Phase III FM auctions and news monitoring system expected in the first quarter of 2015
MUMBAI: The Phase III FM radio auction will finally see the light of day in February 2015, said Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar, at the inauguration of All India Radio’s (AIR) free SMS news service in New Delhi on Wednesday, 29 October.
Sony Music Masterworks signs Emily West
MUMBAI: Sony Music Masterworks announces the signing of Emily West to the Portrait imprint. The powerhouse vocalist and songwriter was a finalist on Season 9 of NBC's 'America's Got Talent' (AGT).
AIR News SMS Service now available in fourteen languages including English
NEW DELHI: Noting that mobile phones acted as a tool of empowerment to all sections of society, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar suggested that All India Radio could consider customised news and related information to varied sections of the society.
Sardar Patel, Indira Gandhi to be remembered by AIR, DD and social networks on their anniversaries
NEW DELHI: Both All India Radio and Doordarshan are celebrating India's Iron Man- Sardar Vallabhai Patel's birthday this week with different programmes.
PM happy with positive suggestions from people for his radio broadcast
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appreciated the comments and ideas received for his next 'Mann ki Baat' Radio Programme, which is slated for broadcast on 2 November.
Veteran journalist A Surya Prakash is new Prasar Bharati Chairman
NEW DELHI: On Tuesday 28 October, senior journalist A Surya Prakash was appointed Chairman of the Bharati Board, succeeding Ms Mrinal Pande whose term ended around six months earlier.
Ham radio operators ready for 'Nilofar'
MUMBAI: After their laudatory efforts during cyclone 'Hudhud', amateur radio operators (hams) from West Bengal and Hyderabad are on alert and ready to roll their services to establish radio communication in case their help is sought in the wake of cyclone 'Nilofar' scheduled to hit Gujarat on 3
Believe Digital signed multi-year deal with Aditya Music
MUMBAI: Believe Digital has entered into a global distribution deal with regional label company Aditya Music with immediate effect. The label’s catalogue will be made available to all major online stores especially iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Pandora, and others.
Hungama sees a good start to its æZindagi ka Sound TrackÆ campaign
MUMBAI: Music digital company Hungama’s five week brand campaign ‘Zindagi ka Sound Track’ kick started on a positive note in terms of traction in the digital space.
Sircar elected VP in Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union against heavy odds
NEW DELHI: Prasar Bharati Chief Executive Officer Jawhar Sircar was today elected Vice-President of the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) in the ongoing Convention and General Assembly at Macau.
