Big FM sneaks ahead of Mirchi in Bangalore
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi's stranglehold over the top position in the metros weakened in week 30 with Big FM breaking the jinx in Bangalore. In the other metros however, Mirchi's dominance refused to give in to the rivals.
Should FM radio dump the spoof?
MUMBAI: Humour capsules have been floating on the airwaves for eons. But FM radio in the country has just got its first jolt after Sunny Deol lashed out at Big FM for broadcasting �Son Sunny', the capsule that takes off on him and his father Dharmendra. Son Sunny, that has been running on the...
Gyan Vani to add 11 more FM radio stations soon
NEW DELHI: The number of Gyan Vani FM Radio channels set up by the Human Resources Development Ministry and the Indira Gandhi National Open University with the help of Prasar Bharati will go up to 37 shortly, with 11 more channels coming up in Phase-1. These 37 stations, with a radius of 60 to 70...
A time to wake up
The third phase of financial bidding for FM stations is around the corner and the players are all geared to bag the few metro stations and a clutch of virgin markets whose frequencies will be thrown open. There is one big question which is preying on my mind, however. Where are the listeners? The...
Mirchi maintains status quo, AIR's Gold is no.3 in Delhi, Mumbai
MUMBAI: There have been no major upsets in the RAM figures for week 29, just out. While other stations have claimed leads in certain demographics and certain time slots during the past week, the overall leadership position has been maintained by Radio Mirchi in the metros.
NY based musician Wayne Sharpe - "Composing for a Bollywood film is like scoring for two Hollywood films as it is twice the amount of work!"
New York based musician Wayne Sharpe grabbed Filmfare awards in 2004 for his background score in Prakash Jha's �Gangajal'. His background scores in Apaharan and Gangajal intensified the mood of the films and made a mark. Composing for Jha's upcoming �Rajniti', Sharpe converses with...
Mumbai Univ's CR station Radio Must starts two new shows
MUMBAI: Mumbai University's community radio station, Radio Must has two new shows in its offering. The station has started a show on HIV awareness three weeks back where people can call in and ask questions. Explains Station Head Pankaj Athavale, We have a counselor coming whom people can call in...
Big FM narrows Mirchi's lead in Kolkata, Bangalore
MUMBAI: Save the occasional blip, Radio Mirchi appears to be holding sway over the top position in the four metros. Week 28 has been no different. Mirchi consolidated its position across the metros, although Big FM came close to touching the topper in Kolkata and Bangalore. In Mumbai, erstwhile...
Radio Mirchi continues lead in metros
MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi has refused to give up its lead in the four metros in week 27, according to RAM data just out. Red FM is snapping at the leader's heels in Mumbai, and Fever has managed another surge in Delhi, but in the 12 plus demographic in the metros, Mirchi's hold appears strong for the...
AIR FM creeps into top 5 in three metros
MUMBAI: All India Radio's FM stations, the least advertised of all FM players, have been silently but slowly staking their claim in the popularity charts. If the latest RAM ratings for week 26 are to be believed, AIR FM stations, either Gold or Rainbow have made it to the top five in Mumbai, Delhi...
