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MUMBAI: BBC World Service Trust in India will roll out a FM radio drama series in Hindi titled Life Gulmohar Style, designed to promote gender equality and empowerment of women on 7 October. The 156 episodes radio drama will broadcast on five of All India Radio's FM Rainbow stations including those from Delhi, Mumbai, Jalandhar, Lucknow and Kanpur every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 7.30-7.45 pm.
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MUMBAI: There's a chance that you might not be aware of Lucky Ali's new album Xsuie unless you follow his official page on Facebook. The album release is digital and kept relatively low profile compared to his previous releases. Though the album comes after five long years, the �time gap' is something Ali doesn't like to believe in, I just didn't feel like coming with an album all this while,... he says. No long stories there.
read moreMUMBAI: Radio Choklate 104 FM, the radio initiative of Odiya daily �Sambad' from Eastern Media Ltd group targets attaining breakeven in a year. With two frequencies in Orissa- Bhubhaneshwar and Rourkela, Radio Choklate is the first commercial FM venture in Orrisa.
read moreMUMBAI: Radio One 94.3 FM �Maximum Music Fataafat' has launched a search for India's most music passionate person titled �Chocoliebe Radio One- Music ka shahenshah'. Commenting on the new music property, Radio One Managing director Vineet Singh Hukmani says, �Having introduced the tangible product promise of 13 songs every hour with our �Maximum Music Fataafat' product, we received an overwhelming response from listeners. We will follow this up with activities that allow us to demonstrate passion for the music space.'
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MUMBAI: PVR Pictures would be releasing the world's first ever full length feature film based on The Woodstock Music Festival of 1969 - �Taking Woodstock' directed by Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee, in India on 9 October. The movie, as the name suggests, is inspired by one of the greatest and most pivotal moments in popular music history that gave birth to one of the largest music revolutions of all times in the world.
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MUMBAI: Network 18's online portal In.com has partnered with Sony Music India to promote teen singer Sean Kingston's new album �Tomorrow' In.com will provide free downloads of the remixed version of �Fire Burning' featuring Latin-American rapper, Pitbull for 2 days, a special preview of the track �Fire Burning' video, wallpapers, contests and other trivia about Sean Kingston' latest venture.
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MUMBAI: In a shocking incident, Bangalore based Opus bar and restaurant owner Gina Braganza died in the wee hours of Saturday after an accidental fall from her fourth floor apartment terrace.
read moreMUMBAI: Despite the rains, and rough weather, puddles, and constant drizzling, Mumbai's rock music lovers turned out in hordes at the Independence Rock XXIV to watch some of the nation's best pro bands. I thought hardly 30-40 people will turnout in this weather – look at you guys!... said Suraj Mani, vocalist of MotherJane as the revelers roared. Approximately, 3000 concertgoers soaked themselves to music yesterday.
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Mumbai: Bangalore based metal band Inner Sanctum were announced as the winners of Independence Rock XXIV on October 3, 2009 at the finale held in Mumbai. Inner Sanctum competed against Gravy Theory (Kolkata), Abraxas (Pune), Seize Her (Delhi) and Zygnema(Mumbai). The grand finale was judged by E-18 CEO Farhad Wadia and Shaa'ir + Func guitarist Randolf Correia.
read moreMUMBAI: Handset manufacturer HTC's Hero phone which uses technology developed by internet giant Google has been voted as the gadget of the year in the 2009 Stuff gadget Award. The phone, which has a five megapixel camera and a 3.2in screen, uses the Android operating system that allows users to access emails, the internet and texts easily. Fraser Macdonald, one of the judges at the 2009 Stuff Gadget Awards, said, ''With the HTC Hero, we've finally got a phone that fully exploits the potential of the Android OS to be as clever and as sexy as the iPhone.''
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MUMBAI: His first stint with A R Rahman was way back in 2006 hit film Rang De Basanti after he sang the passionate song Khoon Chala – but what the Delhi 6 track Massakali did for him two years later, remains unmatched. Now eagerly awaiting the release of his first solo album, Mohit Chauhan is ready to enter the non-film scenario – almost eight years after Silk Route disbanded.
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MUMBAI: An attorney defending AI company Anthropic in a high-profile copyright lawsuit admitted tread more
Zojak CEO Zoe Espitia went to Jamaica for a vacation, never suspecting that trip would completelyread more
MUMBAI: India’s music has long been celebrated for its depth, diversity, legendary artists, and mread more
MUMBAI: To further propel India's music artists onto the global stage, YouTube announced a suiteread more
MUMBAI: Spotify isn’t wasting any time following the recent court decision in Epic Games v.read more
MUMBAI: World-renowned singer, dancer, and music producer XIN LIU makes a bold return with a brand new EP, “Passion,” in collaboration with 88rising...read more
MUMBAI: Liverpool-based producer Superlate returns with a vibrant new single, ‘Solo Raver’ - out now via Ripe Records. The latest single from the...read more
MUMBAI: Enrique Iglesias is reportedly set to perform in Mumbai this October, marking his long-awaited return to India after more than a decade....read more
MUMBAI: Hanita Bhambri, previously known for her soulful indie-pop sound, has transformed her artistry with the release of her groundbreaking ‘dark...read more
MUMBAI: KR$NA, a renowned rapper and hip-hop artist known for revolutionising the hip-hop industry, will debut as the first Indian rapper to perform...read more
