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April showers for DD News

April showers for DD News

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Nimbus, DD face-off in court

Nimbus, DD face-off in court

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Nimbus Communications filed a petition in the Delhi high court on Monday challenging the government's uplinking guidelines that directs private channels to share live sports feed of all cricket matches held in India with national broadcaster DD.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Graffiti 'threatening' Kejriwal appear in several metro trains

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday alleged that graffiti threatening Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were scribbled inside the metro trains in Delhi, as it accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being behind this incident.

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

'This is the Universe Boss, and I'm back on the pitch!'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chris Gayle, the dynamic former West Indian batter will captain Telangana Tigers in the first edition of the inaugural edition of the much-anticipated Indian Veteran Premier League (IVPL).

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.

Man sends 'bribe' by DD; stuns municipal authorities

Man sends 'bribe' by DD; stuns municipal authorities

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Vexed over the delay in getting a birth certificate, a man here hit upon a bizarre idea of sending a demand draft for Rs 100 as bribe to a local body, stunning the municipality authorities who made amends for the lapse and home delivered the document.

DD's DTH launch @ Rs 164 crore

DD's DTH launch @ Rs 164 crore

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

Doordarshan will launch soon its own "common man's" direct-to-home at a cost of Rs 164 crore (Rs 1.64 billion) with four transponders envisaging 40 channels, including private ones, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

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.

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

Bill may deny DD feed for Tests

Bill may deny DD feed for Tests

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Mandatory sharing of television coverage of Test match cricket involving the Indian team in India and abroad has been excluded from the ambit of the upcoming Sports Broadcasting Signals Bill.

Want a DD? Keep the change

Want a DD? Keep the change

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

India at Paris 2024: Your Complete Guide

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Here's your complete guide to when India's athletes compete at the Paris Olympics, with dates, events, and timings in IST.

DD to e-auction DTH arm slots from tomorrow

DD to e-auction DTH arm slots from tomorrow

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Industry sources indicate DD Direct Plus has a subscriber base of around nine million. The DTH operator's reach is second largest after Dish TV, which has a gross subscriber base of 10.9 million.

DD chooses Envivio Mobile TV for pilot project

DD chooses Envivio Mobile TV for pilot project

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Doordarshan has selected Envivio Mobile TV for a pilot project that will test the technology for mobile television. Mobile television enables people to watch their favourite programmes on the go on their mobiles.

DD to telecast ODIs with 7-minute delay

DD to telecast ODIs with 7-minute delay

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

The Delhi HC directed Prasar Bharati to telecast India-West Indies series with seven-minute delay.

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

National parties get 25 hrs each for campaigning on DD, AIR

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

The Election Commission on Friday announced 25 hours each of free telecast and broadcast time for the six national parties on Doordarshan and the All India Radio for campaigning.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

DD News to be launched on November 3

DD News to be launched on November 3

Rediff.com1 Oct 2003

Doordarshan will launch a 24-hour terrestrial news channel, requiring no cable connection to be viewed, from November 3 this year.

Review: Piranha 3DD is a D-grade Piranha 3D

Review: Piranha 3DD is a D-grade Piranha 3D

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

We're introduced to exploitative underwater cameras but they aren't used to liven up the climax. The 3D promises but never delivers.

Ajit Pawar's entry into Maha govt poses no threat to me: CM Shinde

Ajit Pawar's entry into Maha govt poses no threat to me: CM Shinde

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Dismissing speculation that he was about to be replaced as chief minister, Shinde said these were baseless rumours which cause him no "tension", and the "higher ups" will take appropriate decision.

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Four quakes rock Nepal, one of 6.2 intensity; north India feels tremors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Four earthquakes, the strongest being of magnitude 6.2, jolted Nepal in quick succession with tremors reverberating through parts of north India including Delhi-NCR, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said on Tuesday.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 29

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A look at India's schedule on Day 1 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, on Friday, July 29, 2022.

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high

Bopanna ends Davis Cup career on a high

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Scripts win with Yuki Bhambri in final tie against Morocco.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Saturday, August 6

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Saturday, August 6, Day 8 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened religious fervour on the eve of a seminal event in India's political and religious history.

DD to launch 24-hr news channel on Nov 3

DD to launch 24-hr news channel on Nov 3

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Doordarshan will launch a 24-hour news channel from November 3 this year with the Union Cabinet on Friday clearing a proposal for starting the channel by closing the DD Metro.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 30

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on July 30

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India's schedule on Day 2 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2022: Check India's schedule on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: Check India's schedule on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Friday, August 5, Day 8 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

DD anchor's goof up at film fest goes viral; channel blames lack of staff

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After a clip featuring portions of a "clueless" live presentation by a Doordarshan anchor on the inauguration day of International Film Festival of India went viral on social media, Prasar Bharati has deputed a senior officer to look into the matter.

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 8

CWG 2022: Check out India's schedule on August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Monday, August 8, Day 11 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2022: India's schedule on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: India's schedule on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

India's schedule on Tuesday, Day 5 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Who has hit the most 6s in the IPL?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A look at the various batting records in the IPL over the years.

If things don't go well on Wednesday, ISRO will try Moon landing on Aug 27

If things don't go well on Wednesday, ISRO will try Moon landing on Aug 27

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

If any factor regarding the lander module appears unfavourable, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday.

CWG: India's schedule on Thursday, August 4

CWG: India's schedule on Thursday, August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Indian athletes' schedule for Thursday, August 4, at the Commonwealth Games.

CWG: India's schedule on Wednesday, August 3

CWG: India's schedule on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Following is India's schedule on the sixth day at the Commonwealth Games. All timings in Indian Standard Time.