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India's national radio broadcaster's 35 age limit spells gloom for temporary staff
India's public service radio broadcaster has left many journalists and jockeys disgruntled by their move, which is being described as "discriminatory ageism" by the Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ). In 2013, a decision was taken to disallow radio announcers older than 35, to continue broadcasting on All India Radio’s (AIR) FM Rainbow, if they were hired as ‘Casuals.’.. The term ‘Casuals’ is shorthand for the hundreds who work as jockeys, news readers, announcers, presenters, music artists and more…the 35-year rule seems to extend only to casuals and not to staffers who can continue broadcasting until retirement.