| Growth seems to be on DTH subscriber base |
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The enhanced sound and picture quality of transmission and tempting of the free-to-air offer of Doordarshan, the subscribers are encouraged towards this platform, the growth seems to be on DTH subscriber base. Read More ...
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| India TV claims good numbers for 'Breaking News' |
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On October 19, India TV launched 'Breaking News', anchored by Rajat Sharma and Sudhir Chaudhury for 3 hours every weeknight, and has redefined live and exclusive news presentation. Read More ...
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| Sri Adhikari Brothers okays stock split |
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Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network LTD, SABTNL has said that it will split the firm's equity shares in the ratio of 1:5. Read More ...
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| Zenith Finesse to launch TVs |
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Expectations of good sales this festive season have prompted Zenith Finesse India to also join the ranks of TV manufacturers in India. Read More ...
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| Pitt narrates PBS Miniseries on Health |
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Brad Pitt's voice is usually identified with movies such as "Troy," "Ocean's Eleven" and "Twelve Monkeys" not a six-hour documentary on global health. Read More ...
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| Fired Producer links CBS probe to McCarthy |
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The producer fired for her role in the discredited CBS News report about President Bush's military service believes that CBS was more interested in protecting itself than finding out the truth behind her story. Read More ...
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| BET celebrates 25th Birthday |
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In a special that doubles as a retirement party for network founder Robert Johnson, BET celebrates its 25th anniversary with a music-studded party that debuts on the network Tuesday night. Read More ...
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| Fox Special to answer letters to Santa in US |
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"Dear Santa," a special where some of the wishes expressed in letters to Santa Claus are granted for a television audience, will air Dec. 9, Fox and the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday. Read More ...
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| Stewart planned to bump Trump from Show |
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Before her version of "The Apprentice" began, Martha Stewart thought she was saying "you're fired" to Donald Trump. Read More ...
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| CBS Names Tony Petitti Executive VP |
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Tony Petitti will assist CBS News and Sports president Sean McManus with day-to-day sports operations as executive vice president. Read More ...
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| O&M India to draft paper at Harvard Business School |
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John Goodman, CEO, O&M India and South Asia, and Kunal Sinha, executive director, O&M Discovery (O&M's planning and knowledge unit), are partnering with Professor John Quelch, Harvard Business School's Senior Associate Dean; Mr Lincoln Filene, Professor of Business Administration; and Mr Ajay Mookerjee, Executive Director, India Research Centre, Harvard Business School, on a paper on 'Marketing to India's Underserved' Read More ...
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| Firoz Karmalawala joins JWT from Leo Burnett |
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Firoz Karmalawala, head, films division, Leo Burnett Mumbai has been appointed as the films chief of JWT Mumbai and he will be reporting to Agnello Dias, executive creative director and senior vice-president, JWT. Read More ...
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| Steve Harrison to chair the 2006 Lions Direct Jury |
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Steve Harrison, Managing Director and Creative Partner of Harrison Troughton Wunderman has been named as the 2006 Lions Direct Jury President. Read More ...
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| Cobra Beer to be watched in 2007 |
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The first greenfield brewery of Cobra Beer Ltd. in India will be ready by 2007, its founder and CEO Karan F. Billimoria said on Tuesday. Cobra Beer is the bestselling beer brand in the United Kingdom. Read More ...
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| France's new channel to rival CNN and BBC |
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France on Wednesday announced the birth of a new international television news network half owned by the state that aims to rival the BBC and CNN when it starts broadcasting next year. Read More ...
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| The direct-to-home update |
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Media companies have been working on direct-to-home (DTH) ventures as far back as '96, but Government restrictions on foreign investment, coupled with the prohibitive costs of setting up and subscribing to the DTH services, have helped rein in prospective growth of the new medium. Read More ...
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| Everest wins creative duties for JK Tyres radial truck tyres |
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In a multi agency pitch, Everest Brand Solutions has bagged the creative duties for JK Tyres radial truck tyres business. Read More ...
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| TBWA wins creative duties for Michelin India |
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Michelin India has appointed TBWA India as its creative agency following a comprehensive selection process. Read More ...
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| Jayesh Ravindranath quits Triton for D Landmark Group |
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Jayesh Ravindranath, Executive Director, Triton Communication has resigned from his position. Ravindranath will be joining D Landmark Group as its marketing head from December 6, 2005 Read More ...
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| Randstad NV acquires 51% of EmmayHR |
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Dutch temporary employment or temping firm Randstad NV has acquired 51% of EmmayHR, a Mumbai-based human resources company for an undisclosed amount. Read More ...
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| NBC appoints Steve Capus as News Division President |
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Steve Capus, who managed the smooth anchor transition from Tom Brokaw to Brian Williams and has been acting NBC News president since September, was named permanently to the post on Tuesday. Read More ...
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| ABC, CBS offer John Paul II Biopics |
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Controversial depictions of romance, heroism, anti-Communism and molestation scandals are part of two new biopics on the life of Pope John Paul II. Read More ...
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| Next 'Apprentice' to be Shot in Calif. |
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Donald Trump is leaving New York to fire people on the West Coast. Read More ...
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| FCC chair urges TV providers to Shield Kids |
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Sexed-up, profanity-laced shows on cable and satellite TV should be for adult eyes only, and providers must do more to shield children or could find themselves facing indecency fines, the nation's top communications regulator says in US. Read More ...
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| HBO documentary features Hamm, Team |
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Mia Hamm and the Fab Five are ready for a little more fame. Read More ...
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| Star Group to concentrate in India: Michelle Guthrie |
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Star Group is unlikely to make any significant money in its loss-making Chinese business for up to two years, Michelle Guthrie, chief executive of Star TV said in an interview to Financial Times, that echoed recent frustration expressed by Rupert Murdoch. Read More ...
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| Harry Potter, Goblet of Fire screened for Astronauts |
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International Space Station Commander William McArthur got a very special viewing of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire this week. Read More ...
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| Simon Cowell stays on 'Idol' after Suit settled |
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Simon Cowell will be insulting prospective singers on "American Idol" for several years to come. Read More ...
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| Fox signs Simon Cowell to Long-Term deal |
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Simon Cowell will be insulting prospective singers on "American Idol" for several years to come. Read More ...
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| Rolling Stones to perform at Super Bowl |
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The Rolling Stones will take a brief break from touring to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. Read More ...
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| TRAI permits 4% hike in Cable TV prices |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, relating to its inflationary policies has allowed Cable Operators to Multi System Operators / broadcasters a annual hike of four precent, effective January 01, 2006. Read More ...
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| 'Jackers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks' secures BAFTA Award |
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Crest Animation Studios has announced that Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks has won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Series in the International Category. Read More ...
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| Star World refreshes on-air look |
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Star World has refreshed its on-air look and rolled out three regional feeds to streamline its entertainment offering in Asia. Read More ...
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| Media and Entertainment: Opening the Window to the World |
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India Economic Summit 2005, jointly organised by the World Economic Forum and Confederation of Indian Industry, started from November 27. Read More ...
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| Asia's circulation rise bucks global trend |
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1Three quarters of the world's best selling dailies are now published in Asia, according to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN), which unveiled topline findings from its latest survey of the global industry at its annual congress in Korea last month. Read More ...
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| Cellcast expands operations into India |
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Cellcast plc, a global interactive digital broadcaster, is expanding its international reach with the opening of a new subsidiary, Cellcast Interactive India PvT Limited, based in Mumbai. Read More ...
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| Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the next Star for Corporates |
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The new star on the Indian cricket horizon Mahendra Singh Dhoni is on a roll both on the field as well as off it. Read More ...
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| Ajay Devgan in Bagpiper Ad |
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Director Sanjay Gupta has just completed shooting the Bagpiper club soda ad. Read More ...
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| Dentsu begins discussions for Video Content over Internet |
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Inc. has begun joint discussions with five of Japan's major broadcasting companies. Read More ...
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| Leo Burnett USA names Chris Rossiter as EVP/Dir. of Broadcast Production |
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Leo Burnett USA announced it has named Chris Rossiter as the agency's executive vice president/director of broadcast production. Read More ...
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| VOD revenues to break $10 billion in 2010 - Informa |
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New research, published today, shows that in 2010, 350 million homes will take VOD or NVOD services, equivalent to one-third of the world's total TV households. Read More ...
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| Ted Turner says 'Iraq No Better Off After War' |
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Media mogul Ted Turner said Monday that Iraq is no better off following the U.S.-led invasion that ousted dictator Saddam Hussein than it was before the war. Read More ...
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| Aaron Spelling sues Nurse for Defamation |
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TV Producer Aaron Spelling has sued a nurse and her attorney for allegedly violating a confidentiality agreement and spreading rumors around Hollywood that Spelling sexually harassed her. Read More ...
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| Nick Lachey to play 'Newlywed' in TV Pilot |
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"Newlyweds" Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson aren't yet divorced, but Lachey is moving on to a new marriage. At least on TV. Read More ...
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| Fox cancels 'The Simple Life' |
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"The Simple Life" is over at least on Fox. Read More ...
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| E! to air 'The Simple Life' |
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Feuding ex-friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie will take "The Simple Life" to E! Entertainment Television in a new format that allows them to have nothing to do with each other. Read More ...
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| Sharad Pawar, the biggest player of BCCI |
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A tactical masterstroke by the Sharad Pawar (Union Minister and Maharashtra Cricket Association) faction has left the outcome of BCCI polls in full swing favoring, Pawar has been elected the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI. Read More ...
