Archive for July, 2010
26% FDI in FM radio likely to get Cabinet nod
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet will soon take a final view on the recommendation of the Committee of Secretaries for permitting 26 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in FM radio. Sources say the Cabinet is likely to give its consent to a hike in FDI limit on FM radio from 20 per cent to 26 per cent. The Committee of Secretaries (CoS), headed by the Cabinet Secretary, has agreed to the increase earlier this month. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had in late June recommended foreign investment limits for FM radio to be 26 per cent. Interestingly, it had in January recommended FDI of »»»
Big FM gears up for ‘Big Kannada Music Awards’
Bangalore: Reliance Broadcast Network’s Ltd (RBNL) radio arm 92.7 Big FM has announced ‘Big Kannada Music Awards’, a platform to recognize and celebrate outstanding talent in Kannada Music. The awards will be held at Bangalore University’s Gnan Jyoti Convention Centre on 22 August. An initial curtain raiser episode of 30 to 60 minutes as well as the award function will be broadcast on Star’s Kannada channel Suvarana. “The awards will be split into two main categories – Popular awards and Jury awards. The sub-categories under Popular awards are Love songs, Feeling songs, Josh songs, »»»
Dish TV launches Traffic Active
Behind the wheel of a car, even the most good-natured people can become impatient, aggressive and reckless. That probably comes as little surprise: worsening traffic is making everyday travel an increasingly frustrating and unpleasant experience. Severe traffic jams at several places and water logging during monsoon further adds to the woes of commuters. The problem is, you never know when you’re going to get stuck in the traffic jam until, well, you are stuck in it. Understanding the need of the hour, Dish TV – country’s largest DTH service provider has announced the launch of yet another »»»
Indian DTH firms bet on premium services, but cost a worry
The Indian Direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast market is witnessing a flood of premium and add-on services like HD (high definition) and gaming features, but cost remains a stumbling block in efforts to woo customers, industry players say. In the last six months, major players like Dish TV, Tata Sky and Airtel have launched high-end services like HD and PVR (personal video recording) in efforts to diversify their product in an increasingly crowded DTH broadcast industry, but the jury is still out on whether traditionally cost-sensitive subscribers will take the bait. “This market will grow, but »»»
94.3 MY FM to celebrate Legend Kishore Kumar’s Birthday week
New Delhi, July 30, 2010: Yeh Shaam Mastani, Dil Kya Kare, O Maajhi Re, you’ve heard these evergreen songs time and again by the legendary singer Kishore Kumar. Kishore Da, whose mellifluous voice could leave many moist-eyed with its heart-wrenching pathos, soul-stirring melancholy and deep anguish, is remembered by scores of 94.3 MY FM and its listeners in the legendary singer’s birthday week special. A weeklong on-air celebration, ‘KISHORE DA SPECIAL’ is planned from 29th July to 4th August 2010, on MY FM’s Chandni Raatein show with retro music dedicated to the legend. Everyday »»»
Ek Koshish Dil Se Zindagi Ke Liye! – A MY FM Initiative
New Delhi, July 27, 2010: 94.3 MY FM always makes it a mark that it touches all the aspects of being the helping hands for the needy. This time it’s an initiative taken by MY FM’s Chandigarh station. With a strong reach across the city MY FM called up the masses to join hands with their team to step up and aid the flood affected areas near Chandigarh, primarily Ambala. With 94.3 MY FM’s the On Air promotion of “Ek Koshish Dil Se, Zindagi Ke Liye” waves were created through the campaign that brought in an overwhelming response from its many listeners across the land of Punjab. Through »»»
Airtel digital TV to premiere The Twilight Saga
MUMBAI: As part of its pay- per- view (PPV) portfolio, Airtel digital TV has announced the TV premiere of the Hollywood blockbuster, The Twilight Saga: New Moon. The film, adapted from the best selling novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer, brings together Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart for the second time after Twilight. The Twilight Saga: New Moon is directed by The Golden Compass fame director Chris Weitz and this critically-acclaimed romantic thriller won both Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart numerous awards including MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Kirsten Stewart won »»»
