Prasar Bharati launches ‘Kumbhvani’ FM channel

In a landmark initiative, Prasar Bharati’s radio division, Akashvani, unveiled a dedicated FM channel, ‘Kumbhvani,’ aimed at disseminating comprehensive information about the Maha Kumbh 2025. The channel, broadcasting on 103.5 MHz, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during his visit to Prayagraj, PTI reported. Speaking at the event, CM Adityanath hailed Kumbhvani […]

Prasar Bharati’s OTT Platform ‘WAVES’ hits over 1mn downloads in just one month

Prasar Bharati’s recently launched OTT platform, ‘WAVES – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar,’ has achieved a major milestone by crossing over one million downloads within a month of its debut. The app, unveiled on November 20 at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has garnered widespread attention for its unique and diverse content offerings. […]

Prasar Bharati, Hockey India sign b’cast pact for 2024-25 league

The upcoming Hockey India League, which is being revived after seven years, will be telecast live on the country’s national broadcaster, Prasar Bharati. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed in a ceremony between Abhishek Agarwal, Deputy Director General Sports, Prasar Bharati, and Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, a PTI […]

Guest Column: Prasar Bharati’s OTT foray & regulatory breach

The Indian broadcasting industry has long been a cornerstone of the nation’s media landscape, evolving significantly from its humble beginnings with Doordarshan in 1959. Over the decades, the sector witnessed seismic shifts—first, the liberalisation wave of the 1990s, which introduced private broadcast and cable networks, followed by the DTH revolution inthe early 2000s. Most recently, the meteoric rise […]

‘Kicking Balls’ premieres on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES

From the creators of the Oscar-winning ‘The Elephant Whisperers’, Sikhya Entertainment and Viniyard Films, comes ‘Kicking Balls’, a powerful documentary highlighting India’s struggle against child marriages. Released on Prasar Bharati‘s WAVES on November 22, the film showcases the journey of young Rajasthani girls using football as a tool to challenge patriarchy. Directed by Vijayeta Kumar, the film […]

Prasar Bharati, RailTel, PlayboxTV launch ‘Freedom Plan’

RailTel Corporation of India, Prasar Bharati, and PlayboxTV have introduced the Freedom Plan, a high-speed internet and OTT entertainment package available via RailWire broadband. Targeting underserved tier-2, tier-3 cities, and rural areas, the plan aims to bridge the digital divide with affordable connectivity and premium content offerings. As per a press release, the subscribers get […]