13 Febrauary,2019 is celebrating the 8th edition of World radio day, under UNESCO.

Radio is that medium of communciation which shapes our lives right from the ancient time. It is for the purpose of entertainment, information and unites everyone from different corners of the world. From hot gossip of the town to melodious music and from knowledge to sharing advertisements, it unites us. It has the stability to stand in an uncultered environment and engaging with the audience as evergreen active medium.

World radio day is celebrated across the world to celebrate radio and how it benefits our lives. It is the only active medium to to share about violence and conflicts, especially in the case of crisis. The first radio signal was sent and received in 1895, Italy and today it has extended throughtout the world emerging as a perfect communication medium. Some sources under print media like newspapers or magazines are useful but but radio as a medium ushers our lives in a positive change.

Keeping this in mind, 2019 celebrates the 8th edition of Worl radio day on the theme "Dialogue, tolerance and peace". Radio is the most powerful tool as it offers every community and level of people, welcomes and addresses their voices and ideas irrespective of their educational level. It offers them to use the platform to rise their voices and bring a change. Through print media the message may not be delivered or conveyed, but radio serves as a tool of faster communication and interaction.

There are many alternative ways to communicate but radio in the 21st century has created valuable space to connect with people. It is a platform for dialogue and debate, better understanding of society and to spread awareness to inspire and look forward towards a positive change.

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I have enjoyed news and music over a years