|  30 Dec 2009

PPL targets pubs, venues in the capital on New Year's eve

MUMBAI: After obtaining injunctions in Tier 2 cities in Karnatka and Tamil Nadu last week, Indian Music Industry's licensing arm- Public Performance License (PPL) is targeting venues in the national capital. PPL on Tuesday secured an order from the Delhi High Court directing malls, pubs to pay the...

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 |  30 Dec 2009

Nokia requests ITC investigation into Apple patent infringement

MUMBAI: Nokia announced it has today filed a complaint with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging that Apple infringes Nokia patents in virtually all of its mobile phones, portable music players, and computers.

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 |  30 Dec 2009

'Music based shows to remain MTV's focus' - Dahiya

NEW DELHI: Music channel MTV has forayed into everything from shoes to credit cards and mobile phones to provide a â€?different revenue stream and touch base with the audiences', says Viacom 18 vice president (Communications and Consumer Products) Sandeep Dahiya. However, in a brief interview with...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Dilli 6 tops Guruji's most searched albums of '09

MUMBAI: The popularity of web music searches is hardly unknown. As 2009 comes to an end, Guruji.com, a popular music search engine released a list for the 'Top Music Searches of 2009'. So what exactly is it that bollywood music lovers have been searching for?

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Sony plans global mktg push for 'My Name is Khan' music

MUMBAI: After bagging projects like Wake Up Sid, Tum Mile, Kurbaan and What's Your Rashee in 2009, Sony Music has more lined up for 2010, including the Shah Rukh- Kajol starer 'My Name is Khan' whose music was released earlier this month. Divulging the marketing and promotion plans of the film,...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited along with Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM & Traffic Police dedicates a week to road safety

MUMBAI: January 1-7 every year is observed as road safety week. Currently, Road Accidents account for a majority of the casualties in India. Road accidents have become the number one killer with newspapers reporting casualties everyday across the nation. The number of road accidents and casualties...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Kannada composer C Ashwath no more

MUMBAI: Prominent Kannada composer C Ashwath who was known for his Bhavageete and Janapada Geete in the Kannada language is no more. He was suffering from liver and kidney failure. Ironically, the veteran composer passed of on his birthday, 29 December. He was 71.

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Get ready to celebrate New Year with Fever 104 FM!

MUMBAI: Fever 104 FM, the popular youth-centric channel in the city, is all set to give its listeners the most exciting New Year so far, with its exciting programming innovations, including one where Fever 104 FM will host a party for some of its lucky listeners and their friends at their residence...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Shemaroo celebrates the Superstar Rajesh Khanna's 67th Birthday

MUMBAI: Superstar Rajesh Khanna celebrates his 67th birthday on 29 December 2009. The tag Superstar... was coined for him after his performance in ''Aradhana'', where he attained superstar status to such an extent that he is still fondly remembered for his charisma which is still beyond compare.

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 |  29 Dec 2009

It's Gungunate Raho 2010 for Radio Misty New Year Celebrations

MUMBAI: Radio Misty 94.3 fm, the first and Number one fm station of North Bengal and Radio Misty Sikkim 95 fm  is celebrating New Year with lot of on air and ground activities with theme of Gungunate Raho 2010.Radio Misty have partnered with four Major  New year celebrations Bash in North Bengal.

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Warner Music announces agreement with Hulu.com

MUMBAI: Warner Music Group, one of the world's leading music companies, has announced an agreement with Hulu.com, an online video service that offers hit TV shows, movies, clips and other online destination sites. This agreement will bring an artist-focused online video experience that features...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

LG to launch GS 200 in India

MUMBAI: LG GS 200 – the cheap and simple model which was earlier available only in Russia would now be available in other markets, including India as well. The cost-effective LG GS200 Music Phone, which is essentially configured for music lovers, will be available in bright colors and has fairly...

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 |  29 Dec 2009

Sandalwood actor takes Bangalore Mirchi listeners for auto rickshaw ride

BANGALORE:  As part of the promotion of his latest movie – â€?Kallara Santhe', Sandalwood actor Yash took three Radio Mirchi Bangalore listeners for an auto rickshaw ride on Saturday, December 26, 2009. Yash plays an auto rickshaw driver in the movie which was released on December 18.

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 |  28 Dec 2009

Worldspace's Holly channel keeps date with India

MUMBAI: That the closure of India operations came as a surprise to much of its staff is apparent from the Christmas special channel 'Holly' that was put together in India earlier this month.

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