Akashvani (term)

Akashvani (Ākāśavāni), आकाशवाणी, is a word of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial announcement," or "voice from the sky/heaven".[1]

"Akashvani" was first used in the context of radio by M. V. Gopalaswamy after setting up the nation’s first private radio station in his residence, "Vittal Vihar" in 1936.[2] All India Radio, India's public radio broadcaster, adopted Akashvani as its on-air name in 1956; it was felt that the term was more than appropriate for a broadcaster.

References

  1. ↑ Dreams, Illusion, and Other Realities By Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty. 1986. p. 330.
  2. ↑ "Mysore Akashavani is now 75 years old". Business Standard.
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