Wednesday, 15 July 2015

From AIR's Archives

Dear Listener,

       All India Radio (Akashvani to some of you) is a veritable treasure trove of priceless gems collected from “long years ago” through various moments in our nation’s “trysts with destiny” when its “soul found utterance”.

Yes, as you have figured out, the quotes are from the passionate, stirring speech of the nation’s first Prime Minister “at the stroke of the midnight hour” when India attained freedom. This speech is but one choicest blossom from a multi-hued bouquet that we bequeath to you, dear Listener. You who have journeyed with us through moments of tears and laughter. You who have faithfully listened to our stories and songs over the long years. A Long Playing story that never ends.

It is for you that we have culled and curated invaluable speeches of our freedom fighters and nation builders like Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel, international giants like Martin Luther King, apart from peerless music of every genre that resonates from the nooks and corners of this incredibly diverse and vast subcontinent. It is for you that we have preserved them for posterity, in shellac and magnetic tape, in compact discs and the latest storage systems.


Here we share with you a glimpse of these recordings which are in the public domain. 

S.no
Title
Subject
Duration (Mins)
1
सर्वधर्म समभाव
1.07
2
उदार भाव
1.06
3
रामधुन का प्रभाव
1.38
4
स्वच्‍छता
2.40
5
सेवा का क्षेत्र
3.08
6
कार्य का महत्व
2.25
7
साधुता
2.05
8
जगत का भला
1.13
9
कर्म ही ईश्वर
2.02
10
स्वराज
0.48
11
गुनाह व्याधि
1.13
12
अस्पृश्‍यता
1.15
13
विजयदशमी का सन्‍देश
2.18
14
दीपावली का सन्‍देश
1.56
15
सत्याग्रह
1.28
16
रेडियो घर में गांधी जी
1.38
17
हिन्‍दु शब्द
1.46
18
मेरा ईश्वर
1.04
19
किसानों की समस्याएं
1.40
20
ग्रामीण विकास
2.12
21
उघोगपतियों से आह्वान
2.17
22
सबका धर्म
1.12
23
गुण ग्राहकता
1.08
24
रिश्वतखोरी
0.39
25
लोकमत की शक्‍ति
0.33
26
अच्‍छे काम, अच्‍छे साधन
0.58
27
सनातन धर्म
0.54
28
जागृति
0.52
29
अपना-अपना स्‍वभाव
1.46
30
चरखा एक शस्‍त्र
1.37
31
सांस्‍कृतिक संरक्षण
3.01
32
राष्ट्रीय एकता एवं शांति
4.20
33
श्रमिकों एवं उद्योगपतियों की एकजुटता
2.26
34
राष्ट्र पिता महात्मा गांधी को श्रद्धांजली
6.42
35
2.17
36
राष्ट्रीय एकता एवं साम्प्रदायिक एकता
3.03
37
संगठित हिन्दुस्तान भाषा - हिन्दी
2.36
38
स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर देश के नाम संदेश
2.57
39
आकाशवाणी के नागपुर केन्द्र का उद्घाटन
2.20
40
नैतिक मूल्य भाषा हिन्दी
1.22
41
रियासतों का विलय भाषा हिन्दी
3.11
42
राष्ट्री यता
0.55
43
लोकतंत्र
4.37
44
गीता की प्रति का विमोचन
2.16
45
बुद्ध एवं मार्क्स
3.35
46
कर्त्तव्यों का महत्व
2.36
47
सांस्कृतिक विविधता और शांति
2.49
48
देश के नाम संदेश
4.58
49
देश के नाम संदेश
5.08
50
ट्रिस्ट विद डेस्टिनी
11.20
51
किसान कार्ड
4.30
52
राष्ट्र निर्माण में लोगों की भूमिका
3.52
53
महात्मा गांधी की पुण्यतिथि पर राष्ट्र के नाम संदेश
3.11
54
समाजिक सेवा
3.52
55
शिक्षा का महत्व
2.33
56
ईमानदार-निश्कलंक नेता
2.07
57
रेडियो के माध्यम से ज्ञान
2.13
58
बुद्ध का जीवन और उनकी नीतियां
3.05
59
जागरण मंत्र
3.48
60
जय जवान, जय किसान
2.03
61
जय विज्ञन
3.24
62
पोखरण विस्फोट परीक्षण
2.34
63
एकता के महान शिल्पी सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल
3.42
64
"Tryst With Destiny (Hindi Version)" by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
2.55
65
1.24
66
"Tryst With Destiny (Hindi Version)" by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
2.27
67
1.20
68
1.47
69
2.08
70
1.39
71
1.22
72
1.18
73
1.49
74
1.29
75
0.47
76
1.53
77
1.47
78
2.11
79
1.5
80
0.56
81
1.26
82
2.29
83
0.56
84
1.33
85
2.3
86
9.21
87
4.06
88
2.1
89
1.34
90
2.2
91
2.2
92
2.19
93
1.3
94
1.46
95
2.27
96
1.43
97
2
98
5.08
99
8.49
100
3.18
101
1.45
102
1.33
103
1.1
104
1.58
105
2.3

