Talking of AIR, I remember waking up to AIR News, which my father would tune in. I would ask him to reduce the volume as I am enjoying my morning sleep!
The other thing I remember about AIR is during the historic tie match between India and Australia at Chepauk. I watched TV but played Radio for voice. I enjoyed it. Some Tamil commentrators are interesting and funny though I am not a big fan of listening to Tamil commentary for Cricket.