Big steals lead in Bangalore, Mirchi rules in other metros
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi's sweep of the ratings in last week's RAM statistics in all four metros, was stopped in week 24 by Big FM, which has stolen a march over Mirchi in Bangalore. In Delhi and Kolkata, Mirchi retains its lead by a wide margin. In Mumbai however, Red FM continues to snap at Mirchi's...
Hyderabad education trust to launch CR station
MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement for establishing, maintaining and operating a Community Radio Station at Abid Ali Khan Educational Trust, Hyderabad. A letter of Intent has been issued to the Institute after...
Ahmedabad's Mahila Sewa Trust to start its CRS
MUMBAI: Mahila Sewa Trust, Ahmedabad has been given permission for establishing, maintaining and operating a community radio station and is expected to be operational within three months. Mahila Sewa (Self Employed women association) was set up on 18 June 1975 under the Bombay Public Trust act. Its...
Budget wishlist: Tax relief, royalty figure high for FM players
MUMBAI: With the Union Budget just 10 days away, FM radio players in the country are ready with their wishlists - of long pending requests and some new suggestions that will help the fledgling industry to tide over the tough times and emerge a strong media player in the year ahead. Reduction in...
Mussoorie school to start own CR station
MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has given the go ahead to Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School, Mussoorie in Uttarakhand to operate its own Community radio station, �Radio Khushi' The school has been granted its GOPA by the ministry for establishing, maintaining and operating...
Ham radio helps combat Cyclone "Aila"
On the 25th of May 2009, a deep depression coiled over Bay of Bengal became Cyclonic formation Aila... which struck the coastal districts of West Bengal with wind speeds over 90 kmph causing immense devastation in the region. The river banks breached at several locations as incessant rains caused...
Kerala based Tiruvala radio signs GOPA
MUMBAI: Kerala based Mar Athanasios College for Advanced Studies signed their GOPA (Grant of Permission Agreement) with Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on 16th June for setting up a community radio.
Radio Mirchi tops metros in week 23
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi that has held sway in Delhi and Kolkata for the last some weeks, elbowed past its closest rivals in Bangalore and Mumbai as well in week 23, according to RAM data just out. Bangalore
IMI president Vijay Lazarus - Differences with the radio industry need to be bridged
Vijay Lazarus, the president of the Indian Music Industry (IMI) has over 35 years working experience in the global audio and video industry. Since taking over in 2004, he has synergized IMI, PPL & IPRS into vibrant transparent organizations performing the vital role in monetization of all audio...
Life as a 'love show' host - Lokesh Gulyani
RJing is something that happens in one's life and leaves memories for a lifetime.
