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Sony Television

Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen
Feb. 12, 7.30 p.m.

Kishorbhai loves dahivadas so Sukanya decides to make some for dinner. She requires Imli (Tamarind) for the chatani. She requests Chotu to get some Imli. Chotu is wondering about this strange request and assumes that Sunkanya is pregnant! The news spreads in the society like wind. Kishorebhai is shocked when he gets to know this!

Heena
Feb. 9, 9.30 p.m.

Saira’s approach towards Heena has drastically changed. She is being very cooperative and understanding. Though Heena is taken aback by this behaviour of Saira, she is glad to see the change. Saira seems to be missing her niece — Zeenat and keeps on talking about her. Heena notices that Saira has become very lonely since Jabir left. Heena feels sorry for Saira and tells her to call Zeenat to stay with them. Who is Zeenat? Why has Saira’s attitude suddenly changed?

Choodiyaan
Feb. 12, 8.40 p.m.

Palak tries to become friendly and get sympathy from Rohit. Manav goes for his medical check up. Dadi hires a new person in the house-keeping department. Who is this new person?

Saaya
Feb. 12, 10.00 p.m.
Jagatnarayan is in a critical condition at the hospital owing to the heart attack. Sudha and Kamiya go to see him and are shocked to learn that Karan had come home and was abusing Jagatnarayan and this had caused the attack. Meanwhile, Arnav praises Kamiya in front of the client and later calls Kamiya to ask which hospital was Sudha’s father admitted in so that he could send a car for Sudha. Kamiya misunderstands him.

Lajja
Feb. 10.00 p.m.

Anand is back from the farmhouse. Raj and Durga are furious with him. Vivek’s sister is tied up at home and he is threatened to withdraw his investigation on the Chaudhuri family. Aarti tries to console Ganga but in vain. When Aarti realises that Anand is back in the house and her in-laws have decided to cover up Ganga’s rape, she rebels. What will Aarti do next? Will Ganga ever get justice?

Milan
Feb. 8.40 p.m.

Dolly arrives at Ravi’s house and tells him that she loves him irrespective of his feelings for her. As per traditions and customs Surinder slaps Ranbir, which disturbs him and he leaves the house. Surinder gives an explanation to all the relatives that he slapped Ranbir according to old customs. Captain arrives and informs Surinder that Ranbir is extremely upset with him. Surinder and Amardeep go to Ranbir’s house to reconcile with him. Ranbir returns home for the haldi ceremony. Everyone is enjoying themselves while putting haldi on Ranbir. The driver overhears Balbir and Veera exchange sweet notes with each other.

Hum Sub Ek Hain
Feb. 8, 7.30 p.m.

Nimmi needs money to celebrate Valentine’s day with her friends. Knowing that daddy Khacharu is against such so called days, Nimmi approaches her brothers. All three brothers gives some or the other excuses for not giving her money. Nimmi decides to teach them a lesson. What does she do?

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Tanhaiyaan
Feb. 7, 8.00 p.m.

Sneh Lata is aghast to overhear the conversation between Bheesham and Rani. She feels unwelcome when she goes to see an unwell Rani without knocking at the door. Sneh Lata suggests Satya Dev to shut the door during the “Puja” as it disturbs Rani, which infuriates Satya Dev. Jasbir taunts Bheesham for getting dominated by his elder brother. Bheesham and Rani are shocked to see the doctor coming out of their house. Satya Dev is happy to see their concern for his health but in actuality Rani is impressed by the vastness of his room and she subtly hints at Bheesham to move into a larger room. Sneh Lata and Satya Dev are shattered to hear that Ashwini and Aarti Sachdeva wish to marry each other.

Rishta Kachche Dhagoon Kaa
Feb. 9, 8.30 p.m.

Ajay calls up Aishwarya as an excuse to speak with her and tells her about the engagement pictures. He sends them across with a bouquet of flowers. Ajay learns that Raju is looking for a bank loan to start his business and he decides to secretly help him on the condition of anonymity. Aishwarya, Urmi, Raju and Ajay go out for lunch and Aishwaraya decides that Raju must treat them all. Raju agrees not knowing that Aishwarya is actually trying to get back at him. During lunch Aishwarya manages to flick Raju’s wallet creating an embarrassing situation for Raju when the bill comes. Everyone has a good laugh but Raju is fuming. Anju invites Ajay to her house for coffee and as they talk, Ajay begins to talk about love and emotions, Anju is surprised to see this side of Ajay and thinks she is talking about her unaware about another woman in Ajay’s life.

