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Jokes Apart | Memories of new years past and some notes on 2022, the year when nothing happened
This year was marked by little tweaks to what already existed, an incremental evolution. Press a button and one’s TV will curve; press it again and it will straighten out. 4G became 5G
The talk-show queen Tabassum gone at 78
Interestingly, Tabassum was a radio show hostess at the ripe old age of 3!!! It was a show called Phulwari on All India Radio.
FDI in Indian media: How the scene changed since post liberalization
When FDI started coming in various sectors of the Indian economy, it impacted the Indian media in a big way
Few people support views against govt, ‘offensive’ ideas on social media: CSDS Survey
The survey also found that even though television is the main source of news for most, newspapers and the public broadcaster Doordarshan enjoy far more trust among the people than private news channels
Independence Day 2022: Ektaa R Kapoor's 'Yeh Dil Mannge More' to be released on Doordarshan
Content Czarina Ektaa R Kapoor who redefined the Indian entertainment landscape on television is all set to bring to audiences ‘Yeh Dil Mannge More’ a show around the ‘heroes behind the heroes’.
Doordarshan's new series Swaraj to narrate India’s untold stories and historical journey from 1498 to 1947
Swaraj is jointly produced by the government of India and Mumbai-based production house Contiloe Pictures.
Prasar Bharati to initiate legal action against apps illegally using DD and AIR content
The Indian public broadcaster said more similar applications have been identified and are in the process of being shut down by Google.
Sandip Ray on working with Shashi Kapoor on Satyajit Ray Presents telefilm: 'He was a thorough perfectionist'
“Shashi Kapoor is a very adept actor, and a thorough professional," Satyajit Ray told son Sandip when the latter expressed his apprehension of directing a huge Mumbai star for their Doordarshan telefilm.
Arvind Trivedi, best known as Raavana in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, passes away aged 82
Ramayan actors Dipika Chikhlia, Arun Govil and Sunil Lahiri paid tribute to Arvind Trivedi
Mann Ki Baat radio programme has generated over Rs 30.80 crore revenue since 2014, says Centre
The ''Mann Ki Baat'' programme is broadcast at 11 am on the last Sunday of each month through various channels of the All India Radio and Doordarshan
Tanishq ad backlash strips India's veneer of pluralism, propped up by television, film programming of decades past
What exactly has the Tanishq controversy revealed that wasn’t already in practice in India?
Mukesh Khanna to develop his iconic Doordarshan show Shaktimaan into superhero trilogy
The first film in the Shaktimaan trilogy is expected to go on the floors in the latter half of 2021.
Independence Day PM Speech 2020 Updates: COVID-19 won't stop India's dream of becoming self-reliant, says PM
Independence Day 2020 Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a special campaign with a holistic approach is also being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities of country.
Independence Day 2020 LIVE Streaming: When and Where to Watch PM Narendra Modi’s speech
The prime minister's speech will be broadcast live by the national public broadcaster Doordarshan after the the hoisting of the National Flag on the ramparts of Red Fort in Delhi
Prasar Bharati threatens to cancel PTI's subscription, accuses news agency of 'anti-national' reportage
Prasar Bharati is the largest subscriber of PTI, which is a not-for-profit privately-run news agency and has over 1,000 full-time employees
Ramayan, Mahabharat cast open up on newfound popularity among new generation, and what makes the epics resonate today
The primary cast of Ramayan and Mahabharat recall the days when they were worshiped, and celebrate the present days when they are being appreciated as actors.
Doordarshan viewership rating witnesses 46% decline after Ramayan airs final episode, says BARC
The Ramayan viewership in the morning band moved to news, kids and movies genre, while the evening one was taken by other GECs and movies, BARC said.
Zee TV announces re-telecast of Ramsay Brothers' popular horror series The Zee Horror show during lockdown
Produced by Tulsi and Shyam Ramsay, The Zee Horror Show first aired in 1993 and ran for nine years.
After Ramayan, Mahabharat, Doordarshan announces re-telecast of Ramanand Sagar's Shri Krishna
Shri Krishna was first broadcast on Doordarshan's Metro Channel (DD 2) from 1993, but moved to DD National in 1996.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pogo partners with Doordarshan to air animated show Chhota Bheem on DD National during lockdown
Doordarshan has brought back a number of classic shows for viewers during the coronavirus lockdown to entertain people and help them remain indoors