MUMBAI: IBN7 has emerged as the new market leader in the Hindi News genre. The channel has consistently set standards in Hindi News Journalism with its independent voice, thought provoking reportage and unparalled coverage. IBN7 is the No.1 Hindi News channel across All India and across all Hindi Speaking Markets (HSM) in the much sought prime time slot of 9PM with its prime time newscast ?Danke Ki Chot Pe? hosted by Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7.

IBN7 captures maximum eyeballs in All India with a market share of 16.1% & in HSM with a market share of 16.3%, Star News with 15.3%, Zee News with14.8%, Aaj Tak with 12.6%, India TV with 11.5%, NDTV India with 10.5%, News 24 with 6.2%, TEZ with 4.9%, Sahara Samay with 3.1%, Live India with 3.1% and DD News with a market share of 1.6% (Source: TAM, TG: CS ABC 15+, Period: Wk 28‘10, All Days, 2100-2130 hrs).

The latest viewership figures also reveal the fact that IBN7 is the most watched Hindi News channel when it comes to events of national significance in the National Capital. IBN7 scored better than all other Hindi news channels with 16.8% market share as against its nearest competitor Aaj Tak, Star News & Zee News with a market share of 14.8% each, India TV with 11%, NDTV India with 9.7%, News 24 with 6.4%, Tez with 3.9%, Live India with 3.4%, Sahara Samay with 3.1% and DD News with a market share of 1.4% (Source: TAM, Market Share (%), CS15+ Yrs, Wk-28, 0600-2400 hrs, All Days, Delhi). IBN7 is proud to dominate the heart of the Hindi belt. Delhi contributes the maximum with 23% to the genre?s viewership (Hindi news genre includes all 12 Hindi News channels, Source: TAM, TG: CS 15+, Wk 28, All Days, 0600-2400 hrs).

The channel has yet again established itself as the thought leader, with its superlative line-up of fresh and innovative content initiatives that resonated with the audiences. The relentless reporting of events by the most dynamic reporters, the appropriate mix of news and programmes and many more such content driven initiatives, IBN7 has undoubtedly set its standards as being the most preferred Hindi News Channel.

Speaking on the occasion, Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 said, ?It is our constant endeavour to provide our viewers exclusive content which is innovative, intelligent and informative. The impressive numbers that the channel has earned only proves our stand as the most viewed and preferred Hindi News Channel in both Prime time across HSM and in Delhi.?

Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-In-Chief, IBN18 Network said ?We are well-known for our commitment to compelling content and our leadership in the Hindi news genre only reinforces the immense faith we have earned. In the quest to provide high quality television viewing, we have successfully brought the most captivating news to every household. With immense pleasure we would like to thank our viewers for acknowledging us as their favourite Hindi News Channel.?
 

MUMBAI: ET NOW brings another exciting weekend for its viewers. This week feel the underlying experience of riding alongside the scintillating Himalayan Mountains, the opulence of Los Angeles, an expert‘s view on the Indian Economy & growth and a glimpse of the biggest of entrepreneurial show in the country only on ET NOW.

ET NOW INTERVIEW WITH TUSHAR PODDAR
GLOBAL VIEW ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Catch Tushar Poddar, VP & Chief India Economist, Goldman Sachs, in an exclusive chat with Andy Mukherjee expressing his view on a number of issues concerning Indian economy, growth & economic recovery as well as developed economies.
Saturday, 17th July - 10.00am & 6.30pm
Sunday, 18th July - 3.30pm

BRAND EQUITY
IT‘S GOING TO BE A FACE OFF
On Brand Equity, this week catch Media Man Ajay Varghese, MD, Maxus India and Ajay kakar,CMO, Aditya Birla Group - Financial Services in a spanking new segment called FACE OFF. Also find out how the advertisers scored amidst all the FIFA World Cup Hoopla, all that and more in this weeks episode of Brand Equity.
Saturday, 17th July - 2.30pm
Sunday, 18th July - 11.30am

MARKET MAKER‘S DOUBLE BILL
PICK THE RIGHT PARTNER
This Week on ET NOW‘s special series on successful partnerships catch the brains behind IIFL, one of India‘s leading stock-broking firms , R Venkatraman, Executive Director and Nirmal Jain, Chairman. Watch these men behind the business talking about their secret for picking the right stocks and what keeps their partnership ticking.
Saturday, 17th July - 9.00am & 9.00pm
Sunday, 18th July - 11.00am & 8.30pm

ZIGWHEELS
THE ACTION PACKED ROYAL ENFIELD HIMLAYAN ODEYSSEY
Catch the extensive coverage of the seventh edition of the biggest, the toughest, the highest and the most fun-filled ride with exhilarating experience. This week on Zigwheels catch the grueling action of the 2010 Royal Enfield Himalayan Odyssey with sixty riders facing odd terrains coping with the weather in an adventurous journey only on ET NOW.
Saturday, 17th July- 11.30 am & 3.30pm
Sunday, 18th July - 1.00pm & 8.00pm

STARTING UP
STARTUP SESSIONS OF THE POWER OF IDEAS CONTEST
This week, Starting Up gets you a story of Abhishek Sinha‘s start -up ; Eko Financials which has launched India‘s largest mobile banking service. Also get all the action from the Start-up Sessions of the Power of Ideas contest, watch the ideas battling for 5 Crores of Prize Money along with a mentoring program from IIM Ahmedabad. Also on the show an elevator pitch by shreyurjoy.com; a wedding gifts registry portal.
Saturday, 17h June - 4:00 PM & 10:30 PM
Sunday, 18th June - 7:30pm

INSIDE LUXURY TRAVEL
LOS ANGELES PART - I
In his continuous search for the ultimate luxury hotel Varun Sharma visited London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Morocco , Tokyo and this time has finally reached the west coast of the United States; Los Angeles. This week get ready to visit the city of angels with Varun Sharma and discover the ultimate taste of Luxury.
Saturday, 17h June - 9.30am
Sunday, 18th June - 3.00pm

MUMBAI: Doshi, a film by Premjit Ramachandran is based on the life and works of famous architect, Balkrishna Doshi.

