| rmg david wins creative duties of 'India Broadcast News' |
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rmg david Delhi has been appointed for the creative duties of the English news channel 'India Broadcast News', IBN, which is promoted by Rajdeep Sardesai, Sameer Manchanda and CNBC-TV18 group. Read More ...
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| HT Media stock to be listed on BSE, NSE on Sept. 1 |
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The stock of HT Media Limited will be listed on BSE and NSE on Thursday, September 1, 2005. On BSE its ID is 532662, the stock will be included in the B1 group. The issue price has been fixed at RS 530, face value of RS 10 and premium of RS 520. Read More ...
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| Media Video's net profit at RS 5.71 cr |
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Media Video LTD, earned a net profit of RS 5.71 crore in fiscal ending June 30, 2005, as against RS 2.65 crore in the last year, showing a growth of 115%. Read More ...
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| JWT India has Bruce Matchett as national creative director |
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Bruce Matchett, Chief Creative Officer at Singleton Ogilvy & Mather will join JWT India as Chief Creative Officer and National Executive Creative Director, effectuve from October. Read More ...
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| NDTV, Astro Broadcast in JV for channel in SE Asia |
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NDTV and Astro Broadcast Corporation have signed a term sheet that proposes to establish a JV company for setting up and broadcasting 24-hour channels in South East Asia. Read More ...
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| Indian Express Group takes NRSC to Bombay HC |
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The Indian Express Group has filed a suit in Bombay High Court against National Readership Studies Council, NRSC, over a dispute of readership figures of Marathi daily, Loksatta in regards to the NRS 2005 figures. Read More ...
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| Aakar Patel of Mid Day to join Divya Bhaskar |
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Aakar Patel, Group Editor - In - Chief, Mid Day has decided to leave the Mumbai's only convergent media company, to join the same position at Divya Bhaskar. MR Patel will officially join Divya Bhaskar as Group Editor - In - Chief from December 1, 2005. Read More ...
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| Zee claims good opening for its foray into cricket telecast |
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Zee Network first foray into Live cricket telecast has been a roaring success according to the latest figures from TAM Media, claims the channel. Read More ...
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| DD to telecast one day matches with either Zee or ESPN |
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The Telecast Warfare, the use of force on the part of two or even more broadcasters for the purpose of deciding the win at an issue that cannot be settled by two biggest contender means, has seen a new turn. Read More ...
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| Zubin Gandevia promoted as MD to NGCI Asia |
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Zubin Jehanbux Gandevia, Managing Director, National Geographic Channel India has been promoted as Managing Director, National Geographic Channel International Asia, effective January 2006. Read More ...
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| MIPCOM 2005 launches first Mobile TV Awards |
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MIPCOM 2005 has launched the first Mobile TV Awards which will be held 19-20 October, 2005 during the 21st edition of MIPCOM (17-21 October, 2005, Palais des Festivals, Cannes). Read More ...
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| 'Adlabs eyeing PVR Cinemas' - a speculation says Adlabs |
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With reference to the news item which appeared in the Times of India titled, "Is Anil Ambani's Adlabs eyeing PVR Cinemas?", Adlabs Films LTD has said that as mentioned in the opening line of the given article, the stated news items is based on speculation. Read More ...
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| History Channel brings 'The Write Stuff', an advanced |
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This September The History Channel will trace the lives of prominent authors in 'The Write Stuff', which airs every Saturday night at 10 pm. Read More ...
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| Starwin Media to enter the Asia Pacific |
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Starwin Media Holdings has announced that they have entered into an agreement of intent to acquire majority control of Strategic Media International Limited, a Hong Kong corporation. Read More ...
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| Hrithik Roshan is the brand ambassador of John Players |
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ITC's John Players, has signed on the noted superstar and youth icon Hrithik Roshan as the brand ambassador for its mass market apparel brand John Players. Read More ...
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| Ravneet joins Nokia's global marketing organization |
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Nokia India has said that Ravneet Phokela, Nokia India brand marketing and CRM manager will shortly be moving into a global role as a marketing manager in the Nokia Global Marketing organization, based out of London. Read More ...
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| NDTV, Astro Broadcast in JV for channel in SE Asia |
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New Delhi Television LTD, NDTV, said that it had agreed to set up a joint venture with Astro Broadcast Corp. Ltd. to run 24-hour channels in Southeast Asia. Read More ...
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| Green Day dominates MTV Awards in Miami |
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Punk trio Green Day cleaned up at the MTV Video Music Awards, snagging seven "Moonmen" at the lavish Miami bash hosted by hip-hop mogul Diddy and featured some of the world's top entertainers. Read More ...
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| 'Afghan Oprah' set to hit airwaves |
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Afghanistan is to get its own Oprah Winfrey style chat show touching on taboo women's issues, a television station said on Monday, in a move likely to anger hardliners in the conservative Islamic nation. Read More ...
