MUMBAI: As his first engagement during his visit to Mumbai, WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio met with children from Door-Step School.An NGO working towards providing a sustainable education program aimed at underprivileged children in Mumbai city. They have to their distinction introduced unique programs like the School on Wheels that literally brings the classroom to your doorstep. A mobile classroom recreated on a bus, that travels to various slums in Mumbai providing basic education to street children.

40 children from this school were invited to participate in a drawing competition, where they drew their favorite WWE star. No surprise that this turned out to be Rey Mysterio the master of the 619, a WWE superstar that these children could identify with. A man with humble beginnings who made it to the top echelons of world wrestling, through sheer determination and hard work. Not forgetting the important role education played in guiding his way through.

Rey in his interactions with the children impressed upon them the need for a proper education, a very necessary building block for an individual?s future. The children listened with rapt attention and promised to do their best to become achievers and leaders someday.

?Today?s interaction with the children from Door-Step School was an eye opener on the good work being carried out in bringing education to the underprivileged, said Rey Mysterio. This noble cause needs all the support we can provide.?

MUMBAI: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in partnership with Commonwealth Business Council (CBC). London organized the inaugural Global Business Leaders Forum on 12 March 2007 in Mumbai. Business Leaders from developed and emerging market convened to discuss the shift in Global business dynamics and how companies must innovate to keep ahead a competition.

Dr Mohan Kaul , Director General, Commonwealth Business Council in his welcome address and initial observations said the Forum had brought together more than 300 business leaders from India and across the globe. The Forum, he said, aimed to discuss the new competitive challenges that organizations face in the current era of globalization, thereby enabling participants to review their strategies, beliefs and principles.

Mr K V Kamath Member, CII National Council and MD and Chief Executive ICICI Bank Ltd. spoke on ‘Transformation and Innovation: Leading Change in Organizations‘. He said the best way to adapt to change was to transform, and the best way to transform was to innovate. He spoke of the ICICI Bank experience, ‘Transformation through innovation‘, and shared experiences on successful innovations leveraging technology.

The first session on Global Perspectives ? New Challenges had Mr. Jacques Lamarre chairman, CBC and President & CEO SNC- Lavalin chairing the same. Mr Lamarre said the Forum would focus on issues related to changing paradigms, new economic perspectives, new approaches to global trade, leading change in organizations and transformation and innovation.

The session addressed the larger economic and political picture, understanding the current dynamics and implied opportunity and threats for emerging and developed markets. The session also addressed the issue of global economic imbalances. It had Dr Anil Khandelwal CMD, Bank of Baroda share his thoughts on the issue. Mr Dominic Barton, Chairman Asia, Mckinsey and Mr Bryan Sanderson Fmr Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank also spoke on the subject.

The second session was on ‘Transformation and innovation ? leading change in organisations‘. Mr James Smith , UK Country Chairman, Shell who chaired the session spoke of exploring examples from leaders, how organisations had been transformed and re-invented continuously to become high-performance global companies, and the lessons for the future.

Mr Nigel Boardman partner, Slaughter and May in his presentation on ‘Transformation and Innovation ? Leading Change in Organisations‘, spoke on four changes which he thought were necessary in corporate environment: (i) Criminalisation, (ii) Balance of Board, (iii) Corporate Purpose and (iv) Pay.

Mr Jacques Lamarre, Chairman, SNC Lavalin made a pr?sentation on how th? company had adapted to the changing scenario ? whether it was the product mix or the countries they had business relations with.

The third session was on ‘Financial markets and financial flows ? different perspectives‘. Chaired by Mr Bryan Sanderson , Fmr Chairman, Standard Chartered, it looked at differing Perspectives of Financial Markets, Capital Markets, Investor protection, ownership. It also focused on structures in China / India / Asia / Europe, as also issues related to East-West takeovers, mergers and acquisitions and private equity.

Ms Naina Lal Kidwai , Chief Executive, HSBC, India in her presentation, ‘Priorities and concerns for global institutions‘ pointed out that Global economic growth continued, albeit in moderation. She added that interest rates rose in developed economies to contain inflation before going on to the Global scenario, and what was to be expected in 2007. "Emerging markets growth will offset slowing advanced economies," she said.

