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ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

ABC Radio not to cover India-Aus Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Australian broadcaster ABC Radio has been forced to rule out their plans to cover the four-Test Australia-India series in India because of the rising costs imposed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

National Commission concluded that false and baseless allegations had been made in the complaint to claim a highly exaggerated and atrocious amount of compensation.

FM radio: Phase-3 okayed, AIR news on pvt channels

FM radio: Phase-3 okayed, AIR news on pvt channels

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

The government on Thursday cleared guidelines of the much-delayed FM Radio Phase III expansion that will allow private radio channels to broadcast news of All India Radio and enable revenue generation of Rs 1,733 crore (Rs 17.33 billion) from the auction of license for services in 227 cities.

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Formula One's clampdown on radio communications between engineers and drivers has made the sport more dangerous, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday.

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi on Wednesday denied moves to impose any licence fee or cess on radio and TV sets.

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Death threats have been made against the staff of an Australian radio station, whose DJs made a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital which was treating pregnant Princes Kate, prompting some of the employees to move to safe-houses.

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The first private FM radio started airing its programmes in Srinagar on Monday.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

T20 WC: 'New Zealand looked rusty and disorganised'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former player Ian Smith questioned New Zealand's preparations for the T20 World Cup.

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Bullish on the private FM radio business, Rupert Murdoch's Star group will pick up 20 per cent equity in radio company Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd.

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this time will be special as he will be joined by US President Barack Obama.

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

I Ramamohan Rao, former principal information officer of the Government of India, reminisces the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards.

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The policemen left two separate letters from the Ministry of Information and Communications at the radio station, one asking the station to stop operation until further notice and the other asking to handover transmission equipment, the report said.

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Leclerc took pole in Monaco in 2021, but did not start the race due to a driveshaft failure, and 2022 when he ended up fourth.

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Australia to 'manipulate' match to knock out England?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Tim Paine wants Mitchell Marsh and Co. to 'manipulate' their final group game against Scotland to ensure that England are knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Dalai Lama's legacy will live forever, you will be gone: Pelosi to Xi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Peolsi, who is part of a US bipartisan delegation which met with the Dalai Lama on Wednesday, launched a broadside against Chinese President Xi Jinping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan spiritual leader will live forever, Xi will be gone in a few years.

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Australia's Triple M radio station will pay the fine imposed on national cricket coach Darren Lehmann for disparaging comments he made about England's Stuart Broad in an interview with the broadcaster.

Now, get radio news on your phones

Now, get radio news on your phones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The government on Thrusday allowed 20 per cent foreign direct investment in FM radio and recommended shifting to revenue sharing regime from the current licence fee structure.

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

The Shashi Tharoor You Don't Know

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'India mattered to him and he wanted to matter to India.'

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Matter to come before copyright board on January 28.

HT to launch FM radio

HT to launch FM radio

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

HT Media Ltd, which will raise up to Rs 407.62 crore (Rs 4. 07 billion) from its forthcoming IPO said it will come out with its FM radio channel "right away" but ruled out foraying into a TV news channel business in the "forseeable future".

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

How Much Was SRK Paid For Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Bollywood is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. We bring you some fun facts!

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Lifting restrictions on airing news and current affairs and permitting licensees to own multiple licences are among a host of issues Trai has put up in its first consultation paper on FM radio privatisation on Wednesday.

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

2G spectrum: Centre moves SC for modification of 2012 verdict, here is why

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

On Monday, Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, mentioned an interim application before a bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala.

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday took the Congress to the cleaners over making the 2024 general elections about the protection of the Constitution, saying Indians voted on the plank only once when they threw out the Indira Gandhi government in 1977 after the Emergency.

Bharat Electronics' growth story is intact after excellent Q4 performance

Bharat Electronics' growth story is intact after excellent Q4 performance

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Bharat Electronics (BEL) reported excellent results for the January-March quarter (Q4) of FY24, which were driven by decent EBITDA margins and higher PAT as well as good revenue growth. Order inflows were also good. BEL is a major beneficiary of the policy of defence indigenisation.

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

Next-gen air-defence missile Akash tested successfully

Next-gen air-defence missile Akash tested successfully

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The system performance was also validated through the data captured by a number of radars, telemetry and electro-optical tracking system deployed by ITR, Chandipur.

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The satellite radio service, which had gained a small but dedicated audience with its wide-ranging, advertisement-free programming, will be back as early as September, says Seetal R Iyer, head of content and co-founder of Timbre Media.

Cheetahs won't be relocated: Union minister after 8th death

Cheetahs won't be relocated: Union minister after 8th death

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Yadav's comments came amid concern expressed by some experts on the cheetah project and that some recent deaths could possibly be due to infection caused by radio collars though that is highly unusual and collars have been used in wildlife conservation in India for over two decades.

Radio Mid-Day to surrender FM license

Radio Mid-Day to surrender FM license

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Radio Mid-Day West India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Mid-Day Multimedia Ltd, has sent a conditional notice to Information and Broadcasting Ministry to surrender its FM license in Mumbai, effective Sunday.

Radio Jockey aims for record via air waves

Radio Jockey aims for record via air waves

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Dheena, the well-known RJ in the Chennai circuit, told media persons in Chennai on Tuesday that though the aim was to surpass the existing record of 135 hours set by Italian RJ Stefano Venneri of Radio BBSI Station in Italy last year, he however wanted to set a new benchmark.