BBC World Service marks World Press Freedom Day

MUMBAI: On a daily basis, journalists throughout the world risk their lives to bring people the latest news. BBC World Service will be marking World Press Freedom Day, which takes place on Monday 3 May, with a range of programming around press freedom, the safety of journalists and impunity....

Saregama announces reality TV show for kids

MUMBAI: After launching its WAP site recently, music label Saregama India announced the launch of their new talent hunt for childrens on NDTV Imagine staring from 1 May 2010  The 13-episode TV reality show titled "Sunfeast Dream Cream Junior Star Super Singer" aims to find talent for their album '...

Guruji.com CEO arrested for music piracy

MUMBAI: Guruji.com founder and CEO Anurag Dod was arrested in Bangalore on Thursday along with other company executives- Pankaj Shah and Gaurav Mishra,  for alleged 'infringement of copyright by engaging in music piracy'.

This ICC T-20 World Cup My FM unites India's passions of Cricket and Bollywood

MUMBAI: With the ICC T-20 world cup on its way, 94.3 MY FM has an exciting formula that will bring together India's  biggest passions Cricket and Bollywood in a quintessential amalgamation of thrill, humour, and non-stop entertainment for listeners. 94.3 MY FM has already begun its World Cup...

Reliance adds Mobile Jockey to its VAS services

As a part of its latest VAS offering for music lovers Reliance Communications has announced the launch of India's first and only Mobile Jockey portal. The service will provide the callers a platform to share their view emotions with a jock live, on-air. Initially, Reliance will launch Hindi Mobile...

Mirchi to celebrate Maharashtra Day with Marathi music

MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi is set to celebrate Maharashtra Day by airing local Marathi music on its station. It has roped in Marathi rock band Moksha to play on its popular show, �Club Mirchi' with RJ Jeeturaaj, on Saturday, 1 May. The band will play original and exclusive Marathi songs.

BBC expresses concern over 24 banned FM stations in Pakistan

MUMBAI: The BBC World Service has expressed its displeasure over 24 out of its 34 FM partner stations in Pakistan have been asked to cease broadcasting BBC Urdu service's news bulletins by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The BBC says that its FM partner stations...

Housefull team promotes digial music on Hungama

Housefull team promotes digial music on Hungama

Hungama Digital Media launches digital promotions for Housefull

MUMBAI: When you have an ensemble of the funniest men in the industry coming together for a film, all you can expect is a Housefull of entertainment. Hungama Digital Media in association with Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. today announced the launch of a digital promotions campaign for...

Frank Gambale - 'I have a lot of technique, but I don't care about it'

As Australian guitarist Frank Gambale gears up for his third visit to India. In a short email interview with radioandmusic.com's Chirag Sutar, Gambale in all his element, writes why he loves coming to India, and what to expect from the madness that is going to unravel on May 4, 2010 as he performs...

Imusic Worldwide in Acquisition Mode, Looking to Add Several More Sites

MUMBAI: Imusic Worldwide, Ltd., a leader in digital distribution of independent music has been on the hunt to add several more web based digital music sites to its expanding roster of sites.

Nokia X2 launched in India

MUMBAI: Nokia has launched another budget phone in the market with Nokia X2. The candybar designed handset is basically designed for the music buffs and enthralls the user with its dedicated music buttons. It runs on Symbian S40 as like the popular Nokia 5130. It packs a 2.2 inch screen, 5...

Radio Mirchi Chennai turns seven

MUMBAI: Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM Chennai completes seven successful years of entertaining the people of Chennai. This year the celebrations revolve around the number seven and will continue for seven days.