On the 2nd-3rd of Dec 2006, a group of activists and broadcasters met in Kolkata and decided to form 'Southasian'. The launch of the initiative: Southasian happened on the eve of the 14th SAARC Summit in Delhi. The first program was aired on the 8th of April, 2007 which led to the broadcasters' decision on the 16th of August 2007 to form a channel.


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TV Southasia's on air. Being beamed since the 19th of April, 2008, through THAICOM 5 satellite on a downlink frequency of 3991 MHz, symbol rate 13.330 Ms/sec, FEC ¾, polarisation vertical. It is visible in all the 5 countries of the region. I guess it's time for a brief on the project. So here we go. More. . .

If news is essentially a local affair can there be South Asian TV?
by Jawed Naqvi published in The Dawn
...If Southasian does believe it could inspire outspoken journalists and intellectuals from the region on a single platform it would be a dream come true for many....   MORE

 Broadcast World hosts preview of TV Southasia
published in The Economic Times
...TV Southasia is a media voice that reflects the spirit, heritage and culture through the form of content contributed by private entities in the media space in South Asia...   MORE

TV Southasia to be aired in Kolkata from April 15
by Chandan Banerjee published in The Financial Express
...the contents of the TV Southasia is a compiled contribution from AAJ TV, Pakistan, Nepal's Image Channels, MTV Private Ltd of Sri Lanka, Broadcast World Wide of India and Channel I of Bangladesh...   MORE
 
  
 
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Pictures speak of words best when seen and viewed from the right angle. Southasian's at its best with visuals. So, enjoy!

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