MUMBAI: The tension is palpable. The suspense is killing. It is the day of reckoning for the four contestants who made a dramatic comeback in the Wild Card Round.The fate of Indian Idol contestants Amit Paul, Ankita, Padmanabh and Suhit is about to be decided. The results of the viewers‘ poll is in. Find out who is in and who bids adieu tonight?

After having miffed Alisha Chinai in the last episode when he had retorted that love is not only blind but deaf too (when Alisha had praised the performance of her blue eyed boy Suhit) Javed Akhtar makes up with her by apologizing for his comment. It sets the tone for the rest of the episode. It‘s all about song and dance? and camaraderie. Watch the contestants come together to rock the floor with Salaame-E- Ishq.

Adding glamour and glitz to the evening is heart throb Zayed Khan whose association with the show goes back to the first season of Indian Idol when Zayed had come as a guest. He follows the show and finds that the singing talent is growing with each season. He has a word of advice for the contestants: the one who sings from the heart and with complete sincerity is bound to be a winner.

The people‘s verdict is in. But the judges need some more time. So the contestants perform a medley of songs. Richa and Jolly start off with ‘Main sadke jawaan‘ from the film Smita and Deepali follow with Baras ja ae badal baras ja?Prashant and Parleen do a delightful number with ‘Chain kulli ki main kulli‘.

So who are the lucky two contestants? The wait isn‘t over yet. The tension mounts and so does the tempo of the performances. A laugh riot follows with Emon, Pooja and Abhishek bringing the house down with their version of Ek chatur naar kar ke singaar ? from ‘Padosan‘ . Emon, a talented mimic, sings ‘Jaanu ke jaanu na‘? in the voice of Anu Malek which prompts Javed Akhtar to pass the verdict: "Anu sings well in the voice of Emon!" Not to be outdone, Abhishek does a take off on everybody‘s favourite Udit Narayan with the Devdas number ‘Chand chupa badal mein‘ which promptly has Udit joining the boys on stage with Kintu ‘parantu bandhu‘? Catch all the action tonight.

Finally the moment of truth is here. The result is out tonight at 9 p m on Indian Idol on Friday, 22 June only on Sony Entertainment Television.

MUMBAI: She is the most beautiful woman ever? she has the most magnificent smile ever? and is truly the most fantastic actress ever? they don‘t make them like her anymore? This Sunday, Karan chats up with none other than the gorgeous Madhuri Dixit!Watch her talk about her comeback in Bollywood after six years, what all has changed since then, her family, life in the US and lots more only on Koffee with Karan, this Sunday, June 24th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World.

Madhuri, who is all set to make her much-awaited comeback in Bollywood with ‘Aaja Nachle‘ shares that after a long hiatus of six years, she was a little hassled to face the camera on day one! In fact, she admits on the show that when Aditya Chopra approached her for the film she told him, "You really think people want to watch me?" Madhuri tells Karan that a lot has changed in the industry in the last six years, everything now is very disciplined, it is all planned well in advance, what the scene is going to be, what you are going to wear, everything is set and is therefore very easy for the actors. She also shares how she met her husband Ram, the fact that they complement each other very well and that he has always been very supportive of her decisions! That‘s not all, on this week‘s exciting episode, watch out as one of Bollwood‘s finest and talented actress who is a die-hard Madhuri fan makes a surprise visit! Who is she? Well? you will just have to wait and watch!

And just when the Q&A wraps up, the fun doubles with the fiery rapid fire round! Who according to Madhuri is the hottest hunk in Hindi Cinema? Other than Ram, the sweetest marriage proposal she has received. Sooraj Bharjatiya‘ s next or Sanjay Bhansali‘s next? Sridevi or Juhi? Who does Madhuri choose? How does Madhuri combat Karan‘s volley of questions? Was there enough fire in her answers? Tune-in to this week‘s exciting episode!

