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"Akashvani" (English) is a programme journal of ALL INDIA RADIO, it was formerly known as The Indian Listener. It used to serve the listener as a bradshaw of broadcasting ,and give listener the useful information in an interesting manner about programmes, who writes them, take part in them and produce them along with photographs of performing artists. It also contains the information of major changes in the policy and service of the organisation. The Indian Listener (fortnightly programme journal of AIR in English) published by The Indian State Broadcasting Service, Bombay, started on 22 December, 1935 and was the successor to the Indian Radio Times in English, which was published beginning in July 16 of 1927. From 22 August ,1937 onwards, it used to published by All India Radio, New Delhi. From 1950,it was turned into a weekly journal. Later, The Indian listener became "Akashvani" (English ) w.e.f. January 5, 1958. It was made fortnightly journal again w.e.f July 1,1983. NAME OF THE JOURNAL: AKASHVANI LANGUAGE OF THE JOURNAL: English DATE, MONTH & YEAR OF PUBLICATION: 14 NOVEMBER, 1976 PERIODICITY OF THE JOURNAL: Weekly NUMBER OF PAGES: 214 VOLUME NUMBER: Vol. XLI. No. 46 BROADCAST PROGRAMME SCHEDULE PUBLISHED (PAGE NOS): 161-204 ARTICLE: 1. Nehru: The Architect of Free India's Science Policy 2. Science for Peace and Progress 3. Aeronautical Reserch in India 4. Sun Basket 5. Reorienting Science and Technology in India 6. Drift of India and the Rise of Himalayas 7. Can We Move to the Past ? 8. Achievements in Oceanography 9. Utilizing The Service of Indian Scientists Abroad 10. Why Research in Astrophysics ? 11. Astrology Vs Futorology ? AUTHOR: 1. A. Ranganathan 2. Dr. Hari Narain 3. Dr. S. R.Valluri 4. An Interview with the Inventor Dr.Von Oppen 5. Smt. Indira Gandhi 6. Aniruddha De 7. Hiranmay Ghosh 8. S. Z. Qasim 9. Dr. Y. Nayudamma 10. Dr. Sanat Biswas 11. Prof. B. V. Raman KEYWORDS : 1. Scienfitic Triumphs,Indian Atomic Energy Commission,Vital Significance,Greatest Enterprise. 2.Universe,Molocular Biology,Selective Application, Piorities for Undeveloped,Some Questions. 3. Aerodynamic Forces, Wind Tunnel Testing,Structural Designer.Lighter Frames,Population System, Research and Development. 4. No Keywords. 5.Gandhiji and Nehruji' Concern for Rural Development. Boost to Rural Engineering, Towards Self Reliance, Need for integrated Approach. 6.Attractive Hypothesis, Spreading of Ocean Floors. Inerted Sequence, The Himalayas. Prasar Bharati Archives has the copyright in all matters published in this “AKASHVANI” and other AIR journals. For reproduction previous permission is essential.