MUMBAI: The GP2 Series returns to racing ways this weekend at Istanbul Park, on the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey, for Round Eight of the 2007 championship, live on Ten Sports.This season?s championship battle is turning into yet another closely fought contest and with four rounds remaining until the battles are decided, there is still all to play for, everything to gain and just as much to lose.

Fans of the GP2 Series, who have been suffering racing withdrawal symptoms over the last three weeks, will see Istanbul Park as the perfect foundation upon which to base the resumption of the 2007 championship this weekend. The track, along with the GP2 Series, made its debut in 2005 and over the past two seasons the Turkish circuit has played host to four of the most astonishing and enthralling races in the championship?s history.

Last year?s action will be remembered not so much for Nelson Piquet?s dominant Race 1 masterclass or Andi Zuber?s debut GP2 win on Sunday, as it will for Lewis Hamilton?s incredible second position in Race 2 having spun to the back of the field on the second lap of the race. His drive that day still rates, in Lewis? own words, as one of the defining moments of his career. Many at the time compared Lewis? seminal drive with Gilles Villeneuve?s epic contest with Rene Arnoux at the 1979 French Grand Prix at Dijon in that all anyone would ever remember of that day was the fight for second position. His drive was, quite simply, that good.

One of the men who put up the sternest challenges to the seemingly unstoppable Briton at this track 12 months ago was Timo Glock, and it seems fitting that we arrive back in Istanbul with the German still leading a championship he has commanded from the off. His title-leading gap has waned of late however, and his great rival Lucas di Grassi now sits just one point behind.

While the two rivals fight it out at the top, the GP2 Series welcomes new drivers to the fold this weekend. Following a training accident, Trident Racing?s Pastor Maldonado, who sits eighth in the championship, has succumbed to a fractured collarbone and will be replaced by Ricardo Risatti, who tested impressively for a number of GP2 teams over the winter period. Indian driver Karun Chandok will still be looking for his first points in the championship despite showing impressive form in both practice and race action.

MUMBAI: She is supremely talented and has possibly the best sense of humor in the entire film fraternity? she has the ability to laugh at her herself and others? Karan‘s first guest is the adorable Farah Khan. 2.7 billion people in the world know Tom Cruise? 3.2 billion people in the world know Shah Rukh Khan? and of course according to Karan his biggest achievement really is that he has been on his show 4 times? the super star Shah Rukh Khan is his second guest. Also, joining them is the absolutely stunning? the heroine of ‘Om Shanti Om‘, who is on her way to becoming a super star? none other than the gorgeous Deepika Padukone. Make sure you catch Shah Rukh, Farah and Deepika in this week‘s piping hot episode of Koffee with Karan on Sunday, August 26th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World.

It‘s home turf for Shah Rukh and Farah as they have been on Koffee with Karan more than 4 times each! They jokingly remark, "We have been here almost as much as you". Karan, Shah Rukh and Farah, who share an excellent camaraderie, have an absolute ball on the show, as they leave no opportunity to mock each other! Farah admits that marriage has changed her and has given her a new perspective in life! Karan and Farah reminisce some funny incidents while they were shooting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and have a hearty laugh. Shah Rukh, on the other hand who is at his wittiest best and looking super cool with his new hairdo and well toned body tells Karan that he had promised Farah, if ever he would strip, it would be for her film! Speaking about ‘Om Shanti Om‘, Farah and Shah Rukh keep their fingers crossed and are hoping that it lives up to its huge expectations! Joining them is the very beautiful Deepika Padukone who shares that she was nervous while shooting for ‘Om Shanti Om‘ but, Farah and Shah Rukh made her feel very comfortable. And when quizzed, if she was dating Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika expectedly replied the clich?, "We are friends."

The extremely witty Shah Rukh and the very blunt Farah ? the rapid fire round sure had a lot of fire! Shah Rukh‘s personal habit, which irritates Farah the most? If Farah woke up one morning and realized she has become Shah Rukh, what would she do? If Shah Rukh was made President of India, what would he do? Beside himself, his choice for the host of KBC would be? Who according to Shah Rukh is the sexiest working Indian actress today? Who wins the coffee hamper! Wait and watch.

So, don‘t forget to tune in as Karan chats with Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan and Deepika Padukone on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, August 26th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World.

MUMBAI: Meet the hottest and the most sensuous diva of Bollywood, Sushmita Sen in a heart-to-heart talk with host Tarana Raja Kapoor about her character Durgadevi in ‘Ram Gopal Verma ki Aag‘ and her upcoming film ‘Rani Laxmibai‘ on the celebrity chat show Let‘s Talk on August 29 2007, Wednesday, 8 pm only on Zoom, India‘s premier glamour and entertainment news channel.