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| Dainik Jagran plans RS 300 Cr. IPO |
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Dainik Jagran, India's largest-selling Hindi language newspaper, is planning to raise about Rs 300 crore in an initial public offering by March 2006, sources close to the deal said on Monday, reports Reuters. Read More ...
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| Amitabh Bachchan is Fit and Fine: Doctors |
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Amitabh Bachchan was admitted and later discharged from the Escorts Hospital on Monday after he complained of abdominal pain. Later, he flew to Mumbai, where he was admitted to Leelavati Hospital. Read More ...
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| Optimum Media Solutions goes for media research cell |
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Optimum Media Solutions (OMS), Mudra Group's specialist practice in end-to-end investment management solutions including strategic media planning, buying and implementation, will be starting a new research cell dedicated to surveys, studies and power tools for the media industry. Read More ...
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| Vij, Machaiah elevated at Optimum Media Solutions |
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Sandeep Vij, the former head of OMS is being roped in for special projects within Mudra, wherein he would identify and package integrated offerings for existing clients. Read More ...
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| Pantaloon looks for rebranding Gold Bazaar |
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Pantaloon Retail India is in the process of rebranding its Gold Bazaar outlets in the country to make the most of the current sentiment for the metal. Read More ...
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| Dasmunsi asks to frame norms on channels |
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Television content and programming have to conform to content codes being recast by the information and broadcasting ministry. The codes are being revised as a step forward towards constitution of the regulatory authority., Televisionpoint.com reported on Nov 23. The same framework is being implied by the Ministry. Read More ...
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| Market rise on pay-TV piracy |
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Technological investment that played a decisive role in tackling pay-TV theft in some Asian countries last year is unlikely to be made regionwide without significant changes to the regulatory environment, according to brokerage firm CLSA, which revealed the results of its annual monitor of pay-TV piracy. Read More ...
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| TRAI may recommend introduction of digital television |
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Home Entertainment is not going to be the same if recommendation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI to introduce digital television from April 1, 2006 is implemented. Read More ...
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| Doordarshan set for image makeover |
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The Vintage face of Doordarshan is all set to go for a makeover, the public broadcaster will now inject fresh blood into its ranks to give viewers a new look. K.S. Sarma, Prasar Bharati CEO, said that 50 plus officials in DD will have to give way to those below 45 years to improve presentation of programmes. Read More ...
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| Deewane Huye Pagal premiere with ETC |
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ETC hosted a grand star-studded premiere of the much awaited laugh riot Deewane Huye Pagal with FAME Adlabs, part of Shringar Cinemas Limited. Read More ...
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| Inox Leisure to enter Captial Market |
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Inox Leisure Ltd., which operates a chain of multiplexes in 7 cities across India under the Inox brand, has filed its draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi). Read More ...
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| Chandradeep Mitra joins Mudra as President, Optimum Media Solutions |
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Chandradeep Mitra has been appointed as the President of Optimum Media Solutions (OMS), Mudra Group's specialist practice in end-to-end investment management solutions including strategic media planning, buying and implementation. Read More ...
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| Exide ropes in Mahendra Singh Dhoni as brand ambassador |
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Industries Ltd has signed up the new sensation of Indian cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its brand ambassador in recognition of his talent, power play and smashing strokes. Read More ...
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| Raining bids for Sachin's bat on auction on eBay |
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eBay India and Kult One, Quality International Cinema, announced the auction of celebrity sports memorabilia from cricket stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Sunil Gavaskar as well as Mandira Bedi. Read More ...
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| North Korea decries CNN Documentary |
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North Korea criticized CNN for airing footage purporting to show a public execution, accusing it of being part of a U.S. government-organized slander campaign. Read More ...
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| Decisive Night for 'Housewives' Druggist |
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It was a decisive night for George the pharmacist on ABC's "Desperate Housewives." Read More ...
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| Ex-Cowboy Irvin arrested on Drug charge |
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Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin was charged with misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia after Plano police officers searched his vehicle during a traffic stop. Read More ...
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| NBC didn't report Accident during Parade |
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During its live coverage of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, NBC did not tell viewers that a giant balloon had caught on a street lamp and injured two sisters. Read More ...
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| Daystar bids to take over Public Station |
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For more than 30 years, public television station KOCE has been heralded for its lineup of award-winning news programs that remind viewers there's more to Orange County than sun-drenched beaches. Read More ...
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| Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam plans mega TV serial |
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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam executive officer A.P.V.N. Sharma has reviewed the script of the mega TV serial on Lord Balaji with script writers and the director at a meeting in Hyderabad. Read More ...
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| Star News Women Journalists escape Molestation |
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Two Women journalists of Star News channel were molested and their car damaged by two men who tried to abduct them on Friday night in New Delhi. Read More ...
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| Delhi HC allows 7 minutes cricket footage for news channels |
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The Delhi High Court has allowed five private TV news channels to use the exclusive Prasar Bharati footage of the ongoing cricket series for seven minutes every day. Read More ...
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| Beyblade The Next Big Thing |
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Take a bow and step aside Pokemon. Beyblade has just spun its way into children's imagination, bagging the coveted status of new toy on the kid bloc. Read More ...
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| Actress Preity Zinta sues Mid Day |
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Actress Preity Zinta on Friday filed a criminal defamation case against a city tabloid (Mid Day) holding its printer, publisher and editor responsible for publishing the text of an alleged telephonic conversation between her and actor Salman Khan that had 'sexual overtones'. Read More ...
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| Soccer Weekends on ESPN Star Sports |
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ESPN Star Sports will telecast live & exclusive the English Premier League, England's club soccer competition, this weekend. Read More ...
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| Cybercafes play an enabling role in online shopping: IAMAI |
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A recent report 'Online Activities & Ecommerce from Cybercafes' conducted by Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) aims to understand the shopping habits of the cybercafe users. Read More ...
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| 'The Contender' back on AXN |
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The Contender is back and the re-match is on! It's a face off between The Contender champion Sergio 'The Latin Snake' Mora and Peter Manfredo Jr, as they meet again in the most exciting match to come since The Contender finale. Read More ...
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| Quasar Media enters Mumbai |
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The growth of internet media is in top gear and so is Quasar Media, one of the newest and fastest growing full service online media agencies. Read More ...
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| Disney Channel to premiere 'Toy Story' |
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Disney Channel will treat kids and families alike to three time Oscar Nominated 'Toy Story' on Sunday, November 27th at 11 AM Read More ...
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| Star Gold introduces two new Movie properties |
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Star Gold has lined up two properties to wind up 2005. Read More ...
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| Milind Dhaimade to join Equinox Films as Director |
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Milind Dhaimade will join Equinox Films as a Whole Time Director, effective December 1. Read More ...
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| Viviane Reding urges on opening of foreign investment in Media |
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The EU's Commissioner for Information Society and Media Viviane Reding on Friday urged India to do away with restrictions on foreign investments in print and broadcasting media to enable EU media houses to go in for joint ventures in India. Read More ...
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| MTV India appoints Amit Jain as Managing Director |
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Amit Jain has been appointed to the role of Managing Director - MTV Networks (MTVN) India. Read More ...
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| BCCL picks up 9.8% stake in SQL Star |
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Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd (BCCL) has taken a stake of 9.8% for Rs 7 crore in citybased software and learning services provider SQL Star International. Read More ...
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| The Times of India reporter Xavier Rutsa, Shot in Kohima |
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Unidentified gunmen shot at and injured the Nagaland reporter of The Times of India, Xavier Rutsa, at Kohima on Thursday. Read More ...
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| Sahara One gets 'Saath Rahega Always' from Nov. 28 |
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Sahara One Television has got a new property coming in at the 7.30 PM slot. Read More ...
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| IFA Shield 2005 on ESPN Star Sports |
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ESPN Star Sports will showcase live and exclusive the semi-finals and the final of the IFA Shield 2005 football tournament. Read More ...
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| Now Tata Indicom Wi-Fi Service at Eden Gardens |
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Kolkata is a city justifiably famous for many things, modernity is however not one of these. Of late that too is changing. Read More ...
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| CNN to launch On Now Broadband TV in Hong Kong |
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CNN International is set to expand its reach in coverage by launching on PCCW's innovative now Broadband TV service from early 2006. Read More ...
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| 3i Infotech acquires SDG Software Technologies |
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3i Infotech Ltd has announced that the Company has acquired SDG Software Technologies, a Hyderabad based software products Company. Read More ...
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| Jessica Simpson, Nick Lachey officially separate |
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Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, who turned mid-level music careers into Hollywood superstardom by celebrating their marriage in an MTV reality show and television specials, are calling it quits after months of persistent breakup rumors. Read More ...
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| Man sues over Bravo Show 'Project Runway' |
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A man has sued the producers and sponsors of the cable reality show "Project Runway," charging that the Emmy-nominated series is based on a script of his that was rejected two years ago. Read More ...
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| CMA says Move to New York Paid Off |
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The Country Music Association received the exposure and the higher New York TV rating it was looking for when it moved its awards show to the Big Apple, but it lost some viewers in the nation's storm-battered heartland. Read More ...
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| 'Alias' to end Five-Season run in May |
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>"Alias" is going undercover for good. The spy drama starring Jennifer Garner will end its five-season run in May, ABC announced Wednesday, promising a big finish. Read More ...
