Doordarshan Archives

November 30, 2024 12:59 PM

Doordarshan to broadcast 2024-25 Hockey India League, debut of women’s league

Doordarshan (DD), India's national broadcaster, has partnered with the Hockey India League (HIL) to bring live coverage of the 2024-25 season to audiences across the nation. The 2024-25 season of the Hockey India League is set to begin on December 2...

September 13, 2024 11:40 PM

Celebrating 65 years of Doordarshan: a pillar of Indian broadcasting

Doordarshan, India’s public service broadcaster, proudly marks its 65th anniversary this year. Since its establishment on 15th September 1959, Doordarshan has been at the forefront of Indian media, promoting unity, culture, and education while serv...

May 26, 2024 11:20 AM

Celebrating India’s Rich Cultural Heritage: IGNCA and Prasar Bharati’s New Collaboration

Get ready to witness the vibrant cultural programs of the country's leading art institution, the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), on Doordarshan's channel, DD Bharati, every Sunday. This unique initiative marks a significant step w...

May 22, 2024 8:01 PM

India’s Golden Era of Television; Unforgettable and Iconic

In India's Golden Television Era, classics like 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata' shaped routines, even on wedding days. 'Surabhi' and favorites like 'Kyuki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' entertained and broke records, while 'Family No.1' and 'Shaktiman' offer...

May 16, 2024 5:28 PM

Renowned writer Malti Joshi passes away at 90

Malti Joshi, a celebrated writer and recipient of the Padma Shri award, died at the age of 90 on Wednesday. Joshi had been battling cancer for some time and breathed her last at her son Sachchidanand Joshi's residence in Delhi. Sachchidanand Joshi, a...

March 11, 2024 1:21 PM

‘Vocal For Local’: Doordarshan news anchors to wear Khadi attire to promote India’s heritage

By: Aditya Ahuja Prasar Bharati and the Khadi Village and Industries Commission (KVIC), two iconic institutions of the nation, joined forces on Saturday to celebrate and promote the spirit of 'Khadi for Nation and Khadi for Fashion.' The event too...

September 15, 2023 4:24 PM

Doordarshan celebrates 64 years of credibility

Its Doordarshan's birthday today. Doodarshan began its journey on September 15, 1959. It is now 64 years old. Today, there is an ocean of TV shows and news channels, yet Doordarshan's reach remains unparalleled. Even in the present, in this age of l...