Club 10
Feb. 8, 10.00 p.m.
Tarun and Gautam call Ashish and tell him about the murder, and warn him to be careful. Diego tells Sanjay Singh the truth about his drugs involvement. Both make a plan to nab the culprits. The boys (Tarun, Gautam and Ashish) go to the Club to find out about the murder, and there they learn from Mushy, the barman, that the gunman has been looking for three boys, whose names are Tarun, Gautam and Ashish! They are terrified!

Anupamaa

Feb. 9, 9.00 p.m.
Anupamaa’s sister and brother-in-law are going abroad and are worried about the studies of their daughter Priya, to which Anupamaa says Priya can stay with them. She is welcomed by all in the family except Meenal and Manish. Manish unfortunately has a bad eye on Priya. Anupamaa’s parents are in need of money, they request Anupamaa and say they would he return money as soon as the provident fund money comes. Because Meenal had been refused for her brother, Anupamaa cries and refuses her parents. Her in laws agree to give giving the money but Meenal creates a scene and insults Anupamaa’s parents and they leave without taking anything. All this creates lot of tension in the house.

Rehnuma
Feb. 8, 8.00 p.m.

Hasan loses his temper when he learns that Khala and Rabia went to Devendra’s farmhouse and he asks Khala to stay away from their family matters and mind her own business. Hassan starts feeling uneasy and Rabia panics and calls Zafar at the farmhouse and asks him to return. When they come home they are stunned to see a hail and hearty Hassan. Sana knows that this was only an excuse to get them back home. She has a showdown with Rabia and accuses her of running her holiday. Saher’s birthday is approaching and Hassan’s wish is to celebrate her birthday at home with the rest of the family. He tells Zafar about it. Zafar asks Sana whether that would be possible.

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Shagun
Feb. 8, 2.30 p.m.

Suraj calls up Aarti and on that parallel line is KN, who takes the receiver and yells at Suraj, warns him that he should never call again. Suraj comes to the shop and gives a letter for Aarti, Sumer promises to reach it to her. Aradhana refuses to meet Karan because she is scared that their love story might get revealed. RR keeps the gold embroidered saree for Aarti’s marriage, Sumer sees this and thinks about his sister....

Ma Shakti
Feb. 8, 8.00 p.m.
Parvati persuades her mother and returns to Kailash. Unable to find Lord Shiv in Kailash, she is anxious and wonders if here incomplete penance has upset Lord Shiv. She searches for Lord Shiv in Himalayas and on not finding him decides to put an end to her life by jumping from the cliff. Lord Shiv appears in his original form and expresses his admiration for her. When Shiv asks Parvati to accompany him Narad appears and asks Shiv to seek the blessings of Paravatraj for their marriage. When Narad leaves with Parvati to meet Parvatraj.....

Kahaani Ghaar Ghar Ki
Feb. 8, 10.00 p.m.
Pallavi is fidgeting with the jewellery bag and Neeraj knocks for a long time. Same time Maaji asks Parvati to keep the jewellry ready for a function in the evening. They get delayed and Neeraj says that he had seen that jewellery bag in Pallavi’s room however, when they check it is found in Maaji’s room. This too is channelised by Pallavi as though it is Parvati’s doing.

saans
Feb. 12, 8.30 p.m.
Manisha once again shifts to Dalia’s residence. Meanwhile Nani has her doubts about Manisha’s blindness To test Manisha, Nani throws a ball at Manisha who falls down. Gautam on knowing this gets angry at nani and Mrs. Dalia. Meanwhile Prakash comes to take Jyoti back to Dubai. Later Gautam comes to know that somebody has paid the hospital bill on his name. Atul overhears Mithi talking to Kabir on phone.

Siski
Feb. 7, 8.30 p.m.
Balraj visits his father Sethi’s house and warns him not to interfere with Anu’s work. Balraj and his friend Anand later visit Pixie’s dhaba. Pixie sees his sister Mini leaving for college, doesn’t approve of her dress and fires her. Later, a lady visits Balraj’s residence which surprises Balraj since she happens to be Sethi’s mistress.....

Kalash
Feb. 13, 8.00 p.m.
Sanjay and Bulbul are in a restaurant after their meeting in the bank. He enquires with her if she is happy after her marriage. Malhotra cribs that they have not done a nice thing by breaking the engagement. Dadima talks to Ram about Bulbul when she enters, and she thinks that dadi is trying to poison Ram’s mind against her. There is an argument between them..

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DD 1

Shakalaka Boom Boom
Feb. 11, 11.30 p.m.
At school, Chandu is as usual showing off his strength and trying to humiliate Sanju. To teach him a lesson, Sanju draws a hammer and asks Chandu to lift it-Chandu can’t and he is humiliated.