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| 'My Fair Brady' stars to Wed on TV |
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Christopher Knight, aka Peter Brady of "The Brady Bunch," and Adrianne Curry are planning a wedding and reality TV cameras will be there. Read More ...
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| Denton to Host Miss America Pageant |
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James Denton, who plays a hunky plumber on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," will host the 2006 Miss America pageant, which is heading to the Las Vegas Strip in hopes of boosting ratings and updating the contest's image. Read More ...
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| Teri Hatcher sues Tabloid over Sex Story |
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Teri Hatcher is suing a British tabloid newspaper for libel over its claims she had "sex romps" with men in a Volkswagen van, her lawyer said Wednesday. Read More ...
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| CNN apologizes for X on Cheney's Face |
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CNN has apologized for a "technical malfunction" that briefly flashed a black "X" mark over the face of Vice President Dick Cheney during the network's coverage of a speech on Monday. Read More ...
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| Ted Koppel bids Farewell to 'Nightline' |
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In an understated farewell Tuesday to the ABC News broadcast he has anchored for more than 25 years, Ted Koppel asked "Nightline" viewers to give his successors a fair break. Read More ...
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| Deutsche Welle, Star may form JV for Radio |
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Star TV is set to return to the FM radio sweepstakes after exiting earlier this year in favour of Gary Wendt Capital. German radio and TV network Deutsche Welle (DW) and Rupert Murdochs Star are seeking a piece of the FM radio action, following the footsteps of BBC with Radio Mid-Day. Read More ...
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| New Urdu daily enters the scene in Hyderabad |
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The entry of a hi-tech and sleek Urdu daily is expected to add new vigour to the language of poets and nobles in the historic city of Hyderabad. Read More ...
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| Bhaskar to launch Aha! Zindagi in Gujarati in January 2006 |
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Aha! Zindagi (Hindi), which is a successful stint for the Bhaskar Group till now, is ready for a Gujarat launch in January 2006. Read More ...
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| FICCI to prepare draft paper on TV content regulation |
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The Information and Broadcasting ministry has asked Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), to prepare a draft note on content regulation that will provide programming parameters to the television industry. Read More ...
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| BCCL picks up 10% in IIHT Limited |
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Bennett, Coleman & Co has signed a deal to acquire a stake in Bangalorebased IIHT Limited, a leading company which offers training in hardware and networking. Read More ...
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| VSNL - Wi-Fi spins its Web at Eden Gardens |
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Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) has announced that after the Company got the Chinnaswamy stadium at Bangalore wi-fi ready, Eden Gardens arguably India's marquee cricket stadium, shortly followed suit. Read More ...
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| Pankaj Wadhwa bags International Marketer of the Year Award 2005 |
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Pankaj Wadhwa, Managing Director, Kidstuff Promos & Events, the Mudra Group's specialized promotions marketing offering, has been honoured with the International Marketer of the Year Award 2005 by the Marketing Agencies Association Worldwide (MAA), in Chicago, USA. Read More ...
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| Sansani celebrating first anniversary |
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Sansani, which is telecasted on Star News is celebrating its first anniversary. Read More ...
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| After UK, NDTV 24x7 distribution in US |
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New Delhi Television Ltd, NDTV has informed BSE that the Company's English News Channel NDTV 24x7 will be available to viewers in the United States (US) from November 29, 2005 through an affiliate distribution partnership with America's largest DTH service provider, DirectTV. Read More ...
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| ActiveMedia Technology opts for Janmat |
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ActiveMedia Technology shall power up the entire range of participative Janmat shows, making it the most interactive news & current affairs channel in India. Read More ...
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| Crest Animation - Allotment of shares on preferential basis |
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Crest Animation Studios Ltd has informed BSE that the Allotment Committee, a sub-Committee Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 23, 2005. Read More ...
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| Production Houses go for movies to line up growth |
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What Was earlier considered a risky business has now become a thing of the past. Read More ...
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| Publicis acquires 60% stake in Solutions |
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Publicis Groupe has acquired a 60% stake in Solutions Integrated Marketing Services. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Indian government's Foreign Investment Promotion Board. Read More ...
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| AOL introduces New AIM Triton Service |
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AOL today announced the official launch of its new AIM Triton service. Read More ...
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| Worldwide mobile phone sales increased 22 % - Gartner |
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Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 205.4 million units in the third quarter of 2005, a 22 percent increase from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc. Read More ...
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| BBC Worldwide eyes 20 % stake in Radio Mid-Day |
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British Broadcasting Corporation subsidiary BBC Worldwide wants to enter the FM radio sector in India. BBC Worldwide is on the prowl to acquire approx. 20 per cent stake in Radio Mid-Day West (India) Private Ltd. Read More ...
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| Orissa cable association may strike to protest taxation |
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The All Orissa Cable TV Owners Association has threatened to go on a 24-hour statewide blackout commencing on Wednesday evening to protest the proposed clamping of entertainment tax. Read More ...
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| Sesame Workshop next year in India |
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Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organisation and international pioneers in promoting the role of educational media in early childhood development, is introducing its successful Sesame Street series that will be launched in India next year. Read More ...
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| BCCL picks up 2% stake in Paramount Airways |
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India's aviation industry is witnessing two trends. One is the emergence of low-cost carriers that has caught the imagination of the common man, and the other is the advent of airlines which hook the business and first class travellers. Read More ...
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| George Bush planned to bomb Al Jazeera |
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US President George W Bush planned to bomb pan-Arab television broadcaster Al Jazeera, British newspaper the Daily Mirror said on Tuesday, citing a Downing Street memo marked Top Secrrt. Read More ...
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| Television content, programming to conform content codes |
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Television content and programming have to conform to content codes being recast by the information and broadcasting ministry. The codes are being revised as a step forward towards constitution of the regulatory authority. Read More ...
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| Ministry may keep Print Media out of Tax levy |
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The Union finance ministry seems all set to drop the proposal to bring print media indirectly into the service tax net. Read More ...
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| Star to seriously think about regional strategy in India |
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In an interview to Media Partners Asia (MPA), Star Group CEO Michelle Guthrie said the company needed "to seriously think about a regional strategy in India ... we are looking at strategies based around our existing content." Read More ...
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| I&B ministry wants Salem's plea against media dismissed |
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The Union information and broadcasting ministry on Monday urged the special court to dismiss a petition filed by extradited don Abu Salem, seeking a media ban on reports about investigations relating to him and his girlfriend Monica Bedi. Read More ...
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| Sahara One ties up with Spacetoon Media Group |
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Sahara One Television has signed an MoU to source content from SpaceToon Media Group, Middle East's largest kids' entertainment brand for animation and live action content. Read More ...
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| NDTV 24x7 launched on UK's Sky Digital platform |
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New Delhi Television Ltd, NDTV has said that the English news channel, NDTV 24x7 has been launched on the Sky Digital platform in the United Kingdom. Read More ...
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| Disney Channel, Microsoft join hands for Start your story |
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Disney Channel and Microsoft have come together to offer Indian kids a unique opportunity to unleash their creativity with "Start your story" contest. Read More ...
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| Jiten Bhagat joins Law & Kenneth as associate vice-president |
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Jiten Bhagat has joined agency Law & Kenneth as the associate vice-president. Earlier, Bhagat was the brand director with Leo Burnett. Read More ...
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| Publicis acquires majority stake in Solutions |
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Publicis has acquired a majority stake in Solutions, one of the largest integrated marketing companies in India. Read More ...
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| Lintas IMAG releases IMAGine |
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Lintas IMAG, an integrated marketing communications offering, has released a brochure called IMAGine, which comprehensively outlines the activities of the Integrated Marketing Action Group. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy North America Wins Ragu |
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Ogilvy & Mather New York announced today that it has been named agency of record for the Ragu® brand of pasta sauces from Unilever North America. Read More ...
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| IBM continues to sponsor CNN's Broadband Video Service |
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CNN's online broadband video has attracted more than four million page views in Asia since its launch, prompting IBM to continue a sponsorship deal for the free video news service. Read More ...
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| Movielink, Fox sign online movie deal |
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Online Movie download service Movielink on Monday said it has signed a film distribution pact with 20th Century Fox giving the website content from all of Hollywood's major film studio. Read More ...
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| NBC Universal to close Trio Network |
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NBC Universal is shutting down Trio, but will keep the cheeky pop culture television network alive as a broadband offering. Read More ...
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| Peak 'Seinfeld' Seasons to be released |
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"Seinfeld" has not suffered from shrinkage. Seven years after its finale, not only does the classic sitcom air up to two hours a day in some markets, but the reruns remain fresh enough to spark watercooler chitchat about everything from puffy shirts to mimbos. Read More ...
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| 'Nightline' Team a Mixture of Old and New |
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ABC's "Nightline" in the post-Ted Koppel era will include two holdovers from the old show in reporters Chris Bury and John Donvan, while adding CBS's Vicki Mabrey. Read More ...
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| Patricia Heaton to debut in New Movie |
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Her nine years playing a no-nonsense wife on the CBS hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" proved to Patricia Heaton that family strife has universal appeal. Read More ...
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| Oprah agrees to appear on the 'Late Show' |
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Oprah, Dave. Dave, Oprah. The cold war between television titans Oprah Winfrey and David Letterman has thawed to the point where Winfrey has accepted Letterman's invitation to appear on the "Late Show" on Dec. 1. Read More ...
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| Vincent Pastore of 'Sopranos' pleads Guilty |
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Vincent Pastore, who played gangster Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," was given a conditional discharge Monday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of attempted assault following an altercation with a girlfriend. Read More ...