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| Kohinoor Broadcasting to invest RS 60 crore in UAE |
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The Chandigarh based production house Kohinoor Broadcasting Corporation LTD will invest RS 60 crore in its 100 per cent subsidiary in Ajman free trade zone in UAE. Read More ...
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| TRAI mulls for commercial TV broadcasting in dual mode |
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Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI has suggested to the government that it should allow commercial television broadcasting in both analogue and digital modes. Read More ...
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| Tamil daily Sudar Oli bombed in Colombo |
More tha three persons were injured when men driving motorbikes threw bombs into the compound of a Tamil daily called Sudar Oli in Colombo on Monday. Read More ...
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| Percept to produce Hollywood multi-starrer |
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In a first of its kind venture, Percept Picture Company will produce a Hollywood film 'Tree of Life' with Donald Rosenfeld as producer and Terrence Malick as director. Read More ...
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| Freddie is the Serial Nail Biter |
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There is always something new coming out everyday about Flintoff. It appears that he is also an avid nail-biter. All this talk of reverse swing has led to the next obvious thing, TV surveillance. Read More ...
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| BSkyB not to join bid for F1: Sources |
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Satellite broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC has been approached to join a consortium bidding for Formula One, the motor racing business, but has no plans to get involved. Read More ...
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| The future of television watching unfolds rapidly |
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Technology is taking us to the never-never land. Could we have imagined making video recordings without videotapes? Or watching TV programmes on TV sets having no tubes? Digital technology is making all this possible. Read More ...
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| 110.2 million TV households in the US - Nielsen Media |
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Measurement firm Nielsen Media Research has showed that the total number of TV households in the US, now estimates that there are 110.2 million TV households in the US, Up from 109.6 million in the 2004-05 season, a 0.5% change. Read More ...
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| Gautam Dheer of Indian Express arbitrarily arrested |
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The Punjab police on Sunday night has arrested a versatile journalist, Gautam Dheer, of the The Indian Express in Chandigarh, for a media report written by him. Read More ...
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| TRAI suggests dual mode commercial TV broadcasting |
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI has suggested to the government that it should allow commercial television broadcasting in both analogue and digital modes. Read More ...
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| DC to meet on Sept 5 to finalise FCCB/GDR issue |
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Deccan Chronicle Holdings LTD has informed that its Board of Directors are scheduled to meet on September 5 to finalise FCCB/GDR issue. Read More ...
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| Intelsat to buy PanAmSat Holding for $3.2 billion in cash |
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Intelsat Limited, has sign a definitive merger agreement to buy PanAmSat Holding Corp., the world's largest distributor of satellite-based television channels, for $3.2 billion in cash to become the world's largest commercial-satellite operator. Read More ...
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| India TV to launch Gujarati news channel from Nov. 1 |
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Even as the masters of media companies are engaged in a market share battle, India TV has decided to start a new Gujarati news channel for its expansion plans. Read More ...
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| Maxus bags RS 25 crore IDBI media business account |
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Maxus has bagged the IDBI media business account in Mumbai. The account size is pegged at RS 25 crore. Read More ...
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| Fairies from Never Land arrive at Disneyland |
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Disney Publishing Worldwide will unveil to the world its eagerly awaited novel, Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg, by Newbery Honor-winning author Gail Carson Levine. Read More ...
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| Stay away from the Press, says I&B ministry |
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A serious debate is goinf on within the official circles over the immediate provocation behind the Information and Broadcasting ministry's latest circular seeking 'strict compliance' of an age-old government guideline on only top officials authorised to talk to the press. Read More ...
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| Mudra Hyderabad appointed for the EMRI account |
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Mudra Hyderabad has been appointed to handle the the creative and media duties of Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI). Read More ...
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| 160 per cent increase in Internet users |
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Internet usage around the world is increasing by, well, leaps and bounds, going by the figures released by Internet World Stats, which tracks such thing. Read More ...
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| Thukral to become Comma's new COO |
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Rakesh Thukral has been appointed chief operating officer of Comma, effective September 1, 2005. Read More ...
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| Everest Brand Solutions makes account changes |
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Everest Brand Solutions has made some key additions to its account planning and account management departments. Read More ...
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| NRAI Delhi conducting Media Workshop |
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The News Reading Anchoring Institute (NRAI), in New Delhi is conducting a 15-days workshop for aspiring news readers and anchors. Read More ...
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| Marico forays into male grooming segment |
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Marico, a leading FMCG player, has forayed into the premium male grooming category with the launch of Parachute After Shower Hair Cream for Men. Read More ...