Crystal Baba and Kaalia come to Mocambo and tell him that they have invented a magnet which will attract all the pencils and to try it they should go to Sanju’s school.

An announcement is made by the P.T. Teacher who tells everybody that a boxing match is going to take place and all those who want to participate must give in their names. He tells Chandu that this year again he must win the championship. Chandu tells him not to worry and that he’ll do a little practise-he goes out and hits Sanju and makes fun of him.

Sanju is angry at being humiliated so often by Chandu. He remembers a story he had read about a magic potion which makes one every strong. He tests it on Gullu Aunty and it results in a hilarious sequence of events.

Now confident about his strength, Sanju goes to give his name for the boxing match but is turned away by the P.T. Teacher who makes fun of him. Chandu hears that Sanju wants to take part in the match. He goes to Sanju to bully him, but Sanju with his magic potion bashes Chandu up.

Meanwhile, Crystal Baba and Kaalia have reached the school. Sanju sees them and draws a magic rope to get rid of them.

The championship starts, Chandu has defeated all the competitions and is declared champ. The P.T. Teacher asks the children if there is anyone who wants to challenge Chandu. Sanju says yes he climbs the stairs to the ring but when he sees that Chandu is even more scared he uses the situation to his advantage and wins the match.

 

National Geographic


On Assignment: A few Acorns More
Feb. 7, 8.30 p.m.

The concept is simple. This is a real-lfie woodpecker soap, filmed in intimate and revealing detail. Each bird in the group has a distinct character, with its own agenda for survival and immortality. And yet they must all co-operate to survive. The stresses and strains are immense and they show! And then there is Dr. Walt Koenig. He is just as fascinating as his woodpeckers. Like them, he has to balance social conformity with is own selfish instincts. he doesn’t resort to infanticide, but he appreciates why the woodpeckers do. So will we.

Wild: Urban Elephant
Feb. 8, 5.30 p.m.
They read like stories from a soap opera: Shanthi lost her infant to a mysterious virus, and is undergoing artificial insemination in the hope that she will get a second chance at motherhood. Chendri, a Malaysian immigrant who was blinded in a conflict at a palm oil plantation arrives in the United States to begin a new life. Dramatic tales, to be sure, but these aren’t episodes of “Days of Our Lives.” These are the stories of urban elephants traveling across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. This program tells eight tales of elephants whose lives have been touched by humans. Adapting to the challenges of elephants whose lives have been touched by humans. Adapting to the challenges of being a wild animal in a manmade world isn’t easy for elephants like Shanthi and Chendri, but their human caregivers are dedicated to providing for their physical and social needs.

Wild: Brother Wolf
Feb. 9, 9.30 p.m.

Set in France, this film explores the unique relationship between men and wolves. It follows the daily life of a hermit who lives among wolves, and the life cycle of the wolves themselves. The film also mentions conservation efforts over the years and the body of myth and misunderstanding the wolf has inspired.

Into The Death Zone: Fire Fighters
Feb. 10, 9.30 p.m.
Feel the heat as you immerse ’Into The Death Zone.. Join fire fighting heroes in Blow Out: Wild Well Fire Fighters. See for yourself how these men face roaring flames of a thousand degrees plus. Go into the trenches with oil well fire fighters, as they face off against columns of flame that reach temperatures of over a thousand degrees.

Planet Green: Home Waters
Feb. 11, 9.30 p.m.
Who knows the river? Perhaps at one time the Native Americans did. Follow one man as he journeys down the Connecticut River. Originating in Canada, it eventually flows south to the Atlantic Ocean in Connecticut. Experience the solitude of autumnal mornings on a glassy river. Each meditative stroke of the paddle reveals another piece of history. Great cities and small towns have claimed its flood plains. at one time, the river was unfit for drinking or fishing, but today it has recovered and salmon are being reintroduced. Meet a city worker who works within its view and a Native American woman wh lives in a teepee on the tree sheltered banks.

 

Animal Planet

Really Wild Show-Series 11
Feb. 7, 7.30 p.m.

The wild ponies from Dartmoor National Park, England, open this episode with a lesson in their ancient origin. Continuing the historical theme, in Poland, viewers meet the wolf spiders at the bottom of every British garden and travel to Scotland’s Outer Hebridean islands, to see pufflings-baby puffins in their cliff-side colonies. Returning to insects, the scientists show viewers the amazing walking-on-water of the common or garden pond skater.

