News for 'Doordarshan'

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Syed Abid Ali: A Panther On The Field

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Abid Ali's contributions to Indian cricket remain etched in history. His spirit, sportsmanship, and selfless play defined an era, and his legacy will endure in the annals of the game.

Another Doordarshan howler: Manmohan's visuals on Modi's US visit coverage

Another Doordarshan howler: Manmohan's visuals on Modi's US visit coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Adding to recent howlers, a visual of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was run on Doordarshan instead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi before a news segment relating to his current visit to the United States.

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Sindhu breaks BWF tour title drought; Sen and Treesa-Gayatri triumph

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand capped a remarkable week by clinching a maiden Super 300 title with a commanding straight-game victory over China's Bao Li Jing and Li Qian in the Syed Modi International final on Sunday.

'Murderers Are The Most Reliable People'

'Murderers Are The Most Reliable People'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'It would be difficult for us to run jails if it wasn't for murderers.'

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

DD airs The Kerala Story despite protest by CPM, Congress

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The Congress in Kerala on Friday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) against the decision of Doordarshan to telecast the controversial movie The Kerala Story, saying it was a 'tacit effort' to divide society on religious grounds to further the electoral prospects of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

Doordarshan plans to seek DTH licence

Doordarshan plans to seek DTH licence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

State-owned Doordarshan is in the process of fine-tuning a Rs 500 crore (Rs 5 billion) direct-to-home television satellite project and has got the Prasar Bharati board's approval for this.

Doordarshan loses money with free cricket feeds

Doordarshan loses money with free cricket feeds

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

The government's 2006 directive making it mandatory for private broadcasters to share the feed of sports events of "national importance" with state-owned Doordarshan seems to have backfired.

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

Journalist's arrest: Doordarshan's 5-page bombshell

Journalist's arrest: Doordarshan's 5-page bombshell

Rediff.com31 May 2012

In an apparent fallout of the arrest of its Urdu news bulletin anchor-journalist Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi on the charge of abating the February 13 bomb blast on an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi, government-run Doordarshan is profiling professionals engaged for its news services to ascertain among others their religion, Pakistani connections and any criminal background, with a warning that their contract will be cancelled if they fail in the police verification.

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Kaveta Chaudhry Of Udaan Fame Dies

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Chaudhary was best known for her portrayal of IPS officer Kalyani Singh in Udaan, a progressive show about women empowerment, which ran on Doordarshan between 1989 and 1991.

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Modi Should Listen To Criticism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The prime minister and his cabinet will be compelled to do what governments in other democracies must: Listen to criticism from citizens and tolerate it and even learn from it. In doing so, perhaps they can also get a laugh out of the material, as many of us so often do, notes Aakar Patel.

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

11 hurt in grenade attack on CRPF bunker in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

The attack, which took place near a heavily guarded complex housing All India Radio and Doordarshan Kendra near the Tourist Reception Centre, comes a day after security forces eliminated a top Pakistani commander of Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Khanyar locality of downtown Srinagar.

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Descendants of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose claim they have documentary evidence to prove that the Renkoji temple authorities in Japan have always been willing to hand over the 'ashes' believed to be his, refuting perceptions of roadblocks to their repatriation. They assert that successive Indian governments have shown little interest in retrieving the remains and conducting DNA tests, despite numerous appeals from the family. The article highlights the conflicting reports and controversies surrounding Netaji's death and the ongoing mystery surrounding his remains.

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

Doordarshan to air Australia series: SC

Doordarshan to air Australia series: SC

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that state-run TV network Doordarshan could telecast the cricket series between India and Australia beginning this week.

Agri expert collapses on live TV in Kerala, dies

Agri expert collapses on live TV in Kerala, dies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

An agriculture expert died after collapsing during a live programme telecast on Doordarshan at the channel's studio in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, police said.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

#Make-UpCheck: Has Kareena Done It Right?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Now, you can visit Alia's shop... Tara is festive-ready... Kangana is on holiday...

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Doordarshan cameraman, 2 cops killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

This is suspected to be a Naxal ambush for security forces. Maoists fired multiple rounds while attacking the vehicle-mounted team, the official said.