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| Oriental Press sells property to TV broadcaster |
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Hong Kong newspaper publisher Oriental Press Group Ltd has agreed to sell its former printing plant to the city's No. 2 TV broadcaster, Asia Television Ltd, for HK$180 million. Read More ...
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| TV Ratings rise for IAAF World Championships |
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The International Association of Athletics Federation, IAAF has said that it is pleased with preliminary ratings for Helsinki's World Championship in Athletics. Read More ...
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| Oprah Winfrey furious at snubbing allegation |
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Oprah Winfrey said she is 'furious' at allegations that her absence at the recent funeral for Ebony and Jet magazines founder John H Johnson was a snub of the pioneering black publisher. Read More ...
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| Freeze Frame: Moments Captured For Posterity |
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We currently live in a world that revolves around visual impact... design, art, TV, cinema and more recently, still photography as a means of communication, an expression of one's self, and a way of conveying events as a pictorial, has taken on a huge significance. Read More ...
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| Zee's Subhash Chandra meets Pak's Pervez Musharraf |
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Zee Telefilms Chairman and Managing Director, Subhash Chandra met the Pakistan President, MR Pervez Musharraf this morning as a courtesy call, during his three-day visit to the nation, primarily to discuss the role of media and entertainment industry can play in improving India and Pakistan relations. Read More ...
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| Sahara wins Mahatma Gandhi Award, 'Kohinoor' on anvil |
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The World's largest family Sahara India Pariwar was felicitated with the Mahatma Gandhi Award at during this year's India Independence Day celebrations hosted by the Friends of the Indo-American Community at the Bonaventure hotel in Los Angeles. Read More ...
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| Zee Telefilms declares 100% dividend |
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Zee Telefilms has declared a dividend of 100 per cent on the issued and paid up equity share capital of the company for the financial year 2004-2005. Read More ...
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| Chintamani Rao to join India TV as CEO |
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Chintamani Rao, the president of Universal McCann, the media services division of McCann Erickson, who has resigned from his position will join Rajat Sharma promoted India TV as Chief Executive Officer, CEO, effective September 1, 2005. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy Brazil Appoints Marcelo Pires as Creative VP |
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Ogilvy Brazil has hired Marcelo Pires as Creative Vice President. In this role, Pires is charged with running the creative business of Ogilvy Brazil, headquartered in Sao Paulo. Read More ...
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| Ashlee Simpson will perform in 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' |
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Ashlee Simpson, who was busted for a Saturday Night Live lip-synch gone awry, will perform on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' this fall, says her manager-father, Joe Simpson. Read More ...
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| Comedian Chris Farley gets Posthumous Walk |
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Comedian Chris Farley was a motivational speaker, a rabid fan and a topless dancer on Saturday Night Live. On Friday, the late comic was the toast of his castmates as they honored him with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, media reports say. Read More ...
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| WPP group buys Australia's The Communications Group |
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WPP Group, the UK-based advertising giant, has bought Australia's The Communications Group, a holding company that includes advertising agency George Patterson Partners, the WPP Chief Executive said on Friday. Read More ...
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| Chintamani Rao of Universal McCann resigns |
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Chintamani Rao, the president of Universal McCann, the media services division of McCann Erickson, has resigned from his position. Read More ...
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| Zee Telugu to unveil Sholay in Telugu |
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Zee Telugu, the regional channel from Zee Network, will be unveiling the dubbed version of the Bollywood blockbuster Sholay in Telugu and will telecast the movie on Sunday, August 30 at 3.30 PM in the High Voltage Sunday segment. Read More ...
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| Now Log on to watch TV |
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BBC TV channels could be made available on the Internet, one of the corporation's top executives has said on Friday. Read More ...
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| Baru urges media to go global |
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DR Sanjaya Baru, Media Advisor to the Prime Minister, said on Friday that time has come for the Indian media, which has remained obsessively local, to go global and present India's point of view to the world. Read More ...
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| Ad club to organise Media Review |
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Spured by the growing interest and competition in advertising the Ad club will organise a Media Review on Wednesday August 31, 2005 at the Presidential Ballroom, Taj President. Read More ...
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| TRAI releases paper on IPV4 to IPV6 transition |
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For Accelerating growth of broadband, The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, TRAI has issued a consultation paper on issues relating to transition from IPv4 to IPv6 in the country. The growing number of 'always on' broadband will require a large number of IP addresses. Read More ...
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| Hero Honda's Atul Sobti quits |
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Honda marketing vice president Atul Sobti on Friday announced his decision to step down after seven and a half years of steering the company's bikes on the growth track. Read More ...
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| Four broadcasters bidding for cricket telecast rights |
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Zee Sports, ESPN Star Sports, Sony Max and Prasar Bharati are the final four broadcasters, who all are bidding for the cricket telecast rights to be played for a tenure of four years, the Board of Cricket Control of India has announced. Read More ...
