MUMBAI: The eighth episode of NDTV India‘s Bombay Lawyers is an interesting blend of serious issues with some light moments.

The first case raises the very potent question of a patient‘s right to information about the potential risks of a delicate operation and shows Raj from the law-firm Roy and Raghavan, while credibly fighting the case is also trying to impress Dr Radhika, who has brought the case to him. Meanwhile, his colleague at the firm Maggie for the first time in her legal career is the advocate for a husband in an amusing divorce case, where the wife refuses his generous offer of a huge maintenance package.

Watch this kaleidoscopic eighth episode of the one-of-its-kind fiction based mini series ‘Bombay Lawyers‘ only on NDTV India on Saturday September 15, 2007 at 10:00 pm and the repeat telecast on Sunday September 16, 12 noon.

MUMBAI: Relations between humans and sharks have not always been friendly, but the animal fascinates us as much as it frightens us.For decades, programmes on sharks have intrigued and enthralled viewers. Intensifying their knowledge quest, researchers are now discovering much more about the intelligence and personality of this huge fish than they ever did.

Discovery Channel will feature some of the most renowned shark experts and experienced underwater cinematographers to bring viewers the latest information about the ocean‘s perfect predator in its special "Shark Week" slated to air from 17 to 20 September at 7 pm.

For the past two decades, Shark Week has entertained viewers on Discovery Channel. First launched in 1988, Shark Week was Discovery Channel‘s very first week-long event, designed to fulfill viewers‘ thirst for knowledge about the natural world.

In its special schedule of programmes devoted to the behaviour of one of the most mysterious and majestic creatures on the planet, Shark Week will take viewers to witness the dynamic adventures of these predators, expose people who hunt them and present those who attempt to conserve them. This jaw-dropping programming sequence bravely travels through the world‘s shark-infested waters for hair-raising encounters with the premier predator of the seas. Viewers will learn the thoughts and behaviors of these most-feared creatures like never before.

Shark Week Schedule

Sharks! Beyond The Jaws, 17 September at 7 pm
Who can forget the footage of huge Great Whites bursting out of the water and ten feet into the air shown on the channel? It‘s the only fish to regularly hit newspaper headlines. Yet it remains a one-dimensional character. What goes on behind the dark gaze of this huge fish? Could the shark be intelligent and social? Could it have even have personality? If so, it‘s time to pause and look for a new view of the Great White Shark- beyond the jaws.

Shark Tribe, 18 September at 7 pm
Animal behaviorist Dave Salmoni and South African shark scientist Ryan Johnson journey to the remote, tribal shores of New Guinea to unravel the mysterious secrets of the local shark whisperers who "call" in sharks from tiny canoes, without bait. As Dave and Ryan immerse themselves in this extraordinary ancient ritual, they gain knowledge that could help humans and sharks coexist.

Sharks of The Golden Triangle, 19 September at 7 pm
Hammerhead, Silky, Ragged Tooth and Whitetip Reef sharks all share the azure blue waters of the southeast Pacific Ocean in an area known as the Golden Triangle. Bounded by the coasts of Costa Rica, Columbia and Ecuador, the Golden Triangle has a rich nutrient supply from underwater volcanic activity and is the reason a vast array of fish and sharks come here to feed. Meet the voracious predators of the Golden Triangle face to face and experience the "thrill of a lifetime."

Shark Battlefield , 20 September at 7 pm
This episode combines cutting-edge underwater photography with state-of-the-art graphics to capture the day and night battles on a tropical coral reef where the principle players are deadly sharks. With incredible clarity and detail, the programme reveals their search patterns and attack strategies to present a window on the life of sharks as never seen before. Viewers witness the raw drama of the submarine - the conflicts, subterfuge, battle plans and attack tactics of underwater warriors in an alien world.

MUMBAI: This weekend will surely be marked as a red lettered day in India?s musical history. Bollywood?s one of the most renowned & celebrated musical brothers will again come together after their much talked about separation. After a very long time, Jatin & Lalit will again be seen hugging each other with brotherly affections this Friday only on the sets of Amul Star Voice of India. To add credence to the parents? special episode this Friday, the legendary actress & social activist Shabana Azmi will be the celebrity guest along with Ayesha Dharker & Manish Acharya. Moreover all Amul Star Voice of India finalists will bring their families on the sets to make this episode a very memorable one for one & all. But that?s not all for the weekend.

Saturday will have in store a huge surprise element for all charming guys of Amul Star Voice of India. The pretty girls will also have their lifetime opportunity to dress up in bridal wear as Amul Star Voice of India will celebrate Shaadi special on Saturday with the hottest & happening Bollywood couple ? Malaika & Arbaaz Khan; Rakhi Sawant & Abhishekh Awasti. So this weekend Amul Star Voice of India is all set to present a perfect musical blend of all emotions & sentiments.

