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How Is India's New Online TV Service Reaching Kids Everywhere? 📱

India's public broadcaster displayed its digital streaming service at the Asia‑Pacific Broadcasting Union meeting in Colombo.

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Key Points

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WAVES combines TV, radio, movies, and educational programmes.

15 million users and 19 million downloads worldwide.

Accessible in more than 130 nations.

Supports peace and trust by sharing reliable public information.

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The service, named WAVES, includes television, radio, films, documentaries, school programmes, and cultural shows.

It already has 15 million registered users and 19 million downloads, reaching over 130 countries.

The aim is to bring entertaining and educational content to more people through the internet.

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digital streaming service

A website or app that lets you watch or listen to shows directly from the internet.

public broadcaster

A TV or radio company owned by the government that makes programs for everyone.

documentaries

Films that show real facts about people, places, or events.

registered users

People who have signed up with a name and password to use the service.

downloads

Saving a program or file from the internet onto a phone or computer.

Asia‑Pacific Broadcasting Union

A group where TV and radio companies from many countries in Asia and near the Pacific Ocean work together.

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