The documentary treads this architect?s journey as he unravels some vital insights into the production of great architecture, institutions and how age and wisdom contribute to a creative life. It also takes us through the influences in his life and how he has sought to reinterpret the modernism of Europe and America to local conditions, climate, site and available technology. The film takes you into the insightful history and transformation of India from a feudal to a technologically enhanced living in the 21st century.

Do round up as we take you through the influences and journey of this celebrated architect only on Doshi

Saturday, July 17, 3:00 pm

Sunday, July 17 at 1:00 pm only on NDTV 24x7.

MUMBAI: After the successful journey of the D3 Commando Force cadets and finalist Akshay Chand?s magnificent win, watch Dada Vishal stun them with yet another rendezvous ? a meeting with the ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI‘ cast, Emraan Hashmi & Prachi Desai.

Asked to assemble days after the grand finale at a fish market, cadets wait impatiently oblivious of what?s to expect! On realizing that their favourite actors Emraan Hashmi & Prachi Desai?s visit, the grim and perplexed cadets heave a sigh of relief and the atmosphere suddenly gets charged up with much anticipation!

In a t?te-?-t?te on being part of this reality show with a difference, watch cadets speak about their transition phase from civilians to cadets, thereby lead the life of an army commando. While Emraan and Prachi share anecdotes on their experience of shooting for the much-awaited thriller ? a must watch!

Is there another twist? Will this confrontation lead to new developments?

Tune into behind the scenes gossip with Emraan Hashmi & Prachi Desai, only on D3 Commando Force: Dadagiri against Terrorism this Saturday, July 17th at 7 p.m. only on UTV Bindass!
 

MUMBAI: After flooring audiences and mentor Shiamak Davar with some of the most mind-boggling moves, the Bindass Street Dance Grand Finale was a witness to some of the finest performances across the country. Under the expertise of one of India?s most finest and unique choreographers Bindass Street Dance?s finale saw the master himself sharing his immense knowledge to vouch and suggest his choices for the viable winning group. Creating a wave of excitement, flooding you-tube with millions of dance videos streaming across to qualify for this one-of-a-kind competition; Insync from IIT Mumbai emerged victorious amongst the millions in this nationwide dance battle. Being conferred the Best Street Dancers grand trophy; this group is now slated to be trained under master dancers who have coached the likes of international artists? such as Beyonce Knowles.

Comprising of Saurabh, Deepti, Aishwarya, Nainesh, Rajan, Yash, Shushant, Rohit, Shashank; Insync entered the competition with the agenda of tearing away from their typecast ?bookworm? image to prove to the world that IIT-tians excel at everything they set their heart on? and they did just that! Insync raised the level of competition exceptionally high redefining the layman?s definition of street dance from a regular form of dance to that of a much vibrant and challenging form.

Commenting on their triumph Insync said, ?It is a dream come true to be mentored by Shiamak Davar who?s not only a World renowned choreographer but also an institution in himself. We are glad that our hardwork has paid off, we are counting the hours to the initiation of our sessions with some of the finest dancers of the nation?

For the final combat, Insync chose to groove to a remixed version of the song ?Ibne batuta?. Showcasing an intriguing amalgamation of the styles - Locking-Popping, Bboying, Hand Tutting and Krumping; these moves not only left competitors? Beat Buddhas, All in Break Dance Crew and Dance Anytime but even ace choreographer Shiamak Davar awestruck!

Commenting on the unique dance show, Nikhil Gandhi, Business Head, UTV Bindass said, ?We at Bindass believe in innovation at every juncture. This novel concept to present street dancing by joining hands with the biggest name in the dancing arena ? Shiamak Davar has proven our efforts worthwhile once again. Not only did it accentuate street dancing in India, it also gave the youth a platform to express themselves and showcase their talent?

After their victorious performance in the grand finale, Insync is all geared up for their special sessions with Shiamak Davar?s Institute of Performing Arts (SDIPA) set to redefine their understanding and experience of street dancing!
 

MUMBAI: As part of the Film Bazaar India ‘10, the National Film Development Corporation Ltd. (NFDC) will organise co-production market, a film market specially designed for the filmmakers. The film market will be held alongside the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.

This initiative undertaken by NFDC aims to offer selected filmmakers the opportunity to present their feature film projects (in all languages and at any stage of production) to co-producers, bankers, funds, sales agents, distributors, TV stations and other potential financiers from India and abroad.

Film Bazaar is open for feature-length fiction (75 mins and above) only and non-fiction films with potential for theatrical distribution. However, short film or TV documentary submissions will not be accepted.

The co-production market at Film Bazaar presents to the world feature-length (75 minutes or more) fiction projects that are Indian stories. Here, these selected projects receive the opportunity to be pitched by their representatives to potential collaborators for finance, distribution and artistic support through one-to-one meetings.

The selection committee of the Film Bazaar will screen the applications and select deserving 10 projects for the 2010 edition.

Applications will be accepted till 30 September at the NFDC offices.