Maha Kumbh 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Mahakumbh songs produced by AIR & Doordarshan

'Mahakumbh Hai' was sung by the music composer and singer Kailash Kher, the lyrics were penned by writer Aalok Shrivastav, and the music composed and arranged by Kshitij Tarey.

‘Mahakumbh Hai’ and Akashvani’s composition is a tribute to India’s rich cultural heritage, and the significance and grandeur of the Mahakumbh Mela.

Radio industry urges TRAI to adopt DRM-only technology for digital broadcasting

Radio industry stakeholders told TRAI that a technology like Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) will foster innovation and competition, thus eliminating the monopoly. (Image: rodion-kutsaiev via Unsplash)

During the open house discussion organised by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), industry stakeholders urged digital FM radio on mobile handsets for better and mass penetration.

Radio industry urges for subsidies, phased-manner transition to digital radio adoption

Radio industry requested TRAI for subsidies, minimum costs for hardware upgradation, a phased transition, and the usage of existing spectrum to also do digital in a simulcast mode.

During a discussion with TRAI, the radio industry urged for subsidies and a phased-manner migration to digital broadcasting, along with content guidelines, and single music licensing/royalty framework (for both analog and digital).

India logs 9.2 bn kilometers with Uber in 2024: Report

Uber introduced several new offerings in 2024, including the premium Uber Black and the country’s first licensed app-based bus service, Uber Shuttle.

India’s ride-hailing patterns reached new heights last year, with Kochi riders receiving the highest average driver ratings. Meanwhile, Mumbai led the way in late-night trips, and the iconic Taj Mahal stood out as the top Uber Intercity tourist destination.

WPP mandates four-day office workweek for global workforce starting April

The employees, who represent some of the 114,000 staff under the WPP umbrella, have launched a petition urging CEO Mark Read to revoke the policy—an initiative that has already garnered over 11,000 signatures in four days.

New policy signals a shift from pandemic-era flexibility as WPP emphasizes the value of face-to-face creativity and collaboration.