Nokia launches two handsets 301 and 105

MUMBAI: Nokia has unveiled two devices- Nokia 301 and 105 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Nokia mobile phones executive vice president Timo Toikkanen said, “In every aspect, the Nokia 301 is a higher-performance mobile phone with Nokia touches like beautiful design and vibrant colour. It...

Unmissable 3-Day content programme at Dubai Lynx 2013

MUMBAI: The Dubai International Festival of Creativity, MENA’s principal awards for creative communications and the industry’s premier annual platform for learning, inspiration and networking, will in just two weeks, bring together an outstanding and world-class line-up of international and...

Nikhil Chinapa: "Everybody on my wish list will be in India this Year"

Nikhil Chinapa, a well-known name in the music industry today, has donned several hats as he constantly changes roles. Commencing his journey as a VJ for more than a decade, the dance music aficionado has taken his passion on a different level altogether. Apart from being the co-founder and...

Nikhil Chinapa: "Everybody on my wish list will be in India this Year"

Nikhil Chinapa, a well-known name in the music industry today, has donned several hats as he constantly changes roles. Commencing his journey as a VJ for more than a decade, the dance music aficionado has taken his passion on a different level altogether. Apart from being the co-founder and...

Nikhil Chinapa: "Everybody on my wish list will be in India this Year"

Nikhil Chinapa, a well-known name in the music industry today, has donned several hats as he constantly changes roles. Commencing his journey as a VJ for more than a decade, the dance music aficionado has taken his passion on a different level altogether. Apart from being the co-founder and...

Chinese Spring Festival 2013

Chinese Spring Festival 2013

MUMBAI: The Chinese Ambassador to India Mr. Wei Wei expressed confidence in the bright future of India-China relationship during his speech at the "Chinese Spring Festival 2013" organised by the India China Economic and Cultural Council (ICEC) at the FICCI auditorium on 25 February 25 (Monday).

Dr Liaqat Jafri: "I belong to old school of music"

MUMBAI: Renowned Urdu writer and poet Dr Liaqat Jafri, who had written a nazm (an Urdu poetic form that is normally written in rhymed verse) for victims of 26/11 Mumbai attack, has gained attention in bollywood after his lyrics are used in the track ‘Raghupati Raghav’ from ‘The Attacks of 26/11’.

Kevin Arnold named co-chair of NARM's digitalmusic.org

MUMBAI: Kevin Arnold, Sony Music Entertainment EVP and senior advisor to the global digital business group, will  serve as the co-chair with Christina Calio of Microsoft of digitalmusic.org. The announcement was made by National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM). digitalmusic.org, is ...

Radio Mirchi initiates women safety campaign 'Dilli Meri Hai'

NEW DELHI: Radio Mirchi has started a campaign titled ‘Dilli Meri Hai’ in an attempt to ensure safety of women in the capital. The campaign aims to give women their right to live without any hesitation or fear. In the first phase of the drive, Radio Mirchi worked towards increasing the ‘safety...

IPRS eyes 25 per cent growth in FY'2012-2013

MUMBAI: Indian Performing Rights Society (IPRS) witnessed a growth of 8 per cent in 2011-12, which is unfortunately not much of an increase for an entity which has recorded two-digit growth in the last six years. However, IPRS is eyeing 25 per cent growth in FY’2012-2013.

Universal Music makes new appointments as part of EMI merger

MUMBAI: Strengthening its position further in the market, Universal Music Group announced the appointment of John O’Donnell as MD of its EMI division in Australia. Donnell previously headed EMI Australia from 2002-2008, but left shortly after the company's takeover by venture capitalist Terra Firma...

Google to launch music streaming service

MUMBAI: Search giant Google is reportedly working on a free music streaming service, offering competition to Spotify and Pandora. The service is set to offer users free unlimited listening supported by ads along with ad-free subscription options. As per reports, Google has been in negotiations with...

Elton John announces 30th studio album

MUMBAI: Legendary singer Sir Elton John has announced the launch of his 30th studio album titled 'The Diving Board'. It is slated for a tentative September release. The album will be the veteran singer’s 30th studio LP, and the second of his main releases since 1979's ‘Victim of Love’ to be...