AIR journey – down memory lane

Source: The Hindu | CHENNAI,
July 4, 2013

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  The HinduUstad Iqbal Ahmed Khan giving Hindustani vocal concert as part of Akashvani Sangeeth Sameelan 2012, organised by All India Radio at Visakhaptnam. Photo: C.V. Subrahmanyam

Milestone The saga of All India Radio Madras began in 1938. A look at some aural delights.

Friday Review starts Randor Guy's monthly column on AIR Madras, which is celebrating its Platinum Jubilee this year.

All India Radio (AIR) celebrates its Platinum Jubilee this year having commenced operations in Madras, the then capital of the composite Madras Presidency, in 1938. The journey through the decades has been interesting, exciting and certainly entertaining.

(This writer has been involved with All India Radio since his.............................

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