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Friday, April 10, 2026
TopicBinaca Geetmala

Topic: Binaca Geetmala

Ameen Sayani was the town crier for millions. He took Bollywood music to rural India

For millions of Indians, Sayani was the voice of Bollywood and the popular show, ‘Binaca Geetmala’. His trademark greeting, ‘behno aur bhaiyo’ quickly became iconic.

Ameen Sayani turned radio programmes into celebrations. A pioneer in many ways

Just as a good radio cricket commentator could create visuals of a game in the listener's minds, Sayani’s presentations rang like thunderous ovations for each song.

It’s World Radio Day, and in India, it’s having its finest hour

Radio in India was thought to be dying because of TV. Today, it has expanded beyond expectations, and is a popular source of news, entertainment & Mann Ki Baat.

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India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

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Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

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China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.