So, don‘t forget to tune in as Karan chats with Madhuri Dixit on Koffee with Karan this Sunday, June 24th at 9 p.m. on Star One and Star World

MUMBAI: It?s raining entertainment at The History Channel as the channel features new mini-series and Jumbo movie this month.The channel brings you a powerful portrayal of the lives of American military men stationed in peacetime Hawaii before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in late 1941, with the premiere of the Jumbo Movie - ?From Here to Eternity? on Saturday & Sunday, June 23 and 24 at 8:00 pm.

A stirring recreation of James Jones‘ best-selling military novel, the Jumbo Movie stars Academy Award winner Kim Basinger and Academy Award nominee Natalie Wood with William Devane, Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos) and Andy Griffith. The film illustrates the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, as seen through the eyes of two soldiers caught up in army politics and doomed romances. ?From Here to Eternity? is a powerful commentary on the military world with fascinating characters and compelling subplots. Consisting of passionate performances by an all star cast, the film is a visual feast for the viewers.

Hungry for more? There?s more entertainment coming your way! Already on air is the highly acclaimed series, ?Yes Minister?, the recipient of a number of awards, including several BAFTAs. This satirical British sitcom, written by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, airs every Saturday between 10.30 am and 12 pm.

The eagerly awaited mini-series, ?Jewel in the Crown? - winner of 23 major awards including a Primetime Emmy in the USA and recipient of five awards (including Best Drama Serial) from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts ? goes on air from this month onwards. Premiered on June 13, aired every Wednesday at 9 pm, the series is set in northern India at the time of the 1939-45 war. It is the story of men and women whose lives were to suffer violent, even catastrophic change.

About The History Channel

Reaching more than 200 million viewers in 70 countries, versioned in 20 languages, the History Channel is the only international television network devoted exclusively to historical programming. A division of A&E Television networks, the History Channel is marketed internationally by AETN International.

The History Channel, one of the world?s fastest growing networks began broadcasting in India on November 30, 2003 and is today available to 45 million C&S households. The History Channel comes to India through an affiliation between AETN international and NGC Network (India) Pvt. Ltd.

MUMBAI: For her services to journalism, Christiane Amanpour, CNN‘s chief international correspondent, on Saturday, June 16, 2007 was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II.

The award was announced on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II official birthday, and Amanpour was one of a select number of public and private British citizens to be honoured with this prestigious award.

Established in June 1917 by King George V, the CBE is one of five medals that make up the " The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire," which recognizes outstanding contributions in the service of the country and the honoree‘s profession. Amanpour is among a small number of journalists to have been awarded a CBE.

" I am proud to be part of this tradition," Amanpour said. "I am stunned and delighted to be recognized in this wonderful way for my work, AND of course for being a True Brit!"

"This is a wonderful honou r for Christiane and a tribute to her outstanding dedication to the profession of journalism," said Jim Walton, president of CNN Worldwide. "Everyone at CNN is extremely proud of the work she does and very excited for her on this important day."

Amanpour, born of British/Iranian parentage, has reported on most crises from the world‘s many news hotspots, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Somalia, Rwanda and the Balkans.

Her assignments have ranged from exclusive interviews with world leaders to reporting on the human consequences of natural disasters or covering events from the heart of war zones. She has received wide acclaim and numerous awards for her work, particularly for her extensive coverage of conflicts in the Balkans, Africa and the Middle East. Amanpour‘s recent work has focused on a series of highly acclaimed long-form programs including two award-winning documentaries: Where Have All The Parents Gone?, a powerful film examining the plight of the more than one million children orphaned to AIDS in Kenya, and In the Footsteps of Bin Laden, a two-hour exploration of the life of the world‘s most-wanted terrorist.

CNN Worldwide, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company, is the most trusted source for news and information. Its reach extends to nine cable and satellite television networks; one private place-based network; two radio networks; wireless devices around the world; CNN Digital Network, the No. 1 network of news Web sites in the United States; CNN Newsource, the world‘s most extensively syndicated news service; and strategic international partnerships within both television and the digital media.

MUMBAI: Hallmark Channel will be the first in Asia (except Philippines) to air this exclusive interview where NBC New‘s Matt Lauer conducts a captivating and candid interview with Princes William and Harry.