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| HBO India comes with a new customized initiative |
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HBO's Original Movie 'Undefeated', which will debut on September 6 at 9.00 PM, will see a unique and innovative creativity, markedly specially for Maruti Suzuki, HBO will create for the first time an austere backing opportunity, which is going to benefit both the channel and the sponsor. Read More ...
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| Fair & Lovely Shikhar on Sony TV from August 28 |
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Tune in to your television sets this Sunday afternoon to watch India's most celebrated and women extraordinary featured in Fair & Lovely Shikhar on Sony Entertainment Television. Read More ...
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| ETC completes six successful years on Aug 26 |
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On August 26 2005, today, ETC completes six successful years in entertainment industry. ETC started as a music channel with a handful of enthusiastic entrepreneurs, but today has grown into a formidable exhibition of Current Bollywood and Popular Music with every producer and music creator vying for space on ETC. Read More ...
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| Channel 7 to air 'Satta ka Hisaab' for Uttar Pradesh |
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Channel 7 will be airing a special series titled 'Satta ka Hisaab' to evaluate the two years of the Samajwadi Party under the leadership of Mulayam Singh Yadav. The series will broadcast daily on Channel 7 from 7 PM to 8 PM from August 25-28. Read More ...
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| English Premier League matches on on ESPN Star Sports |
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The English Premier League enters week 3 with a very impressive line up of matches this weekend, live & exclusive on ESPN Star Sports. The broadcaster will also air the UEFA Super Cup, Champions League winners Liverpool taking on Cup winners CSKA Moscow, live at Midnight on Saturday, August 27. Read More ...
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| UEFA and Warner sign Long term lincesing agreement |
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Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) announced today that they have signed a long-term strategic licensing agreement with UEFA (Union of European Football Association). Read More ...
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| Zee Network not to drag AIFF to High Court |
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Zee Network has decided not to drag All India Football Federation, AIFF, to the Bombay High Court through a filing of Public Interest Litigation, PIL, against the football executive committee. Read More ...
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| Anandam crosses 420 episodes, gets a year extension |
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Maintaining double digit TRP's in the 7 PM slot in any channel is a difficult task. Anandam is the only daily soap to achieve this feat and it continues to hold that position over all the other Tamil serials put together. Read More ...
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| 'Shakti Channel' by the first week of October 2005 |
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Shakti Bhog Foods LTD, are planning to launch a new channel by name, 'Shakti Channel', by the first week of October 2005. Read More ...
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| Adlabs Films recommended 40% dividend |
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Adlabs Films LTD has informed that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on August 24, 2005, inter alia, has recommended dividend of 40% (RS 2.00 per share) for the year ended March 31, 2005 subject to approval by members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. Read More ...
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| Sony is the top brand in Asia |
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Sony has been named the top brand in Asia in a survey published on Friday, August 26 2005. Read More ...
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| FCB-Ulka Delhi and and Lodestar Media win KAPL |
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FCB-Ulka Delhi and and Lodestar Media has won the creative and media duties of Karamchand Appliances Pvt LTD, a subsidy of US-based consumer packaged goods company SC Johnson & Son INC, which manufactures Baygon and AllOut Repellents. Read More ...
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| Raycom Media buys Liberty Corp for $987 million |
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Liberty Corp., said that it agreed to be bought out by private broadcasting conglomerate Raycom Media Inc. for about $877 million in cash plus $110 million in assumed debt, a total of $987 million. Read More ...
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| 'Wedding Crashers' is the Top-Grossing Comedy of 2005 |
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The Time Warner's film 'Wedding Crashers', has passed Hitch to become the top-grossing comedy of the year with a cumulative box office gross of $180 million since its July 15 debut. Read More ...
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| China sinks Murdoch's TV joint venture |
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Beijing has scuppered plans by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp to expand its broadcasts in China as the government tries to curb foreign influence in local programming. Read More ...
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| Japan offers smokers Gold, TV |
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As fewer and fewer people light up in Japan, the nation's sole tobacco producer is to offer gold bars, top brand television sets and a movie preview for smokers in a campaign starting next month. Read More ...
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| AXN to launch 'The Shield' 4 in India by Nov 2005 |
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The long-awaited season 4 of 'The Shield' will be launched in India by November 2005, though in other parts of Asia it would be available from September 2005. AXN India currently telecasts the season 3 of 'The Shield'. Read More ...
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| Stephen Mangham is Chairman of O&M Singapore |
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Stephen Mangham has been named Chairman of the Ogilvy Group of companies in Singapore, moving from his most-recent position as Managing Director of Ogilvy & Mather Advertising in Taiwan. Read More ...
