Explained: Tracing the journey of radio from colonial British Raj to independent and multi-lingual India

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:32pm on 15 Aug 2023,Tuesday India Global

In the 1960s, transistor radios accompanied by Ameen Sayani's iconic voice became ubiquitous in India, encapsulating the cultural landscape after independence from British rule. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru's historic "Tryst With Destiny" speech marked the dawn of freedom. Radio entered a golden age, providing entertainment while also serving as a vital news and unifying force during conflicts. This era saw radio evolve from just entertainment into an essential medium keeping the newly independent nation India informed and connected amidst transformative changes. Radio became cherished in daily life, symbolising a newly unified India.

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