BANGALORE: The 30th annual Akashwani awards ceremony was held at Ambedkar Bhavan, Bangalore on 30 December. Showing respect to the Tsunami victims, the event was held as a low key affair.

Speaking on the occasion, Prasar Bharati chairman M V Kamath opined that no technological revolution could eliminate the role of radio and that DD had the potential to be the trendsetter in the world of television.

Among the dignitaries present were AIR director general (DG) Brijeshwar Singh, Doordarshan DG Navin Kumar and sitar maestro Ravi Shankar.