Arundhati Nautiyal
The word "radio" is derived from the Latin word "radius" which means ray
The world's first radio broadcast took place in 1906
In 1890, the famous scientist Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio.
All India Radio, also known as Akashvani, was established in India in 1936
In the early stages, radio was known as wireless telegraphy
In the early days of radio, one had to buy a license of INR 10 to have a radio in India
After the sinking of the Titanic in 1912, the use of radios at sea was made mandatory
In India, AIR had six radio stations in 1947, while today AIR has 223 radio stations
The 1920s to 1950s are considered the golden age of radio