Tone Bee, http://www.tonebee.com/ , is a free-with-registration site for creating your own ringtones. 

Upload any MP3, which you purportedly have the rights for, and use their simple software to create a ringtone clip.  After saving to your own computer, you transfer the ringtone to your cellphone. 

Directions are here  http://www.tonebee.com/help.html

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Up from the ashes as the Phoenix, DVD Dhamaka,  http://www.dvddhamaka.com/index.php  , has a new site.  Quick-loading with nicely sized and clear images, the site has many search parameters, but most do not work yet.  Registered users will be able to rate and submit reviews - not available yet - and the film details are basic with a synopsis. 

There are approximately 40 Govinda films available in the catalog - the standard offerings.  In their previous incarnation, DVD Dhamaka offered over 60 Govinda films with VCDs, CDs and even VHS tapes.  Their new site only offers DVDs and CDs and the site's format is aimed towards Western buyers.  Based out of New Jersey, USA, the shipping fees and time are standard while the video prices range from .99 to over $100.   

We at Govinda Ahuja Info purchased two separate orders from this company in very early 2008.  Both orders were received in good condition and in the expected shipping time frame.  There are forums with complaints against this company which could indicate a change in management or degradation in integrity.



  

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iDesi TV,  http://www.idesitv.com/  , lists 33 streaming India television stations without a fee.  Ad-riddled, but unobtrusive they include the major stations.  Works in IE 7 & 8 and Mozilla Firefox.

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while you're stopping at Toronto anyway, catch a dance lesson

http://www.torontodance.com/DANCE/Bollywood.php?dancetype=Bollywood

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Online Indian Mart, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/search.php#dosearch , is a newcomer to the VCD/DVD market.  Offering a scant 24 Govinda films, they do list Naya Khoon, http://www.onlineindianmart.com/detail.php/336286  , a difficult-to-find film outside of India territory.

The site is navigable and clean, but not enough film details or images to complement selections.  Decorative items, books and jewelry are also offered.

Prices are fair and the company offers a variety of payment options.  We at GAI have not ordered from Online Indian Mart and cannot vouch for their delivery, service or the ordering experience.

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December 21st, 2008 is approaching as swiftly as Santa's sleigh.  Gifts to India, and Govinda, should be ordered and shipped now to arrive on time.  Consumables should be ordered now, but not shipped until within a week of the event to retain freshness.

Send to:

Govinda
Jal Darshan, A Wing,
Ruia Park, Juhu,
Mumbai 400 049


Bollywood Premiere, http://www.bollywoodpremiere.com/board/feed.php  , offers an email message form to salute your favorite actor.

Or, post your wishes any of the hundreds of fan sites available.

Besides chocolates, flowers, candy or the usual cards, consider gifts which are unique, personalized or handcrafted to make your item memorable.  Consider these:

Coconut Greetings, http://www.coconutgreetings.com/  , with handpainted text and images on shells, whole or half.  The company owners claim they will paint anything.




How about a 2 night, 3 day mini-vacatio at the Taj Lake Palace http://tajonline.tolshop.com/gifts-to-india/gifts-HP83.html


Or, a Neiman Marcus guitar for $19,500 at http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod65780005&parentId=cat9570736&masterId=cat000674&index=32&cmCat=cat000000cat000672cat000674cat9570736

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Amazon.comでは、日本バージョンは、新たな使用Govinda動画。


http://www.amazon.co.jp/govinda/s/qid=1227579682/ref=sr_pg_1?ie=UTF8&rs=562002&keywords=Govinda&rh=i%3Advd%2Ck%3AGovinda&page=1

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New to Music India Online, http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/hindi_bollywood/m/actors.189/:


Radha Ka Sangam - http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/hindi_bollywood/s/actors.189/movie_name.10138/

Chote Sarkar -
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/hindi_bollywood/s/actors.189/movie_name.10152/

Banarasi Babu -
http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/hindi_bollywood/s/actors.189/movie_name.10168/

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Hummaa, http://www.hummaa.com/music/album/29969/Coolie+No+1  , is a music site.  Playable songs can be added to a favorites playlist or downloaded for .99 USD.  Only a dozen Govinda albums are currently available, but the sound files are good quality. 

