IBC Tamil (The International Broadcasting Corporation for Tamil) is a mass media company offering 24-hour television, radio and online services to the
Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora
The Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora refers to the global diaspora of Sri Lankan Tamil origin. It can be said to be a subset of the larger Sri Lankan and Tamil diaspora.
Like other diasporas, Sri Lankan Tamils are scattered and dispersed around the glo ...
. Headquartered in
London
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, the company is licensed and regulated under European media law.
In 2015, the company announced that it invested £2 million in state-of-the-art digital studio equipment. The channel now produces nearly all its video content in
High Definition (HD) through its studios in UK, India & Sri Lanka. IBC Tamil is available on several third party
DTH satellite and
OTT platforms around the world such as
Asian Television Network
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,
YuppTV
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and
YouTube
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Lately in 2021, IBC Tamil is rebranded fully as
International Broadcasting Corporation Limited
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(IBC) in London and appointed
Aninda Bhowmik as its Chief Executive Officer.
History
IBC Tamil was launched as a radio station in London in 1997. Since then, the media institution has operated under different organizations. From 2014 onwards, it is owned and run by London Tamil Media Ltd who, in April 2015, expanded the organization to include the
television channel
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as well as a revamped news website updated round the clock.
IBC Tamil Television
IBC Tamil Television was launched in April 2015 at a ceremonial event in London. Over 1500 people including prominent media personnel, celebrities and leading artists in the Tamil community attended the launch.
TV shows – current affairs and infotainment
IBC Tamil News
* Vanakkam Thamil
* Puthu Velichcham
* Gnayiru Vanakkam
* Unmayin Tharisanam
* Yaathum Oore
* Eela Thamilarum Sarvathesa Arasiyalum
*
Ilavarasi
Ilavarasi is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam Kannada and Hindi cinema. She was one of the prominent lead actresses from 1982 to 1992.
Her popular lead roles are ''vatsalyam'' along with Mammootty and Visu' s ''S ...
* Muranum Mudivum
* Vanakkam Thaainaadu
* Agam Puram
* Sarvathesa Pulanayvu
* Oorodu Uravaada
* Dineshin thedal
* Varthaga Nooku
* Airoppiya Neram
* France Neram
* Kaalakkuri
TV shows – Game shows and entertainment
* Nadana Raajas
* Thangakural thedal
* Paattukku Paattu
* Thamilukku thangam
* Short film express
* Kaasu mela
* Vanna Chittukkal
* Anthi Varum Neram (5 shows a week)
* Nadanthathu ennannaa
* Thiraikku pinnal
* Aaniye Pudunga Venam
* Kollywood Pakkam
* Vaadaa malar
* Ithaya Veenai
* Top 10 songs
* Nilavai Pidippom (Kids Show)
*Marma Kuzhal
*Patthodu Pathinondu
*Vilayadukalam
*The Lasya's Vrindrani Awards
IBC Tamil Radio
Established in 1997, IBC Tamil radio is considered the largest and most popular radio station the
Tamil diaspora
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. Its core audience is estimated to be over one million.
IBC Tamil News website
Ibctamil.com is a news website updated round the clock. The website covers all prominent events in
World Affairs
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with a focus on Sri Lanka and South India. This website is ranked top 100 websites in Sri Lanka.
References
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External links
Official WebsiteRadio WebsiteTV WebsiteNews Website
British Indian mass media