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| Who will telecast Champions Trophy hockey? |
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With less than three weeks left to go for Champions Trophy hockey, there is still confusion about the telecast rights for the elite six-nation event beginning December 10 in Chennai. Telecast details for the event are yet to be finalised. Read More ...
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| Zee to invest $ 50 million for Zee Towers in Dubai |
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Zee Network has announced a major investment of US$ 50 Million towards the set-up of 'Zee Towers' in Dubai, Zee's Middle-East Head Quarters. Read More ...
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| Yahoo! India appoints Sonya Banerjee as Head, Marketing |
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Yahoo! India, the leading global internet Communications and Media Company, today, announced the appointment of Ms Sonya Banerjee as Head – Marketing. Read More ...
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| Bharat Petroleum Corporation keen on DTH |
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The Board of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) is expected to discuss the proposal of launching a DTH TV platform before March 2006. Read More ...
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| 'Pratyaksh' on sting operations |
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Eminent media personalities like Prannoy Roy, head of NDTV, Tarun Tejpal, CEO, Tehelka.com, Q W Naqvi of Aaj Tak, Sidharth Basu, brain behind ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati', Laxmi Goel and Alka Saxena of Zee News, Vikram Chandra, head of NDTV Profit, Satinder Bindra of CNN and Vinod Dua, senior anchorperson - in all 50 best media brains have come together to train the first batch of sting operators at 'Pratyaksh' Media Academy. Read More ...
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| Ashutosh Srivastava shares his 'Views' |
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Ashutosh Srivastava is chief executive officer, South Asia, of GroupM, a full-service media investment management operation. Read More ...
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| Is Total Branding Solutions next for Mudra? |
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The Reasoning that specialised outfits significantly contribute to the coffers of advertising agencies is still a suspect. Read More ...
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| Nimbus Motion Pictures in alliance with Rajesh Thadani |
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Nimbus Motion Pictures has entered into a strategic alliance with movie distribution entrepreneur Rajesh Thadani to setup in the Mumbai circuit Read More ...
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| Reliance, Warner tie-up to distribute Harry Potter series |
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Reliance R-World has tied up with Warner Brothers to distribute the Harry Potter series of downloadable cellular phone content such as wallpapers, trailers and games Read More ...
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| Veteran Actor Harold Stone Dies |
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Harold Stone, a veteran character actor who worked with everyone from Humphrey Bogart to Jerry Lewis over a 40-year career in television and films, has died. He was 92. Read More ...
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| John Daly to star in Reality TV show |
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Professional golfer John Daly is joining the legions of Paris Hilton, Ozzy Osbourne and Donald Trump in the world of reality TV. Read More ...
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| Reeve Responding Well to Cancer Treatment |
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Dana Reeve, who announced three months ago that she has lung cancer. Read More ...
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| Jennifer Beals has Baby Girl |
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The actress and her husband, Ken L. Dixon, gave birth to a baby girl last month, People magazine reported Friday. Read More ...
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| Star Plus to air Kaun Banega Crorepati in US via DirecTV |
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Star Plus is set to air Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 in the US through DirecTV. Read More ...
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| Colgate ropes Saif as brand ambassador |
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Celebrity endorsements are increasing by the day and Bollywood actors seem to be the best bet to endorse the products. The latest firm to join the trend is Colgate. Read More ...
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| Cisco Systems to buy Scientific-Atlanta |
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Cisco Systems Inc on Friday said it would buy Scientific-Atlanta Inc, a leading U.S. maker of cable television settop boxes, for $6.9 billion in a deal that would move the networking equipment giant more deeply into the consumer market. Read More ...
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| Good Diwali for TV sales |
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Every Diwali sets the benchmark for the highest monthly sale of TV sets in the year. Read More ...
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| Take om Miditech Brothers |
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Niret and Nikhil Alva are to Indian reality television what Sachin Tendulkar is to the game of cricket. Read More ...
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| TV channel are buying film rights for RS 7.5 cr |
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If you've missed your favourite blockbuster on the big screen, don't sulk, because chances are that the TV channels will do the catching up for you. Read More ...
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| Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi is new I&B Minister, Jaipal Reddy gets Urban |
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has moved Priya Ranjan Dasmunshi to I&B ministry and Jaipal Reddy to Urban development. Read More ...
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| WorldSpace to launch its services in Kolkata |
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Nasdaq listed WorldSpace, the satellite music radio channel, is also close to launching its services in Kolkata. Read More ...
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| Reuters selects India for future focus on growth |
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Reuters has selected India for future focus on growth, and is planning to invest over RS 18 crore in 2006, the first year, as part of a five-year expansion plan. Read More ...
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| Prahlad Kakkar, Rama Bijapurkar bet high at BMAs |
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It was truly a winsome setting at the BMAs national marketing and media convention as media and marketing moghuls deliberated on changing marketing principles in a technology-savvy and a consumer-centric world. Read More ...
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| HBO Films to develop Picturehouse |
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With less than a month left to go for Champions Trophy hockey, there is still confusion about the telecast rights for the elite six-nation event beginning December 10 in Chennai. Read More ...
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| Walden Media, New Line Cinema to Co-Produce Journey 3-D |
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Walden Media and New Line Cinema are co-producing Journey 3-D, an action adventure that will take advantage of the new wave of 3-D digital cinema by being the first film to be produced especially for that format. Read More ...
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| Triumph the Dog to Perform on TBS Special |
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Triumph the Insult Comic Dog doesn't just bark out zingers and smoke cigars he worries about global warming. So the R-rated hand puppet will be one of the performers for TBS' two-hour "Earth to America" special 8 p.m. EST Sunday. Read More ...
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| Stewart to Marry 'Laguna Beach' Star |
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Kimberly Stewart will wed Talan Torriero, one of the stars of the MTV reality series "Laguna Beach." Read More ...
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| Shaun Cassidy evolves into a TV Producer |
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Producers are lunching. John Wells ("ER") holds court at a table of five and Chuck Lorre ("Two and a Half Men" ) sits nearby when Shaun Cassidy enters the Warner Bros. studio dining room. Read More ...
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| Gil Cates to produce Academy Awards |
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Emmy Award-winning producer Gil Cates will take on his 13th Academy Awards for the February telecast. Read More ...
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| MTV Europe Awards Head to Denmark |
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Next year's MTV Europe Music Awards will be held Nov. 9 in the Danish capital Copenhagen, MTV said Thursday. Read More ...
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| Government allows 20% FDI in FM radio broadcasting |
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government has allowed 20% FDI in FM radio broadcasting. Information and Broadcasting Minister S Jaipal Reddy had earlier said that the government was open to the idea of reviewing the foreign investment caps in the media and entertainment sector at an appropriate time. Read More ...
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| Star India serves notice against Indian Cable Net |
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Star India has served a one-month switch-off notice against Indian Cable Net. Read More ...
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| Ariane-5 ECA launched with two satellites |
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An Ariane-5 ECA launcher with two telecommunications satellites, whose blast-off was repeatedly postponed, has lifted off from the Kourou base in French Guiana. Read More ...
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| Sahara to consolidate motion pictures and TV content |
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Sahara India Mass Communication Ltd will be changed to Sahara One Media & Entertainment Ltd. Read More ...
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| Sahara Gunj ribboned in Lucknow |
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Lucknow is all set to be painted purple as the Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav inaugurated Sahara's first massive mall in the city, Sahara Gunj. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports ready with the English Premier League |
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ESPN Star Sports is bringings live action from the world's most exciting league - the English Premier League. Read More ...
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| Castrol presents a biography on Rahul Dravid |
Castrol India Limited today unveiled a biography on Rahul Dravid, at the hands of Greg Chappell, coach of the Indian cricket team. Read More ...
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| Prasar Bharati on capital restructuring |
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The government is studying various options to restructure public broadcaster Prasar Bharati, I&B Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said at the Economic Editors Conference. Read More ...
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| I&B Ministry open to FDI caps |
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I&B Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said the government was open to the idea of reviewing FDI caps in the media and entertainment sphere, though there was no immediate proposal. Read More ...
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| Editors Speak Up at Celebrate Bandra festival |
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An Interactive session to discuss whether the media is dumbing down was Wednesday's prime attraction at the Celebrate Bandra festival. Read More ...
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| IHT starts printing at 31st site, Istanbul |
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International Herald Tribune, the international newspaper owned by The New York Times and printed at 30 sites around the world, including India, started printing and distribution in Istanbul earlier this week. Read More ...
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| Attack on reporters will be probed - Shivraj Patil |
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Home minister Shivraj Patil on Wednesday assured of appropriate action against those responsible for attack on journalists covering the Jehanabad jailbreak last week. Read More ...
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| Win 94.6 FM radio is stage to comeback |
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The Millennium Broadcast promoted and Gautam Radia controlled Win 94.6 FM radio is stage to comeback in Mumbai. Read More ...
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| Color Chips enters into production of Feature Films |
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Color Chips has announced that it nd Media Ltd, a part of the Color Chips group has embarked upon a major initiative to produce feature films. Read More ...
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| TNT launches Broadband Channel for 'Overtime' access |
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Turner Network Television (TNT), home of exclusive Thursday night NBA doubleheader coverage, announced today the upcoming launch of an online video channel that will offer exclusive basketball broadband content throughout the 2005-06 season. Read More ...
