‘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.