TechIndia’s push to broadcast the 1982 Asian Games in colour
The Indian Express traces the country’s colour TV revolution to the Games, with Doordarshan rapidly setting up TV stations in 20 cities.
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The Indian Express describes the 1982 Asian Games as the spark for India’s colour TV revolution. Its account includes a satellite failure, last-ditch help from a geopolitical ally, charter flights carrying TV sets to India and Doordarshan setting up stations in 20 cities in quick time.
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India’s push to broadcast the 1982 Asian Games in colour
The Indian Express traces the country’s colour TV revolution to the Games, with Doordarshan rapidly setting up TV stations in 20 cities.
TLDR
The Indian Express describes the 1982 Asian Games as the spark for India’s colour TV revolution. Its account includes a satellite failure, last-ditch help from a geopolitical ally, charter flights carrying TV sets to India and Doordarshan setting up stations in 20 cities in quick time.