Ground Zero

GROUND ZERO

GROUP 4

BHAVIKA VAARSHA JOSHI- 1214123

SHIVANGI BHARADWAJ- 1214140

RYAN DOMINIC ANTHONY- 1214147

ATHIRA .S.M-1214152

DIPALI .P. SHETH- 1214154

NEHARIKA NAIR- 1214159

SHARANYA P ASHOK- 1214163

SWATHY PRAMEELA SASIKUMAR- 1214165

HARSHITHA A- 1214171

ANKITH A-1214179

CONCEPT

The given topic ‘population-control’ is used by incorporating the theme of ‘explosion’ in the radio-station, ‘Blast FM 107.9’. The music, news and shows all revolve around this theme.

The show presented is a morning show called “Ground Zero” which provides entertaining music and discusses current issues with experts and the audience. The public-issue that is focused on in this show is the population-explosion in our country and the methods to control it. The result is a humorous yet informative discussion between the radio-jockey, an expert on the issue and a few callers.

SCRIPT

Jingle: (timer-noise followed by explosion) Blast FM 107.9…blows your mind away.

RJ: Hi! Welcome back to Blast FM 107.9. You’re listening to Ground Zero with RJ Sophie and we have with us in the studio today, Mr. Iyer discussing the most explosive news of the day- India’s alarming population. He is a representative from the Government Family Planning Center in Bangalore. Welcome, sir.

Iyer: It is so nice to be here today. The current population of India is estimated to be 1.27 billion people. This is a lot.

RJ: “A lot” is an understatement, Mr. Iyer. So could you give us a few simple methods that we all can use to help this crisis?

Iyer: Well, so uh, see the government has already started public-awareness-programmes like ‘Hum Doh, Humare Doh’ to make the public aware of the need to have two children and nothing more. Also, contraceptives must be used sensibly to avoid unwanted population…

RJ: Yes, Mr. Iyer. We’ll come back to this discussion after this short-break. If any of you’ll want to speak to Mr. Iyer, please call 90009555. Stay tuned.

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