News for 'TV programme'

2 more TV channels asked to go off air for 'violating rules'

2 more TV channels asked to go off air for 'violating rules'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

News Time Assam be taken off air for 1-day and Care World TV channel for 7-days.

BJP launches online TV channel Yuva

BJP launches online TV channel Yuva

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

To catch the attention of young tech-savvy generation, Bharatiya Janata Party has launched Yuva, an internet TV channel that would telecast programmes, speeches and rallies of the party.

Is the Thomson B9 40-inch TV value for money?

Is the Thomson B9 40-inch TV value for money?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A good price. Slim bezels. The Aptoide app store. But is it enough, asks Aparna Banerjea.

Kharge takes 'mataji', 'pakoda-jalebi' jibe at Sitharaman

Kharge takes 'mataji', 'pakoda-jalebi' jibe at Sitharaman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday questioned Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget and claimed that the plates of all states except Bihar and Andhra Pradesh were empty in the budget allocation.

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Can't name all states, says FM as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout from both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, in protest against all states except two being 'ignored' in the budget, an allegation termed 'outrageous' by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanm, who said all the states never found a mention in any of the previous budgets, including those presented by the Congress.

Many TV screens go blank as digitisation deadline ends

Many TV screens go blank as digitisation deadline ends

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Television sets without set top boxes (STBs) in hundreds of households across Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata went blank as the deadline for switch over to cable TV digitisation ended on October 31 midnight.

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Soccer: Guardiola in line for FIFA honour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Yokohama beat Shandong to book Asian Champions League last 16 berth

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Bollywood biggies join hands, sue to restrain TV channels

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The lawsuit, by four industry associations and 34 producers, seeks the court's direction to Republic TV, its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and reporter Pradeep Bhandari, Times Now, its editor-in-chief Rahul Shivshankar and group editor Navika Kumar and unknown defendants as well as social media platforms to refrain from making or publishing allegedly irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood.

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Ensure no defamatory content against Bollywood: HC to Republic TV, Times Now

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

In strong observations while hearing the plea, the high court cited the death of Princess Diana while trying to escape the media chase, and said there needs to be "some toning down" as people are "afraid of the fourth pillar of democracy" because of its powers.

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

German intelligence used NSA programme to spy on citizens

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Germany's two main intelligence services used a special surveillance programme of the United States to collect vast amounts of communications data, even as the government continued to deny prior knowledge of such operations, a report claimed on Sunday.

India shines at Asian TV Awards

India shines at Asian TV Awards

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

UK media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

UK media watchdog fines Khalsa TV for violence, terror references

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Its order also includes a direction for the channel to broadcast a statement of Ofcom's findings on a date and in a form to be determined by the watchdog and also for KTV not to repeat the music video or the discussion programme found in breach of its rules.

The pied piper of Tamil TV

The pied piper of Tamil TV

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Compere of one of Tamil television's most popular children's shows, Pattampoochi (Butterfly), on Makkal TV, Yazhini is known for her chirpy demeanour, endless patience and devotion to Tamizh.

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Lok Sabha Results: Modi's Myth Shattered

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The Vishwaguru who addressed the maximum rallies and boasted of being blessed with divine energy, who promised guarantees in his own name, turned out finally not invincible, points out Jyoti Punwani.

New Bill May Throttle OTT

New Bill May Throttle OTT

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'Subjecting each such creative content to scrutiny will impose burdens on the OTT platforms and impact user experience.'

Reality Cheque

Reality Cheque

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

The average Indian viewer does not really care for singing contests or modeling contests or road trips and things like that. "Where are the things that are quintessentially Indian?" asks the average Indian TV viewer. "I want more Rakhi Sawant!"

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.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the movie

Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the movie

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The famous vampire sitcom ran for 6 years on TV will be seen on the big screen very soon.

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Irwin was filming off the coast of Queensland in September when he was struck through the heart by a stingray's barb; since then he has been mourned around the globe.

