Radio urged to mark International Yoga day in befitting manner
NEW DELHI: All FM radio and community radio stations in the country are expected to take “all possible steps this year also to promote the International Yoga Day (lYD) on 21 June by carrying special features or in any other befitting manner during the period leading to the occasion”.
How well do you know All India Radio?
MUMBAI: Prasar Bharati CEO Jawahar Sircar's poignant piece on the evolution of All India Radio on the occasion of its 80th birthday finally put paid to speculation about the origin of its better known monicker Akashwani.
Guvera seeks comfort in India, amidst criticism from home
MUMBAI: Australia-based streaming service Guvera had raised $100mn, last year, as part of its expansion plans in India and other emerging markets like Philippines and Indonesia.
Trend Music launches YouTube channel to promote independent artistes
MUMBAI: Trend Music, a label launched last year by Chennai headquartered Vision Time India Pvt Ltd, Trend Music, has launched 'Trend Music Unplugged' - a property which promotes independent artistes cover versions of Ilaiyaraaja songs.
Gaana partners Uber for music in taxis
MUMBAI: Music broadcasting service Gaana has joined forces with taxi app Uber for an initiative that will enable Uber riders to listen to songs of their choice while riding the cab.
'Sairat' star cast hits the Red FM studio
MUMBAI: Celebrating the success of the most loved Marathi romantic flick ‘Sairat’, RJ Malishka hosted the star cast of the movie including, Rinku Rajguru, Tanaji Galgunde and Arbaz Shaikh at the Red FM studio.
AIR to get Rs 75 crore in Annual Plan 2016-17 of I and B Ministry
NEW DELHI: All India Radio will receive Rs 75 crore for development of new content out of a provision of Rs 390 crore earmarked as grant-in-aid for Prasar Bharati for 2016-17. This includes Rs 50 crore for the North East Region.
Mirchi continues top run in Kolkata; Big FM drops share in Mumbai
MUMBAI: While Radio Mirchi managed to hold the first position in Kolkata with a share of 19.7 per cent and a TSL of 4.2, Big FM in Kolkata came in second with a 16 per cent share and TSL of 5.16.
Horus Music strengthens India ops: Second business development manager appointed
MUMBAI: UK-based music distribution and label services company Horus Music has made serious movements since expanding its operations to India. Almost a month ago, the organisation announced Malini Hariharan as the Mumbai office's business development manager.
Sanjay Hemady returns to Hit FM
MUMBAI: Sanjay Hemady, who quit as Hit FM CEO last year, has returned to helm the organisation from Monday.
