News for 'Doordarshan'

Centre pumps money to improve DD's Kashmir channel

Centre pumps money to improve DD's Kashmir channel

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

The intention is to counter propaganda from Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

'It was a big challenge to play Lord Ram'

'It was a big challenge to play Lord Ram'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Gurmeet Choudhary, 24, plays Lord Ram in Sagar's New Ramayan on NDTV Imagine. He has done a Tamil movie, a music video and has just finished a film with Mukta Arts. He talks about how he got the role and how the character has made him popular.

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.

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Veteran actress, television personality and anchor, Tabassum, who has completed 67 years in the industry, shares her insights about the stars of the past.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Nimbus to share feed with DD for Indo-Pak series

Nimbus to share feed with DD for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

India will be playing in the upcoming ODI series, in which Pakistan, South Africa and Ireland will be the other teams.

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Honey, I shrunk the programmes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

For starters, mobile TV (or streaming of live television on to mobile phones) will grow out of its infancy and overcome its numerous technical and legal hurdles.

10 rules for a hit TV show

10 rules for a hit TV show

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Producer of hit show, Bano Meri Teri Dulhann, Neelima Bajpai tells us how to make a hit show.

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

How Dalmiya revolutionised sports broadcast in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

It was Dalmiya's decision to open sports broadcasting to private channels in the country. Until the late 1990s, Doordarshan held sole rights to broadcasting BCCI events in India. Dalmiya along with IS Bindra, another cricket administrator, took on the state and fought for air waves to be opened up in cricket broadcasting.

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.

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

This Diwali, PM wants you to send your 'sandesh' to soldiers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Amid heightened tension on the border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a campaign through which people can send their Diwali greetings and messages to soldiers guarding the nation's frontiers to boost their morale.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

DD to telecast 4th SL ODI live

DD to telecast 4th SL ODI live

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The Delhi high court directed Nimbus to provide live feed to the state broadcaster for the February 17 match

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

DD to give content, ads a facelift

DD to give content, ads a facelift

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Congress gets a taste of regime change

Congress gets a taste of regime change

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Congress leaders were in for a rude shock on Monday when the media sidelined their much-touted Jawaharlal Nehru birth anniversary event, and instead turned its full attention to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was addressing thousands of supporters in Sydney's Allphones Arena

TV on mobile phones from today

TV on mobile phones from today

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The new era in television started with the Doordarshan services becoming available on phone sets based on a new technology called Digital Video Broadcast-Hand held (DVB-H).

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Kamini Kaushal: Kal Aaj Aur Kal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Kamini Kaushal talks about her life, and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag.

Tauba! Tauba! The state of TV news!

Tauba! Tauba! The state of TV news!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'Chest-thumping on-air theatrics on television are no consolation for families who've been forced to embrace the price of war,' notes Nikita Puri.

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Rediff.com4 May 2007

A quiz on corporates

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Quiz of the day: Which politician was Aandhi based on?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Day before Chhattisgarh poll, Naxals trigger IED blast; 1 BSF soldier killed

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

This is the fourth IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh in the last 15 days.

Meet Harish Thawani, the Nimbus CEO

Meet Harish Thawani, the Nimbus CEO

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Meet the flamboyant Harish Thawani (46), the boss of Nimbus Communications who dons a diamond earstud.

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi, in his address at the ISRO centre asked the scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a "new dawn".

Everything going as per plan: ISRO on moon landing

Everything going as per plan: ISRO on moon landing

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Hours before Chandrayaan-2's 'Vikram' module's proposed soft landing on the Lunar surface, Indian Space Research Organisation chairman K Sivan said on Friday things are progressing as per plan for the much-awaited event.

Sans India, World Cup viewership plummeted

Sans India, World Cup viewership plummeted

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

The average viewership ratings of the World Cup final on Saturday between now champions Australia and Sri Lanka doubled from those of the Super Eight and semi-final matches but remained lower than any of the India matches at the start of the Cup.

Govt to launch new TV channel for farmers

Govt to launch new TV channel for farmers

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The government on Thursday announced a new 24-hour TV channel dedicated to agriculture sector with an outlay of Rs 100 crore for providing real-time information to farmers.

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'You are working with the best of the lot.' 'The best part is that they treat you equally, unlike in India.'

Kasuri seeks Kashmir timeframe

Kasuri seeks Kashmir timeframe

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

While expressing optimism over the talks, the Pakistani foreign minister said the Simla accord does not exclude the "international character" of Kashmir.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

'If a role demanded sensuousness, I was approached'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

'It got boring after a point.'

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Indian media not allowed to cover my speech in Pakistan: Rajnath

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Pakistani authorities did not allow entry of Indian mediapersons inside the venue of 7th SAARC Home Ministers Meeting in Islamabad, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Trai favours private terrestrial TV

Trai favours private terrestrial TV

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Zee Sports to telecast DLF Cup

Zee Sports to telecast DLF Cup

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Maths helpline on DD1!

Maths helpline on DD1!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Doordarshan has launched a Maths Helpline programme in collaboration with the Mathematical Sciences Foundation.

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Shweta Tiwari, Roshni Chopra: Meet TV's pregnant actresses

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

A look at television actresses who are ready to embrace motherhood!

No Fourth Umpire on DD telecast

No Fourth Umpire on DD telecast

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The SC directed Doordarshan to carry "uninterrupted feed" of the ODI matches between India and Pakistan from Ten Sports

The return of Malgudi Days

The return of Malgudi Days

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

An interview with National Award-winning filmmaker Kavitha Lankesh, who has directed new stories for the much-loved serial.

US non-committal on backing India for UNSC seat

US non-committal on backing India for UNSC seat

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

US non-committal on backing India for UNSC permanent seat