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| Programming code on anvil to check obscene materials |
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The Information & Broadcasting Ministry is in final phase to bring in a programming code to check the obscene materials on television,which are beamed in India from abroad, Kapil Sibal, Science and Technology Minister, on behalf S Jaipal Reddy, Information and Broadcasting Minister, informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday, August 25. Read More ...
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| News Corp. paid Lachlan Murdoch $7.8 million as Salary |
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Media conglomerate News Corporation said that former Deputy COO Lachlan Murdoch received a salary and bonus totaling $7.8 million for the year ended June 30. Read More ...
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| Launch of 3 New Communication Satellites on the Block |
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India will see the launch of three new communication satellites, Insat 4a, 4b and 4c in the next two year, so as, the nation will have an additional 60 transponders, the total climbing to 210 transponders from the present 150 transponders of Indian satellites. Read More ...
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| Crest-Lions Gate tie-up for three animation films |
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Crest Animation Studio a subsidiary of US based RichCrest Animation and Lions Gate Entertainment, the premier independent production and distribution studio will jointly produce three animation films. The key clients of Crest include HTA, Lintas, O&M, among others. Read More ...
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| India's first animated film, Bhaggmati out on Aug 26 |
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Bhaggmati - The Queen of Fortunes, India's first and World's largest classic animated film will be out on Friday, August 26, to be released nationwide, is a 2D animation film that also has living characters. Read More ...
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| Top Gear promises lifestyle, enthusiast-oriented look |
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Top Gear, an internationally renowned automobile magazine, which was launched on August 17, the latest entrant in India's burgeoning automobile-press industry. The second new automobile magazine to be launched this year, TopGear promises a more lifestyle and enthusiast-oriented look into the motoring world. Read More ...
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| Zee to launch Khalsa Punjabi channel in last week of Sept |
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Zee Network will launch its third Punjabi channel, Khalsa, an 24 hour religious channel to be launched in the last week of September, 2005. Read More ...
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| Dutch TV to air sperm donor show |
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Dutch billionaire television producer John de Mol, the man behind the pioneer show Big Brother, will test the limits of reality TV with a programme in which a woman searches for a potential sperm donor to conceive a child. Read More ...
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| Shania Twain is back to sing for Desperate Housewives |
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The new Shania Twain single Shoes will lead the album Music From And Inspired by Desperate Housewives, due on September 20. Read More ...
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| Ustad Amjad Ali Khan releases 'Biography' |
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, who is considered to be a master in traditional and cultural music has released a collection of his works called 'Biography' amidst an impressive gathering. Information and broadcasting minister S Jaipal Reddy was also present on the occasion. Read More ...
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| Hitachi unveils first terabyte DVD recorder |
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Japan's Hitachi on Wednesday unveiled the world's first hard disk drive/DVD recorder that can store one terabyte of data, or enough to record about 128 hours of highdefinition digital broadcasting. Read More ...
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| NDTV's foreign asset to reach 26 %, after shares transfer |
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New Delhi Television LTD, NDTV has informed the Bombay Stock Exchange, BSE, that the two applications of the Company which are pending consideration before the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, if are approved the company's foreign investment cap will reach 26 per cent. Read More ...
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| Glu Mobile secures Strategic Investment from Time Warner |
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Glu Mobile, a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, has announced that Time Warner Inc. has made a strategic investment in the company's series D round of financing that was led by Granite Global Ventures in May of 2005. Read More ...
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| MTV Pre Awards parties commence in Miami |
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MTV said that it has plans in place to deal with rough weather leading up to its Video Music Awards. Read More ...
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| 'WWE Smackdown!' is now 'Friday Night Smackdown!' |
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Starting Sept 9, World Wrestling Entertainment will rename 'WWE Smackdown!' to 'Friday Night Smackdown!'. Read More ...
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| Google to launch messaging, voice service |
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A new programme, Google Talk, will compete against similar free services offered for several years by AOL, Microsoft, and Yahoo. Read More ...
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| Mid Day to raise RS 17.96 Cr from T Rowe Price |
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Mid Day Multimedia said that T Rowe Price International, Inc. will pick up 21,90,000 fully paid up equity shares of the Company through a preferential allotment at RS 10/- each for RS 82/- per share (including premium of RS 72/- per share). T Rowe Price will pay RS 17.96 crore for this acquisition. Read More ...
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| HC rejected to pass interim orders on TV Rights Issue |
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, August 24, rejected to pass interim orders on Zee Telefilms plea to sort out the cricket telecast row, the clouds hovering over the cricket series to be played for four years seem to have blown away. The HC has also asked the Centre and ESPN Star Sports to file their replies. Read More ...
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| Media Video top line up 35% to RS 107 Cr |
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Media Video LTD has announced its audited financial results as on June 30, 2005, in the board meeting held on August 22, 2005. Read More ...
