Three FM radio stations off-air in Delhi after the thunderstorm
MUMBAI: Delhi thunderstorms have affected three FM radio stations operating in Delhi. These include BIG FM, Hit FM and Radio One. Two days have passed since the thunderstorm brought down a transmission tower in the city, leaving the stations dead on-air.
FM channels to get AIR news soon, centre mulling privately produced news bulletins: Javadekar
NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the auctions for FM Phase III would commence soon. He further added that the process of broadcast of All India Radio news bulletins on private FM Channels would also begin shortly.
BIG FM shines at India Radio Forum 2014 with Nine wins
MUMBAI: BIG FM, the nation's leading radio network once again proved its mettle at the recently concluded India Radio Forum 2014 by winning the metal in nine prestigious categories including 'Best Breakfast Programme' (Telugu) - Happy Mornings, 'Best Programme' (Non-Breakfast - Hindi) - Carvaan-
DRM to make special broadcast in International Radio for Disaster Relief (IRDR) Trial
NEW DELHI: The Emergency Warning Features (EWF) of the DRM system will be featured in a special broadcast included in the IRDR Trial to coincide with the Media Summit on Climate Change in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Priyanka Chopra issues legal notice to Aseem Merchant over Jaju biopic
MUMBAI: Although actress-turned singer Priyanka Chopra is riding high on the success of her new music career, her personal life could quite possibly be causing her some trouble.
Youtube ban in Turkey lifted after two months by court
MUMBAI: After being banned for a little over two months, Youtube is now back online in Turkey. The video sharing site was blocked by the Turkish government late in March 2014, barely a week after it made Twitter unavailable in the country as well.
Radio 2 to launch new overnight schedule
MUMBAI: BBC Radio 2 today announces ‘After Midnight', a new live show seven nights a week from 12midnight to 3am, hosted by Janice Long (Mon-Thur) and Alex Lester (Fri-Sun). Launching in October and produced in-house, the new programme will be filled with music and conversation.
BBC national digital radio coverage improves in five areas
MUMBAI: The next phase of the BBC's digital radio network expansion plan will bring a further two million people into the coverage area with an additional 162 transmitters.
BIG FM's Srinagar station on the path to change
MUMBAI: BIG FM Srinagar is getting a makeover in terms of programming. The station has already revamped all three existing local shows. BIG FM will be introducing an all new local show from 2pm to 5pm for the first time.
Leona Lewis leaves Simon Cowell after 7 years to join Island Records
MUMBAI: The 2006 X Factor famed singer and winner Leona Lewis has left Simon Cowell and Sony's joint venture Syco Entertainment after a 7 year deal. She has now signed a deal with rival label-Universal's Island Records.
