Music and Youth
WhatsApp number launched for overseas listeners of Urdu service of All India Radio
NEW DELHI: To increase its reach and become interactive, All India Radio Urdu service has launched its WhatsApp services so that listeners can interact with their messages.
This will allow overseas listeners to send in their song request for “Suraj Ke Sath Sath” and “Shaam Suhaani” on 8130913554. Each show is of two hours and is aired from 8 to 10 am and from 6 to 8 pm respectively. These two shows were introduced on 15 August this year.
An AIR official said, “Both the programmes are Prime Time Music Request Shows and listeners’ request are being taken through SMS and WhatsApp. After getting an overwhelming response to our programmes, we were prompted to launch a WhatsApp number which brings compatibility and makes it easy to send request from anywhere in the world.”
Overseas listeners can also tune into Urdu service through internet and DTH services besides MWs and SWs. For availing radio services through net, one can log into Allindiaradio.gov.in
This is a one-of-its-kind approach by the oldest broadcaster of the country, wherein it is trying to attract the tech savvy audience of present generation.
All India Urdu Service caters to neighbouring countries. Listeners can also log on to the Facebook page ‘AkashvaniPrasarBharati’ and the twitter handle @AkashvaniAIR for latest updates about the shows.
Music and Youth
TLC launches ‘World On My Plate’ with Shipra Khanna
New travel-food series premieres 29 March at 7:00 PM.
MUMBAI: Shipra Khanna just packed her bags and her flavours because when a celebrated chef takes you on a global plate tour, even the couch starts feeling like first-class. Warner Bros. Discovery India has announced the launch of World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna, a new travel and food series set to premiere on TLC on 29 March at 7:00 PM. Hosted and curated by the popular chef and television personality, the show blends food, travel and culture through an intimate and immersive lens.
Across three visually rich episodes, Shipra journeys to global destinations to explore not just what people eat, but why they eat it, uncovering the stories, traditions and human connections behind every dish. The series opens in London, weaving its iconic landmarks with diverse culinary scenes, before moving to Spain’s vineyards, olive orchards and coastal kitchens.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of advertising revenues for South Asia Tanaz Mehta said: “At TLC, our focus has always been on bringing authentic stories that reflect how people live and connect. World On My Plate builds on this by using food as a lens to explore shared traditions across geographies. We’re excited to collaborate with Chef Shipra Khanna, whose perspective brings both depth and relatability to these narratives.”
Shipra Khanna added, “Food has always been my way of connecting with people and understanding cultures. With World On My Plate, I’ve had the opportunity to step into new worlds, learn from incredible individuals, and share stories that go far beyond the plate. This show is very special to me.”
The series promises strong visual storytelling, meaningful interactions and a fresh perspective on global cuisine celebrating flavours alongside the emotions and traditions that shape them.
In a world where travel shows often feel like distant postcards, Shipra Khanna is serving up something far more personal: a passport to cultures through their kitchens, proving that the best way to understand a place is still through the plate. Tune in to World On My Plate with Shipra Khanna starting 29 March at 7:00 PM on TLC.