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| 'This Is Your Life' Host Ralph Edwards Dies |
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Broadcasting pioneer Ralph Edwards, who spotlighted stars and ordinary people as host of the popular 1950s show "This Is Your Life," died Wednesday of heart failure. He was 92. Read More ...
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| People with DVRs Watch more TV |
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Even though nine out of 10 people with digital video recorders say they usually fast-forward through commercials, broadcast executives argued Wednesday that doesn't mean the death knell for advertisers. Read More ...
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| Oprah Winfrey regrets her 1988 Liquid Diet |
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Oprah Winfrey, dressed in skinny jeans and a long-sleeve dark top, wheeled a wagon loaded with fat onto the set of her show in 1988 to represent her 67-pound weight loss. Read More ...
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| 'Nightline' Anchor Koppel to leave soon |
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Don't expect much ceremony when Ted Koppel signs off. Read More ...
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| 'Desperate Housewives' Page Kennedy denies rumors |
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Former "Desperate Housewives" actor Page Kennedy says he wasn't fired from the hit show because of any improper behavior. Read More ...
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| Lee Ann Womack earns Three CMA Awards |
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You can take the CMA Awards out of Nashville, but you can't take Nashville out of the CMA Awards. Read More ...
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| Regis, Kelly to Host 'Seinfeld' Stars |
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Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa will host the four stars of "Seinfeld" for the entire hour of "Live With Regis and Kelly" on Nov. 23. Read More ...
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| Hanuman a Super Hit |
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Sahara One Motion Pictures' first animation venture Hanuman, made in association with Percept and Silvertoons at a cost of RS 2.5 crores, has been declared a hit by the trade. Read More ...
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| Zee News appoints Raju Santhanam as editor |
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Zee News has appointed Raju Santhanam as its editor with immediate effect. Read More ...
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| BCCL buys 3.2% stake in ACE |
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India's leading mobile crane and construction equipment maker Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has sold 3.2% stake to Bennett, Coleman and Company, the publishers of India's No. 1 English daily Times of India, as part of its plans to enhance brand-building and fund future expansion. Read More ...
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| Ambikanand Sahay appointed as Head of S1 |
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Ambikanand Sahay has been appointed as Head of News and Current Affairs of the news channel S1. Read More ...
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| 7 Star Care TV revamped itself |
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Star Care TV unveiled its all new look and enhanced programming strategies. Read More ...
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| Mudra bags Godrej Shaving Cream, Godrej Snuggy |
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Godrej has realigned the creative duties of Godrej Shaving Cream and Godrej Snuggy to Mudra, one of the country's leading marketing communications groups. Read More ...
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| Nestlé India appoints ZenithOptimedia as Media Partner |
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Nestlé India appointed ZenithOptimedia as their media partner for their Planning and Buying in India. Read More ...
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| Law & Kenneth bags creative duties of ITC's Essenza Di Wills |
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The creative duties of ITC's Essenza Di Wills have been handed to ad agency Law & Kenneth, while the media continues to be handled by Interactions of Lintas Media Services. Read More ...
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| Siemens Communications has ambitious plan |
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Siemens Communications on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan to emerge as number two network operator in next two years and said it would focus on the Asia-Pacific region to attain its growth strategy. Read More ...
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| Cingular, MobiTV announce First Radio Service |
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Cingular Wireless has introduced a radio service for its mobile phone customers, using about 40 channels of commercialfree music from Music Choice and MobiTV Inc.'s streaming media service. Read More ...
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| Akshay Kumar in ETC Special |
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Akshay Kumar is busy making everybody laugh. And why not? Read More ...
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| Wall Street Journal names Mary Kissel editorial page editor |
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The Wall Street Journal Asia said that it has named Mary Kissel, 28, editor of its editorial page. Read More ...
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| Motorola, Bharti in alliance to expand distribution reach |
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today announced that it has joined forces with Bharti Teletech Ltd. in a strategic agreement that extends Motorola's reach across metros, cities and to the smallest towns in India. Read More ...
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| Ink Publishing, CNN focus on Asia Pacific with magazine |
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Travel and business specialist Ink Publishing and CNN International are to expand the internationally successful CNN Traveller magazine with a dedicated Asia Pacific edition. Read More ...
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| Nikon focuses on Daily Snapshot on CNN |
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Unique, intriguing photographs from around the world form the basis for Nikon's new online advertising campaign on CNN, to promote their 'COOLPIX' range of cameras. Read More ...
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| Report: Ex-Broadcasting Chairman Broke Law |
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The former chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting broke federal law by interfering with PBS programming and appearing to use political tests in recruiting the corporation's new president, internal investigators said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| ABC News names Raddatz White House Chief |
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ABC News has named Martha Raddatz, currently its national security correspondent, as its new chief White House correspondent. Read More ...
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| CNBC revamping Morning Lineup in US |
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CNBC is revamping its morning lineup, including a worldwide business news program with anchors in New York, London and Singapore. Read More ...
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| 'Lost' gets the Most Downloads on Ipods |
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"Desperate Housewives" may be ABC's most popular show on the small screen, but "Lost" is the winner on the REALLY small screen. Read More ...
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| 'Sex and the City' author creating series |
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Writer Candace Bushnell of "Sex and the City" fame is developing an hourlong series for NBC about the familiar topic of women in New York. Read More ...
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| Fox Accountant found Dead |
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An accountant for the Fox network TV show "Prison Break" was found dead at the landmark Drake Hotel, authorities said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| Star Gold claims position ahead of Zee Cinema, Max |
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Gold moved ahead of Zee Cinema and Max to become the number one Hindi movie channel, the channel claims. Read More ...
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| Jon Stewart wins Thurber Prize for Humor |
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For a funny guy, Jon Stewart is starting to collect some serious prizes. Read More ...
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| Martha Stewart's 'Apprentice' to End |
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Donald Trump will soon have "The Apprentice" to himself: Martha Stewart's version of the NBC reality series is ending next month. Read More ...
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| 'WWE Smackdown!' star Guerrero Dies |
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A World Wrestling Entertainment star was found dead in his hotel room Sunday in Minneapolis, where he was scheduled to appear that evening in a WWE show. Read More ...
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| AOL.com first major portal to deliver DVD Quality Videos |
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The AOL.com portal is the first to introduce a trial for a new "AOL Hi-Q" high quality video format. Read More ...
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| AOL, Warner Bros. announce In2TV |
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Thousands of episodes from some of the most popular television series of all time will make a comeback exclusively on AOL.com (http://www.aol.com) in early 2006, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between AOL and Warner Bros. Read More ...
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| It's a Re-match! Who will emerge the Real Contender? |
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The Contender is back and the re-match is on! Read More ...
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| Nigel Carr joins O&M New York as Group Planning Director |
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Nigel Carr, one of the industry's best regarded and most senior planners, is joining Ogilvy & Mather New York. Read More ...
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| Tata Star DTH venture launching with 150 channels |
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Today, the Tata Star DTH venture crossed two major milestones in its preparation to launch direct-to-home (DTH) services in the country. Formerly called Space TV, the company has been re-christened Tata Sky Ltd. This world-class DTH service will be marketed under the brand name Tata Sky. Read More ...
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| FIH keen on quality television coverage |
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The international hockey federation (FIH) is keen to ensure a quality telecast of the next month's Champions Trophy. Read More ...
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| Catch Blade II dubbed in Tamil |
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Dubbed versions of Hollywood films are rivaling the collections of local films. Read More ...
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| Lowe Worldwide to meet for the first time in India |
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Recognising the increasing influence of India in the world of advertising, the second ever meeting of the Lowe Worldwide Board under the new global management is scheduled in Mumbai between November 15 and 17, 2005. Read More ...
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| Lintas Personal appoints Suprio Guha Thakurta as President |
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Lintas Personal, the direct marketing and customer relationship management division of Lintas Integrated Marketing Action Group has appointed Suprio Guha Thakurta as President, Lintas Personal. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi files DRHP with Sebi for IPO |
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Entertainment Network (India), ENIL, India's largest private FM radio broadcaster based on both the number of operating stations and listeners, operating through the brand Radio Mirchi, has filed its draft red herring prospectus, DRHP. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports promotes Tom Mcveigh |
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ESPN Star Sports has announced the promotion of Tom McVeigh to the position of Senior Vice President, Operations and Technology. Read More ...
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| Philips eyes Growth and Sustainable Innovations |
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At a press briefing in Bangalore, President and CEO of Royal Philips Electronics, Gerard Kleisterlee, reaffirmed India's status as an engine of growth in Philips' continuing development as a truly flexible, global organization, able to meet consumer demand in both mature and emerging markets. Read More ...
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| Brand Chyawanprash gets Brandy |
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What is common between Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Sunny Deol and Saurav Ganguly? Read More ...
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| Kaun Rahega Crorepati on air |
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Kaun Rahega Crorepati is now on air on CNBC TV18 and Awaaz. Read More ...
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| 100 applications bid in 2nd phase of FM radio privatisation |
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As much as 100 applications have been made to the I&B Ministry regarding to the entry in the second phase of private FM radio service. Read More ...
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| AXN ready with new crime drama Numb3rs |
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Get ready for the latest craze in numbers. 'Numb3rs' hits jackpot with its big-mystery crime investigation type series. Set to thrill Asia viewers, 'Numb3rs' premieres on AXN from today, November 12 at 7 PM. Read More ...
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| Balaji Telefilms appoints The Source for communications |
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Balaji Telefilms Limited has appointed Source Strategic Communication Pvt Ltd (The Source) to handle its corporate communications responsibilities. Read More ...