Monkey Business
Feb. 9, 7.00 p.m.
Monkey Business is a soap opera with a twist-the series goes behind the scenes to follow the trials, romances and rescues at Monkey World, a unique wildlife sanctuary in Dorset, England. Run by an American husband and wife team, Monkey World houses the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. Viewers meet Jeremy Keeling, the head-keeper who hasn’t had a day off in decades, Charlie, the nutty chimp and Paddy, his protector. The series travels to Spain, Turkey and Holland to rescue mistreated chimps and bring them to the sanctuary. Monkey World’s success stories will renew viewer’s hope in human’s to save the planet’s wildlife.

Horse Tales: Canadian Mounties
Feb. 8, 7.30 p.m.
After two years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s famed ‘Musical Ride’, Officer Donna harvey must now give up her place and face the prospect of losing Samson, the horse that she has grown to love. This moving tale follows Donna on her last journey with Samson across Canada to give their last event together, culminating in the spectacular colour, pomp and drama of their final performance with the Musical Ride.

Animal X - Search for Salawa
Feb. 10, 6.30 p.m.
Animal X introduces viewers to the victims of the Salawa, or female ghoul, to se firsthand the horrific injuries they have sustained. By facilitating swimming with dolphins, the Dolphin Society has witnessed people overcome amnesia, beat addictions and defeat phobias and physical pain. Finally, from the east coast of America comes a tale of a mysterious creature that’s been around for more than 250 years. The Jersey Devil has been seen by more than 2,000 witnesses, has terrorized towns and even forced factories and schools to close down. Animal X travels to Leed’s Point to investigate this fascinating entity, whose precise origins remain shrouded in mystery.

The Whole Story - Beetles
Feb. 11, 6.00 p.m.
With more than 3,000 known species around the globe, and more yet to be discovered, beetles are the most numerous life forms on earth. Nearly one in every three animal species is a beetle. Equal parts aviator, woodworker, sewage disposal, strogman and athlete, the humble beetle is among the greatest survivors the world has ever known. With their hard body armor and endles adaptability to climate and food source, beetles have outlived the dinosaurs and are poised to conquer the 21st century.

 

Discovery Channel

Mysteries - Horizon: Ulcer Wars
Feb. 10, 7.00 p.m.

One of the most significant discoveries of recent years was made early in the 1980s by Dr. Barry Marshall, a young Australian freshly graduated from medical school. This program traces the role that chance has played in the discovery of helicobacter pylori, relives some literallly stomach-churning experiments that helped establish the theory and explores the wider researchers are beginning to wonder if previously unknown bugs, like heliobacter, could play a crucial role.

The Big Squeeze
Feb. 9, 7.00 p.m.
Most people think of snakes as poisonous, but threre’s another dramatic way in which they kill. They squeeze their prey to death. Jule’s pet python, Monty, is only 10 feet long but he never lets it get round his neck unless he has back up. In the wild, constrictors are supposed to reach 30 fet and have been known to eat adult humans. Fascinated by these claims, Jules embarks on a quest to find the biggest constrictors in the world. Just what he’s going to do when he finds the biggest monster of them all is anybody’s guess.

Going Wild With Jef Corwin-Louisiana
Feb. 8, 6.00 p.m.
This episode takes viewers to state of Louisiana, located in the southern part of the United States. In Louisiana, Jeff visits the Atchafalaya Swamp, the largest river basin swamp in North America. His goal is to find a mysterious and illtempered creature known as the amphiuma. The amphiuma has the blunt head of an eel and the body of a snake, but tiny arms and legs and it swims like a fish underwater.

Hunters - The Deadly Game
Feb. 13, 8.00 p.m.
From some of the simplest organisms on Earth to the most complex, perdition is a well-established way of life, with a long and distinguished pedigree. And while the lifestyle is often associated solely with the big carnivores, it is common throughout the animal kingdom. Thousands of insects, retiles, amphibians, birds and even many primates kill for a living. And though the hunting stategies differ widely between families and species, the basic principles of perdition are a theme that weaves through all creation.

Medical
A Journey Beyond Hell

Feb. 11, 10.00 p.m.
The Candamo River and the rainforest surrounding it rates as one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet. Huge fish and snakes swim through the waters, while the canopy is filled with colourful parrots and rare sloths. Mishaha and Manuku take a journey up the river to return to their homeland to gather medicinal plants to take back to their village, Infierno-or Hell. Along the way, Mishaha shows his friend from the city what treasures and dangers the forest contains-how to fish, which vines contain sweet water, how to get their boat through the rocky rapids.

 

 



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