Friday, 10 July 2015

Akashvani Pune plans 20 days Journey with lakhs of people

Akashvani Pune plans 20 days Journey with lakhs of people

On 10th July 2015, at 4:30 PM the procession will pass through Akashvani Square, Pune!


 

Akashvani teams to be continuously amongst lakhs of people for 24 X 20 hrs

Ashad Wari is a 220 km walk by lakhs of devotees, which starts from Alandi and Dehu two places known for saint Dyneshwar and saint Tukaram and culminates at Pandharpur, the place of Lord Vittal. It is a massive 3 week devotional carnival where in the beginning there are around 2 lack devotees from 8 years to 80 years of age,  getting added while on way and number increases to 15 lacks till final destination (Pandharpur). It is not just a pilgrim walk but a tradition of Maharashtra, which covers all religions, indicates integrity of country in real sense.


AIR Pune has planned a grand event of exclusive coverage of pilgrim, called Ashadh Wari. Station has received sponsorship for state hook up coverage of the event. In addition to curtain raiser, on every day station will produce a radio report of half an hour duration. Also a live commentary of the procession for 2 hrs between 4.30 PM to 6.30 PM on arrival of Wari at Pune will be originated by Akashvani Pune..

Two Akashvani vans will be the part of procession, well decorated and fully equipped. It is as good as AIR studio on wheels. AIR teams in these vans are not only for producing radio reports but they are eager to grab ample rare stories associated with the tradition and personnel experiences of the year old participants. There is scope of its documentation along with suitable photographs in near future. Through this event AIR Pune is taking full advantage of entering as mass media and exhibiting itself as public service broadcaster.

Ashadi Ekadasi--Pilgrimage on Foot

Akashvani Pune will continuously be among lakhs of people for 24x20 hrs for covering Ashadh Wari



“Ashadi Ekadasi—Pilgrimage on Foot”


Incredible India

Ashadi Ekadasi is a religious procession and is celebrated during the months of June- July (Aashaadh Shukla paksha). It consists of a beautifully decorated Palkhi having the “padukas” of the lord and the Palkhi procession consists of people collectively walking, singing and dancing the glory of the Lord in what are called as ‘Dindis’. This custom of taking out a holy procession is said to have started in 1810.

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Tradition has it that two of the greatest devotees of Lord from the Maharashtra state, Sant Jnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram had set out on a pilgrimage to Lord Vittala from their respective places and reached the Divine Abode in fifteen days time on the auspicious day of Ashadi Ekadasi. Following this set tradition by these great souls, even after their merger with the Divine, devotees from the entire length and breadth of the state and even from outside the state set out for Pandharpur, wearing basil beads and singing His glory on a pilgrimage to reach on this auspicious day to have Divine Darshan. This pilgrimage is traditionally called Dindi Yatra. Commemorating this maiden Dindi Yatra undertaken by these great saints even today people from the state traditionally carry Padukas (divine sandals) of these great souls in palanquins on their procession to Pandharpur. Upon reaching Pandharpur on Ashadi, these devotees take a holy dip in the sacred River Chandrabhaga before proceeding for the Darshan of Lord Vittala.

Legend has it that Pundalik, an earnest devotee of Vithoba, placed the service of his parents higher than to that of God. He commanded the violent Bhima River not to disturb his sleeping parents. Pleased by his devotion, Lord Vishnu blessed him with a boon, and the river mellowed and now flows silently as the Chandrabhaga in Pandharpur. On appearing at Pundalik's doorstep, Vithoba found Pundalik with his parents sleeping with their heads on his lap. So as his parents do not get disturbed, Pundalik slipped a brick forward. Till date one finds Vithoba standing on that brick, waiting to be entertained by his 'host', at Pandharpur.
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The Palkhi procession has remained unbroken since it began  despite wars, famines and floods. More than Fifty Palkhis of saints assemble at Pandharpur every year. In Maharashtra “Varkaris” (predominantly simple farmers) is a big community. They usually undertake 21-day walk after they have completed the sowing process in their fields. In the Ashadi Ekadasi festival, people from every faith and religion participate. Learned sages also come for it. Jnyaneshwar preached the Gita which is considered the highest religious text in Maharashtra.

