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Spread the love: Send free Valentine’s cards from your phone

RockeTalk offers free Valentine eCards that you can use to create a truly personalized and unique Valentine greeting for that special person(s) from your mobile phone. Yep, you got it right! From your phone. Check out http://wap.rockeTalk.com

Instead of those ‘cut and paste’ text (SMS) messages, why not do something different- something that is truly you? What if we do half the work- provide the card and you add your own message in voice or text right from cell phone? Karo kuchh hut kar. Andaaz apna apna ya phir hum hain naye andaaz kyon ho purana?

If you can use the web browser from your phone, you can send a RockeTalk card. As simple as that. Go on try it out. It is absolutely free. What’s more, you can attach your voice (if your phone allows recording- first record your voice and then attach to the card of your choice and send to your special person. What the heck- go on send it everyone on your email list or phone book.

How it works:.

1. Go to http://wap.rockeTalk.com

2. Click on the Valentine’s Day link (banner).

3. Select a card.

4. Add your special message.

5. Send it to a phone number (cell phone) or an email address.

6. Repeat. (To as many people as you like. If you’re not telling, so aren’t we.)

May we suggest, for a better RockeTalk experience, if you have a compatible phone and a data connection, why not download the RockeTalk application for yourself and for your friends and get lots of free things like- free voice messaging, free picture messaging, free video share, free chatrooms,free Yahoo, Gmail, MSN etc, free entertainment, free new friends … you get the idea. Plus- the freedom of expression. Now shouldn’t that be your Valentine’s day treat for yourself? After all, love is the highest form of self expression. Come on, you can do it J. Record a song in your voice on your phone and attach it to the card. (Pssst …. Love songs work. Even if you can’t sing. It is the thought that matters. And that special someone will think you are so cute )

We’ll even do better- send these cards through the month of February. We’ll keep them there. Have fun.

So what are you waiting for? Send a beautiful Valentine eCard today! Pick up your phone and start recording the most beautiful Valentine’s greeting ever.

11 comments February 12, 2010

RadioRockeTalk and the 3 Idiots

The New Year started off with a B-A-N-G on Radio RockeTalk with our programming resuming after a short break with the best the New Year had to offer: The undisputed king of Indian cinema- the guy who knows the pulse of his audience sooooo well; is easy on the eyes; never goes wrong with the choice of music; picks his scripts selectively and still makes half of India feel ‘a flush comes to to my face and my pulse begins to race… it goes boompty, boompty, boompty, boompty, boom, boom, boom…’ Yes, you are right- Aamir Khan. Well he did it again with his new Bollywood release, 3 Idiots!

Tuesday nights are our very own RJ Ajayr’s night and this time he chose to do a feature or rather a discussion on the 3 Idiots. I must stop right here to tell you that I have not watched the movie yet. Yes, it was screen in San Diego for a couple days and I COULD NOT MAKE IT. Sorry Goldspirt Films. Sorry Vijay and Shalni. Sorry Aamir. But most of all I am sorry for myself

For all you newbies- every evening and sometimes at other times between 9:30pm and till whenever it ends (usually 3 hrs or so) we have fun ‘events’ like a radio talkshow – but different. There are hosts or RJs who introduce the topics and then everyone participates in the discussion. So very unlike Radio or television where things are pretty one sided, this is a live, all inclusive show where everyone can, well, speak up. As RockeTalk is all about the mobile phones, our audiences and participants are on the mobile phones and are from all over the world. From the well connected US to the remote places in India- anyone can participte or just listen in.

The highlights of this week Tuesday night’s program:

Ragging scene

Kareena Kapoor: The only idiot? Or is it plain jealousy? LOL

Piracy movie – free movie download controvercy

Amir Khan’s excessive bathing

Hello! Is that a problem? Well thats what the guys said any way.. as for us girls… Aamir in see-thru wear… all wet.. any girls saying ‘no’ to that?

Chetan Bhagat controversy

Chotu_Tapori’s birthday

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Today’s pick: Mohobbat ki Baatien on Mehfil @ 2:30 and 9:30 pm IST with Shafeeq

Friday night: Bollywood night on Radio RockeTalk @ 10:00pm IST with Pooji

Also recommended: Monday night, Jan 11, 2010- CarTalk: AutoExpo on Radio RockeTalk with Karan and Sin

20 comments January 7, 2010

Shaam-e-Jigar: Megha Kasak

Megha Kasak from Saharanpur, relatively new to the Mushaira scene, took the whole Mehfil by a storm. With a classical singing training, her voice and poetry moved the audience as well as the other poets and moved Naheed-e-Hind, Nuzhat Nigaar, to get up and hug her!