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| CNBC-TV18 announces Emerging India series, awards |
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CNBC-TV18's Emerging India initiative has been acknowledged by SMEs, the government of India as well as the Finance Minister as a benchmark initiative; one that aims to recognise and support the growth of SMEs in India. Read More ...
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| Pakistan–England series live on Ten Sports |
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Ten Sports, the world's number one sports channel for south Asians, will telecast ball-by-ball coverage of England's Tour of Pakistan, which starts with the first Test on Saturday, November 12. Read More ...
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| Star contributes to News Corp. revenues |
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News Corporation today reported first quarter consolidated revenues of $5.7 billion, a 10% increase over the $5.1 billion in the prior year. Read More ...
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| FIPB's green signal to GA Investments for NDTV Stake |
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Cyprus-based GA European Investments' proposal to acquire 7.5% stake in New Delhi Television Limited for RS 116 crore, was among the 38 FDI proposals worth RS 437 crore cleared by the government on Friday. Read More ...
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| WorldSpace pacts with Webel Mediatronics |
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Webel Mediatronics has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with WorldSpace India to collaborate in the arena of satellite radio technology development. Read More ...
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| Ernst & Young awards 2005 |
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Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of the Aditya Birla group, has been named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2005. Read More ...
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| 7TH Heaven to Go Out on Top |
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The WB Network and Spelling Television announced today that 7TH Heaven, the longest-running family drama in television history, will conclude its historic 10-year run on The WB at the end of this season Read More ...
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| Jerry Lewis talks about 'Love Story' |
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Jerry Lewis wants you to love Dean Martin as much as he did. Read More ...
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| Regis Philbin to Host 'This Is Your Life' |
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Regis Philbin is returning to primetime. Read More ...
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| WB says '7th Heaven' is Ending Run |
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The Camden family is passing into TV history, with the WB network announcing Friday that "7th Heaven" will end after 10 seasons. Read More ...
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| Garcia brings Hurley to Life on 'Lost' |
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Tell Jorge Garcia that his "Lost" character, Hurley, may be television's most lovable castaway since Gilligan and the actor begs to differ. Read More ...
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| Ray Romano to appear on 'King of Queens' |
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CBS' "Everybody Loves Raymond" is gone but Ray Barone lives on. Read More ...
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| I&B ministry issues guidelines for downlinking |
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The Information and Broadcasting, I&B ministry today issued the policy guidelines for downlinking of satellite television channels. Read More ...
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| Bollywood outshines Indian brands |
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Malaysia, where I was last week, had some surprises in store for me. Read More ...
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| Hutch goes pink and blue |
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The future is bright and vibrant for the Mobile phone service provider Hutchison Essar, the company instead of 'Brand' orange, is going to be pink and blue. Read More ...
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| Dabur unveils its first campaign with Vivek Oberoi |
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Dabur India Ltd., India's leading FMCG company, unveiled its new advertising campaign for Babool toothpaste. Read More ...
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| Zee ropes in Hutch for Kam Ya Zyaada |
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Zee TV is presenting the first 24 X 7 interactive experience for Kam Ya Zyaada in partnership with Hutch. Read More ...
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| PM heads Buddha, Jaipal Reddy too |
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The government on Thursday announced the setting up of a "national committee" headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to celebrate Buddha's 2,550th anniversary. Read More ...
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| Celebrate Children's Day in style on ETC |
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November 14 is the day dedicated to children and their entertainment. Read More ...
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| Star Gold brings Hollywood treat for kids on Children's Day |
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Star Gold celebrates Children's Day in India by airing two of the most favorite movies of children, Home Alone Part 2 and Part 3 on Saturday, at 8.00 pm and 10.45 pm respectively. Read More ...
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| CNN most Impartial, Trustworthy & Influential channel |
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The government on Thursday announced the setting up of a "national committee" headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to celebrate Buddha's 2,550th anniversary. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports unveils Cantonese Magazine Show |
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the success of Here We Go in Asia, ESPN Star Sports has launched a second edition of the popular football magazine programme, this time tailored for Hong Kong viewers. Read More ...
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| Quanta Computer, Cisco Solutions pact |
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Cisco Systems has announced that one of the largest computer makers in the world, Quanta Computer, has selected end-to-end Cisco solutions for its new intelligent research and development (R&D) complex. Read More ...
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| Satyam divests stake in Sify for US 62.62 million |
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Satyam Computer Services has announced that it has divested its existing holding of 11,182,600 equity shares of Rs. 10 each in Sify Ltd., represented by ADSs, to Infinity Capital Ventures LP, a firm controlled by one of the most successful Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Raju Vegesna. The sale was concluded at a price of US $ 5.60 per ADS. Read More ...
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| Hyundai goes Innocean way |
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Innocean, the short for ocean for innovation, is Hyundai Motor Groups ad agency in Seoul, Korea. And it is launching in India on December 1, 2005. Read More ...
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| Joliet Prison a Star in 'Prison Break' |
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When Wentworth Miller needs inspiration for his character on Fox's "Prison Break," he just takes a look at the fortresslike limestone walls surrounding him. Read More ...
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| It's a Boy for Conan O'Brien |
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Conan O'Brien and his wife Liza Powel O'Brien have had their second child. Read More ...
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| Vincent Pastore's court plea is Delayed |
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Vincent Pastore, who played gangster Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on "The Sopranos," was told Thursday to wait another two weeks before he officially pleads guilty to trying to assault a former girlfriend last spring. Read More ...
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| 'Lost' loses another main Character |
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It would seem to be lights out for Shannon on "Lost." Read More ...
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| TRAI may open terrestrial broadcasting for private sector |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, gave indications that it may open up terrestrial broadcasting to the private sector. Read More ...
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| Prasar Bharati not interested in Hockey? |
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Prasar Bharati is not ready to shell out RS 6 lakhs for a Hockey match during the forthcoming Champions Trophy to be held in Chennai. Read More ...
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| Sahara One offers women-centric show, Kituu…Sabb Jaantii Hai |
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Sahara One Television comes out with yet another entertainer, Kituu…Sabb Jaantii Hai, a daily soap that premieres on the channel on Monday November 14, 9.30 PM. Read More ...
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| Soumitra Sen is President, Mudra's Brand Therapist |
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Mudra has appointed Soumitra Sen as the President of Brand Therapist, Mudra's specialised unit that focuses on the communication needs of the Healthcare industry. MR Sen will operate from Mumbai. Read More ...
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| Ringtones moolah for cellular majors |
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The mobile subscriber base is touching 50.87 million in India and the Ringtones and ringback tones have become a major revenue stream for cellular operators, music companies, aggregators, who look into issues like copyright and formatting the music as also the handset manufactures. Read More ...
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| Andhra HC notice on wires |
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday has directed the State government to take urgent measures to save citizens from hanging live electric wires and cable wires which pose great danger. Read More ...
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| Nobody wants to pay to eat with Murdoch |
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Five days into a week-long auction on eBay, there appears to be less appetite than expected for the offer of lunch with the world's most powerful media mogul, Rupert Murdoch. Read More ...
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| Macromedia, California Software enter into agreement |
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Macromedia and California Software Company Limited today announced a distribution agreement under which Calsoft shall license, distribute, and integrate the Macromedia Flash Player SDK and Macromedia Flash Lite into embedded and handheld devices in India, South Asia, and U.S. markets. Read More ...
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| McEntire to host Family Television Awards |
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Country singer-turned-sitcom star Reba McEntire will host the seventh annual Family Television Awards. Read More ...
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| Joliet Prison a Star in 'Prison Break' |
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When Wentworth Miller needs inspiration for his character on Fox's "Prison Break," he just takes a look at the fortresslike limestone walls surrounding him. Read More ...
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| Study says 'There Is More Sex on TV' |
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"The OC," "Desperate Housewives" and other TV shows popular with teenagers generally have more sex than other programs, a study says. Read More ...
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| Nick Plans 20 More Spongebob Episodes |
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Pull up for another meal at the Krusty Krab. Read More ...
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| Bertelsmann Third-Quarter Profit Triples |
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Bertelsmann AG, Europe's largest media company and parent of book-publisher Random House, said Wednesday its third-quarter net profit more than tripled as its core businesses showed solid gains. Read More ...
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| Zee Arabia launching Nov. 9 |
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Zee Network has launched Zee Arabia, a dynamic, unconventional new youth, music and lifestyle channel, which will cater to the region's 'international' yuppies and music lovers in English, Arabic, and other Asian multi-cultural programming mix. Read More ...
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| Sahara all set to extend Team India's title sponsor |
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Sahara India Pariwaar is all set to extend its run as Team India's title sponsor when the Board of Control for Cricket in India signs the new contract next month. Read More ...
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| Zee Café ready with 'Bombay Talking' |
Brewing in the local concoction to blow away the competition is the new mantra for Zee Café, the English general entertainment channel is ready with 'Bombay Talking', which is all set to hit the box this November. Read More ...
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| At TV Nandi Ranga, Neelima are best |
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Ranganath in Rudrapeetham and Neelima in Spurthi were voted best actor and actress for the governmentsponsored Nandi awards for television serials. Read More ...
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| Alex Kuruvilla joins the board of Coruscant Tec |
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Coruscant Tec, a leading mobile content and commerce provider has announced the appointment of Alex Kuruvilla, former Managing Director, MTV Networks India & Executive Vice President MTV Networks Asia, as a non executive member of the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from October 2005. Read More ...