Don't promote superstitions for TRPs, Centre tells TV channels

Don't promote superstitions for TRPs, Centre tells TV channels

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

The information and broadcasting ministry has issued a stern advisory to all TV channels against telecasting programmes promoting superstitions, occult practices and blind belief, warning that punitive action will be taken in case of any violations. The advisory comes in the wake of the civil society and many media critics expressing concern over a flood of such programmes of late -- especially on Hindi and regional language channels -- to garner TRPs.

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential elections

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Pezeshkian gained the attention of people for his stance against the crackdown on the 2009 pro-democracy protests and the violence perpetrated by the notorious morality police in 2022 after Mahsa Amini's death.

Chandamama goes multimedia

Chandamama goes multimedia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Chandamama, the comic that has enthralled three generations of Indians, is now trying to keep up with the times. But, supply side is a problem that they are having to deal with. The lack of new titles may be slowing down their expansion plans.

Aman Verma files complaint against India TV

Aman Verma files complaint against India TV

Rediff.com29 Mar 2005

"We have filed a criminal complaint against India TV CEO Rajat Sharma, programme manager Suhaib Ilyasi and journalist named Ruchi at Andheri court on Monday," Verma's lawyer Dipesh Mehta said.

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

NaMo TV: No extension to I&B ministry to file reply

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The channel, launched nearly two weeks after the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha polls beginning on April 11 came into effect, carries the picture of Modi as its logo.

EC okay with live speeches on NaMo TV in silence period with a rider

EC okay with live speeches on NaMo TV in silence period with a rider

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

It is fine as long as there is no reference to the candidate or constituency going to poll in that particular phase.

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Latest TV debate sees Rishi Sunak win over voters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak convincingly won over an audience of Conservative Party members in a head-to-head television debate with rival Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in the leadership contest to elect a new Tory party leader and British prime minister.

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Russia to help India build small tropical nuclear power plants

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

India on Tuesday said cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear technology is an important pillar of the multifaceted cooperation with Russia, which offered help in building small tropical nuclear power stations.

Trai-ing times dawn for TV viewers

Trai-ing times dawn for TV viewers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Trai's regulatory intervention was supposed to stimulate the market, but the latest order seems quite on the contrary, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Raj Television to launch Kalaignar TV and Raj News

Raj Television to launch Kalaignar TV and Raj News

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Raj Television Network today announced the names of its two soon-to-be-launched new channels - Kalaignar TV and Raj News - for which it has received government approval.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

Louise Khurshid's lawsuit: HC seeks TV Today's response

Louise Khurshid's lawsuit: HC seeks TV Today's response

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response from the TV Today group and 13 others on a civil defamation suit filed by Law Minister Salman Khurshid's wife Louise Khurshid against the media house for airing a programme alleging financial irregularities in a trust run by the couple.

Pak court orders case against Geo TV over blasphemous content

Pak court orders case against Geo TV over blasphemous content

Rediff.com17 May 2014

A Pakistani court on Saturday ordered the police to register a case against Geo TV, actress Veena Malik, her husband Asad Khatak and others over a programme that allegedly contained blasphemous content.

Singur case: Hearing interrupted

Singur case: Hearing interrupted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

At the scheduled start of hearing on the third day on Tuesday morning, Tata Motors Limited counsel Samaraditya Pal told the court of Justice Saumitra Pal that Kalyan Bandopadhyay, who appeared for the state government, had made personal attacks against him on a TV programme on Monday.

Now, free app to control TV with phone

Now, free app to control TV with phone

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Owners can swipe on their phone's screen to change channels, and see the programming guide for the coming week with this new Sky+ app, the Daily Mail reported.

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.

KBC: Big B out, Shah Rukh in

KBC: Big B out, Shah Rukh in

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

The hugely popular show, characterised by Bachchan's baritone and personality, was in its second season when it had to be cut short due to the star's sudden illness.

KBC: Big B out, Shah Rukh in

KBC: Big B out, Shah Rukh in

Rediff.com26 Nov 2006

The hugely popular show, characterised by Bachchan's baritone and personality, was in its second season when it had to be cut short due to the star's sudden illness.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV record

Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV record

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The previous record for a presidential debate viewership was 80.6 million between the then incumbent Democrat Jimmy Carter and his Republican rival Ronald Reagan in 1980.