Demand raised for digitisation of DD and AIR's archives

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 18:52

Amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'Digital India', there is an increasing demand for digitisation of archives of Doordarshan and All India Radio, to make it available on digital and online platforms.

DD seeks action against Tata Sky for not airing its channels

Last Updated: Friday, June 19, 2015, 00:18

National Broadcaster Doordarshan has sought action against leading Direct to Home(DTH) operator Tata Sky for allegedly taking off 'DD Bharati' and some other channels from its platform, saying it was in violation of the norms.

Modi launches Kisan channel, pitches for farmers' growth

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 18:31

Making a strong pitch for growth of farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country cannot move forward without their progress and called for increase in crop productivity by 50 percent.

PM Modi launches DD Kisan channel, says agriculture must be encouraged

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 16:57

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched Doordarshan's farmer-centric channel –DD Kisan.

DD Kisan channel to be launched tomorrow

Last Updated: Monday, May 25, 2015, 15:19

Doordarshan's farmer-centric channel, DD Kisan is all set to be launched tomorrow by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

EC holds DD News guilty of violating Model Code in Delhi polls

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 22:17

The Election Commission has held the state-run Doordarshan guilty of violating the Model Code of Conduct by telecasting news about reduced prices of vegetables on the day of Delhi assembly polls and asked its Director General to fix responsibility of officers involved.

Doordarshan`s live streaming of Republic Day gets good response

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 13:38

In a first, national broadcaster Doordarshan Sunday broadcast High Definition live streaming of the Republic Day Parade on internet.

Fan of indie cinema? Catch rare collection on DD

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 20:40

Here is a rare chance to watch as many as 104 award-winning and critically acclaimed films in `Best of Indian Cinema`

Doordarshan eyes makeover, local talent

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 13:42

Doordarshan is set to discard its dowdy and boring image as a public service broadcaster, make its regional channels more attractive and entertaining.

DD to increase channels on DTH service in staggered manner

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 16:14

Public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is planning to increase "significantly" the number of channels offered through its free-to-air DTH service, by auctioning them in a staggered manner.

Doordarshan looks to past to shore up its viewership

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 21:43

Doordarshan has decided to repeat telecast of its serials `Buniyaad`, so popular in late 1980s, as also `Chanakya`, `Byomkesh Bakshi` and `Parsai Kehte Hain` to attract more viewers.

Prasar Bharati may get digital wing

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 18:28

To keep up with the changing times, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati may get a digital wing to reach out to the increasing number of Internet and smartphone users, if recommendations of a working group formed by the government are accepted.