Members of Mehfil were moved to tears listening to her. They sent their praise to her and her father, Tarun Kasak.

12 comments October 6, 2009

Live from Muradabad: 48th Annual “Shaam-e-Jigar”

At RockeTalk, we always push our limits and this time we got a chance to play up the best of the RockeTalk platform. With the help of three enthusiastic RockeTalkers- Danish Khan, Harsh Kosh and Shafeeq Khan and a whole lot of encouragement and help from the International Writers’ Association, UP, Muradabad, India, we did what we set out to do!

We broadcast an over 5 hours long live program to RockeTalkers all over the world- India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Central Africa, South Africa, U.K, U.S.A, Canada, Bangladesh, Sweden, Germany, Kuwait- I’m sure I’m missing some- straight to their mobile phones!

What was different from a regular ‘broadcast’ was the ability of the remote listeners to be part of the event and participate by listening as well as giving their comments, critique, asking questions right away.

We did not know what to expect but, in the true Mushaira tradition, people were sending in their ‘Wah! Wah!’ and also impromptu shaiyri (shairi, poetry) in praise of what the Shayars (poets) were reciting.

We’ve always had students listening in and participating in groups but this time we had people in remote villages, as many as 50 people sitting in a room, to listen and participate.

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Dilkash Afridi Sahab was kind enough to sit with us and talk about Jigar Muradabadi. Here is part of the interview. We will be posting the rest of it later.

9 comments October 5, 2009

On special request: A taste of Mehfil’s daily Mushaira

I’ve been meaning to do a special post for one of the most unique communities on RockeTalk, or for that matter any where in the world. People who speak, understand or are trying to learn Urdu or Hindi peotry, get together everyday for a continous Mushaira- 24×7x365 days.

It is the Holy month of Ramazaan or Ramaadan and Eid is just around the corner. So here is a treat from me to you.

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Dear Mehfil members, I cannot put all the posts here- there is no way I can do that, but I’ve tried to browse the content for the last few days and pick some posts. I’m hoping this selection will give everyone a taste of what we experience in Mehfil on a daily basis. If I missed your post- which I probably have, please forgive me. I will try to post on a weekly basis the ‘Best of Mehfil’ and chances are, you will see your post then.

For those of you who have never experience it live-

“Ek baras mei, ek baar hi jagti holi ki jwalaa,

Ek baar hi lagti baazi, jalti deepon ki maalaa,

Duniyawaalon, kintu kisi din aa Mehfil me dekho,

Din mei Holi, raat Diwali roz manaati…. (madhushaallaa)”

36 comments September 18, 2009

Love is in the air: Flirting 101- Bollywood style

Who flirts more, boys or girls?

That was what we were all talking about. It did get very noisy, chaotic and lively. We were not huddled up in a room, in fact we where not even in the same city or country and some of us several time zones away. What came about was a hilarious competition between the guys and gals…..

The audio clip below was posted in Radio RockeTalk community.

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This is a result of the original clip, heard last, being forwarded and new clips recorded with it. Pretty interesting… was like a night long campout. But then, RockeTalk always feels that way….

Flirting is an art. In this fast paced world, we tend to forget that it takes creativity, a hint of naughtiness and a mystery to achieve the full effect.

What better way to flirt than the good old Bollywood, filmy style- using songs. Yes, we use songs and music everywhere. So go on- flirt. Keep them guessing…. was it just a song or was it something more Let’s do it… on air! Old songs and some new ones.. bring it on!

Let’s give ‘em something to talk about….

You still flirt in text or do you do it in person… in voice…. on air… with all your heart?

2 comments September 18, 2009

We know what you did last night ;)

The Wake-a-Thons are done for now, I was going through the fun things we all did. We got to know each other better. There was a lot of teasing, a lot of leg pulling, a lot of encouragement and a lot many friendships that came about as a result of these ’spent-the-night-with-you’ events.

Here are some fun audio clips for you to enjoy!

