News for 'Doordarshan'

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.

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

DD to give content, ads a facelift

DD to give content, ads a facelift

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

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).

Thank you for the laughs, Kundan Shah!

Thank you for the laughs, Kundan Shah!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

I am sad Kundan Shah is no more. I am sad he couldn't make the kind of films he wanted. But I am also grateful. He made me laugh. He made me cry. He made me believe in Hum Honge Kamyab and the power of a shooting star. Sukanya Verma salutes Kundan Shah.

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.

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Rediff.com4 May 2007

A quiz on corporates

Complaint against Roopa Ganguly for 'pushing' TMC worker

Complaint against Roopa Ganguly for 'pushing' TMC worker

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The actress-turned-politician was seen on TV footage pushing the hand of TMC activist Soma Das following angry exchanges.

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 to interact with students on eve of Teacher's day

PM to interact with students on eve of Teacher's day

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Eight hundred students and 60 teachers from various schools here would interact with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the eve of Teacher's Day along with students from across the country that have excelled in various activities.

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.

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.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

Zee Sports to telecast DLF Cup

Zee Sports to telecast DLF Cup

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Trai favours private terrestrial TV

Trai favours private terrestrial TV

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

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.

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

'God told me to contest the election'

'God told me to contest the election'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

By becoming the first woman ever to contest a Lok Sabha election in Mizoram, Lalthlamuani has already made history.

Navin Kumar to be Prasar Bharati CEO

Navin Kumar to be Prasar Bharati CEO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Doordarshan director-general Navin Kumar is tipped to take over as CEO of public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. \n

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

IIS officer Prashant Pathrabe appointed FTII director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Prashant Pathrabe, a 1992 batch officer of IIS, has been given temporary charge as director of the FTII.

Now, FTII gets a new Director

Now, FTII gets a new Director

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Asked about the students' agitation in FTII, he said he will talk about it only after taking charge but added that it was a "difficult situation" and he hoped to do his best.

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Indo-Pak hockey for charity

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A combined India-Pakistan team will take on World XI for a charity match

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.

Shared feed? Channels see huge loss

Shared feed? Channels see huge loss

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Kulkarni to lead Mumbai XI vs Sri Lanka

Kulkarni to lead Mumbai XI vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Oct 2005

Mumbai Cricket Association President's XI will take on Sri Lanka in a limited overs warm-up match on October 22.

The prime minister & the fly

The prime minister & the fly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Asian Para Games: India win 5 gold, Deepa wins 2nd bronze on penultimate day

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Deepa Malik produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to win the bronze medal.

'Being bold is not just taking your clothes off'

'Being bold is not just taking your clothes off'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

'A woman, with her clothes on, can be more sensual than a naked woman.'

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

'I cannot run away from TV roles'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'I am learning good things and trying to avoid the bad. I am moving ahead with a positive attitude. That is my biggest achievement.'

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Why stock tips are dangerous

Why stock tips are dangerous

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Kalam to teachers: Create lifelong learners

Kalam to teachers: Create lifelong learners

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The President felt many students find a disconnect between what they learn at school and what they do in a job.

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Andhadhun Review: A delicious masterpiece

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Andhadhun is a stunning, comic, grisly, absurd, intense, cold, crazy and must-watch, raves Sukanya Verma.

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

What Trai order will mean for TV watching

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Trai order is expected to change how consumers pay for cable or DTH services. This will result in disruption within the TV viewing market.

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

You can question Modi's 3 mantris in Twitter 'Talkathon' today

Rediff.com30 May 2015

As part of the National Democratic Alliance government's media blitzkrieg to highlight achievements made during its one-year rule, three Union ministers will participate in a 'talkathon' session today during which they will answer questions posted on Twitter.

I love playing at Wankhede: Tendulkar

I love playing at Wankhede: Tendulkar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

There are only two things that can make the always-in-a-hurry Mumbaikar to stop and take notice: Ganapati Visarjan and Sachin Tendulkar.

No Indo-Pak live Test matches on DD

No Indo-Pak live Test matches on DD

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006