|  27 Nov 2008

The reality behind music talent shows

MUMBAI: The ripple that started in 2005 has become a flood now, and shows no sign of abating. Year after year, television channels churn out 'talent hunt' winners, singers who are often supposed to look as good as they sing. Does the ephemeral share of the spotlight come with any lasting returns...

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 |  27 Nov 2008

The reality behind music talent shows

MUMBAI: The ripple that started in 2005 has become a flood now, and shows no sign of abating. Year after year, television channels churn out 'talent hunt' winners, singers who are often supposed to look as good as they sing. Does the ephemeral share of the spotlight come with any lasting returns...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

Times launches Mohammad Vakil's ghazal album

MUMBAI: Mohammad Vakil, who shot into the limelight after his 1998 win on Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma lauched his second album 'Guzarish' on Tuesday at a suburban mall in Mumbai. The album was launched by singer Sonu Niigam.

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 |  26 Nov 2008

Channel [V] to air Subhash Ghai special on 30 November

MUMBAI: Coming Sunday, Channel [V] will showcase a two-hour special on the showman of Bollywood, Subhash Ghai. The channel will, from 5 pm to 7 pm, air hit music from Ghai's films interspersed with scenes from his films ranging from Karz, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khal Nayak, Pardes, Taal,...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

From Chandni Chowk to China, via Australia!

MUMBAI: It's time to take a deep breath, fasten your seat belts and get ready for take off! Starting this Saturday, November 29th at 7 pm, the most thrilling reality show, �MTV Hero Honda Roadies: Hell Down Under' premieres on Indian television… with tougher terrains, gruesome tasks and a brand...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

BIG 92.7 FM and Asian PaintsÆ quest for Vadodara's 'Most Welcoming Home'

Vadodara: BIG 92.7 FM, India's No.1 FM network and Asian Paints, country's largest paints maker, are busy hunting for Vadodara's �Most Welcoming Home' these days. The campaign which is in its third leg this week, is receiving unprecedented response from BIG FM listeners.

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 |  26 Nov 2008

Big 92.7 FM æKeeps the PromiseÆ

MUMBAI: In line with the year 2008's theme for World AIDS Day (Take The Lead, Stop AIDS. Keep The Promise), BIG 92.7 FM – India's no. 1 FM network, pledged to keep the promise of leading the efforts of Indians in fighting AIDS. For the purpose, BIG FM has created comprehensive plans across its...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

Radio station promos on TV drop in '08

MUMBAI: There has been a 21 per cent drop in radio channel promotion on television  during January - October 2008, as compared to January - October 2007. Living Media India topped in radio channel promotions on TV during January - October 2008, with its Meow FM being promoted aggressively across...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

German band Thomas Siffling Trio comes to Bangalore

BANGALORE:  Leading German jazz band, The Thomas Siffling Trio, will perform at Opus in Bangalore on 29 November.

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 |  26 Nov 2008

AIR show gets special commendation at ABU prizes '08

MUMBAI: All India Radio's children and youth show 'Our Home, The Planet Earth' has won special commendation at the the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union's ABU Prizes 2008, announced in Bali on 24 November 2008. Among the winners in the radio category are - Legacy Disposal Squad (NHK, Japan) - drama,...

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 |  26 Nov 2008

Nigel Chapman steps down as BBC World Service director

MUMBAI: BBC World Service director Nigel Chapman is leaving the corporation after 31 years to become chief executive of children's charity Plan International. Chapman has been director of the World Service since 2004 and has previously been director of BBC Online and controller of English Regions....

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 |  25 Nov 2008

Nokia launches Music Store in India

MUMBAI: Nokia India on Tuesday announced the scheduled launch of the beta version of the Nokia Music Store, and has struck up content partnership with the Indian Music India (IMI) that will give it access to a host of international and Indian music companies' music.

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 |  25 Nov 2008

Sneha Khanwalkar - "I want to let my work speak for me"

If the pucca Punjabi tunes of Oye lucky lucky oye that are ruling the charts on television and radio make you think it's a Punjab da puttar who has composed the score, think again. The film's composer is a female music director in her 20s, and sports looks that could easily find her a place in...

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 |  25 Nov 2008

Sneha Khanwalkar - "I want to let my work speak for me"

If the pucca Punjabi tunes of Oye lucky lucky oye that are ruling the charts on television and radio make you think it's a Punjab da puttar who has composed the score, think again. The film's composer is a female music director in her 20s, and sports looks that could easily find her a place in...

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