MUMBAI: It was �back to school' at the Radio Mirchi office as thirteen year old Auro aka Amitabh Bachchan came visiting and found sporting Mirchi employees dressed up as his classmates from school!
Big B was at the studio to speak to the listeners of Hi Mumbai on Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM as Auro, the character he plays in upcoming film �Paa'.
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MUMBAI: The BBC Arabic network has reinforced its look and content across platforms – on TV, radio and online – with clean, crisp, dynamic visual and audio branding, stronger interactivity and dynamic news presentation. Its re-designed news studios and new graphics underpin its pan-BBC identity while also keeping a very distinct Arab flavour.
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MUMBAI: More than after a year of its launch in US, music site MySpace has now entered the UK market.
The major recording companies' joint venture with News Corp. unit MySpace rolls out Thursday in the social networking site's largest overseas market and its third country outside the U.S. MySpace Music launched in Australia and New Zealand in October after its U.S. debut in September 2008.
The site, which helped launch the careers of Lily Allen and Kate Nash, claims it has "the most comprehensive catalogue" on the internet.
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MUMBAI: BIG 92.7 FM, Hyderabad's No.1 FM Station in its continuous endeavor of connecting with its listeners has come up with a unique on ground activity to create awareness on World Aids Day , December 01,2009.
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MUMBAI: Sambhav Social Service Organization will set up its community radio station in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh within an estimated three months time.
With this, the number of CRS will increase to 61 in the country.
A Letter of Intent had been issued to the Institute after recommendations of Inter Ministerial Committee and seeking requisite clearances from various Ministries. The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement.
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MUMBAI: IMImobile has been selected by Irish operator Meteor to power its full track music download service. This deal will offer 1.4 million DRM free tracks across PCs and mobile handsets and share music across any device.
IMI has been expanding into Europe over the last 12 months and Meteor is the first European mobile operator customer for IMImobile The service is available immediately and is compatible with 1,500 handsets.
The library is drawn from 2,000 independent labels, EMI, Sony BMG, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.
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PANAJI: A total of 39 films made by the Films Division on classical music and maestros were shown as part of the 40th International Film Festival of India which concludes Thursday evening.
The section, �Moments with the Maestros' had commenced on 24 November and concluded on 30 November.
�Moments with The Maestros... had been inaugurated by Goa chief minister Digambar Kamat who also felicitated Nirmala Devi, wife of renowned music director late Pt. Husan Lal. Guests of Honour and renowned artistes Nagarjuna and Amla were present on the occasion.
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MUMBAI: A R Rahman continues to win accolades internationally as he bags two Grammy nominations for his track Jai Ho from the multi award winner film Slumdog Millionaire.
The track Jai Ho which got Rahman two Academy awards and a Golden Globe, has been nominated in the category of Best Song written for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual media. Rahman has also been nominated in the category of Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other visual Medi...
MUMBAI: W.O.A International - The Music Company has been organising the W.O.A records India Tour since 2008 when it was conceptualised and put into motion capturing the attention of the media, fans and musicians immediately for the grand scale and uniqueness of the tour. This year the W.O.A Records India Tour 2009 far exceeded the expected support and received unprecedented coverage and following from the media and the fans of Independent music for the high level of concerts organised in ever...