The 'Bhakti Marg' (the path of devotion) as propounded by Sant Jnyaneshwar, teach us to forget the physical self in pursuit of the Lord. When the Varkaris sing and dance during the pilgrimage, they forget the material world around them.

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Along with the Dindi procession, seva to the poor and needy is done reflecting that Lord is in all forms. This is called ‘Seva Dindi’. During the Seva Dindi, the people on pilgrimage undertake selfless service to the poor and needy like Amrut Kalash (Annadhan), Narayan seva, Medical seva, Building & repairing rural infrastructure etc.

Participation in Ashadi Dindi and Seva Dindi helps an individual in many ways by bringing good health, peace & prosperity in his life. Chanting the continuous glory of the God in the Ashadi Dindi procession and Seva Dindi purifies an individual, there is an inner cleansing that takes place in Mind, Body and Spirit and the participants tend to lose their individual identities and experience bliss. It develops all aspects of human personality and helps us understand the true purpose of Life.

Monday, 6 July 2015

“Adi Swar” - Talent Hunt Show for Tribal Music



"Adi Swar"- Talent Hunt Show for Tribal Music


National Channel of All India Radio has launched a nationwide talent hunt show titled “Adi Swar” for tribal music.  This show provides a free platform for tribal population anywhere in India to upload an audio clipping or send an audio CD of their singing performance without any restrictions imposed on their age, sex or economic status.


    This show is an open platform for the vast reservoir of untapped talent of tribal population across the country. The term “Adivasi” is used for tribal populace which constitutes the original inhabitants of India. India’s tribal populations have contributed immensely to the cultural heritage of the country.  The Government of India in recent years has strived to integrate the tribal people into the mainstream of the society. In pursuance of such ideals the Government has framed many policies and laws to promote tribal culture. This aforementioned talent show is one of such initiatives which will be a unique platform for showcase of musical talent for tribal population. 






Monday, 15 June 2015

AIR Pune's unique initiative for students who could not perform well in examinations.


AIR Pune's unique initiative 
for 
students who could not perform well in examinations

Results of Standard 10 & 12 CBSE, ICSE and State Board are declared. Newspapers, TV channels, Talk Shows are filled with photographs and profiles of the Exam toppers. Students who could not succeed in the Exams are normally rebuked by their parents, scorned by society and pushed more into darkness.

AIR Pune organized a programme on 10 June 2015 where all such so called unsuccessful students were invited along with their parents. To impress upon them that failure is never the end of career/life. A panel discussion was organized in which the participants were Shri Aba Bagul, Dy. Mayor, Shri Anil Gunjal from S.S.C. Board, Pune, Smt. Savita Kajrekar, Head Mistress, Abasaheb Garware High School, Pune and Smt. Nilima Apte, Counselor. Students were encouraged  to study further and a message was given.

"Don't place your mistakes on your head, their weight may crush you.....Instead place them under your feet and use them as a platform to view your Golden Future."

The discussion was followed by a Question-Answer session in which the students were guided personally. A small gift in the form of a motivational book was given to the students by the Akashvani Pune Parivar.



On the occasion a message (given below) from 
Shri Fayyaz Sheheryar, Director General, All India Radio, 
was displayed to the students who could not pass the Board Exams


Our beloved former President Bharatratna A.P.J. Abdul Kalam had failed to make it as a fighter pilot for the Indian Air Force, his “dearest dream” at one point. That day few would have believed that he would go on to become Commander-in-Chief of the Defence forces of India, as the country’s President.

Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest Presidents USA has produced, lost multiple elections before finally winning.

The history of this world is the history of these men and women who like Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister, realized that “a success is not final.  And a failure is not fatal.”

People who succeed are not those who have never tasted failure, but those who persist.

Fail.  Try harder.  Fail again.  Try even harder.  
Succeed! That is the mantra of success.

Moreover, failure in one sphere, one aspect, doesn’t mean you are a failure.

The point is not to lose hope and keep trying.  Success is bound to come to you, in one shape or another.

As even Anil Kapoor tells us in the film Mr.India —

Zindagi ki yahi reet hai

Haar ke baad hi jeet hai !