She also spoke of softer demand and tightening monetary policy in US, Japan & Germany, of ‘emerging Asia‘ being the fastest growing region led by China and India, the forecast that global economic growth would fall from 4.9 % in 2006 to 3.7% in 2007, adding that growth was likely to rebound in 2008. In the Indian economy, the share of services was expected to go up by 3% and Industry by 2% of GDP by 2010, she said.

Mr Seetharaman , Deputy CEO, Doha Bank spoke of an Asian ? Arab synergy that was leading the global economic growth scenario. " India needs to further engage GCC countries and change market preferences," he said. He spoke of the change in the banking sector, which he termed as ‘no longer location-based‘. Convergence of all products and services was the change that furled the banking sector, he added.

Mr Ajay Mahajan of Yes Bank spoke of the capital markets in India , his presentation focusing on growth with financial intermediation. While equity markets had done exceedingly well in India , he said domestic institutional investors participation needed to be enhanced. He noted that share of corporate bonds in non-food credit had dropped, and said the corporate bonds market needed to be developed. "Infrastructure finance is the key to growth," he said.

Mr Alexander v Ungern-Sternberg , Chairman, Euro IB in his presentation said India was a High-Growth Market. He discussed the structure of Investment Flows from Europe to India as also India to Europe. He spoke of deal structuring, especially the cross border element, where he said there was a higher margin requirement for all risk categories (debt or equity) as also senior debt (low risk) was generally best provided by major local banks.

Looking at ‘Investor Perceptions / The Indian Opportunity‘, he said until early 90‘s, India was seen to be a closed economy. "From 1995, it was high Indian growth and much improved corporate governance that caught attention while from 2005 onwards, there had been stronger interest in non-quoted situations. In vestment Capital is available both in Europe and in India for 2-way Investment flows," he concluded.

The rally organized by the FM station saw huge participation by the FM station?s listeners to promote the usage of helmets and safe driving.

Said Big FM Station Head-Chennai Subramaniam, "We had Big listeners from three different points in the city converging at Gandhi Statue, at Beach Road and covered all traffic points.This is a dynamic and sensitive issue for the city and the FM station wanted to play a role in promoting awareness.We had almost 30-35 listeners participating in the bike rally."

The station has associated itself with promoting road safety providing its listeners with an on air show ?Traffic Guru? which gives out continuous updates on traffic, safe driving, safety regulations etc

The FM station also has a team of dedicated ?Traffic Wardens? exclusively employed by Big FM to give live updates from various traffic points.

Speaking about various such initiatives by the station Subramaniam added , "The FM had in the past started a campaign for a child with a fatal heart problem.It was very encouraging to see the listeners contributing generously for her treatment."

MUMBAI: On the occasion of Women‘s Day, Godrej Nupur, the Mehendi brand of Godrej Consumer Products Limited. (GCPL) launched ‘Nupur Jagruti-Dahej Ke Khilaf Ek Awaz‘ an initiative to Stand against Dowry. Citizens pledged their support to this anti-dowry campaign by forming a human chain in a bid to express their stance at the Gateway of India, Mumbai.

The campaign was flagged off by Pirojsha Godrej (son of Adi Godrej). Also eminent personalities, like Poonam Dhillon, Sam Balsara - Chairman & Managing Director-Madison World, Mr. Hari Singh Arora - President, Rotary Club of Mumbai, along with R. K. Sinha - Executive Vice President-Marketing & Operations, GCPL and B. S. Sodhi -Executive Vice President-Sales, GCPL joined hands for the cause.

Announcing this initiative, Mr. Pirojsha Godrej stated, "It is unfortunate that even in these modern times, the dowry system prevails in our country in various forms. It is so ironic that Indian women have made their presence felt on the global level, but still Indians haven‘t been able to entirely shake off this age-old tradition. ‘Nupur Jagruti‘, is India‘s biggest anti-dowry campaign, which will build awareness against dowry, empower women and citizens and I am glad to be a part of this valiant initiative. I am sure that this campaign will be instrumental in changing the mindsets and curbing this evil practice"

To make the occasion a memorable one, GCPL has also launched a website, www.nupurjagruti.com. The website provides help to women, oppressed by dowry, by furnishing them with useful information such as helpline numbers, contact details of NGO‘s, relevant government laws & regulations extra. Every individual who wants to pledge support to this cause can do so by logging on the website.

