Tag: mass media in the 20th century

On 25 April 1982 Doordarshan began testing color television programs in India. But in actuality, it was dedicated to India on 15th august 1982.

Darpan, founded by Balshastri Jambhekar in 1832 in Mumbai, is recognized as the first Marathi newspaper.

The Bengal Gazette, also known as Hicky's Bengal Gazette, was the first English-language newspaper published in India, founded by James Augustus Hicky in 1780.

Hicky's Bengal Gazette was indeed first published on January 29, 1780, in Calcutta.

Dnyanoday was a significant newspaper that published maps to educate its readers about geography, including maps of Asia and Europe in the mid-19th century.

Bharud is a form of Marathi folk literature, specifically a metaphorical song used by saints like Eknath to convey spiritual and ethical teachings to the common people.

Tamasha is a traditional Marathi theatre form. The word 'Tamasha' is indeed of Persian origin, meaning a 'pleasing sight' or 'entertainment'.

Both Kesari and Maratha were influential newspapers founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, playing a pivotal role in the Indian independence movement.

The Indian State Broadcasting Service (ISBS) was established in 1930 and was later renamed All India Radio (AIR) in 1936.

The Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) was a private entity that initiated the first regular radio broadcasts in India in 1927.