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| Nick unviels 'Hear My Voice' contest |
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As part of its ongoing 'Nick 2015' campaign which urges kids to get involved with key issues affecting their world, Nick now gives Indian kids an opportunity to communicate with world leaders at the United Nations through a unique art contest called 'Hear My Voice'. Read More ...
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| Raja Sharma from Delhi is 'Pepsi [v] TV champion' |
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The nationwide search for the country's 'champion' who has got the spirit to go on television, use their creativity and get viewers to want to watch them has come an exciting end with Raja Sharma from Delhi being crowned as the winner. Read More ...
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| ABC crashes into lifestyle magazine sector |
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The ABC will launch a lifestyle magazine for grown-ups this September, pitched straight at the heart of the core ABC fan: the cashed-up, 35-plus, AB adult. Read More ...
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| Viacom, Yahoo! in an Web Advertising, Search deal |
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Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. has announced that it has entered into a Multi-year search marketing and Web search distribution agreement with Yahoo!. Read More ...
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| Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005 on Sept 24 |
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Sahara One in association with PDM International and US-based Mehta Entertainment, has announced the second season of Sahara One Sangeet Awards 2005, the awards which honour the Indian Cinema and Music on the International platform. Read More ...
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| Satish Ramachandran joins FCB-Ulka |
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Satish Ramachandran has been appointed as General Manager, Interactive – direct, digital, database and Healthcare Business, FCB-Ulka Mumbai. Earlier, he was General Manager, Healthcare Business at Ambience Publicis, where he had a five-year stint. Read More ...
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| Henkel appoints Mudra to handle Magikleen Oxy Power |
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Henkel has appointed Mudra to handle the brand Magikleen Oxy Power, an instant stain removing powder. The agency already has Henkel brands such as Henko and Fa. Read More ...
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| India Vision to launch new channel in Bahrain |
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India Vision, a leading Malayalam 24-hour news channel, to strengthen its presence in Bahrain will launch a new entertainment channel with an eye on the youth in Gulf countries. Read More ...
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| Whirlpool in pact to acquire Maytag |
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Whirlpool Corp said it reached a definitive agreement to buy US appliance icon Maytag Corp for $1.7 billion in cash and stock in a deal that would create the world's largest appliance maker. Read More ...
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| US radio suspends talk show host for anti-Islam remarks |
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A radio talk show host in Washington is out of a job after refusing to apologise for calling Islam 'a terrorist organisation'. Read More ...
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| AOL launches Secondary Ticket Marketplace |
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AOL.com is now a one-stop-shopping resource for competitively priced 'secondary tickets', those available for resale by the consumer, at AOL's new Ticket Marketplace, available to everyone on the Web at www.AOLCityGuide.com. Read More ...
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| Garofalo to star on NBC's The West Wing |
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Janeane Garofalo will guest star as a controversial media strate gist on NBC's The West Wing this fall. Read More ...
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| Toshiba, Sony to make rival DVDs |
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Japanese electronics firms Toshiba and Sony have been unable to reach a common standard for nextgeneration DVDs and each is going to produce their own format, incompatible with the other's. Read More ...
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| Mid Day denies stake sale; to meet for preferential share |
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The media had reports that a local media company is close to buying a majority stake in Mid Day Multimedia Limited. Read More ...
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| Doordarshan Tower B, inaugurated by Jaipal Reddy |
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S. Jaipal Reddy, Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, today inaugurated the New Broadcasting House and Doordarshan Bhawan Tower B, the state-of-the-art studios and modern office blocks have been provided in the new premises. Read More ...
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| Rajesh Sawhney of Times Internet is now President of REL |
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Rajesh Sawhney, the Chief Operating Officer of Times Internet has been appointed as President of Reliance Entertainment Limited, REl, an Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Enterprises, ADAE, company. Read More ...
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| Sony Electronics unveils Brand BRAVIA |
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Sony Electronics has introduced a new sub-brand for its line of high-definition LCD TVs with an unveiling of a right field sign at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays game. Read More ...
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| Foreign channels beaming local ads may be Barred |
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The government is contemplating prohibiting foreign news channels downlinking into India from carrying any programmes or advertising specifically targeted for the Indian audience. Read More ...
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| Consultative Committee of I&B deliberate FM Radio |
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The Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting today deliberated on the issue of Private FM Radio Stations, which are slated to come out during the second phase of FM radio. Read More ...
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| Airtel's new campaign to claim mobile as low cost option |
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Airtel will encourage the landline subscribers in Tamil Nadu to tun on to mobile services, with a new advertising campaign beautifying mobile services as a low cost option, when compared with landline services. Read More ...
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| Permira, KKR to buy SBS Broadcasting for $2 billion |
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Permira and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co have agreed to buy SBS Broadcasting for 1.691 billion euros ($2.07 billion) in cash, the European television broadcaster said on Monday. Read More ...
