Journalism of Courage
Doordarshan
DOORDARSHAN NEWS
How the 1982 Asian Games sparked India's colour TV revolution against the odds
September 21, 2026 5:32 pm
Satellite failure in space, last-ditch help from a geopolitical ally, charter flights carrying TV sets to India, and Doordarshan setting up TV stations in 20 cities in quick time... the story behind India broadcasting the 1982 Asian Games in colour
Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away
February 12, 2026 1:42 pm
Sarla Maheshwari was one of the prominent news anchors of Doordarshan in the 1980s. She passed away at 71.
March 5, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Assembly Polls
March 05, 2025 7:05 am
This is the front page of The Indian Express published on March 5, 1985.
Manthan to be screened on Doordarshan in honour of director Shyam Benegal
December 31, 2024 4:42 pm
Doordarshan has announced that it will be screening a restored version of the film Manthan, to remember the legacy of its director, the prolific Shyam Benegal.
Explained: Rules for political parties to use state-funded media during polls
May 19, 2024 1:17 pm
Two Opposition leaders, Sitaram Yechury and G Devarajan, recently slammed Doordarshan and All India Radio for ‘censoring’ their speeches. Here is what the rulebook officially says.
No 'Muslims', 'communal authoritarian regime': Opp leaders Sitaram Yechury, G Devarajan censored by Doordarshan, AIR
May 19, 2024 1:18 pm
The Opposition leaders had to drop these words from their speeches made on the public broadcaster in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
Siddharth Kak reveals they would receive 14 lakh postcards per week for Surabhi: 'I had to hire a tempo to get the postcards...'
May 16, 2024 9:21 pm
Surabhi, a popular TV show of the '90s, received over 14 lakh letters per week, revealed the show's host Siddharth Kak.
Doordarshan anchor faints on air while giving weather updates, posts video explaining what happened
April 21, 2024 4:32 pm
Doordarshan news anchor Lopamudra Sinha shared a video on her Facebook profile and narrated how she fainted during a live news broadcast after her blood pressure dropped.
From ‘Kissa Kursi Ka’ to ‘The Kerala Story’: Power, propaganda and Doordarshan
April 07, 2024 7:46 pm
Since the 1950s, television was recognised as the primary medium for influencing public opinion. And it is precisely this that has motivated governments to control and exploit the potential of as many media units as possible
Doordarshan to telecast live ‘aarti’ from Ayodhya
March 13, 2024 10:53 am
Initially, Prasar Bharati will air the “Mangala aarti” for a few months, and then, the Ram Temple Trust will take a call on how to take it forward.
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentExclusive | ‘I was in disbelief’: Kritika Kamra reveals the real story behind the viral video of Gaurav Kapur crying at their wedding
Entertainment'Contract said I had to talk against Salman Khan': Actor said he quit Kala Hiran after 2 days
Advertisement
Advertisement