{"id":13295,"date":"2026-06-06T11:37:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianow.me\/?p=13295"},"modified":"2026-06-06T11:37:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T06:07:17","slug":"akashvani-90-dr-m-s-vidya-highlights-the-historic-bond-between-the-microphone-and-the-masses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianow.me\/?p=13295","title":{"rendered":"Akashvani @ 90: Dr. M.S. Vidya Highlights the Historic Bond Between the Microphone and the Masses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b201863c7a3178b5\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Akashvani Has Been the Heartbeat of Society, Nurturing Local Talent: Dr. M.S. Vidya\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">\u0c86\u0c95\u0cbe\u0cb6\u0cb5\u0cbe\u0ca3\u0cbf \u0cb8\u0cae\u0cbe\u0c9c\u0ca6 \u0cb9\u0cc3\u0ca6\u0caf\u0cac\u0ca1\u0cbf\u0ca4, \u0cb8\u0ccd\u0ca5\u0cb3\u0cc0\u0caf \u0caa\u0ccd\u0cb0\u0ca4\u0cbf\u0cad\u0cc6\u0c97\u0cb3 \u0caa\u0ccb\u0cb7\u0c95: \u0ca1\u0cbe. \u0c8e\u0c82.\u0c8e\u0cb8\u0ccd. \u0cb5\u0cbf\u0ca6\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe \u0cb6\u0ccd\u0cb2\u0cbe\u0c98\u0ca8\u0cc6<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Bengaluru:<\/b> Celebrating nearly a century of public service, Akashvani Bengaluru, in association with the Bengaluru Gayana Samaja, hosted &#8220;Swarasmriti: Triumphant 90&#8221; to commemorate 90 years of information, education, and entertainment since its inception in 1936. The milestone event seamlessly blended rich literary reflections with a captivating classical music recital, drawing an enthusiastic audience of cultural connoisseurs and media veterans to the state capital.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\">A Legacy of Literature and Expression<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The evening commenced with the <strong>&#8220;Saraswata Sanchaya&#8221;<\/strong> segment, a deep dive into Akashvani\u2019s profound impact on literature, drama, and listeners across Karnataka. Eminent scholars highlighted how the public broadcaster democratized access to the arts, serving as a vital incubator for regional language and culture over the decades.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3\"><strong>Dr. Basavaraju Sadara<\/strong> spoke extensively on Akashvani&#8217;s literary contributions, while <strong>Dr. N. Raghu<\/strong> focused on its rich musical legacy. Highlighting the broadcaster&#8217;s transformative role in the performing arts, <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Dr. M.S. Vidya, Principal of Abbas Khan Degree College for Women,<\/span> <\/strong>reflected on the historical bond between the microphone and the masses.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0\">&#8220;Akashvani has not merely been a broadcaster; it has been the heartbeat of our society, nurturing local theatrical talent and building an intellectual bridge with generations of listeners,&#8221; noted <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Dr. Vidya<\/span><\/strong> during her address.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13297\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13297\" src=\"https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-4-284x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-4-284x300.jpeg 284w, https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-4-768x812.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-4.jpeg 859w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u0cae\u0cc8\u0c95\u0ccd\u0cb0\u0ccb\u0cab\u0ccb\u0ca8\u0ccd \u0cae\u0ca4\u0ccd\u0ca4\u0cc1 \u0c9c\u0ca8\u0cb8\u0cbe\u0cae\u0cbe\u0ca8\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cb0 \u0ca8\u0ca1\u0cc1\u0cb5\u0cbf\u0ca8 \u0c90\u0ca4\u0cbf\u0cb9\u0cbe\u0cb8\u0cbf\u0c95 \u0cac\u0cbe\u0c82\u0ca7\u0cb5\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cb5\u0ca8\u0ccd\u0ca8\u0cc1 \u0ca8\u0cc6\u0ca8\u0caa\u0cbf\u0cb8\u0cbf\u0ca6 \u0ca1\u0cbe. \u0c8e\u0c82.\u0c8e\u0cb8\u0ccd. \u0cb5\u0cbf\u0ca6\u0ccd\u0caf\u0cbe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"6\">Harmonious Notes Resonate<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">The celebration transitioned from the literary to the musical with the <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">&#8220;Sangeeta Sanchaya&#8221;<\/span><\/strong> segment, featuring a sublime Veena recital by the acclaimed virtuoso, Sri Ramana Balachandran. The performance filled the auditorium with resonant classical melodies, showcasing the enduring power of traditional Indian music.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The event was presided over by Dr. M.R.V. Prasad, President of the <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Bengaluru Gayana Samaja,<\/span><\/strong> and flawlessly anchored by Senior Announcer B.K. Sumathi. The gathering underscored how traditional media continues to inspire and unite communities even in the digital age.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Ayesha Khanum,<\/span><\/strong> Chairperson of the Karnataka Media Academy, lauded the milestone as a testament to the enduring power of public broadcasting.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0\">&#8220;Reaching 90 years with such triumphant relevance proves that authentic, community-driven journalism and cultural programming can never be replaced. Akashvani continues to be an inspiring beacon of credibility for modern media,&#8221; <strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Khanum<\/span> <\/strong>stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13298\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13298 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-1-1024x530.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-1-1024x530.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-1-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-1-768x397.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/indianow.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CMA-Vidya-Principal-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption 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