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How DD & AIR are helping bust fake news around COVID-19 and creating awareness

Amrita Nayak Dutta - March 21, 2020

AIR has been broadcasting programmes with doctors, while informative COVID-19 videos have been set as default on DD Free Dish channels.

Prasar Bharati tweets on WSJ journalist latest in its criticism of ‘biased’ foreign press

Amrita Nayak Dutta - March 16, 2020

Prasar Bharti has time and again accused foreign media of “biased” and “fake” reportage, with CEO Vempati saying such coverage creates wrong perception of India.

Iconic Akashvani tune to secret station and banned songs — India’s tryst with radio waves

Madhavi Pothukuchi - February 13, 2020

On World Radio Day, a look at how radio played an important role in Indian history.

Believe it or not — Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone voice was rejected by All India Radio

Pradeep Chandra - December 21, 2019

Mrinal Sen's Bhuvan Shome not only launched the ‘art’ cinema movement, but it also launched the career of Amitabh Bachchan — ironies never cease to exist.

Prasar Bharati diktat to AIR and DD — don’t talk to media without permission

Amrita Nayak Dutta - December 4, 2019

Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati said the move is meant to streamline corporate communication at the broadcaster.

I&B panel wants information service revamp — with double cadre strength, new media wings

Amrita Nayak Dutta - November 19, 2019

10-member Cadre Review and Restructuring Committee will soon submit a report detailing the recommendations to the government.

Modi govt eyes shift to satellite radio: A DTH-like model for clearer broadcasts

Amrita Nayak Dutta - June 10, 2019

The Narendra Modi government is expected to get in touch with ISRO to examine the feasibility of the shift to satellite radio.

Prasar Bharati to shut down All India Radio’s national channel, five regional academies

Amrita Nayak Dutta - January 4, 2019

The AIR's overnight channel and training academies have been shut down as a cost-cutting and rationalisation measure.

Govt has big plans for golden jubilee edition of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat

Amrita Nayak Dutta - November 23, 2018

The 50th episode of PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat radio programme will be peppered with success stories, features and interviews highlighting its positive impact.

Here’s why AIR bid to check Pakistan’s radio propaganda in Punjab is doomed to fail

Amrita Nayak Dutta - September 24, 2018

Certain key parameters have been compromised to rush its inauguration ahead of 2019, when it is likely to be projected as an achievement of the Modi govt.

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