MUMBAI: Indian Idol has zeroed in on its Top Five. Amit Paul, Emon Chatterjee, Meiyang Chang, Prashant Tamang and Ankita Mishra have been voted to the top rung of Indian Idol. It is anybody?s guess who will bag the title now that the competition has run into its toughest phase. The lucky winner will go down in the history of Indian Idol as the third title holder, bag a one crore contract and a luxury car as well. All runners-up go back with a handsome reward and great memories.

Disco fever it is in the gala rounds on Indian Idol this week. The five contestants were at their disco best. Chang was the first to take the floor. He brought back memories of Rishi Kapoor and the revolving stage in Karz with his rocking performance. Meri umar ke navjawano sang Chang driving the women crazy. It definitely had its effect on Alisha Chinai! Prashant followed suit with yet another Karz number Ek haseena thi which had Udit Narayan responding with singing Indian Idol ke galli mein tumko aana tha ! Amit once again walked away with kudos for his Yaad aa raha hai? Amit is definitely heading in the right direction was the unanimous opinion of all the judges. Emon lit up the stage literally! Dressed in a bulb-laden outfit a la Big B he sang Saara zamana like a true professional. Last but not the least was ?Queen of Dance? Ankita with Aap jaisa koi? Annu Malik had the last word on her performance? "She has raised the bar for Indian Idol performers." We stay our case.

There?s more to look forward to on Indian Idol this week. The master of rhythm Taufique Qureshi and his band perform with the Indian Idol contestants. Who said the contestants are only good singers? Watch them perform live to the most unusual rhythm. Emon?s talent as a drummer is there for all to see.

Do not miss this episode of Indian Idol on Friday 24 August, 2007 at 9 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television.

MUMBAI: TIMES NOW, India‘s leading English news television channel of big stories gets associated with ‘Lead India - a Times of India initiative‘ to seek out the next generation of leaders for the nation.

MUMBAI: A red letter day in the history of Star Plus‘ Amul Star Voice of India as this Friday all the young lads get a chance to meet someone who is a role model for all of them?..this humble guest on the show who has started her career winning through one such talent hunt is all filled with emotions and excitement and she knows exactly what it feel like singing LIVE in front of a huge audience and such great mentors and she doesn‘t‘ mind acknowledging it as well?. Sunidhi Chauhan is undoubtedly the one we are talking about as she comes as celebrity guest on the show this Friday.

Sunidhi who kick starts the show with her electrifying performance on the latest hit ‘You‘re My Mind-Blowing Mahiya‘ from the latest flick Cash, will also share her childhood memories when she was part of a talent hunt and her journey ever since then. A moment filled with nostalgia for her makes a very good lesson for the budding singers of ASVOI. The first competitor Mirande will make the environment sizzle with the song ‘Saat Samundar‘. Alka Yagnik‘s personal favorite Priyani will again impress everyone when she will sing ‘Mere Zindagi Mein Ajnabee‘. Abhilasha and Arshpreet will win over accolades for their performance on ‘Meheboob Mere‘ & ‘Tere Ishq Ki‘ respectively. Sunidhi is astounded to find all the contestants equally good and has a tough time grading their performances. The hot favorite Jaipur guy Toshi will again prove his talent by singing ‘Saki Saki‘. The shy ‘Punjab de Puttar‘ Ishmeet will express his feelings for Sunidhi and will sing ‘Yeh Dil‘ to win over her appreciation. Inspite of throat inflammation, Sumitra will try her best to sing ‘Beedi Ja Laile‘ and will prove that she is a quality singer.

That‘s not all! Right from Ishmeet‘s red rose to Aabhas‘s perfect gentleman gesture and Harshit‘s rocking performance compels this sultry bollywood singing sensation to grab a microphone and take charge on the stage and set it ablaze with her hit number "MAST". The fun, entertainment, mind-blowing performances on Amul Star Voice of India is going to witness a newer height and climax like never seen before.

The power - packed performances on Friday will be followed by the nostalgic Rakshabandhan special episode on Saturday with celebrity guests Jimmy Shergill , Preeti Jhangiani, Sonia Mehra where mentors will be surprised by their near and dear ones and contestants are seen making promises to their siblings?. Some beautiful moments spent, some tears shed and laughter and joys shared amidst a competition which celebrates rakshabandhan on a musical note?.. Watch out for this one!!!

So stay tuned to catch the sensational Sunidhi Chauhan rock the weekend followed with the Rakshabandhan flavor on Amul Star Voice of India, Fri & Sat, 24 & 25 August 10 p.m. only on Star Plus!