MUMBAI: Music channel etc's plans for staying one step ahead of the competition are straightforward. Build further on core programming strengths through constant innovation.

Keeping this in mind, the channel has announced a complete makeover for its astrological show Kahani Kismat Ki from January to further enhance and expand its value and reputation. The show airs daily at 8 am.

Kahani Kismat Ki will carry a new look with different and more vibrant sets from the New Year, claims the channel. Daily contests with prizes are also on the anvil.

The show will also sport a new anchor in Dr Rama Jha, making it the first time that a woman astrologer will conduct a show on astrology on a satellite channel.

Kahani Kismat Ki is divided into six segments. The first segment starts with explaining Panchang (almanac). Dr Jha has introduced Pharasi Panchang along with the regular Hindu and English Panchang. In the second segment, Grihastithi and third segment Nakshatra, she tells the viewers about the planetary position and alignment of stars for the day.

Rochak Batien has been changed to Gyan Vardhak Jaankaari that will hand out details about various mundane questions to satisfy the curiosity of people. She will also educate viewers with details pertaining to astrology.While predicting the daily forecasts for all the twelve sun signs in the segment Rashi Fal, Dr Jha will also suggest Shanti Upay (Solutions) for the day for the sign that has negative planetary influence. These daily predictions will also be posted on the etc site - www.entertainmenttv.com.