Mehendi forms an integral part of Indian marriages. ‘Nupur Jagruti - Dahej Ke Khilaf Ek Awaz‘ has been aimed to provide a platform for not only those oppressed by dowry, but for every individual who is deeply concerned about this issue and wish to help.

MUMBAI: What does Jaipur like to wake up to? The melodious voice of peppy radio jockey‘s, the familiarity of their mother tongue, lots of gossip, news, views, scintillating melodies, latest soundtracks and more. And where do they find all this, only on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, it‘s truly ‘HOT‘.

Ten months since its launch in April last year, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM continues to pull in new listeners, retain existing fans and multiply listenership, extending its lead as Jaipur‘s leading radio station. According to the recent findings of a study conducted by IMRB International, India‘s largest research agency, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM in Jaipur is a dominant number one, across various age groups and socio-economic classes. The results have once again reinforced the strong position of the radio station in a highly competitive and rapidly changing Indian radio market.

The total average daily listenership of radio is 11.35 lakh in Jaipur. Radio Mirchi tops the listenership stakes with 6.11 lakh; followed by Tadka with 4.39 lakh and Radio City with 3.56 lakh listeners. SFM, My FM and Pink City follow with 2.88 lakh, 2.41 lakh and 1.46 lakh listeners respectively.

Commenting on its leadership status in the city, Pankaj Raina, Station Director, Radio Mirchi, said, "Radio Mirchi is not only the numero uno radio station in Jaipur, it is also far ahead from its nearest competitor by over 40%. A well researched product, strong Bollywood connect, 24 hours of hit music, sound understanding of the city and our target audiences, are some of the key contributors for our success in Jaipur."

The sample size was 1120 across SEC‘s and age groups (15+) and the fieldwork was conducted in February 2007. The methodology used was Day After Recall (DAR) which is also the methodology used for the Indian Listenership Track in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata (conducted by MRUC A C Nielson).

Radio Mirchi is India‘s largest private radio network and is owned by Entertainment Network (India) Limited (ENIL). ENIL is India‘s first pure play radio broadcasting company to be listed. ENIL launched its first radio station in the city of Indore on October 2001. At present Radio Mirchi is operational in 10 cities i.e. Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad and Pune. Radio Mirchi is considered to be the leader in the private FM radio industry and will shortly be operational in twenty-two additional cities.

MUMBAI: Today‘s episode of Kaun Banega Champu on FILMY brings you the deadly combination of cricket and cinema.The attraction of this show is Thakur from Sholay and the quote a minute Buddhu (Navjot Siddhu) from the cricket field.

Don‘t miss the opportunity to watch the effervescent host Sunil Grover aka Ruk Ruk Khan spoof one of Indian Cinemas greatest actors and one of the sporting world‘s greatest hero on Kaun Banega Champu on FILMY at 7.30pm.

The episode starts with Thakur Sahab as a roll over contestant. Ruk Ruk Khan asks him: revolver mein kitni goliyaan hoti hai? Thakur does not know the answer. Ruk Ruk tries to help him by counting on his fingers but Thakur is myopic.

His next question is tum paas aaye? kis film ka gaana hai? Thakur uses the pipeline (help line) kaun hai friend, calls basanti‘s mausi and when mausi replies kuch kuch hota hai, an excited Thakur discovers love and runs away making way or Buddhu (Navjot Sing Buddhu)

Buddhu speaks so much that Ruk Ruk finds it difficult to even introduce him. Buddu keeps laughing over nothing. He is asked funny questions like MUNH MEIN KITNE DAANT HOTE HAIN? AND KOI LADKI AGAR AAPKO DEKHKAR MUSKURAYE, THO USKI SANDAL KA NUMBER KYA HOGA?

Budhu uses a pipeline and calls Azhar who replies: the boys played well! Towards the end, Ruk Ruk usually gets call from padosi ki biwi but this time its buddhu‘s wife.

The show ends with the regular dose of Ruk Ruk Khan ka Chhuk Chhuk Gyaan. As usual the show is a laugh riot. So keep watching Kaun Banega Champu and enjoy the non-stop nonsense!