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| Toon Disney to be launched in Hindi from September 1 |
Toon Disney, the Kids channel from Walt Disney Television will now be launched in Hindi from September 1 2005 to strengthen the Disney position in India. Read More ...
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| Indiatimes Strategy Summit with Lindstrom on Aug 30 |
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'Sound + sight + smell + taste + touch = brand,' believes the legendary futurist Martin Lindstrom. Read More ...
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| Sahara acquires entire library of Boney Kapoor's films |
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Sahara India Mass Communication LTD has acquired the satellite and pay TV broadcast rights of the entire library of film producer Boney Kapoor's films. Read More ...
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| SPTI makes two senior level promotions |
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Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has announced two senior level promotions to help lead its continued global expansion. Read More ...
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| HBO Latino to offer Hispanic Heritage month |
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HBO Latino will be premiering a powerful lineup of robust and diverse programs during Hispanic Heritage Month, which will spotlight Latino talent in front and behind the camera. Read More ...
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| TV channels, national daily face court heat in MMS scam |
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A Juvenile court has held, NDTV, Zee News TV channels and The Times of India, the national English daily, guilty of revealing the identity of a minor boy involved in the shocking MMS scandal. Read More ...
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| BCCI deferrs TV Rights last date bid to Aug 26 |
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI has deferred the last date for submission of bids for television rights to August 26 from earlier scheduled to close on August 23 at 2 PM. The bids are for four-year television rights from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2009. Read More ...
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| Delhi HC serves Notice to BCCI on Zee Telefilms petition |
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The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Board for Control of Cricket in India, BCCI on a Zee Telefilms petition. Read More ...
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| Emmis Communications to sell 9 of its 16 tv stations |
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Emmis Communications Corp. will sell nine of its 16 television stations in transactions worth a total of $681 million. Read More ...
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| Delhi HC serves Notice to BCCI on Zee Telefilms petition |
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The Delhi High Court today served notice to the Board for Control of Cricket in India, BCCI on a petition filed by Zee Telefilms, seeking quashing of BCCI's Invitation to Tender, ITT, for telecast and broadcast rights for the next four years alleging that the eligibility conditions were framed to oust Indian bidders. Read More ...
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| TV Today launches Tez News Channel |
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TV Today Network Limited has launched its Third News Channel, 'Tez - Khabrein Fataphat' in Hindi, from today, August 22, in a ceremony organised in New Delhi. Tez, which claims to provide faster and crisper Hindi news was launched by S. Jaipal Reddy, Information & Broadcasting Minister, today at 6:00 PM. Read More ...
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| Intelsat in talks to acquire New Skies Satellites Holdings |
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Intelsat Limited, is in talks to acquire smaller rival New Skies Satellites Holdings, The Wall Street Journal said on Friday. Read More ...
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| Ten studios of Doordarshan to be fully digitalized: Reddy |
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The Information & Broadcasting Minister, S. Jaipal Reddy in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today, August 22, said that during 2005-06 and 2006-07, ten studio centres of Doordarshan are targeted to be fully digitalized and twenty-two partially digitalized, at a cost of about RS 164 crore. Read More ...
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| Balaji's 'Kosmiic Chat' on Zoom TV turns 50 |
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Ever wondered how lucky is the 'K' factor is in your life? Before you can begin to imagine the 'K' effect on yourself, tune into the 50th special episode of Kosmiic Chat on Zoom Television this Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 7:30 PM. Read More ...
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| Star News retains No. 1 position |
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Star News has once again claimed as the number one Hindi news channel, among all news channels in the Hindi speaking markets, citing the latest TAM Media report. Read More ...
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| PM Manmohan Singh believes in the freedom of press |
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh believes in the freedom of press. It was evident during his speech at a seminar on The Press and Nation organised by the Telugu daily Prajashakti, celebrating it's 25th year on Sunday, August 21 at Hyderabad. Read More ...
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| BMC to submit its report to HC |
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, BMC, will submit its report to the Bombay High Court on August 22, on the recent water deluge. Read More ...
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| KBC 2 on Vijay has not work |
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ndisputedly, Amitabh Bachchan and Star Plus have struck a winning combo with KBC 2 this time as with KBC 1, but truly speaking the the dubbed Tamil version of KBC 2 to an extent has not work. Read More ...
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| Sultan of Brunei weds former journalist |
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Brunei's fabulously wealthy ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, has married a 26-year-old former Malaysian television journalist, making her his second wife. Read More ...
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| Skyline offers Master's in Mass Communication |
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The New Delhi based Skyline Education Group, the umbrella organisation for the Skyline Business School, Skyline School of Communications and Skyline Institute of Travel and Tourism, has added Master's in Mass Communication (MMC) programme to its wide array of courses. Read More ...
