Hidden gems- 8 free-to-air TV channels that you must watch
The modern TV viewers are spoiled with choices with numerous channels providing countless programmes across the genres. Whether you want news, entertainment, infotainment, you name it, there are channels airing dedicated content for viewers of every type. But most of these channels are paid channels; which means, to watch them, the viewers have to pay a certain amount on a monthly basis through their cable or DTH bills.
But as opposed to these, there are also many Free-to-air channels. Much like their paid counterparts, these channels also air various quality programmes in different genres. But to watch them, the viewers need not to pay any monthly charges. These channels can be watched by just installing a set-top-box like the Smart TV box from LRIPL, without ever having to worry about monthly bills.
Today we will dive into the world of Free-to-air TV channels in India and recommend a few stations that you must watch. These channels, despite being Free-to-air, provide all-round entertainment to their viewers through various quality shows and programmes.
1. Sansad TV and DD India
The first two names to be recommended on this list are Sansad TV and DD India. For those interested in current affairs, international news and informative programmes, these two channels are must watch. They feature analytical discussions, documentaries and current affairs related programmes. On Sansad TV, one can also watch the proceedings of both houses of the Parliament live. It is the official TV channel of India's Parliament.
2. Sanskar and Aastha
In today's busy life, we all need some moments of peace, mindfulness and spirituality. To tend to this need of ours, the Sanskar and Aastha channels are a preferred option. Featuring religious and spiritual programmes, these channels not only impart knowledge on Indian spiritual traditions, morals and values, but they also uphold culture and traditions.
3. 9XM
Before there were all the music applications, there was 9XM. Don't we all remember returning from school and then grooving the chartbusters on this channel? It has been an integral part of our childhoods growing up. And the good news is, even in this age of music apps, 9XM is still here to make us go rock n roll.
4. Goldmines movies
For the movie buffs, Goldmines movies is indeed a goldmine. Featuring best movies from South Indian industries in Hindi, the channel is known for being a complete entertainer. For those looking to turn their drawing rooms into theaters after dinner and enjoy some quality time with whole family, this channel is a great choice.
5. DD sports 1.0
For the sports buffs, DD sports 1.0 is the one stop solution. Featuring all the premium sporting events, especially the ones involving India, the channel is the home of sports. The sporting events available on paid channels can be watched for free on DD Sports 1.0. However, it is available only to those who connect their TV sets to DD free dish through a capable Set Top Box like LRIPL Smart Box.
6. DD national
The last, but certainly, not the least, on this list is our favourite DD National. A major part of our childhood nostalgia through countless evergreen programmes such as Ramayana, Mahabharata, Aleef Laila, Sindbad, Chanakya, Shaktimaan, Shrimaan Shrimati, Nukkad, Hum Log, and many others. Even today, the channel is going strong, while setting an example of what a quintessential General Entertainment Channel (GEC) should be like. Featuring daily soaps, current affairs related programmes, mythological shows, latest movies, animated shows and exclusive live events such as the Republic Day parade, the channel has something to offer for every person in the household.
While paid TV channels are gaining popularity and widespread access, the Free-to-air channels are also not much behind in providing all-round quality content to their viewers. And these channels can be viewed without any monthly charges, by just installing LRIPL Smart Box or LRIPL Free-to-air Set Top Box. So why are you waiting? Unleash a new world of entertainment today!