One of the most competent finalists of Amul Star Voice of India, Sumitra Iyer will sing the slow melody ?Jaha Pe Sawera Ho? on her father?s special request. Shabana Azmi & Ayesha were moved by the depth of her singing. Although Irfan?s mother couldn?t make it to the show, but Irfan dedicated his song ?Luka Chupi? was dedicated to her. Irfan?s stupendous performance will make Abhijeet salute him on stage. The cake which Mirande?s parents will bring for her on the sets of Amul Star Voice of India will show its magic when she will make an astounding performance on the song ?Bagban?. Ishmeet?s parents will come down all the way from Ludhiana with his favorite aloo paratha. This will undoubtedly influence Ishmeet to perform his best on the song ?Ma de hathiya?.

It will be a very touchy moment when Lucknow Ke Meet, Harshit will carry his grandmother in his arms & bring her on stage while he will sing ?Ruth Ke Humse Kabhi?. This song will make each one of the judges emotional & will drive them to tears, thus bringing Jatin & Lalit together again. Abhilasha will accolades when she will sing to her father?s favorite song ?Mayeeri main ka se kahu?. The youngest finalist of Amul Star Voice of India, Abhaas will be completely charged up when he will lend his voice to the song ?Mera to Jo Bhi?. His parents & dadi will come down from Jabalpur to shower their blessings & watch him perform on such a prestigious platform.

All these heart melting performances will bring Shabana Azmi into tears. She will be extremely touched by the bonding, love & affection each of the contestants share with their families. Moreover the emotional patch up of Jatin & lalit will make each moment of the show memorable for her.

So cancel all your dates & stick to your television sets, as the Amul Star Voice of India weekend dhamaal won?t let your lashes fall.

Don?t miss to catch up with the extremely emotional Friday Parents? Special & the gorgeous eventful Saturday Shaadi special on Amul Star Voice of India, Fri & Sat, Sept 14th& 15th, 10 p.m. only on Star Plus.

MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment releases ‘Beyond the Sea‘ - a refreshingly off-beat biopic of singer Bobby Darin.

MUMBAI: As the Indian economy galloped along at a growth rate of more than 9% in 2005-2006 and the Indian markets outperformed their much fancied counterparts.The sub-prime crisis in US economy saw the Indian markets react adversely to global cues. But due to the strong fundamentals of the Indian economy the spill over effect of the crisis on the Indian markets was still very minor.

Asian Tigers on CNBC TV 18, a special series that provides a global perspective on the influence of the US markets on the Asian powerhouses and more importantly on India, interviewing everyone from the top Investors to Bankers, and Market pundits.

This special series shot entirely in Hong Kong will feature some of the most powerful and tactical minds from the global markets as they share their views on the Indian market and give cues on what lies ahead for the global markets. The series features:

- Edward Pulling, J P Morgan India fund

- Samir Arora, Helios Capital

- Rukshaad Shroff, J FAM

- Paul Schulte, Lehman bros

- Adrian Mowat, JP Morgan brokerage

Udayan Mukherjee, Executive Editor, CNBC TV 18 will anchor this special series and will track, and analyze and will help interpret their views for the Indian investor.

MUMBAI: The crowds that thronged the venue at Nirmal Lifestyle, Mulund in Mumbai were all set to watch Amit and Prashant perform live.But they got a lot more than what they had anticipated. They got to see Sunjay Dutt sing , Riteish Deshmukh shake a leg, Udit Narayan sing, TV star Karishma Tanna and the Chak De India girls Preeti Sabherwal and Vidya Malavde. Adding an extra dose of excitement was the host for the evening, Husain, who has a tremendous fan following of his own.

Amit and Prashant made a grand entry with traditional Maharashtrian fanfare. With orange turbans and lejhim dancers in tow. Together they rocked the show with the songs they have won hearts on Indian Idol. Amit sang his favourite songs Pehla nasha ?, Nasha yeh pyar ka nasha hai? Yaad aa raha hai tera pyar? which drove the crowds crazy. Prashant followed it up with Lo main aaya? Bas ek pal? Sunjay Dutt looking fit and fine, joined them on stage and sang Jaane kya hoga maula re. The crowds loved it. He requested the crowds to vote in large numbers. "May the best man win!" he said before leaving.

The good natured rivalry between Amit and Prashant was there for all to see. They had a lot of fun dancing with the pretty girls on stage. First both did the jig with Karishma Tanna, ( looking lovely in a black mini) as the sang Ishq di galli vich no entry . In return she voted for both of them from the new Sony Ericsson shake control phone! Preeti Sabherwal (looking breathtakingly beautiful) and Vidya Malavde presented Amit and Prashant with their favourite lucky charms?hockey sticks! Riteish Deshmukh looked dapper and had the expected effect on the crowds. He created dhamaal on stage! Producer-director Inder Kumar was there too with his stars to lend support to the Indian Idol contestants. Udit Narayan made a special effort to be there to support the boys whom he has seen from their auditions to this last lap of the show. He sang his favourite song? Kintu parantu, bandhu with Amit and Prashant.

It was a great evening. It had song, dance, music, stars and a great well-behaved Mumbai crowd. Everyone had fun including the little kids from Concern India who were special guests. The evening will remain special for all specially Amit and Prashant as it was their first ever public performance in Mumbai.

Catch them Rocking Mumbai on September 14 at 9 p.m only on Sony Entertainment Television.