This progam is for a multi-cultural Indian Audience which includes Telugu speaking people from the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. The first programme was broadcast on 7th September 2002.

The programme is broadcast in two languages. The first part of the programme is in Sanskrit language. The effort in this broadcast is to make the Indians remember this language. Telugu is very closely associated with this language.

The second part of the programme is in Telugu. Telugu is the third largest spoken language in India which accounts for 70 million people. Melbourne's population is about 6000 people out of which 50% of them are recent migrants and Overseas students. Telugu is also called the "Italian of the East". The most popular lyrics/music of the Greatest Dravidian Cultures was written in Telugu.

In this programme, Interviews from stalwarts like - Mrs. Rao Bala Saraswati, Dr. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Bala Murali, S.P. Sailaja, the famous Chinna Jeeyyar Swamiji, Subhash Patriji, Cricketers Lakshman, Yadav and a host of other stars, comedians from Telugu Movies (which is popularly known as Tollywood) were broadcast.

On many an occasion, Visiting parents participated and enjoyed the programmes.

The program can be heard Saturday, 5-6 am, on 92.3 FM (Melbourne).

For programmes, participation Please contact the Convenor Mr. Babu Akula on 0417 551 275 or admin@3zzz.com.au or Nalini Pulaparti on 0417 551 275

/9570 9824 or naliniakula@yahoo.com

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