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Commemorating the Role of All India Radio in Transforming Indian Society

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Thu, 07/31/2025 - 16:24

As we commemorate National Broadcasting Day on July 23, we honour All India Radio (AIR), or Akashvani, one of the most influential organisations in Indian society. The Indian Broadcasting Company, a private company, transmitted India's first radio broadcast on this day in 1927 from the Bombay Station. 

Shared rides, fragmented rules: Fixing India’s paratransit framework

Submitted by super admin (not verified) on Mon, 07/28/2025 - 12:11

Globally, there is a growing adoption of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), which integrates multiple transit modes into a single digital interface for planning, booking, and payment. MaaS prioritises commuter convenience and system efficiency over legacy hierarchies and siloed services. Its success depends on clean technology, open-data systems, and digital payments.