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Strong Signals: India's FM Radio Stations Brace for New Competition |
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Written by India Knowledge@Wharton
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Thursday, 27 August 2009 |
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When Mumbai residents tune into one of their local FM radio stations, it is understood that the jockey is not going to use his air time to tax them with discussions about the global economic downturn, terrorism or any other weighty matter of the day. Instead, his challenge to listeners is to find the answers to riddles like, "I have eyes, but cannot see; a tongue, but I don't speak. What am I?" (A shoe, in case you were wondering.) |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 28 August 2009 )
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Puri seer demands ban on ‘Kaminey’ |
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Written by IANS
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Thursday, 27 August 2009 |
Bhubaneswar, Aug 27 (IANS) Puri Shankaracharya Nishchalanand Saraswati Thursday demanded a ban on the Hindi film “Kaminey” for allegedly demeaning Lord Jagannath.
The seer strongly objected to a scene in the movie where the phrase - ‘Apna Hath Jagannath’ - is written above a poster showing a scantily clad woman on the wall of a public toilet.
“The scene painted Lord Jagannath in poor light. People across the country should come forward to lodge their protests against such attempts to denigrate a Hindu god,” he told reporters at Puri, some 56 km from Bhubaneswar. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 August 2009 )
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After 17 years Lata Mangeshkar will be Rituparna’s voice! |
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Written by Sampurn
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Thursday, 27 August 2009 |
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 Which actress wouldn’t feel honored to have none other than the nightingale of India herself playback for her? So, Bengali beauty Rituparna Sengupta is super excited about Lata Mangeshkar herself playback singing for her.
And what makes it doubly exciting for Rituparna? That Lata didi is singing for a Bengali film after 17 long years and the song is going to be picturized on Rituparna. This is the reason why you’ll find that Rituparna cannot stop smiling these days.
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‘There won’t be a second Asha Bhonsle’ |
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Written by Sreya Basu
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 |
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 IBNS: It’s after 15 long years that Asha Bhonsle is back with her new Bengali album ‘Mone Rekho’ on occasion of Durga Puja. The Queen of Melodies in conversation with India Blooms correspondent Sreya Basu
Why did you suddenly decide to come up with a Puja album after 15 years?
I have sung many Bengali songs with veterans like Manna Dey, for music directors like Nachiketa Ghosh, Hemantdada (Mukhopadhyay). But Puja albums have their special significance…it’s festive time and Bengalis really look forward for something special from us singers. The first Puja album I recorded was for RD (Burman). Songs like ‘Jabo Ki Jabo Na’ and ‘Chokhe Choke Kotha Bolo’ became overnight hits…all copies were sold out, and I was forced to give a silver disc to HMV (smiles). After that, Pancham and I decided to do a Puja album every year…and all became hits. And then, one day, Pancham passed away and I decided not to do any Puja album…
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 August 2009 )
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Jackson’s Physician Likely To Be Arrested |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 |
Details of the legendary pop singer Michael Jackson’s death that has been clearly explained in the coroner’s report, indicates the possible arrest of Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray. According to a noted defense attorney, who has been reportedly following the case since the pop icon’s death said that Jackon’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray will possibly be charged for MJ’S death.
“I have no doubt that he’s going to be indicted,” said attorney Roy Black. The situation ignited when the coroner’s report repeatedly ruled out that Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide. Moreover, the evidence found by the police during a search of a clinic used by Dr. Murray points to manslaughter. |
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Bollywood to get tough on illegal music downloads |
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Written by AFP
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Saturday, 22 August 2009 |
Abhishek Choudhary is a typical college student. Like millions of other teenagers, whenever he wants to listen to the latest Bollywood tune, he logs on to his computer and downloads it for free.
The illegally-obtained tracks are then transferred onto his mobile phone and shared with friends using Bluetooth technology, providing a beat to their daily lives.
“It’s easy and freely available. That’s the best part of the Internet. I can get any kind of Bollywood music through different websites at any time,” said 19-year-old Abhishek, who asked for his real name not to be used.
But his days of downloading and easy exchanging could be numbered, as the Indian government looks to get tough on the intellectual property pirates. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 22 August 2009 )
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Anil Ambani, Spielberg secure $825 mn for DreamWorks |
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Written by IANS
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Tuesday, 18 August 2009 |
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New York, Aug 18 (IANS) The Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani group has sealed its $825-million deal with Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Studios with investment banker JP Morgan syndicating $325 million debt, the two groups announced late Monday. Anil Ambani’s Reliance Big Entertainment has matched the syndicated debt raised from JP Morgan and institutions like Bank of America, City National Bank, Wells Fargo, Comerica, Union Bank of California, SunTrust, California Bank and Trust and Israel Discount Bank.
This apart, Walt Disney Studios that will handle the marketing and distribution of films made by DreamWorks in markets outside India, is also extending a loan for the project, a statement from the studio said. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 August 2009 )
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