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THE INDIAN LISTENER

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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 was published by All India Radio,New Delhi.From July 3 ,1949,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later,The Indian listener became "Akashvani" in January 5, 1958. It was made a fortnightly again on July 1,1983. 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. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: The Indian Listener LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE,MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 08-01-1950 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 69 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XV. No. 2. BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED(PAGE NOS): 19-43, 45-56, 58-64 ARTICLE: 1. Life And Culture In Karnataka 2. Pacifism And Non-violence 3. The Cost Of Living Index 4. The Naini Agricultural Institute 5. The Damodar Valley Project 6. Science And The Navy 7. GEMS AUTHOR: 1. Masti Venkatesa Iyengar 2. Horace Alexander 3. Dr. Natarajan 4. H. S. Azariah 5. L. K. Elmhirst 6. Commodore H. Drew 7. V. Pandurangaiah KEYWORDS: 1. Vijayanagara kingdom and Karnataka, Paintings of Karnataka 2. World Meeting of Pacificists, War and non-violence 3. Determining the cost of living index, Collection Black market price and retail price data 4. Agricultural education, Animal Husbandry and dairy development 5. Elmhirst in India, History of Damodar Valley Project 6. Shipbuilding in India, Defence Scientific Research Organization 7. Man and machine, Cottage ndustries Document ID: INL-1950 (J-M) Vol-I (02)
Language
English
Publisher
All India Radio (AIR),New Delhi
Release date
January 8, 1950
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The Indian Listener, Vol. IX, No. 6, published on March 7, 1944, serves as a vital historical artifact, offering a snapshot of public broadcasting and societal concerns in British India during World War II. As a fortnightly program journal from All India Radio, it provided listeners with detailed broadcast schedules, insightful articles, and crucial organizational updates. This particular issue features wartime reporting from the front lines, analysis of global humanitarian crises, and an explanation of domestic economic policies like rationing, reflecting the multifaceted challenges and priorities of the era. It effectively functioned as both an entertainment guide and a significant platform for public information and discourse.

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This theme explores the direct impact and broader context of World War II, from frontline military reports to the geopolitical forces driving global conflict. It highlights the pervasive influence of the war on daily life and international relations.

Humanitarian Crises and Displacement

This theme focuses on the profound human cost of war and political instability, particularly the widespread phenomenon of forced migration and the plight of refugees. It underscores the social consequences beyond military engagements.

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