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AKASHVANI

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"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 22 OCTOBER, 1972 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 48 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XXXVII. No. 44 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 13-46 ARTICLE: 1. Ustad Alluddin Khan 2. The Tyranny of Conventions 3. Indian Films II--The Role of Experiments 4. Facts of Journalism: Artists, Sketches and Drawings 5. Tension and Relaxation 6. Holding And Profiteering AUTHOR: 1. H. V. Patanjali 2. Murkoth Srinivasan 3. Mrinal Sen 4. Desmond Doig 5. Dr.G. S. Sainani 6. Prof. Dibakar Jha KEYWORDS : 1. Honours Conferred 2. How Society is Slave to Customs and Conventions. 3.Technical innovations,Experiments in Film Making,Films as a Art Farm 5.What does Tension do to your System.Causes of Mental Tensions,Art of Relaxation Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential.
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English
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All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
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October 22, 1972
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AKASHVANI (English), dated November 19, 1978, is a weekly programme journal published by All India Radio, New Delhi, serving as a vital link between the broadcaster and its audience. Formerly known as 'The Indian Listener,' it provided comprehensive broadcast schedules, along with engaging articles on diverse subjects, profiles of artists, and organizational policy updates. This particular issue, Vol. XLIII, No. 47, offers a snapshot of India's intellectual and cultural landscape in the late 1970s, featuring articles on science, social welfare, literature, and sports, alongside its primary function of informing listeners about upcoming radio programmes.

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Public Information and Education

This is the core theme of AKASHVANI, as it explicitly aimed to 'serve the listener' by providing 'useful information in an interesting manner' about programmes and broader societal topics. The journal acts as a pedagogical tool, disseminating knowledge and fostering informed citizenship.

National Development and Social Welfare

Several articles directly address national development efforts and social issues, reflecting the concerns of a developing nation. Themes of progress, public health, and upliftment of marginalized communities are prominent.

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