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.

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

As we wrap up 2009 and step into 2010, we take this opportunity to give you a glimpse of what goes on, on RockeTalk. Meet new people? Keeping up with friends? Hangout place? Instant Messenger usage? Picture messages? Videos? Games? Discussions? Flirting? What is it that keeps so many people engaged and coming back again and again? What is it that compels them to log in as soon as they open their eyes and sleep with their RockeTalk phones still in hands or next to their ears? Waiting for that Buzz in someone special’s voice? Is the voice factor so addictive? What is it that keeps RockeTalk buzzing? What makes these online connections as strong as, or at times, stronger than family ties.

As we get to the 1 million users mark, there are some interesting patterns that seem to be emerging. New data, user behaviour- from communication to entertainment, from serious debates on social issues to participating in contests, it is a pleasure to interact with all of you and get to know you.

So here is what ‘the-guy-who-is-always-on’ has to say about what goes on:

Happy New Year from the RockeTalk family!

I wanted to take this opportunity of the arrival of 2010 to highlight a few highlights of “what happens inside RockeTalk?”

A lot of activity occurs and it is hard to categorize what goes on…..so much goes on in the form of personal messages, exchanging ideas, flirting, singing songs, shaayari, jokes, playing contests, listening to talk shows, creating photos and videos, intense debates on various topics, connecting into Yahoo/Gtalk/MSN IM, family members connecting with other family members, following news and weather reports sent out by our users from cities across the world…….the list is long!

Here are some of the statistics that will give you a quantitative idea:

75M messages viewed (or played back) in the last month!

(over 2.4 Million messages in a 24 hour day)

Of these, 22% are voice (or audio messages – that means you guys talked a lot, sang songs, debated a lot……).

Over 11 Million photo/images and videos were viewed in the last month;

Over 3.4 Million profiles were viewed in the last month;

Over 3 Million Buzzes sent last month;

Over 2.6 Million searches for users within RockeTalk were made in the last month;

Over 2.5 Million comments were viewed;

Approx. 1 Million Friend Requests were sent out;

2511 new communities were created within this last month;

Thanks for being a part of RockeTalk

A collage of greetings RockeTalkers are personalizing in their voice and with text to send to their friends and family.

Wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Diwali from the RockeTalk team!

May the soft glow of the Diwali Diya keep you warm, feel loved, and happy for the years to come.

Remember to be good to yourself.

Learn to take a chance.

And… do not drink and drive!!!

P.S.

If you win in teen patti this Diwali… remember sharing is good.. you know my ID, be generous

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

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.

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- 24x7x365 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)”

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?

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