Modi Highlights India's 2025 Achievements in Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi's 129th Mann Ki Baat celebrated India's 2025 milestones: Operation Sindoor, cricket World Cup wins, space feats & cultural pride. Read key quotes.
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Pune's 160-Year Observatory Decoding Skies Since 1856
Discover Pune's Central Agro-meteorological Observatory, operational since 1856. From pre-dawn balloon launches to critical data for the Air Force, explore how this historic facility forecasts India's weather. Read its hidden story.
Rare Triple Active Black Holes Found in Merging Galaxies
For the first time, astronomers have clearly recorded three supermassive black holes feeding simultaneously at the heart of merging galaxies. This rare discovery confirms theoretical models and opens new avenues for cosmic study. Read the full story.
Tripura's Portuguese descendants celebrate 500-year legacy
In Mariamnagar, Tripura, descendants of 16th-century Portuguese soldiers celebrate Christmas, preserving a unique history of settlement, culture, and religious harmony. Discover their story.
How Radio Ceylon Beat AIR's 1952 Film Song Ban
In 1952, AIR's ban on film songs backfired, making Radio Ceylon a cultural icon for millions. Discover the untold story of Asia's first broadcaster, now 100 years old.
Radio Ceylon Turns 100: The Story of Asia's First Broadcaster
Radio Ceylon, the world's oldest broadcaster, celebrates its centenary. Discover how it shaped South Asia's airwaves, launched Binaca Geetmala, and created a shared cultural frequency across borders. Explore its enduring legacy.
Jhumri Telaiya: The Small Town That Ruled Indian Radio
Discover how Jhumri Telaiya, a Jharkhand mica town, became a national sensation in the 1950s by flooding Radio Ceylon and Vividh Bharati with song requests. Explore its nostalgic legacy today.
First Heart Transplant at Ernakulam GH Saves 22-Year-Old
Ernakulam General Hospital performs India's first district-level heart transplant. A 22-year-old Nepali woman receives a new heart from a 46-year-old Kollam donor. Read this inspiring story of medical triumph.
HAM Radio Helps Reunite Long-Lost Inmate With Family
After 14 years in jail, Shakuntala Lamchini was reunited with her family in Kolkata, thanks to a nationwide search by HAM radio volunteers. Read this heartwarming story of perseverance and community effort.
Talat Mahmood's 1939 AIR Debut: The Making of a Ghazal King
Discover how Talat Mahmood, at just 16, began his legendary singing career on All India Radio, Lucknow in 1939. His journey from Marris College to becoming the Ghazal King is a tale of passion. Explore his musical legacy now.
Castle Rock: Goa's Liberation History Near Dudhsagar
Explore the history of Castle Rock, a key site in Goa's 1961 liberation near Dudhsagar Falls. Discover its strategic role and how to visit this historic landmark.
Milei Stops China Telescope Project Post-US Bailout
Argentina's President Javier Milei suspends a major Chinese-backed radio telescope project following a $20 billion US bailout, highlighting the delicate geopolitical balancing act in Latin America. Read more.
Tigress Tara Released in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve's population rises to five with the release of tigress Tara from Tadoba. The radio-collared big cat marks a key step in Maharashtra's tiger conservation efforts. Read more.
Odisha Man Reunited with Family After 17 Years in Bangladesh
Sudam Hembram, missing for 17 years, was reunited with his Odisha family at the India-Bangladesh border. Ham radio operators and diplomatic missions made the emotional homecoming possible. Read his incredible journey.
Delhi Police busts mobile tower equipment theft racket
Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested a 20-year-old and seized stolen mobile tower equipment worth Rs 20 lakh. The racket targeted critical Remote Radio Units for illegal resale.
Community Radio Reaches 1 Lakh Tribal Voters in Wayanad
Radio Mattoli, Wayanad's community radio, launches a hyperlocal campaign in Paniya, Kattunayikka & Ravula dialects to mobilize tribal voters for Dec 11 elections. Learn how radio waves bridge the gap in remote forests.
MP Birla Planetarium Award Cancelled as Recipient's Flight Axed
The MP Birla Memorial Award function in Kolkata was cancelled after the awardee, astrophysicist Yashwant Gupta, couldn't reach due to a cancelled flight. The event, held after six years, is now postponed. Read details.
Satellite Boom Poses Major Threat to Astronomy
The rapid expansion of satellite megaconstellations is creating light and radio pollution, jeopardizing astronomical observations. Learn how this impacts future space discovery.
Radio-collared tigress Tara spotted in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Tigress Tara, released into Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, was seen in the buffer zone. Forest officials confirm she is 100% safe and healthy, with movements being tracked. Read the full story.
Prasar Bharati Chairman A. Surya Prakash Steps Down
A. Surya Prakash has resigned as Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster. The veteran journalist cited personal reasons for his departure after over six years at the helm.
CMS Radio, UP AIDS Society Raise Awareness on World AIDS Day
City Montessori School's community radio partnered with UP AIDS Control Society for a live phone-in program on World AIDS Day. Dr. Maya Bajpai shared vital facts and discussed government prevention campaigns. Read to learn more.
Powerful Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout, More Expected
A strong X2-class solar flare erupted on December 1, 2025, causing a radio blackout over Australia. Scientists warn of more flares from a massive sunspot group now facing Earth. Read about the impacts on tech and space weather forecasts.
Sumona Pandey Appointed Programme Head of AIR Lucknow
Veteran broadcaster Sumona Pandey assumes role as Programme Head at All India Radio, Lucknow. She pledges to strengthen listener bonds and uphold AIR's legacy of reliable content.
Russia's Doomsday Radio Active After US-Ukraine Peace Talks
Mysterious Russian radio station UVB-76 transmits coded message 'Plushovvod' hours after high-level US-Ukraine talks. Is it a nuclear signal? Read the full analysis.
Putin's India Visit 2025 for Annual Summit
President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Explore the history of Russian presidential visits and their impact on the strategic partnership.
Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan Held in Jalandhar
The historic Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan returned to Jalandhar, featuring maestros like Pt. Sajan Mishra. Read about the celebration of Indian classical music.
Lee Minwoo: Earned More in Shinhwa Than Solo
Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo reveals he earned significantly more during group activities than his solo career. Discover the shocking income disparities among members.
Vintage Radio & Camera Art Installation Wows Chandigarh
Artist Vinay Sharma's vintage installation at Chandigarh's National Crafts Mela transports visitors through time with 300 radios, historic cameras & telephones. Experience the nostalgia!
Black Friday: The Untold History Behind Shopping Frenzy
Discover the surprising evolution of Black Friday from 1869 financial panic to modern shopping ritual. Learn how Philadelphia police coined the term and how retailers rebranded it.
Mysterious Nighttime Space Radiation Discovered
Space scientists detect mysterious radio emissions appearing only after sunset. This groundbreaking discovery reveals Earth's hidden interactions with space. Learn what it means for science!
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