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| Camlin-Hanuman branding deal bets big |
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Broadmind, the entertainment specialist arm of the WPP group, has sewn up an innovative Camlin-Hanuman branding deal which is running on television channels, radio stations, print publications, multiplexes and five hundred schools in seventeen markets. Read More ...
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| Ajay Devgan, UTV join hands for Three Plus One |
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Raju Chacha was the last film made under Ajay Devgan's production house Devgan Software and Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Read More ...
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| Paris Hilton Subpoenaed in L.A. Case |
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Paris Hilton has been subpoenaed as a witness in a criminal case. Read More ...
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| 'Housewives' actor Page Kennedy fired |
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Page Kennedy, who plays a fugitive from the law on "Desperate Housewives," was fired from the hit ABC drama for improper conduct, a series spokeswoman said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| Donald Trump wins suit against Construction Co. |
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Donald Trump could become a few million dollars richer after winning a lawsuit Tuesday against a construction company he'd accused of overcharging him for work at a golf course. Read More ...
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| CBS orders more editions of 'Survivor' |
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CBS has ordered more editions of "Survivor" for next season but it remains uncertain whether host Jeff Probst will stay with the reality series. Read More ...
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| Lakers Star Bryant, Wife expecting Child |
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Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife, Vanessa, are expecting the couple's second child in May, spokesman Rob Pelinka said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| The Weather Channel brings in Lewis Black |
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The Weather Channel forecast: a high-pressure system of comedy. Read More ...
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| Karunanidhi pull out of Sun TV |
The DMK's uneasy relationship with the Maran family owned Sun TV came into open with party president M. Karunanidhi's wife relinquishing her 20 per cent share in the Sun Network, Kungumam, a Tamil weekly and other magazines run by the family. Read More ...
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| Conflicts lead to decline of channel |
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Thirai, the free-to-air satellite channel launched a few months ago with much fanfare by the Tamil film industry, has failed to make an impact and is embroiled in controversy with allegations of mismanagement, conflict of interests between the directors and lack of innovative programming doing the rounds. Read More ...
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| Ramesh Sippy, UTV and Entertainment One join hands |
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In a strategic deal Ramesh Sippy Entertainment, United Television and Adlabs pro moted Entertainment One have joined hands for the worldwide distribution of three forthcoming Ramesh Sippy films, Bluffmaster, Taxi No 9211 and Rooh. Read More ...
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| TRAI consultation paper on pricing of new channels |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI has released a consultation paper on amending the tariff order relating to broadcast and cable TV services. The paper seeks views on whether all new channels be provided as separate indi vidual channels. Read More ...
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| Online radios ease pressure at workplace |
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Work has become much easier since I started listening to the online radio in the office," says Anuj Sharma who works in a BPO. Many others in the city share this sentiment. Read More ...
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| Percept Picture launches IDEA BOX for budding writers |
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Percept Picture Company (PPC) has recently launched an IDEA BOX to invite film concepts from budding writers. Read More ...
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| Alka Saxena quits Zee News |
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Alka Saxena, former Editor of Zee News has resigned after a five year stint with the news channel. Saxena has left Zee News on on October 31 and subsequently she has contracted views channel Janmat for a chat show. Read More ...
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| Aparna Sen quits Sananda |
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Aparna Sen, Editor of Sananda has resigned. Sen will join yet to be launched Bengali news channel by Xenitis Group as its Creative Director. Read More ...
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| Nepal top court begins hearing on media laws |
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Nepal's Supreme Court on Sunday resumed hearing a case brought by journalist groups demanding that the royal government withdraw new laws restricting the media. Read More ...
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| Synovate survey: Coping with fears of terrorism |
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While 84% of Americans fear a terrorist attack on the US in the near future, only 27% say their country is well prepared to handle the situation. Read More ...
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| Paxson CEO retires as Part of Agreement |
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Paxson Communications Corp. founder and chief executive Bud Paxson is resigning from the broadcast network and television station operator, the company said Monday. Read More ...
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| Who Won the 'West Wing' Live Debate? |
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Who won the debate? That was up to each viewer of "The West Wing" to decide. No pundits came on afterward to spin the results. Read More ...
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| Elizabeth Taylor attends Ribbon Cutting |
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Swathed in jewels and bathed in the spotlight, Elizabeth Taylor made a rare but regal public appearance to dedicate the new UCLA Clinical Research and Education Center. Read More ...
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| Geraldo Rivera returns to Daily TV in US |
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Geraldo Rivera is returning to daily syndicated television, but not to the world of flying chairs, broken noses and transvestite makeovers. Read More ...
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| 'West Wing' hopefuls clash in Live debate |
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It was a debate both startlingly realistic and straight out of fantasyland on NBC's "The West Wing" Sunday night. Read More ...
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| Super Hosts And Bashes |
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It's been many months that we've been tuning into TV channel's weather reports telling us about the huge destruction and havoc caused by recent hurricanes hitting the US coasts, such as Katrina, Rita and now Wilma... and it's been years that we've all been debating as to why they are given these names? Are they always named after girls or what's the deal...??? Read More ...
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| Tamil films goes Multi-Media way |
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The success of Rajnikanth in the runaway hit Chandramukhi only adds to the star system that is almost unique to Tamil films. Read More ...
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| CNBC-TV18 presents 'Emerging India Forum' |
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ICICI Bank and CNBC-TV18's prestigious Emerging India Series is India's first and most respected platform for recognizing and promoting India's small & medium enterprises. Read More ...
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| Film and television stars to run for a cause |
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Come Sunday, the 6th of November, and a crowd of over a 1000 persons, led by top film and television stars like Shabana Azmi, Chetan Hansraj, Swaroop Sampat, Sudesh Berry, Rajeev Kumar, Sabina Singh, Bhairivi, and Gautam of Kyunki... fame will for a truly noble cause! To create awareness about Cancer prevention and treatment procedures, and to raise funds for the treatment of cancer patients. Under the aegis of Run For A Life. Read More ...
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| Elizabeth Taylor Attends Ribbon Cutting |
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Swathed in jewels and bathed in the spotlight, Elizabeth Taylor made a rare but regal public appearance to dedicate the new UCLA Clinical Research and Education Center. Read More ...
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| George Clooney denies He confronted guard |
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George Clooney denied a newspaper report that he was involved in a shoving match with a security guard outside a bar in London's West End. Read More ...
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| Neil Armstrong says his CelebritypPuzzles him |
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Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has never felt comfortable with the celebrity he achieved. In fact, it puzzles him. Read More ...
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| Government may have media panel |
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Information and broadcasting minister S. Jaipal Reddy said the government was considering setting up a media commission to unravel the state of the sector as journalism was getting eroded. Read More ...
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| Zee TV,Zee Cinema,Zee Music boarding to Nigeria |
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Zee Network is all set to launch Zee TV, Zee Cinema and Zee Music on the Direct to Home (DTH) platform in Nigeria, boarding on Frontage Satellite Television (FSTV). Read More ...
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| Milind Dhaimade quits Everest Brand Solutions |
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Milind Dhaimade, National Creative Director, Everest Brand Solutions, has put in his papers. Dhaimade is serving his notice period, and will stay with the agency till the end of this year. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports,Air-India Express,Nimbus pact for Santosh Trophy |
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Nimbus Sports has roped in Air-India Express to sponsor the 60th Santosh Trophy even as the cluster legs kicked off at two venues, Thiruvananthapuram, and Calicut on Friday. Read More ...
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| Green Day triumph at MTV Awards |
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U S punk rock trio Green Day and British act Coldplay shared top honours at the MTV Europe Music Awards, picking up two prizes each in an event broadcast from the Portuguese capital Lisbon to millions worldwide. Read More ...
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| Former Mousekeeter charged again |
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A former Mouseketeer with a history of legal troubles was hit with fresh charges Friday when the FBI said she tried to defraud a company out of nearly $320,000 in class-action settlement funds. Read More ...
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| Deliberations begin in case against Blake |
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Jurors began deliberations Friday in the wrongful-death lawsuit that claims "Baretta" star Robert Blake is liable for the killing of wife Bonny Lee Bakley 4 1/2 years ago. Read More ...
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| Vikings organize TV Station Boycott |
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Minnesota Vikings players have encouraged teammates to boycott a local TV station in response to a report Thursday night related to the infamous boat party. Read More ...
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| Rocker Juanes wins 3 Latin Grammy Awards |
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Colombian rocker Juanes won three awards and Spanish crooner Alejandro Sanz won two at Thursday's revamped Latin Grammys, which were broadcast in Spanish for the first time and showcased an expanding range of genres. Read More ...
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| TRAI urges to liberalise boardband norms |
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Concern about the slow uptake of broadband services in the country, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI, on Thursday suggested a review of the policy provisions. It also urged the government to reconsider the unbundling of the local loop and provide fiscal incentives for broadband services. Read More ...
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| The Sun's editor held for assaulting |
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The Sun, Britain's biggest selling tabloid and controlled by News Corp., made headlines of the kind it would have liked to avoid after its editor was arrested on suspicion of assaulting her husband. Read More ...
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| Meenakshi Bhalla is country head, Ogilvy Public Relations |
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Ogilvy Advertising veteran Meenakshi Bhalla, who has been with the agency for 14 years, has been named country head for Ogilvy Public Relations' Indian operations. Read More ...
