News for 'TV programme'

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Fake TRPs: BARC welcomes Mumbai police probe

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

'As in all our previous cases of suspected panel homes intrusions, BARC India continues to follow its established vigilance and disciplinary guidelines... BARC India appreciates the efforts of the Mumbai Police and will provide the support asked of it,' a BARC India spokesperson said.

PHOTOS: Pak preacher's TV show has baby as giveaway

PHOTOS: Pak preacher's TV show has baby as giveaway

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

A Statement on Aamir Liaquat Hussain's website exhorts poor families to hand over babies to the preacher so they can be given away on his show.

Reliance Info launches city, TV guides

Reliance Info launches city, TV guides

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Reliance Infocomm has introduced two interactive mobile applications, 'City Guide' and 'TV Guide', in Mumbai, New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad.\n\n\n\n

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul, Priyanka over poll code violation

BJP seeks EC action against Rahul, Priyanka over poll code violation

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

In his post, Gandhi urged people to elect the Congress and said, "Rajasthan will choose free treatment. Rajasthan will choose cheaper gas cylinder. Rajasthan will choose interest-free agricultural loan. Rajasthan will choose English education. Rajasthan will choose OPS. Rajasthan will choose caste census."

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that his government's action against corruption has made some people angry but he will not turn back in this fight against graft and nepotism, however big an alliance his rivals form against him.

Pakistani TV channels taken off air in Kashmir

Pakistani TV channels taken off air in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

The order to implement the directive strictly comes on the heels of the government banning an Iran-based private news channel -- Press TV -- after it aired a report about the alleged desecration of the Quran in the United States, that led to violent protests leaving 18 dead

Govt to come out with White Paper on Economy before 2014

Govt to come out with White Paper on Economy before 2014

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The government will come out with a White Paper on the mismanagement of economy prior to 2014 with an aim to draw lessons.

'Playing T20s is fun, but Test is something every player wants to play'

'Playing T20s is fun, but Test is something every player wants to play'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Emphasising the importance of long format in women's cricket, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has called for more international and domestic red-ball fixtures.

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

One hopes, though one is not optimistic, that this action to some extent corrects the lunacy which has infected our national media and has damaged our nation, notes Aakar Patel.

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.

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Pakistani TV news channel blacked out again

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

Aaj went off the air as it was beaming the programme Bolta Pakistan hosted by Nusrat Javed. Authorities had briefly ordered Aaj off cable networks on February 6 when Javed had appeared on another show. Javed's show was taken off the air when President Pervez Musharraf imposed emergency rule in 2007.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Putin's 'sexy' weapon to silence critics

Putin's 'sexy' weapon to silence critics

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

A woman known as 'Katya' has been luring Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's critics into having sex with her and making their videos.

It's All About Job Creation, Nirmalaji

It's All About Job Creation, Nirmalaji

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'Is the Agniveer scheme or their post-retirement re-employment in paramilitary forces or in the state governments the BJP's answer to the crying need on the job front?' 'Or, even Finance Minister Sitharaman's one-year internship scheme in the public and private sector, is it a permanent solution, either?', asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Dish TV, TataSky plan to roll out DVR technology

Dish TV, TataSky plan to roll out DVR technology

Rediff.com13 Oct 2008

The digital video recorder, which allows viewers to record programmes in one channel while watching another and play according to convenience, is being billed as the next big thing in the evolving Indian DTH market. "This, of course, will be a premium product and we plan to announce the launch of DVR technology platform for our DTH service very soon. It will be a Diwali gift to our customers," TataSky Chief Marketing Officer Vikram Mehra told PTI.

'I was told I would never walk again'

'I was told I would never walk again'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'And here I was, walking as a showstopper. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful gift.'

Hyderabad, India's first 1Gbps-enabled city

Hyderabad, India's first 1Gbps-enabled city

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

A recent study on internet speed in India put Hyderabad on top with 6.5 Mbps download and 4.5 Mbps upload speed

Does your child watch too much TV?

Does your child watch too much TV?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Child counsellor Rupal Patel advises parents on how to control their children's TV-watching habits.

Shopping abroad? Customs is watching you

Shopping abroad? Customs is watching you

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The Page Three and pullouts of leading newspapers, dealing with the good life of the rich and famous, have a new set of readers -- the customs officials. Recently, customs officials at the Mumbai international airport found that wife of a business tycoon, who had arrived from Europe along with a few friends, had failed to declare items which included mink and fur items and expensive purses.

If not TV, what is young India watching?

If not TV, what is young India watching?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

According to industry experts, television has lost the young urban viewer for English or Hindi shows. Urvi Malvania finds out what is making more and more of them turn to digital platforms like Voot and Hotstar.

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

His house razed, rat miner rejects DDA's guest house offer

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Not long ago, the rat-hole miner was feted for his role in rescuing with his team 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel in November last year.

Farhan Akhtar's tips on a successful career

Farhan Akhtar's tips on a successful career

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Farhan Akhtar has proved himself in every field he has worked in.

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

'What Still Resonates Is That Voice'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

'How many voices from that time have stood the test of time?' 'There have been RJs before him and after him, but no one has enjoyed his popularity and longevity.'

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Olympic sponsor Toyota pulls out TV ads for Games

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Organisers warn participants against eating out over COVID-19 risks.

2 Pak TV channels banned for blasphemy, mocking judiciary

2 Pak TV channels banned for blasphemy, mocking judiciary

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Pakistan has temporarily banned two private television channels, including one of the Geo TV network, and imposed a hefty fine of Rs 10 million on them for airing blasphemous content and ridiculing the judiciary.

Aarushi case hogs prime time TV coverage: Study

Aarushi case hogs prime time TV coverage: Study

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

The 'whodunnit' mystery over the sensational Noida twin murder seems to have caught the news channels in a big way, with a media watchdog claiming that six leading TV networks devoted half of their prime time to the case.

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

ISRO made efforts to re-establish communication with rover Pragyan and lander Vikram after they were put into sleep mode in September following the onset of night on the moon.

Reality TV in India from Feb 1

Reality TV in India from Feb 1

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

Television buffs in India are in for another bout of thrills on the small screen when Reality Television starts beaming its programmes from February one.\n\n\n\n

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally prepared".'

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Parl panel on IT to take up 'fake TRP' issue: Sources

Parl panel on IT to take up 'fake TRP' issue: Sources

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Congress MP and member of the panel Karti Chidambaram had requested Tharoor to take up the matter and call the officials of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry before the committee to seek clarification and remedial measures.

Indian Idol: Audition on cell phone now

Indian Idol: Audition on cell phone now

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Airtel has introduced audition for the popular interactive TV programme 'Indian Idol' on its mobile service, where an aspirant singer has to call a number to sing a song and participate in the competition.

'Made in India' Kashmir solution unacceptable: Mus

'Made in India' Kashmir solution unacceptable: Mus

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

In an interview to Geo TV, he said a "lot of things were going on behind the scenes."

Mahua Moitra writes to LS ethics panel, seeks fresh date for appearance

Mahua Moitra writes to LS ethics panel, seeks fresh date for appearance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has written to the ethics committee of the Lok Sabha stating that she cannot appear before it on October 31 in connection with the allegations against her due to prior engagements and will be available only after November 5.