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Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Private radios defy Nepal govt ban

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Nepal FM, along with two other private radio stations earlier defied a February 1 ban by broadcasting news reports over the past month.

Mobile satellite radio in India soon

Mobile satellite radio in India soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Delphi Corporation, an automotive systems and components manufacturer, On Monday announced an agreement with WorldSpace Inc, the global satellite radio broadcaster, to make mobile satellite radio available in India for the first time.

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

PIL seeks to cancel Radio City's license

Rediff.com17 Jul 2003

A public interest litigation seeking cancellation of the license of the Star group owned FM radio channel Radio City has been filed in the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

Radio presenter apologises over Boucher remark

Radio presenter apologises over Boucher remark

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

A top radio presenter apologised live on air after an unsavoury remark about injured Proteas wicketkeeper Mark Boucher.

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

France allows plane with about 300 Indians to fly after 3-day delay

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Four French judges earlier in the day began questioning the passengers detained by the French authorities at Vatry airport, 150 km east of Paris, since Thursday over suspected "human trafficking".

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Adlabs, HT Music, win FM radio licence

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Anil Ambani-controlled Adlabs and Hindustan Times' HT Music & Entertainment have bagged licences in the second phase of FM radio expansion, including Delhi and Mumbai.

TRAI keen on satellite radio service

TRAI keen on satellite radio service

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Envisaging to further expand the scope of radio, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday invited suggestions on issues relating to satellite radio service to chalk out a policy framework for the new technology which, among other things, ca

Trai wants news on community radio

Trai wants news on community radio

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

F1: Verstappen takes final pole of the season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Red Bull have won 20 of the 21 races so far, another F1 record, and Verstappen has won in Abu Dhabi for the past three years. Both titles have already been clinched.

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

'We could make mincemeat of the Pakistanis'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'My adrenalin kicked in and the happiness returned! It was time to go in for the kill again.' IAF Veterans Group Captain Dilip Kumar Dass tells Air Commodore Nitin Sathe about how the IAF decimated tanks in the famous Battle of Longewala.

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."

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Now, radio host claims Roebuck made him 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Late cricket writer Peter Roebuck's mysterious personal life has become a subject of speculation after his suicide in South Africa with a radio host claiming that the celebrated journalist made him feel 'uncomfotable' and acted 'inappropriately' during an interaction.

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

WC final was Cummins' best day with the ball: Labuschagne

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Australia batter Marnus Labuschagne said he had "never seen" someone bowl like the way Pat Cummins did during the World Cup final against India, which they won by six wickets for a record-extending sixth title.

Plea to cut FM radio licence fee

Plea to cut FM radio licence fee

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Radio City 91 FM, an FM radio station jointly promoted by Music Broadcast Private Ltd and STAR TV, hopes to break even in next two years time, provided there is a slash in the FM radio broadcaster licensing fee.

FM radio: Star looks out for partner

FM radio: Star looks out for partner

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Media and entertainment major Star on Tuesday said it was looking to pick up stake in an Indian company for entry into the private FM radio sector.

Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before CWG 2010

Delhi to have 15000 radio cabs before CWG 2010

Rediff.com7 May 2010

It will be a smooth ride for tourists and citizens during the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi as Delhi government estimates that around 15,000 radio taxis will be on the roads by October.

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Swedish telecom major Ericsson will be the first multinational to manufacture radio base stations for mobile phones in India to cater to the operators here for their network roll-outs.

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

ICC recce: DDCA set for several upgrades for World Cup

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

DDCA will add two more practice pitches to the main square of the Feroz Shah Kotla besides replacing 15,000 old bucket seats for the ODI World Cup.

'Maun ki Baat' on Adani, China: Cong taunts Modi over 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat'

'Maun ki Baat' on Adani, China: Cong taunts Modi over 100th episode of 'Mann ki Baat'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The 'Mann Ki Baat' programme is set to complete its 100th edition next Sunday, with the prime minister saying it was public support that led to the success of his monthly radio address.

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Hussey blasts post-World Cup T20s as cricket overkill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Hussey felt this certainly was not the best side competing against the hosts.

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Why e-auction of radio stations may hamper the industry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

As the government has adopted ascending e-auction for radio waves, there is a danger that players might end up overbidding.

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

'If you want to be a singer, you can only think of Bollywood. This is not right'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Afghanistan created history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, winning by 8 wickets.

Radio ad share to double in 3 years

Radio ad share to double in 3 years

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the discussion over Mitchell Johnson's explosive column on opener David Warner and instead opted to provide a shining endorsement for his fellow World Cup winner.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

UK's Asian radio plans US debut

UK's Asian radio plans US debut

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Polls may not boost FM radio firms

Polls may not boost FM radio firms

Rediff.com27 Jan 2004

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Kashmir-born US citizen, Fai, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week on charges of working for the Government of Pakistan, in particular its spy agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), to lobby at the Capitol Hill and the Administration on Kashmir.

Govt to allow media firms demerge FM radio biz

Govt to allow media firms demerge FM radio biz

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

According to sources, the proposal regarding 'grant of approval to the transfer of shares by the FM radio company for the purpose of demerging the radio business has been submitted to the Cabinet for its consideration. Over a dozen private FM radio operators, including Reliance ADAG's Big FM, will stand to benefit from this move, experts say.

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement has removed radio tags from three more Indian students of the now shut down Tri Valley University in California and also returned their passports. Susmita Gongulee Thomas, consul general of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, said the ICE has returned the passports of these three students along with the two others, from whom radio tags were removed last week.

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Controversial trophy photo: Marsh unfazed by backlash

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Marsh defends controversial act of resting feet on World Cup trophy

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

England might play all-spin attack in Vizag, says McCullum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

England coach Brendon McCullum warned that if the pitch indeed favours the spinners, England would not be afraid to field an all-spin attack.

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.

What's in a name in radio biz? Plenty

What's in a name in radio biz? Plenty

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

The one with the curious name is the runaway leader, setting benchmarks in programming, standardisation and localisation. It doesn't hurt to be part of a formidable family.

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).

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

On Hamas' 'Global Day of Rage', teacher stabbed to death in France

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A school teacher was killed and two students were left injured after a stabbing incident in northern France, The Washington Post reported on Friday.

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.