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We made them do a lot of silly stuff through the night. Some easy, some not so easy but silly for sure

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And made sure we asked them some really tricky questions :p

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Once again, you guys are amazing! We think we know you well enough, and you surprise us every time!!

Love you all.

Take care… and.. through the night… we’ll be watching ya

1 comment September 18, 2009

I think I can, I think I could..

That is exactly what we at RockeTalk asked you. Why did you think your video should be aired on Channel [V] during the eXhausted show? It is your short cut to fame- get your entry in for the Wake-a-thon and yours just might be the one!

We were overwhelmed by the responses and the different sides of you all when you are were asked to talk about yourself. From the very basic- ‘I should be’ to very elaborate answers – to even when you all took it on as a political campaign- getting others to talk about you. Boy, you were all so right, India has talent- that’s for sure.

We are having fun putting the Wake-a-Thon shows together with your help of course- but please keep in mind- when you suggest the tasks for the contestants, you could be in the hot seat next. So….. please don’t seriously suggest we hang each contestant upside for the night and see who makes it

But seriously, some of the best ideas come from you and we really appreciate your time and patience, especially with me, and your enthusiasm, zeal, friendly voices every single day. I wake to your voices each day- and I love it.

If you are wondering what Wake-a-Thon is, it is a parallel show in response and in continuation of Channel V’s eXhausted, (Yes, they are trying to woo the MTV Roadies audiences) where ‘regular’ folks can join in the fun without having to travel- right from their mobile phones. The participants – compete and the others give them tasks to do through the night. Fun thing, as it is multimedia- folks got to send in pictures, videos and responses in their own voices. And the rest of us get to tease, cheer or boo (nah- we don’t really boo do we?)

As we cannot show hundreds of your entries on here, so here is a sample of what people sent in last week- it is just a few- hey I pushed it- I was told to choose only 5- at least I got 9 in. If you don’t see your entry here, it is nothing personal. We tried to get a good sample for you to view. Enjoy! Best wishes for this weeks contest. And keep those entries coming. Your entry may be featured next

Want to see your video on Channel V or here? Think you got what it takes? Come join the fun and see you you can actually make it through the night. All you need is RockeTalk on your mobile phone and fun in your hearts.

All videos were shot using mobile phones and posted directly on RockeTalk as entries for a chance to play the Wake-a-Thon on August 29-30, 2009 as a contestant.

13 comments September 3, 2009

V RockeTalk Wake-a-Thon: eXhausted on RockeTalk

RockeTalk Channel V Wake-a-thon

RockeTalk partnered with Channel V India to bring a new level of interaction between television audiences and the television shows. The kick-off was with Channel V’s show- eXhausted.

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RockeTalk lauched a series of weekly Wake-a-thons with a night long kick off pre-show Wake-a-Thon on Friday, August 21, in keeping with the prelaunch show on Channel V. RockeTalk developed the concept around Channel V’s new extreme reality game television show that promises no sleep (only nightmares.) theme- ‘You snooze, you loose.’

RockeTalk users stayed up to participate in a Wake-a-thon designed by RockeTalk to challenge RockeTalkers to do without sleep for the night. The contest was open to anyone who wanted to participate and the contestants were given 48 questions that they needed to answer in the 12 hour period.

These contestants were playing for a chance to win a digital camera.

With participants from all over India and the observers from around the world, it was a lot of fun staying up all night. We felt like a high-schoolers once again sitting in PJs, gossiping, playing games, singing, debating, sending and watching each other’s videos, discussing some of really silly questions and making fun of Lola Kutty. It is like being in a uge camp out.

RockeTalker get to view exclusive behind the scene videos and gossip as well get a chance to interact with the show participants, and the creative team.

Wake-a-Thons are scheduled for each weekend for the next several weeks. Contestants compete for a chance to shoot videos about why they think they should be part of the eXhausted show as well as while doing the tasks given to them during the Wake-a-Thon and have their ‘cool’ videos show during the Xhausted shows

Of course, this is one of the most engaging, interesting and fun ways to keep the interest levels high, create awareness as well as show how ‘Cool’ Bloody Cool (the new baseline for Channel V India) really is!

Think you are cool nough? Wanna get in on the action? What you waitin for? Download RockeTalk on your GPRS enabled phone, submit your ‘Why you think you should be on the Xhausted show’ video and jump right in! See you on T.V?