MUMBAI: On a daily basis, journalists throughout the world risk their lives to bring people the latest news. BBC World Service will be marking World Press Freedom Day, which takes place on Monday 3 May, with a range of programming around press freedom, the safety of journalists and impunity. Content will explore the issues associated with working in areas of conflict, journalist security, corruption and investigative journalism.
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MUMBAI: After launching its WAP site recently, music label Saregama India announced the launch of their new talent hunt for childrens on NDTV Imagine staring from 1 May 2010
The 13-episode TV reality show titled "Sunfeast Dream Cream Junior Star Super Singer" aims to find talent for their album 'RhymeSkool with Katrina Vol. 1' on which Katrina Kaif will play the narrator, and feature in a video with the winners.
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MUMBAI: Guruji.com founder and CEO Anurag Dod was arrested in Bangalore on Thursday along with other company executives- Pankaj Shah and Gaurav Mishra, for alleged 'infringement of copyright by engaging in music piracy'.
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MUMBAI: With the ICC T-20 world cup on its way, 94.3 MY FM has an exciting formula that will bring together India's biggest passions Cricket and Bollywood in a quintessential amalgamation of thrill, humour, and non-stop entertainment for listeners. 94.3 MY FM has already begun its World Cup Campaign Bollywood Isshtyle with teasers going on air inviting listeners to catch the fun and excitement of the World Cup with the station and give a sneak peek in to what's in store for the tournament.
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As a part of its latest VAS offering for music lovers Reliance Communications has announced the launch of India's first and only Mobile Jockey portal. The service will provide the callers a platform to share their view emotions with a jock live, on-air.
Initially, Reliance will launch Hindi Mobile Jockey, Telugu Mobile Jockey and Malayalam Mobile Jockey Services. Other language Jockeys will also be available soon. This 24 Hour Live service allows callers to call anytime from anywhere.
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MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi is set to celebrate Maharashtra Day by airing local Marathi music on its station. It has roped in Marathi rock band Moksha to play on its popular show, �Club Mirchi' with RJ Jeeturaaj, on Saturday, 1 May. The band will play original and exclusive Marathi songs.
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MUMBAI: The BBC World Service has expressed its displeasure over 24 out of its 34 FM partner stations in Pakistan have been asked to cease broadcasting BBC Urdu service's news bulletins by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).
The BBC says that its FM partner stations completed all the required paperwork last October and calls on the Pakistan authorities to allow the stations to resume BBC Urdu news bulletins so that audiences in Pakistan can have access to the BBC's news. No reason for the ban has been officially given to the BBC
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MUMBAI: When you have an ensemble of the funniest men in the industry coming together for a film, all you can expect is a Housefull of entertainment. Hungama Digital Media in association with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. today announced the launch of a digital promotions campaign for the film Housefull. It includes a 16 episode video blog on the making of the film, a Social Networking Application and iPhone, mobile & online game.
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As Australian guitarist Frank Gambale gears up for his third visit to India. In a short email interview with radioandmusic.com's Chirag Sutar, Gambale in all his element, writes why he loves coming to India, and what to expect from the madness that is going to unravel on May 4, 2010 as he performs with renowned bassist Stu Hamm and drummer Joel Taylor.
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MUMBAI: Imusic Worldwide, Ltd., a leader in digital distribution of independent music has been on the hunt to add several more web based digital music sites to its expanding roster of sites.
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