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Lack of practice matches will hurt Aus, reckons Healy

Lack of practice matches will hurt Aus, reckons Healy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The touring side under Pat Cummins is not scheduled to play any tour games in between Tests, and Healy thinks that could hurt Australia's chances in the crucial series.

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

5G: Samsung Looks Beyond Jio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE excluded from participating in the 5G roll out, their absence leaves a vacuum in the market which will have to be filled by three vendors: Ericsson, Nokia and Samsung.

Lok Sabha nod for sports broadcast signals bill

Lok Sabha nod for sports broadcast signals bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

The Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a bill making it mandatory for private broadcasters to share live feed of national sports events with Doordarshan and All India Radio on free-to-air basis.

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Centre issues 'dos and don'ts' amid unusual rise in temperature

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The list of 'dos and don'ts' comes after the India meteorological department issued its first heat warning for 2023.

Government winding up 'Bharat Nirman' campaign

Government winding up 'Bharat Nirman' campaign

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

The campaign sought to highlight the achievement and policies of the Congress-led UPA government in electronic and print media.

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

To Those Who Fought The Good Fight

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The fight for freedom was long and hard and that is why it is important to go back to the monuments that celebrate those who fought the good fight.

Identified potential sites for cheetahs in MP, Rajasthan, govt tells SC

Identified potential sites for cheetahs in MP, Rajasthan, govt tells SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

These include Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and Shahgarh Bulge, Bhainsrorgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and enclosure of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan.

AIR, DD staffers protest disparity in pay

AIR, DD staffers protest disparity in pay

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

On Monday, more than 5000 employees of Prasar Bharti-run DD and AIR went on a mass casual leave. "The government has made no effort to heed to the grievance of employees. So we have decided to continue with our nationwide agitation," Sangam Thankur, General Secretary, Akashvani and Doordarshan Administrative Staff Association said.

AIR, DD staff threaten stir

AIR, DD staff threaten stir

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

In a statement, the National Federation of Akashvani & Doordarshan Employees - an umbrella body of 21 associations representing about 38,000 employees -- said that all the members have submitted their leave applications with the department heads.

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Healy slams BCCI over no tour games for Australia ahead of Tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ian Healy has taken a potshot at the Board of Control for Cricket in India, saying the idea behind Pat Cummins' side not playing a tour game in India ahead of next month's four-Test series is because "we no longer trust" the facilities provided by the host nation.

AIR, DD employees withdraw strike plan

AIR, DD employees withdraw strike plan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The employees of Doordarshan and All India Radio employees on Tuesday called off their proposed day-long 'tool down' strike after a meeting with Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi.

India tests new generation surface-to-air Akash missile

India tests new generation surface-to-air Akash missile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The test was carried out by DRDO against a high-speed unmanned aerial target which was successfully intercepted by the missile.

'Legends are born on occasions'

'Legends are born on occasions'

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Readers wish one of India's bowling greats, Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, on his 60th brithday

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Cyclone Biparjoy: Gujarat preps for massive relief ops

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The India Meteorological Department has said that the landfall process of Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has started in Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat. The landfall process will carry on till midnight with wind speeds reaching a maximum of 140 kilometres per hour, the IMD said.

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Airtel to launch 5G services this month, cover every town by 2024

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will start rolling out 5G services this month and cover all towns and key rural areas of the country by March 2024, a senior company official said on Tuesday. Bharti Airtel managing director and CEO Gopal Vittal also said that the price of mobile services in India is very low and needs to go up. "We intend to launch 5G starting August and extend to a Pan India roll out very soon.

Pay disparity: Prasar Bharti staff on strike

Pay disparity: Prasar Bharti staff on strike

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The administrative staff of All India Radio and Doordarshan across the country today went on one-day mass casual leave in protest against disparity in the pay scales in Prasar Bharti. More than 5,000 employees across various DD and AIR kendras submitted their leave applications.

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

'19 dead. 53 wounded. The battle was ferocious'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In the 1971 War my battalion suffered 4 casualties after fighting for 14 days.' 'In Operation Blue Star, I lost 19 men in just one hour.'

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

DD's DTH becomes pubcaster by default

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

With most private television channels deserting it, DD Direct Plus, the direct-to-home (DTH) company from Prasar Bharati, has become a true pubcaster carrying 34 channels of which 31 are from Doordarshan.These 31 DD-channels include 19 television channels and 12 All India Radio channels. The private channels that were recently disconnected from DD Direct Plus include Aaj Tak, Headlines Today, BBC World, Star Utsav and Akash Bangla, sources said.

