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MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi jock Sana Shiekh is making her foray into television and has grabbed a lead role in an upcoming daily soap on Sony television. Sana has joined the bandwagon of the jocks seeking solace in television recently after ex-Big FM RJ Archana Jani and Fever FM's RJ Karan Singh Rathore have taken up as hosts for Zee's Mega Challenge
read moreNEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Monday said a note was being finalised for the Cabinet to recommend an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) limit from the current 20 per cent to 26 per cent for FM radio. She also proposed allowing Akashvani-sourced news on private FM radio. Addressing the World Economic Forum's India Economic Summit, Soni said the Ministry was in an advanced stage of considering a hike in the FDI cap to 26 per cent from the current 20 per cent, as recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
read moreMUMBAI: Big 92.7 FM in furthering it brand-line of Suno Sunao, Life Banao, observes World Kindness Week, with its unique property called �The Big Dilwale' from November 9th - 15th. Big 92.7 FM will celebrate the week as Big Dilwale across its network. It has been the radio stations endeavor to ensure differentiation whether through its innovative music positioning or through taking up causes which truly impact listeners lives positively.
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MUMBAI: The complete words of Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, a 14 CD pack released by music label Saregama was unveiled on Saturday by music veteran sarangi maestro Pt. Ramnarayan, composer Ashok Patki and Director of Cultural Affairs Ajay Ambekar. Various facets of Panditji's life like - his love for fast cars, and the eagerness to don the role of the mechanic were all part of the concert 'Kanan Daras Karo' that was conceptualized by his son.
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MUMBAI: Madhur Bhandarkar's Jail was well received by the critics but the film barely had any space for its music. The much hyped �Data Sun Le' sung by Lata Mageshkar was played only in parts in the film much to the disappointment of her fans. The item number �Bareily ke bazzar mein' composed by Shamir Tandon and picturised on Sayali Bhagat seems like a forced add on. Sung by Sonu Kakkar, the film could have done without it and was yet another passable item number in Bollywood.
read moreMUMBAI: Cable TV A&E will air reality show that will see deceased popstar Michael Jackson's family as a part of it. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty," will air Dec. 13 and focus on Michael's brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon, as they reunite for a concert tour. The show will be back-to-back hour-long installments and ultimately run a total of six episodes.
read moreMUMBAI: Two music sharing websites have been temporarily blocked BlueBeat.com and Basebeat.com for selling The Beatles song for 25 cents a piece. EMI has dragged the website claiming that they also involved in piracy and infringed on copyrights of artists' like The Beach Boys, Coldplay and Lily Allen.
read moreMUMBAI: The Goa chapter of Footprints '09, the Symbiosis Institute' of Media & Communication (SIMC) annual series of student coordinated series of media seminars, will be held on 10 November this year. Footprints is organised by the media students of the institute who manage and conduct the event in entirety and this year it is happening in 23 different cities across the country and one in the cities of Dubai and Kathmandu. The seminars encompass the various aspects of the media relating to Advertising, Audio Visual, Journalism and Public Relations.
read moreMUMBAI:The Association of Radio Operators in India (AROI) is hosting country's first ever conference on Indian FM radio industry �Vision 2010'. Commemorating broadcaster's day in memory of Mahatma Gandhi's first address to the nation, �Vision – 2010' will be a common platform for the Ministry, radio players and other related authorities to discuss the issues of the Indian Radio Industry and the way forward.
read moreNEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said on Friday that efforts are on to evolvean independent, autonomous and credible mechanism to look into the issue of broadcast regulation.
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MUMBAI: With the Jazz Utsav 2009 just around the corner, jazz lovers can mark dates for a musical treat starting from 20 November 2009. The three day event will be held at Banglaore, Mumbai and Delhi and will see Eric Vloeimans Quartet, Nils Olav Johansen Quartet, Saskia Laroo among others coming together for this festival.
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MUMBAI: WhatsApp has officially launched its long-awaited music integration for status updates, read more
MUMBAI: TikTok has officially rolled out TikTok for Artists, a new music insights platform designread more
MUMBAI: In an industry where independent musicians are rewriting the rules of engagemread more
MUMBAI: In a world chasing spectacle, some stories whisper their way into your soul.read more
MUMBAI: Every great match has a story. And every story needs someone who believes in it.read more
MUMBAI: Singer-songwriter Jayant Sankla returns with Musalsal, a delicately crafted ballad that explores love in its quietest, most enduring form....read more
MUMBAI: As the stage gears up for its grand finale, Realme Hip Hop India Season 2 on Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, dropped...read more
MUMBAI: Singer Shruti is fast becoming one of the most dynamic voices in Indian music, with her powerful performances in “Qayamat” from Housefull 5...read more
MUMBAI: It’s hard to believe it’s already been two years since Zara Hatke Zara Bachke hit the screens — and our playlists. What started as a sweet...read more
MUMBAI: Mumbai witnessed a musical storm last night as over 10,000 fans gathered at Jio World Garden to experience the Capmania Tour, a high-octane...read more