Cong accuses govt of mismanagement in Manmohan funeral, BJP hits back

Cong accuses govt of mismanagement in Manmohan funeral, BJP hits back

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

The BJP has accused the Congress of politicising the death of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and levelling "baseless allegations" of disrespect and mismanagement at his State funeral. The Congress has countered by alleging that the government's arrangements for the funeral were a "shocking display" of disrespect. The row comes as the Congress alleges that the Centre did not allow news agencies except for DD (Doordarshan) to cover the funeral, did not provide enough space for Singh's family around the pyre, and did not stand up for the national flag during the gun salute. The BJP has refuted all of these charges.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Going from Star One to Doordarshan

Going from Star One to Doordarshan

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

All the latest TV gossip.

Railways to seek air time from Doordarshan

Railways to seek air time from Doordarshan

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

In its forthcoming Budget, Railways also propose to launch more passenger services and speed up existing trains.

Yet another row over Tamil anthem, this time at Udhayanidhi's event

Yet another row over Tamil anthem, this time at Udhayanidhi's event

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

While leaders alleged wrongful rendition of the Tamil anthem and BJP said mother Tamil has taught the Dy CM a 'lesson', Udhayanidhi dismissed such claims and asserted the microphone did not function properly and that it was a technical fault.

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Shyam Benegal, Sir, Only Gratitude For You

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'With his passing, Indian cinema has lost its most undaunted voice, a voice of unsettling truths, a window to history, a school of filmmaking.'

Doordarshan struggling to maintain professional freedom: Modi

Doordarshan struggling to maintain professional freedom: Modi

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Escalating further the controversy over his interview to Doordarshan, Narendra Modi on Saturday rued the "decline" in journalistic freedom in the public broadcaster and invoked "horrific" memories of the Emergency days in 1975.

Doordarshan not to telecast India-SA Tests

Doordarshan not to telecast India-SA Tests

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

Around 120 billion Doordarshan viewers will not be able to watch the upcoming India-South Africa three Test match series starting March 26, as the government on Monday decided not to declare the series as sporting event of national importance.

1 year of Modi sarkar: Doordarshan told to capture people's mood

1 year of Modi sarkar: Doordarshan told to capture people's mood

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The message of 'good work' done by the NDA govt must be loud and clear in the run-up to its first anniversary.

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

28L diyas to illuminate Ayodhya in first deepotsav after consecration

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The government aims to better its last year's Guinness World Record by lighting 25 lakh diyas on the banks of Saryu river.

Mann Ki Baat more popular than Ramayan, Mahabharat: Tripura CM

Mann Ki Baat more popular than Ramayan, Mahabharat: Tripura CM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat programme was more popular among the masses than Mahabharat and Ramayan mega TV serials of the 1980s.

Ex-Doordarshan anchor on track to join Obama admn

Ex-Doordarshan anchor on track to join Obama admn

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

The senate banking committee and commerce committee approved Kumar's nomination, which was buoyed by a rousing introduction of Kumar by Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, where Kumar has resided since 1993, and it's now the full senate that has got to vote on his nomination, and sources said he could be in place in his job at commerce by late this month or early March.

RSS chief's speech broadcast on Doordarshan sparks row

RSS chief's speech broadcast on Doordarshan sparks row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

In an address that was telecast live on national broadcaster Doordarshan, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday patted the Narendra Modi government for initiatives on national security, economy and international relations in a short period of four months.

Javdekar defends Doordarshan telecast of RSS chief's address on Oct 3

Javdekar defends Doordarshan telecast of RSS chief's address on Oct 3

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Defending the live telecast by Doordarshan of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's address on Dussehra, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javdekar on Sunday said the government wants to instill professionalism.

All about Doordarshan

All about Doordarshan

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

All you wanted to know about Doordarshan.

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Doordarshan to beam 4 channels into US by April

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

The Indian diaspora in the US can watch four more Doordarshan channels by March-end as public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is all set to make these channels available there.

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Veterans, newcomers chase Olympic pin glory in Paris

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pin collecting and trading goes as far back as 1896 when the first modern Olympics were held.