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SMS fun for Rajasthan Patrika subscribers
MUMBAI: Rajasthan Patrika a media organisation in Rajasthan, is introducing a deluge of mobile SMS services.
‘SMS 6969’ was recently launched. It will focus on satiating the lust of mobile users for a daily dose of fun and will help users explore the world of facts and figures. One can access games, ringtones, picture messages, astrology, sports, stock updates et al by typing the required service code and SMSing to 6969.
Apart from downloading mono-ringtones, polyphonic ringtones, wallpapers, other services include operator logo, news update, astrology, exchange rate, stock updates. Jokes will tickle the subscribers’ funny bone, while they scratch their brains with a wide range of contests available. There is also a thoughts and quotes section as well as a weather update section. By sending an SMS to 6969, one can download the results of various academic exams too.
The service is available for Airtel, Hutch, BSNL North Zone (Punjab, Haryana, HP, UP (East), UP (West) including Uttaranchal, Rajasthan, J&K), BSNL South Zone (Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai Telecom District).
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Patrika is organising an event Golden Voice for the people of Rajasthan. The event will last for four months. The aim is to bring to the fore singing talents. Bollywood singers will judge the talents of the finalists.
This show is targetted at those above the age of 15. The preliminary rounds will be organised at different schools/ colleges across the state. The rounds will be organised at all the 12 publication centres of the Rajasthan Patrika including Ajmer, Jodhpur, Pali, Banswara and Udaipur. The quarterfinals will be held at Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur. Semi-finals will be held at Jaipur and Jodhpur and the meg finals in Jaipur.
The prelims will be organised in two rounds. In the first round, songs will be of singers own choice. In the second round, every participant has to sing one song as per the judges choice. The finalists of the event will be invited to Jaipur for a three-day long grooming session which includes personality development and music lessons by personalities of the respective fields.
People will get an opportunity to vote for their favourite singers through SMS on 6969, which will start from the quarter-finals. This mega event will be telecast in 13 episodes on DD-14. The participants will get an opportunity to make his/her own music album.
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