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| Seventh Channel organising Tamil Nadu film festival |
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Seventh Channel, the popular television and film production house along with International Tamil Film Academy is organising the second film festival of Tamil Nadu (International) in the city of Chennai. Read More ...
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| Brand David Communications wins Emami's hair colourants |
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Emami has awarded the creative mandate for its soon-to-be launched hair colourants to Brand David Communications. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy Public Relations sweeps 2005 PR Week Awards |
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Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide took honours in 12 of 22 categories in the 2005 PR Week Awards for Asia Pacific, accumulating a total of 15 awards. Read More ...
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| AOL announces acquisition Of MusicNow |
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Online music fans who love digital music have a new place to 'tune in' to discover, sample and buy music on the web after America Online, Inc., today announced that it has acquired the business of a digital music subscription company called MusicNow LLC, (http://musicnow.com). Read More ...
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| Mike Wallace Interviewed by Son Chris |
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Before arriving at a TV studio Thursday for an interview to promote his memoir, Mike Wallace had a feeling that hundreds of people who had sat across from him with the cameras rolling would find familiar Read More ...
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| Bebe, Marc Anthony Latin Grammy favorites |
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Alternative singer-songwriter Bebe carried Thursday's Latin Grammys into a new era, with the awards show being broadcast in Spanish for the first time and showcasing a broad cross-section of music, including hip-hop, reggaeton, R&B and rock. Read More ...
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| 'Go Kinky' Reality TV Show pilot to air in US |
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Country Music Television is airing a preview next week of a proposed reality show based on Kinky Friedman's independent run for Texas governor. Read More ...
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| Homosexual Kiss causes stir on Brazil TV |
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Brazilian TV is no stranger to scandal, but Friday night's final installment of the TV Globo telenovela "America," which may air a scene involving a kiss between two men, has created more than the usual stir, agencies reported. Read More ...
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| CBS to buy College Sports Network CSTV |
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CBS, which is about to split away from the Viacom Inc. media conglomerate, has already made its first acquisition deal, agreeing to pay $325 million for a two-year-old college sports network called CSTV Networks Inc. Read More ...
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| BBC News special coverage of South Asian earthquake |
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On Friday 4 November, the BBC will be screening special all-day coverage on the aftermath of the devastating south-Asian Earthquake last month. Read More ...
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| Kam Ya Jyada on Zee TV, this December |
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Its finally the turn of Zee TV to further rain the game shows on the boob tube. Kam Ya Jyada (Kam Ya Zyadaa) is the latest offering on Zee and Manoj Bajpai will host the game show, which promises to take the viewers on the spree of money minting, and an token to win a whopping RS 3 Crores, the highest amount ever offered on Indian Television, after Sawal Dus Crore Ka, which was also aired on Zee TV. Read More ...
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| 'The Growth of Newspapers would be stunt, if tax Levied' |
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The draft circular seeking to impose a service tax on the sale of advertising space in newspapers has come in from sharp criticism from the advertising industry. Read More ...
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| Haath Se Haath Milaa mass media campaign on DD |
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The BBC World Service Trust, in association with Doordarshan, as part of the currently running HIV/AIDS awareness mass media campaign, is producing a weekly, youth focussed, reality television show called Haath Se Haath Milaa (HSHM), to be telecast on DD1, reaching out to over 200 million viewers. Read More ...
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| Outlook Group to bring desi version of Marie Claire |
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The Outlook Group has tied up with French publishing company Groupe Marie Claire to launch the Indian edition of the international women's magazine, Marie Claire. The magazine's editorial team will be led by Shefalee Vasudev. Read More ...
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| The Great Indian Laughter Challenge Tamil avatar from Nov. 11 |
The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, which is aired on Star One, a nationwide talent search for India's best comic is taking its Tamil avatar on Star Vijay. Read More ...
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| Film and Television Producers Guild of India heading to US |
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A high-level delegation of the Film and Television Producers Guild of India, FTPGI is headed for the US on a nine-day trip, which is being termed as the largest engagement between the Indian entertainment industry with their US counterparts. Read More ...
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| Digital video service on high rise |
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The total number of worldwide digital cable TV sub scribers will rise to over 108 million by the end of 2009. Read More ...
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| Shopping on Net hits new high |
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Diwali shoppers on the Internet seemed to have triggered an increase in the number of hits on shopping websites, with eBay India seeing a 15 per cent increase in the number of unique visitors during the festive season. Read More ...
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| Time Warner posts Profit |
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Time Warner Inc., the world's largest media company, reported an 80 percent increase in third-quarter earnings Wednesday. Read More ...
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| ABC, ESPN get U.S. Rights to World Cups |
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ABC and ESPN bought U.S. English-language television rights for the 2010 and 2014 World Cups from FIFA for $100 million in a deal announced Wednesday. Read More ...
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| CNN's Aaron Brown leaving the Network |
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Aaron Brown, once one of CNN's most prominent anchors, is leaving the network after a shakeup that gives his prime-time slot to rising star Anderson Cooper and expands it to two hours. Read More ...
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| NBC launches Channel for Mystery Shows |
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NBC Universal said Wednesday it will start a new cable channel, Sleuth, to appeal to fans of mystery and crime shows. Read More ...
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| Jets sign TV Deal with SportsNet New York |
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The New York Jets signed a three-year television deal with SportsNet New York on Wednesday. Read More ...
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| Warner Bros. fires Up to 300 Employees |
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Warner Bros. Entertainment said Wednesday it has fired between 250 and 300 employees as a cost-cutting measure. Read More ...
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| Latin Grammys to be Broadcast in Spanish |
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When presenters crack jokes and artists make acceptance speeches during Thursday's 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. Read More ...
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| MIPCOM 2005 registers record attendance |
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The 21st Edition of MIPCOM has drawn to a close and this year's audiovisual content market registered one of the largest numbers of participants to date. Read More ...
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| Insat 4A launching December 16 |
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The first of India's fourth generation communication satellites, Insat 4A, is set for a December 16 launch, the Indian Space Research Organisation, ISRO informed. Read More ...
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| Aussie summer starts, play host to Windies |
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ESPN Star Sports will telecast Live West Indies tour of Australia starting Thursday, November 03, 2005. The two teams will play three test matches in the forthcoming series. Read More ...
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| Mudra arm to redesign IIM-A Website |
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Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) has roped in Digital Branding Solutions (DBS), a Mudra group venture, to redesign its Website, www.iimahd.ernet.in. Read More ...
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| Vaibhav Kumaresh wins Best Indian Animator Award |
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Vaibhav Kumaresh has bagged the Best Indian Animator Award from Association of International Du Film D'Ánimation, ASIFA for his Amaron Battery commercial from over a hundred entrants. Read More ...
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| 3i Infotech acquires FormulaWare |
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Software service and Media interested firm 3i Infotech has announced that it has acquired FormulaWare, a US-based software Company which provides a robust Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for the process manufacturing industry, with special emphasis on the chemical and paint segments. Read More ...
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| Nai Dunia slashes price by half |
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Nai Dunia, the Indore based regional daily has revised its cover price starting October 30, 2005. Read More ...
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| Prasar Bharati Act referrals to GoM |
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Jaipal Reddy, Information & Broadcasting Minister, is understood to have asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to refer the Prasar Bharati Act to a group of ministers (GoM), comprising representatives from ministries of Finance, Personnel, Education and the Planning Commission. Read More ...
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| G.V. Films ready with Kiss Se Pyaar Karoon |
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At a news conference, G.V. Films after acquiring huge success in the South film industry has announced their debut release Kiss Se Pyaar Karoon. Read More ...
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| Dish TV launches special Diwali offer |
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To boost the reach of the DTH, Dish TV has launched a special Diwali offer. As a result of the 50 per cent discount, a Dish TV is available at RS 3,990. Read More ...
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| Cartoon ad of Bloomberg talk of the town |
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With one week to the election, the Democrat challenging Michael Bloomberg for mayor is launching a rare animated political ad spoofing the mayor in the style of the wildly popular JibJab Internet parodies. Read More ...
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| CNN makes key appointments in Atlanta, London, Baghdad |
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CNN has announced three key appointments in Atlanta , London and Baghdad to boost the network's international newsgathering and anchoring operation with two new hires Isha Sesay and Paula Newton; and the redeployment of CNN's Aneesh Raman. Read More ...
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| MTV Networks names Michael Wolf as President, COO |
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MTV Networks has announced that Michael J. Wolf, former managing partner of McKinsey & Company's Global Media, Entertainment and Information practice, has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. Read More ...
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| Time launches three International editions of Real Simple |
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Time Inc. will launch three new international editions of Real Simple magazine in Greece and Japan in November and South Africa in December, it was announced today by Jim Jacovides, Time Inc.'s VP of Licensing and Syndication. Read More ...
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| ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy' passes key test |
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ABC's sudsy "Grey's Anatomy" passed a big test in the ratings and is earning a big reward. Read More ...
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| Actor Jason Bateman sas Throat Surgery |
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Jason Bateman of Fox's "Arrested Development" underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a benign polyp in his throat, his publicist said. Read More ...
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| Lohan, Duff, Crow added to AMAs |
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Lindsay Lohan, Hilary Duff and Sheryl Crow have been added to the lineup of performers for the "2005 American Music Awards." Read More ...
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| Man who broke into Aniston's Home Sentenced |
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A transient who broke into Jennifer Aniston's rented Malibu beach house pleaded no contest to a burglary charge on Tuesday and was sentenced to one year in jail. Read More ...
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