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WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As part of the partnership, Airtel Digital TV - the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel - will offer the radio service on its iMusicSpace application.

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Why Telcos Want Airlines To Replace Altimeters

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'If the airlines are not given a clear deadline to change the altimeters by the DGCA, why should they do it voluntarily?' 'It means that the aircraft will be grounded for a while and lose money.'

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

PIX: Stars attend Radio Mirchi Music Awards 2012

PIX: Stars attend Radio Mirchi Music Awards 2012

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Here's looking at some of the arrivals.

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.

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.

Cong cries foul over Modi radio talk, complains to EC

Cong cries foul over Modi radio talk, complains to EC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Congress on Monday approached the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as it accused him of "misusing state machinery" and "abusing authority" over the broadcast of his 'Mann ki Baat' address on All India Radio ahead of Assembly polls later this month.

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Ponting backs Cameron Bancroft to succeed David Warner

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

ICC Hall of Famer and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that batter Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia's Test batting.

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

South Africa to appeal Pistorius six-year murder sentence: Radio 702

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

The South African government will appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, Talk Radio 702 said on Thursday.

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

World Cup 2023: What's going wrong for Australia?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Australia got their tactics and team selection all wrong in Thursday's World Cup defeat by South Africa, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

China unveils world's largest radio telescope in search of alien life

China unveils world's largest radio telescope in search of alien life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

It is the size of 30 football pitches and is made up of 4,450 panels

Apple reveals iOS 7 design revamp and iTunes Radio

Apple reveals iOS 7 design revamp and iTunes Radio

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Apple unveiled a music streaming service called iTunes Radio and new mobile software.

I&B ministry may begin independent review of C-band allocation plans

I&B ministry may begin independent review of C-band allocation plans

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B ministry) may launch its review of the government's plan to potentially reserve the crucial C-band of radio frequencies for 5G and 6G telecommunication (telecom) use, said officials. While the incumbent broadcasting operators have warned that the plan will leave "precious little spectrum" for broadcasting services, telecom service providers (TSPs) have pressed hard for getting access to the C-band. In multiple letters to the I&B ministry over the past month, the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) has said the industry would be left with precious little spectrum for broadcasting services if the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) further allocates the scant C-band for 5G.

Radio to Internet, jockeys have their hands full

Radio to Internet, jockeys have their hands full

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Radio jockeys are already a part of folklore with even Bollywood movies being made on the theme. But it is the Internet jockeys who are spinning music right in the web space.

PM mentioned this Mumbaikar on radio. 'It hasn't sunk in,' he says

PM mentioned this Mumbaikar on radio. 'It hasn't sunk in,' he says

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

In his 15-minute speech on AIR, the PM made a mention of two citizens, who had contacted him. One of them, said Modi, was from Mumbai -- Ganesh Venkatadri.

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

'They shot people and enjoyed it': Israeli survivor describes attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

"They told me to run. I tried to start the car and failed, while my friend tried to perform CPR on his partner," he recalled.

Raj Nayak's venture targets sports, radio, cinema

Raj Nayak's venture targets sports, radio, cinema

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Key revenue generator, however, will continue to be advertising sales.

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

IIT-Kanpur to start its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This will be the first time that an FM radio station would be opened in any of the IITs in the country. The information and broadcasting ministry has already given a green signal to the project.

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

23 soldiers killed in suicide attack at Pak army post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army, the terrorists attacked the security post in Dera Ismail Khan's Daraban area bordering the South Waziristan tribal district in the early morning hours.

Big investors may tune in to FM radio

Big investors may tune in to FM radio

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

India's private FM radio sector is expected to get foreign investments of Rs 500 crore in the next 12 to 18 months.

BBC, Jhunjhunwala to buy Radio Mid-day pie

BBC, Jhunjhunwala to buy Radio Mid-day pie

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Mid-day Multimedia Ltd on Tuesday said the Netherlands-based BBC Worldwide Holdings BV will invest Rs 31.85 crore (Rs 318.5 million) to acquire stake in Radio Mid-day West (India) Pvt Ltd.

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.' 'If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?' 'What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'

Kanpur starts its own FM Radio station

Kanpur starts its own FM Radio station

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

On January 26, some testing was done by airing a programme. On March 6, recordings were done for a programme.

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Modi launches 'Meri Mati Mera Desh' campaign to honour martyred bravehearts

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi said Amrit Kalash Yatra will be organised under the campaign and 7,500 pots carrying soil from different corners of the country will be brought to the national capital along with saplings.

Roberto Carlos mugged live on radio

Roberto Carlos mugged live on radio

Rediff.com25 Jun 2005

The Brazilian defender was giving a radio interview on his cellular phone when armed robbers approached the car in which he was traveling and robbed the driver.

Bedi's 'Dil ki Baat' radio show among BJP's poll promises

Bedi's 'Dil ki Baat' radio show among BJP's poll promises

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

BJP's Kiran Bedi said she will launch her own 'Dil ki Baat' to directly connect with Delhiites if the party comes to power in the national capital.

Music Review: Radio has Himesh vs Himesh

Music Review: Radio has Himesh vs Himesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

While the compositions do have considerable merit, Reshammiya's singing and the lyrics in some of the songs spoil the party to great extent.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

1,000 FM radio stations in 2-3 years!

1,000 FM radio stations in 2-3 years!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India expects at least 1,000 radio stations in the next 2-3 years following its recommendation of a low entry fee and migration to a revenue sharing regime for the second phase.

Bad dialogues and music mar Radio

Bad dialogues and music mar Radio

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Thoughy weak in parts, good performances by the lead actors makes this a watchable film.