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

'Nitin Desai was full of energy and life'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'For me, Nitin Chandrakant Desai will always be associated with masti-mazaak.'

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Green signal: Young all-rounder replaces injured Inglis

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf.

AIR, DD staff protest for benefits

AIR, DD staff protest for benefits

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

All India Radio and Doordarshan employees, affiliated to National Federation of Akashvani and Doordarshan, are holding a day-long demonstration in Mumbai on Tuesday, protesting the "denial" of benefits given to government employees.

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Reliance Jio going with Nokia, Ericsson to roll out 5G network in October

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Reliance Jio is close to finalising its contract with telecom gear maker Ericsson to roll out its 5G network in Mumbai and Maharashtra and Kolkata and West Bengal in the first phase of its launch in October. And it is going with Nokia for the lucrative Delhi circle, and Chennai, which includes Tamil Nadu, say sources aware of the development. This is the first time that Jio is opting for multiple vendors.

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

There is no record of Hridaynath Mangeshkar being sacked by the AIR, Raut said.

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

'Imran's no typical Pakistani leader'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'He's charismatic, a populist, very popular, and indeed a cult of personality.' 'That ensures a powerful reaction from his support base -- even if it's not sustained, it will be quite intense, and that's worrisome for stability.'

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Mann ki Baat spiritual journey for me, ensured never cut off from people: Modi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The milestone broadcast was an occasion for Modi to walk down the memory lane as he asserted that it was not merely a programme but a matter of faith and spiritual journey for him.

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

No pension rules ensure work for 70-yr-olds

No pension rules ensure work for 70-yr-olds

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Almost half of the 219 All India Radio stations are functioning without a station director and other senior management staff because of the absence of recruitment and promotion guidelines.

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Please listen to our mann ki baat: Wrestlers to Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The wrestlers said they are surprised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitates them and clicks pictures with them when they win medals but now he has turned a blind eye to their plight.

Central govt status to DD/AIR staff likely soon

Central govt status to DD/AIR staff likely soon

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The long-pending issue of providing central government employee status is expected to be the main agenda of the GoM, which is possible only through an amendment of the Prasar Bharati Act. According to Prasar Bharati sources, it is being speculated that the August 22 meeting will be the last one of the GoM since the United Progressive Alliance government is already in poll mode.

When Modi called Ponmariappan

When Modi called Ponmariappan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Ponmariappan, who has been running a free library at his hair-cutting salon in Tamil Nadu, was featured on Mann Ki Baat on October 25.

Pay hike for AIR, DD executives

Pay hike for AIR, DD executives

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

The Centre has decided to hike pay for All India Radio and Doordarshan Programme Executives in compliance of an order given by the Principal Bench of Central Administrative Tribunal.

Who's got the best voice in Bollywood? VOTE!

Who's got the best voice in Bollywood? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Bollywood has quite a few actors known for their magical awaaz.

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Reliance Jio may not ask for a premium for its 5G services in the initial stages of the launch, according to sources in the company. The company will roll out 5G commercial services in four cities -Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata - around Diwali this month and slowly ramp up the processes for other cities, too. A senior executive, when asked whether Jio will charge higher tariffs for 5G against 4G, said: "In the initial stages, customers have to adopt 5G, then they will have to find value in the service, and then one can look at monetisation."

Radio-tagging Indian students unwarranted: MEA

Radio-tagging Indian students unwarranted: MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

India has asked the United States to take a "lenient" view of the students duped by a California-based Tri-Valley University, dubbed as the "sham" university by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, amidst reports that they were forced to wear radio collars around their ankles so that American authorities can keep a track of their movements.

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Panjwar shot dead in Lahore

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Panjwar, 63 was involved in drug and weapons smuggling and was designated as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in July 2020.

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Self-awareness, discipline our strength to fight Omicron: PM Modi

Self-awareness, discipline our strength to fight Omicron: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Amid the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said self-awareness and self-discipline are the country's strengths in fighting against the novel variant of the COVID.

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

US talk show host and conservative political commentator Rush Limbaugh recently insulted India and Indians, calling those who take outsourced jobs from America 'slumdogs'.