MUMBAI: The commentary of the first test match between India and Sri Lanka (which gave some nail biting moments to the Indians) probably helped push up All India Radio FM Gold's listenership share in week 47, but only in Mumbai. Gold thus sneaked past Red FM for the first time, staking claim to number two position in the metropolis. Elsewhere, as in Mumbai, Radio Mirchi kept up its lead, while Big FM held to numero uno position in Bangalore.
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MUMBAI: The Sai Jyoti Gramodhyog Samaj Sewa Samiti, Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh has signed its Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station.
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. With this, the number of CRS will increase to 62 in the country, says an official release.
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MUMBAI: Apple has bought internet music site Lala.com for an undisclosed amount, a development that could lead to the addition of streaming songs and new payment systems at Apple's iTunes, the world's biggest music retailer.
According to a report in the Financial Times, Apple has confirmed the deal but declined to say what it would do with Lala, which currently allows users to listen to any song or album once without paying.
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MUMBAI: Music and pop culture magazine Rolling Stone is getting into the food business, announcing plans Friday to launch a themed chain starting with a Hollywood restaurant, bar and lounge.
Some 15 million tourists are estimated to stroll through the center each year.
The bi-monthly magazine, which counts some 13 million readers, has already delved into video games and book publishing.In a bid to bring to life the essence of the iconic music magazine, the new venue will shun typical rock memorabilia already found in places like the Hard Rock Cafe.
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