ Paro . She has through her hard work, dedication and of course her love for RJing, created a niche for herself. All of this would not have been possible without the support of our listeners. We thank them for their ever encouraging support, which motivates the team to do better and ensure super entertainment."

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MUMBAI: The sixth episode of Salaam Zindagi salutes the zest for survival of people who have endured the trauma of broken relationships and shattered dreams.

In this episode, NDTV India‘s Naghma Sahar talks to people who have undergone this pain and have mended their lives with fortitude despite the pain. Some of whom inspite of divorce, still care for their ex-spouse, while others emphasize that it?s not always the woman who suffers.

This episode invites special guests, Pooja Bedi and Kiran Dubey to discuss their experiences of additional trouble faced by them in such situations due to their celebrity status.

Watch these men and women speak about the struggle for surviving a broken relationship on ?Salaam Zindagi? only on NDTV India on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 08:00 pm and the repeat telecast on Saturday, September 29, 02:00 pm.

MUMBAI: Big 92.7 FM, station, celebrated the 1st Anniversary of its 1st FM Station on the 24th of September in Delhi.The network which already marks its presence in 33 cities across India in less than 1 year started the journey in 2006 with Delhi being the 1st Station to be launched. Big 92.7 FM has seen swiftest set of station launches ever.

As a part of celebration Bindya Naik, Aliya Bose, Molly Zimik & Gunjan Lakhani of Chak De! India fame met up with children from Udayan Care and Kutumb and cut a 100 kg Birthday Cake at PVR Saket on Monday 24th. Kids were given goodies and candies from Big 92.7 FM and Perfetti.

The week long celebration will include a lot of On-air and On-ground Dhoom and Masti, since it?s a reason to celebrate as Big 92.7 FM ? Delhi turns 1 and join the biggest Birthday Celebration in the city? Big 92.7 FM has put together some components that will ensure to entertain the listeners both on- air and on-ground.

Four Vans stationed at 4 hotspots across 4 zones- On reaching the On Ground venue, the promoters check the sms and let the people take part in the contest. A huge box to be fabricated on a commercial vehicle, the box carries 100 small gift boxes gift wrapped (signifying chartbusters). Trivia is asked on the chartbuster box selected by the winner and if answered correctly prizes is given out.

MUMBAI: One daydream that almost all of us have is to be a hero. The heroes of our daydreams vary; as we grow, our ideas of heroes develop and evolve from the mere swashbuckling, sword wielding, dragon slayer to the hero that resides in almost all of us - the hero that rises in times of crisis and when the going gets really tough. This October get ready to be inspired by some real Heroes only on PIX.

PIX every Monday on Perfect 10 pays homage to human courage that makes certain people stand apart from the crowd.

Take the example of Jane Fonda and James Cann in Comes a Horseman, who play hardened ranchers with easy-going outward appearances, but strong emotions fine tuned through a rugged life of hard work or watch the intersecting lives of the occupants of an old apartment block in City of Hope as commercial city developers try to evict them and they do their best to survive - both within and outside of legality.

Barabbas inspires you with an epic account of the thief Barabbas, played by Anthony Quinn, who was spared crucifixion when the Jews chose Christ in his place. The film takes you through his many ordeals as he confronts his inner demons. Scorpio is a lethal game of hide-and-seek between two assassins that leaves you wondering as to who the real hero truly is and what his true motives are. Lastly The Winslow Boy is a truly inspiring tale of a father who risks fortune, health, domestic peace and a daughter‘s prospects to pursue justice for his falsely accused son.

One quality that always arises when discussing heroes is courage and valor of the heart. Catch these touching tales as PIX pays a tribute to world cinema, every Sunday in October at 8 pm. Starting with the brilliant French comedy film La Cage aux Folles on October 7 which makes an effort to address the underlying theme of gay relationships and the courage required to live life on one‘s terms. Ishtar on October 14 is the touching and heartfelt tale of two friends, backed by the genius acting skills of Warren Beatty and Dustin Hoffman, who are trying to make it in the cold, harsh, cutthroat world of music and entertainment, with only each other to depend on.

Another great heroic tale being aired on PIX on October 21 is Khartoum nominated for the Oscars in 1967; this film based on historical events is replete with exciting battle sequences, great performances and a truly stirring story.

Sometimes an individual who heeds a more unusual call, but who follows that call with total dedication is also called a hero. It is the talent or the struggle to express that talent that makes the individual a hero and often a legend. On Sunday, October 28 at 8 pm catch the biography of Charlie Chaplin, filmmaker extraordinaire in Chaplin. The movie, laced with self-deprecating humor and self-reflection on the artistic temperament takes us through Chaplin‘s formative years in England to his highest successes in America, his life, work and loves.

But what‘s heroism without humor! PIX brings you some undiluted comedies this month on Great at 8 starting with Baby Sitters Club on October 22; watch this brilliant film based on the bestselling book series by Ann Martin, about seven 13 year old friends whose babysitting business leads to one adventure after another. This is followed by The Bikini Shop, on October 23 - the story of two fresh graduates who are trying to make a go of the failing Bikini shop they have inherited from an aunt.

On October 24 catch Peter Sellers as he saves the world and all life as a mad US General tries to trigger a nuclear war in Dr. Strangelove. Dr. Strangelove is a heroic film replete with loads of humour while making fun of the whole Cold War situation in the ‘60‘s. To conclude the comedy week on October 25 is the film ‘Eddie‘ - Watch Whoopi Goldberg aka Eddie a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks, dream come true when she wins a contest to be the Honoury coach of the team. The movie is a hilarious narration of how Eddie turns around the prima donnas of the team into a success.

In the often impassioned worlds of religion and politics, it is simple to find people who have consciously dedicated their entire lives to a cause - one such man is Spike Lee. Lee was first underground black director to challenge the Hollywood studio stereotype and yet make it big in the industry. Catch two of Lee‘s most acclaimed movies on Thursday October 11 and 18 on Perfect 10 as he makes bold political statements about racial politics in post-apartheid America with Get on the Bus and School Daze. "October is a celebration of the triumph of the human spirit; the films celebrate the lives of some very extraordinary people - extraordinary because they damn well did not buckle under pressure but went on to change their destinies", adds Gitanjali Murari, Programming Head, PIX.

Moving on from heroes in life to the heroes on screen catch all new episodes of Inside the Actors Studio as Russell Crowe, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo and Robert Downey Jr. discuss their journey as actor with James Lipton every Sunday in October at 7 pm only on PIX.

MUMBAI: The world has changed. The 21st century man is acutely aware of the importance of a fine manicure or a fruity facial.

Catch well-known presenter Arun Thapar as he takes a journey to the world of high-end male grooming unraveling the mysteries of a spa. Arun explores the Shanti Ananda Maurice in Mauritius, a spa that has the best mix of all therapies across the world! Arun meets spa queen Devika Anand, goes for luxurious golfing...tries his hand at catching a green Goblin and of course gets the exotic seaweed wrap.

Watch the witty and insightful ‘Spectacular Spas for Men‘, for some of the best spa experiences around the world, only on NDTV Good Times at 10 pm on Saturday, 29 September.