• Red FM announced the return of Tashanbaaz, an intercollege talent hunt across 33 Indian cities, mentored by Amaal Mallik

NATIONAL: India's leading private radio and entertainment network, Red FM, was thrilled to announce the grand return of one of India’s most anticipated intercollege talent hunt, College Ke Tashanbaaz, just as freshers began their exciting college journey. The event is currently taking place in 33 cities, reaching more than 300 colleges across the nation from 22nd August to 21st September 2024.

College Ke Tashanbaaz is  a platform that celebrates the spirit of college students, offering them a unique opportunity to showcase their hidden talent and compete for national recognition. It encompassed a wide array of categories, including singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, spoken word, and more. From social media challenges to on-ground activities and quirky contests, students are getting an opportunity to showcase their talent, connect with their peers, and experience the camaraderie that college life is all about. This initiative is an outlet for the youth to express themselves and get recognized for their talent.

The event kicked off with a registration phase where colleges signed up through Red FM’s city WhatsApp numbers. Following this, the auditions are taking place, in over 10 colleges participating in each city. The best acts performed in each college will be selected for the grand finale, which was hosted by Red FM’s dynamic RJs. The high point of the campaign is that students across India will be mentored by Indian music director, composer, singer and music producer, Amaal Mallik throughout the event.

The grand finale will be the ultimate showdown. The winner, chosen by an esteemed panel of external judges along with the Red FM team, will not only walk away with a cash prize but also claim the coveted Tashanbaaz trophy. Audience voting added an exciting twist, allowing them to support their favourite acts and colleges.

Speaking on the announcement, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM, said, “After so many successful seasons of College Ke Tashanbaaz, we were thrilled to bring it back, bigger and better. Radio and on-ground is a match made in heaven. Especially for an IP like Tashanbaaz, radio brings its hyper-localness and on-ground elevates connections with the youth. Moreover, in the digital content age, reaching out to upcoming entertainers and catching them young so they could kick start their creative journeys. Our goal was simple: to uncover the hidden gems nestled within India’s college campuses and provide them with a well-deserved spotlight.”

About 93.5 RED FM: Red FM stands out as India’s largest radio channel and one of the biggest entertainment networks. We are hyper-local, hyper vocal, and with our brand philosophy and attitude ‘Bajaate Raho!’ We are at the core of millennials’ hearts. By leveraging our two-decades-old legacy and expertise, we sow the seeds of a ‘larger than life experience’. We thrive on the emotional connection with the listeners and audience fashioned through a massive footprint of 69 radio stations nationwide. We create original podcasts, digital shows, and on-ground events, feature independent music, make 360-degree noise, and speak the truth. As the ‘station of expression,’ Red FM boasts over 663 award-winning campaigns including BEST BRAND, BEST FM STATION, and BEST RJs.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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