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MUMBAI: Madurai Kamaraj University will soon start a community radio service in Andipatti of Theni district in an initiative to apply technology for rural development.
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MUMBAI: After a Golden Globe award for best music score for Slumdog Millionaire, Danny Boyle's feature film on the Mumbai underbelly, A R Rahman has now been nominated for Best Original Score, and Best Song (One each for Jai Ho and O Saya) at the Academy Awards, announced late yesterday. It is the first international recognition for Veteran lyricist Gulzar, who has penned the lyrics for Jai ho... that has been nominated for best original song for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
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MUMBAI: Sushma Reddy joined Radio One RJ's at the station in a bid to promote the popular I-Vote campaign, an initiative by a group of young people that encourages other young people to vote. The station which had earlier played an active role as the city's watchdog through the terror attacks encouraging people to unite under its One Spirit. One Mumbai.... initiative, is now encouraging citizens to take responsibility for exercising their franchise by getting registered to vote, and thus having a say in the governance of the city and the country.
read moreMUMBAI: Different Strokes, an effort of the British Countcil and Guildhall School of Music (UK) brings together Indian and British musicians for a fusion music ensemble on 24 January 2009 in Mumbai.
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read moreMUMBAI: The best bands from across the nation will be taking centre stage for the elimination rounds of channel [V] Launchpad III on 27 January 2009 at the Andheri sports complex, Mumbai. Channel [V] Launch Pad has zeroed down on 16 bands who will compete over eight weeks for their ticket to fame. At the end of eight weeks, based on the weekly cumulative ratings, four bands will be chosen to perform at the mega finals. Only seven bands will finally make to the show who will be trained and judged by music bigwig Vishal Dadlani, Shaair n Funk and Ashu-Dhruv.
read moreMUMBAI: Orissa recently hosted a classical music festival in the backdrop of an 11th century temple in a bid to promote tourism. Hundreds of music lovers gathered here to savour the essence of Indian classical music blended with the architectural beauty of 11th century Rajarani temple. The three day long festival that concluded on Tuesday provided a platform to over 11 artists who showcased both classical Indian music and non traditional music.
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MUMBAI: Zee Studio will premiere the High School Musical 2 on 23 January 2009 at 8 pm. The Wildcats are back. Fresh out of school, Sharpay gets Troy and the whole gang a job at her country club. And with the club's annual talent show right around the corner, will Troy and Gabriella put their differences aside and bring the house down with their magical chemistry on stage? Or is it already too late for them to sing that one last song together? Don't miss this fun-packed sequel to High School Musical, this Friday on Zee Studio
read moreMUMBAI: Did you know this - The authorities have forgotten to fill in the paper work for the actual 'Delhi jhanki' at the parade. So this time at the annual republic day parade there will be no float from Delhi. So what if you don't get to see it… We will make you hear it on air!!!
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MUMBAI: Performances of the new stage musical "Obama on My Mind" are scheduled to begin at Islington's Hen and Chickens Theatre in March, Playbill.com said. U.S. crime writer and filmmaker Teddy Hayes, who has lived in England for the past 13 years, penned the book, music and lyrics for the show about the new American President Barack Obama. Previews for the musical are to begin March 3, while the show's opening night is slated for March 5.
read moreMUMBAI: THE ALL India Radio, Imphal this evening organised a magnificent Folk, Light and Choir Music Festival in its premises. The programme in which cultural troupes of different communities presented folk and modern songs was broadcast live from 3 pm onwards both channels of AIR Imphal? Kangla and Sangai. Three female singers recognised by All India Radio as top grade artists were honoured on the occasion. Deputy Director General, NER-II, C Lalrosanga handed over certificates of honour to the three eminent folk singers.
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MUMBAI: Google is gearing up to introduce a Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) extension for Youread more
MUMBAI: Universal Music Group (UMG) delivered impressive first-quarter earnings that surpassed exread more
MUMBAI: Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new licensing agreement, marking the enread more
MUMBAI: Vianet Media, founded by Mr.read more
MUMBAI: Google initiated testing of the 'hum to search' feature in late 2023 on its YouTube Musicread more
MUMBAI: Dilliwalon, the wait is over! Delhi’s voice of hip-hop, Seedhe Maut are bringing the Lunch Break heat back home! Mark your calendars for...read more
MUMBAI: Percept Live, creators of Asia’s largest dance music festival ‘Sunburn’ and India’s first BDM show ‘Bollyboom’, has announced a tie up with ‘...read more
MUMBAI: This Mother's Day, honour the special woman in your life with a gift from Anemos' diverse range of audio products.read more
MUMBAI: When two gifted music artists from diverse backgrounds come together, exciting conversations brew, spanning from music to life and more. The...read more
MUMBAI: Set to transport audiences back to the early 2000s musical era, the iconic verse ‘Dekha Tenu Pehli Pehli Baar Ve’ from the song ‘Say Shava...read more
