First BBC 'newsbot' brings more Uzbek content to Telegram
MUMBAI: In an innovative approach to reaching audiences in Uzbekistan, BBC Uzbek has activated an automated account – bot – on one of its messaging
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BBC Brasil brings first-hand reporting and unique glimpses of Brazil
MUMBAI: BBC Brasil has produced two high-profile video series for the BBC’s international news services ahead of Rio 2016.
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Spice Girls planning TV documentary?
MUMBAI: Three members of British pop girl group Spice Girls are reportedly in talks for a three-part TV series.
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Indian entry makes it to shortlist of BBCÆs 25th International Radio Playwriting Competition
MUMBAI: Mariam Samah’s ‘The Maid Who Made It’ is the lone Indian entry that has made it to the shortlist of the BBC World Service and the British
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With successful trials of DRM, AIR will fully convert to this digital medium for radio: Yogendra Pal
NEW DELHI: Reports have appeared in some publications that there is a proposal by All India Radio to switch off its short wave transmitters and to
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Prince died of painkiller overdose
MUMBAI: Late pop icon Prince died from an accidental overdose of the painkiller fentanyl, medical examiners have found.
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Radio indies call for senior audio commissioner roles in restructured BBC
MUMBAI: The Radio Independents Group (RIG), which represents the UK indie radio production sector, has written to BBC Director General Lord Tony Ha
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Pearl Jam cancels concert over anti-LGBT law
MUMBAI: American rock band Pearl Jam have cancelled a concert in North Carolina in protest against the state's new law on LGBT rights.
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BBC introduces new virtual voice-over translation in Russian
MUMBAI: The BBC’s pilots of innovative ‘virtual voice-over’ technology have entered a new stage.
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BBC Burmese programme to discuss expectations from new government
MUMBAI: An audience of over 100 young people in Rangoon will talk directly with a panel of experts, politicians and activists on BBC Burmese audien
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