Here's a preview of our upcoming music project 'Aawaz- speak up against sexual violation'. The video is scheduled to be released in June, 2013. Click here to know more about the project.
When I created my first blog using Blogger in 2007, I came across with this particular site called 'Adsense' through which one can earn money from Google. I personally don't believe in free money. So never felt the urge to use Adsense in anyway.
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| A check issued by Google Adsense |
But I did get addicted to Blogger (also known as Blogspot) because personally I liked to work with HTML and CSS and Blogger made it real simple. I created about 8 blogs. Though
some of them are deleted now, I do run few quite popular blogs like - North-East India, EF News International and Eastern Fare and today I have many friends who regularly post on these sites. As the blogs became popular, I thought of paying a small amount of money to the people who write for me and my organisation. And I did so from my pocket. Then the idea struck me - "Why not check out Adsense?" and if I can make some money out of it, I don't have to burden my purse.
Now, what is Adsense? Google AdSense is a program run by Google Inc. that allows publishers in the Google Network of content sites to serve automatic text, image, video, and rich media adverts that are targeted to site content and audience. That is, you can allow Google to post ads in your site or blog, and when anyone clicks on these ads, you get paid. So, I created an account on Adsense and started posting ads on the sites that I run.
Did it work for me? NO.
Did I get money? NO.
What was the problem? Not you, but your readers or people who visit your site need to click on the ads. And they were not doing so. Why was that? Because relevant ads were not showing in the posts. What I understood? You have to be sure what kind of blog you have and what kind of ads you want people to see. If you want to get paid by Google, one has to follow certain rules.
First, you can't ask people to click on the ads. That's a big NO. That's dirty trick. People will click on ads if they feel that is important or relevant. This is like, if you visit a restaurant, you don't eat everything on the menu. You will order what you like even if the waiter forces you to choose something else. There might be instances when your eyes fall on a particular area in the restaurant where they are offering one free sandwich with a burger. And only if you're interested, you will order the burger.
Second, never click your own ads. Forget about getting paid, you or your site will be suspended or even banned.
Third, just by getting into Adsense program, one might not earn a single penny. The point is 'Content is King'! One has to have good number of posts or pages before people come and click on the ads. If you don't have a proper post, there won't be a relevant ad shown. If Google can't understand the page, publishers of the ads won't too. Hence, Google will use Public Service Announcements to fill ads. And you won't get a buck even if people click those. I had to change my write-ups before proper ads started appearing.
Fourth, You need to have a good number of posts in your blog. Written properly. If you can't keep a person in your blog for 5 mins, that means you don't have enough interesting stuff in your blog. Make sure you have links to your other posts, relevant posts, about us page, contact us page etc. Your site should look good too. A lighter background is always preferred to a darker background. Do some styling.
Last thing you should know that you can even link your Youtube channel to your Adsense account. And monetize your videos. Ads will appear only on the videos where you own copyrights.
After I followed all the rules, I got my first check from Google in Jan 2013. It took me 5 years. But I am glad that after all these dedicated years, there was a reward waiting.
So, Google Adsense, does it work? Yes!!
Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence!!
An upcoming single from Eastern Fare Music Foundation featuring Ritwika Bhattacharya, Antara Nandy and Queen Hazarika.
Merinews, 06 May: The single ‘Aawaz - speak up against sexual violence’ is composed by Jim Ankan Deka, Director of Bangalore based music organisation Eastern Fare Music Foundation. The lyrics are penned together by Jim and singer Ritwika Bhattacharya. Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs (2009) finalist Antara Nandy from Kolkata has rendered her vocals to this cause along with Ritwika and Queen Hazarika (a familiar face in the music scenario of Assam).
The song aims to sensitize people of various social evils such as sexual violence, child abuse and marital rape. The core idea behind the song is to encourage people to speak up and not hush up matters like this.
'Aawaz' at a glance
Music composer and Director: Jim Ankan Deka.
Director and Producer (music video): Parmita Borah.
Lyricists: Jim Ankan and Ritwika Bhattacharya.
Singers: Ritwika Bhattacharya, Antara Nandy and Queen Hazarika.
Band Members: Vicky Mahanta, Pankaj Rajkhowa and Pratik Nalawade,
Artists: Antara Barua, Rachel Rose Oommen (child artist) and Parmita Borah.
Animation Artist: Mohd Siraj Mahagavin
Videographers: Shanka Gogoi and Anoop Guha.
Photographers: Pruthvi R Akarsh and Vikramjit Kakati.
Recorded at: Sargam Audiocraft (Guwahati), Madcat Music Studio (Bangalore), Centerstage (Bangalore) and Eastern Fare Music Studio (Bangalore).
Special thanks to: Nalini Prava Deka, Partha Protim Gogoi, Rahul, Jaiji Oommen, Naomi Oommen, Priyangka Mahanta, Vinod Singh, Atlanta Talukdar, Monibha Mitra, Anil CJ, Harish Marappa and Abhijit Burman.
More info at - Eatern Fare Music Foundation blog
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| Vicky Mahanta, Pankaj Rajkhowa, Jim Ankan Deka and Pratik Nalawade (Eastern Fare) |
Xobdor Porisoy (শব্দৰ পৰিচয়) is my first Assamese music video. Directed by Parmita Borah, the video is shot at different locations in Bangalore. Xobdor Porisoy is one of the tracks from my recently released album Timeless' which is now available at OK Listen!, iTunes, Amazon, Flipkart and many more stores.The video is available on YouTube through India Music Network.
The spirit of spring came alive in Bangalore with Bohag Bihu celebrations organized by the Assam Association of Karnataka. The festive occasion amalgamated Assamese people from all corners of Bangalore adorning traditional attires to savor their traditional delicacies. The fête also had Bihu dances, Kanada folk dances, a fashion show displaying mekhela sador and musical performances - including some groovy solos by noted singer Sinchan Manohar Dixit.
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| Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Bihu dancer at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Bihu dancer at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Model displaying Assamese 'mekhela sador' at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Singer Sinchan Dixit at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Bihu dancers at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Models displaying Assamese 'mekhela sador' at Rongali Bihu festival in Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
Musical trio Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa took Bangalore by storm at the Idea Rocks India concert. Aimed at promoting upcoming musical talents, the Idea Rocks concert is an annual event where Idea goes on a talent hunt across India. Along with the trio, the event also witnessed performances by singer and flutist Rasika Chandrasekhar, Raman Mahadevan and the winner of the Idea Rocks India Talent Hunt, Bangalore, Nishant Kumar. The top five finalists of the Idea Rocks India Talent Hunt, Bangalore were - Antara Baruah, Jitendra Pant, Nishant Kumar, Sai Keshav and Imshan Khan.
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| Loy Mendonsa at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Ehsaan Noorani and Shankar Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Rasika Chandrashekhar at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Ehsaan Noorani at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with Raman Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Shankar Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Loy Mendonsa at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Nishant Kumar and Shankar Mahadevan at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
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| Ehsaan Noorani and Rasika Chandrashekhar at Idea Rocks India, Bangalore (photo - Jim Ankan Deka) |