Fast-loading site with unobtrusive advertisements.  Not enough search parameters and only basic album details are listed.  Users can add comments to the albums, rate the songs and IM community friends.

  Coolie No 1

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Bollywood Stuffs, http://www.bollywoodstuffs.com/categories.php?parent_id=2016  , is an auction site with original listings and cross-sellers who list on ebay.  Specializing in Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia, Bollywood Stuffs sporadically lists Govinda items.

Currently, 

Bollywood - Urmila Govinda Rare vintage Post card Start Bid : USD 3.99 Current Bid : - Ends : Nov. 20, 2008 14:17:53

Bollywood - Karishma Govinda Rare Vintage Post card Start Bid : USD 14.99 Current Bid : - Ends : Nov. 23, 2008 11:23:29

Bollywood - Govinda Vintage Rare Post card Start Bid : USD 2.99 Current Bid : - Ends : Nov. 20, 2008 14:10:03

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DVD Dhamaka, http://www.dvddhamaka.com/  , has been offline for over four months.  Stating they are upgrading their website, they provide a contact email and phone number.

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New to eBay, Indian Bollywood Art Collectibles at:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/India-Bollywood-Art-Collectibles_govinda_W0QQfcdZ2QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ4QQfromZR10QQfsnZIndiaQ20BollywoodQ20ArtQ20CollectiblesQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftsZ2QQsaselZ669911604QQsofpZ0

Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Khooshbu    $10.00	Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Shakti Kapoor    $10.00
Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda & Mandakin    $20.00	Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda & Tabbu    $30.00
Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda & Mandaki    $30.00	Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda & Madhuri    $20.00
Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda    $20.00	Vintage Rare Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda & Man    $20.00
Enlarge Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Karishma Kapoor    $10.00	Enlarge Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Madhuri Dixit    $10.00
Ekka Raja Rani Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actor Govinda    $20.00	Shola Aur Shabnam Vintage Poster Print Bollywood Actress Divya Bharti    $20.00
Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Farha Khan    $10.00	Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Neelam    $10.00
Dariya-Dil Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Kimi Katkar    $10.00	Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Neelam    $10.00
Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Menakshi Seshad    $10.00	Pyaar Karke Dekho Oiginal Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Mandakini    $10.00
Original Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda & Kadar Khan    $10.00	Original Photo Bollywood Actor Govinda    $10.00

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Jump TV, http://www.jumptv.com/en/channel/itvnews/  , for free (mainly soaps aka dailies and news), previews or subscription channels from around the world.  Choose by country or region.  The player is scalable and the streaming quality can be adjusted.  Mini-programming schedules keep you on track.

Jump TV also offers Pay-per-view and VOD so you can catch those special broadcasts or upcoming sports events.


The Indian package is $14.95 a month:

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Sofa Cinema, http://www.sofacinema.co.uk/visitor/searchresults.html?field=cast&search_keywords=govinda&page=1  , is similar to the US Netflix service.  Sign-up with your credit card, select films for your queue and wait for each title to arrive by mail.  The monthly subscription allows you to keep your title, or video game, with no time constraint.  This fairly recent site, 2006, has select films for download.  Sofa Cinema delivers to the Uk and Northern Ireland.  


     

Amazon.com, http://www.amazon.com/  , an international marketplace for everything, including reseller items.  The Govinda catalog has pricey DVDs, some with English subs, some without.  Purchasing from Amazon, you can select free shipping - takes approximately a week to ship.   

UPCs for movies not available in the Amazon database cannot be sold.  What this means is, if you purchase movies directly from India or Pakistan and attempt to resell them on the US Amazon, the barcode may not be registered with Amazon and may be prohibited from selling the item.  This is also true for DVDs which have more than one film on a single disc.  No VCDs allowed on the US site at this time.

Purchasing from resellers offers inexpensive products, but the shipping may negate the savings.  Resellers are marked by quantity of products sold and are rated by their customers.  Purchase from a reseller who will give you a tracking number.


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