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| MTV India strengthing Creative & Ad Sales team |
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MTV Networks India has strengthened its Creative & Ad Sales teams by elevating two key members of its senior management team. Read More ...
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| Times NIE Quiz saw over 200 school teams take part |
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The Times NIE Fundamental Quiz organised in association with Indian Oil Corporation at New Delhi saw over 200 school teams take part. The quiz with a preliminary round of 30 questions posed had six teams make it to the grand finale. Read More ...
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| Clooney movie to open New York film festival |
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The New York Film Festival will say hello on opening night with Good Night, and Good Luck, George Clooney's depiction of McCarthyism and TV news in the 1950s. Read More ...
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| Damp Woes & Muck Fight |
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What is it with our electronic media these days? Specifically the news channels; they appear to be losing their marbles! They're practically doing somersaults to beat each other at who can come up with more gory and more distressing graphic news... Read More ...
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| How well Television viewing changed in India from 1970s |
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Television viewing will no longer be the one affordable ride that beleaguered viewers hitherto enjoyed. Most channels, which had earlier sworn to be free-to-air, have now succumbed to the temptations of the lucre and will now be charging viewers for their broadcasts. Read More ...
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| ZIMA, the best media institute for Sound technology |
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'Sholay', a film that changed the very path of Indian cinema, is also the most watched and remembered film ever, 'Sholay' was the first Indian film to make use of several cinematic innovations including Multi track stereophonic sound. Read More ...
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| Fox seeks transfer of its stations to News Corporation |
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Fox Television Stations, has filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission seeking approval of the transfer of the licenses of its 35 owned-and-operated stations to a domestic subsidiary of News Corporation and its shareholders. Read More ...
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| Sony wins rights of Mangal Pandey |
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Mangal Pandey — The Rising, the 2005's Biggest Bollywood blockbuster, under the Kaleidoscope Entertainment banner, has sold its Television broadcasting rights to Sony Entertainment Television for about RS 7.00 crore. The Music rights are sold to Sony Music on commission basis. Read More ...
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| David Droga of Publicis to form new company for parent |
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David Droga will leave his post as worldwide chief creative officer of advertising network Publicis to create a new venture for corporate parent Publicis Groupe, the company said on Thursday. Read More ...
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| Nat Geo goes without photo |
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National Geographic magazine, known for its breathtaking photography, decided this time a picture wasn't worth a thousand words, or even six, media reports say. Read More ...
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| Batliwala of Motorola resigns |
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Percy Batliwala, general manager, South West Asia , Motorola has resigned from the company and Narendra Nayak of sales division is being promoted to the Accessories division for South West Asia. Read More ...
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| Perfect Relations is Air India's PR agency |
Air India has appointed Perfect Relations Ltd as its public relations agency for India. Read More ...
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| Web map to track the heavy demand of major news |
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According to Reuters, It's debatable how big a deal any specific news event is compared to all the other human mayhem that occurs each day. Journalists, editors, historians and the guy at the end of the bar could probably never agree. Read More ...
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| Marcia Cross of "Desperate Housewives" is engaged |
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"Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross is engaged. Cross last weekend accepted a proposal from her boyfriend, stockbroker Tom Mahoney, the actress's publicist, Heidi Slan. Read More ...
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| Bob Costas refuses to Host Show on Holloway |
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Television and sports personality Bob Costas, hired by CNN as an occasional fill-in on "Larry King Live," refused to anchor a US news show, media reports say it was because the Alabama teenager who went missing in Aruba, Chris Pixley filled in at the last minute. Read More ...
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| Japan to create 3D television by 2020 |
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Imagine watching a football match on a TV that not only shows the players in three dimensions but also lets you experience the smells of the stadium and maybe even pat a goalscorer on the back. Read More ...
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| Interactive services major for emerging TV technologies |
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Consumers interested in interactive services such as advertising, gaming, and voting on game shows, who total 27% of all US households, represent a lucrative early market for IPTV services and applications, according to Parks Associates 'IP Video Services: Analysis and Forecast'. Read More ...
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| ESPN Star Sports to telecast first ever Turkish Grand Prix |
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ESPN Star Sports will telecast live & exclusive the first ever Turkish Grand Prix from Istanbul. The F1 action continues on ESPN Star Sports with the broadcaster acquiring the telecast rights of all F1 races for India for another 5 years. Read More ...
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| John Hartigan replaces the window seat of Lachlan Murdoch |
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News Corp has appointed new chairman for its Australian media operations, News LTD, in the wake of the resignation of the tycoon's son Lachlan Murdoch. MR Murdoch said News LTD chief executive John Hartigan would become executive chairman of the publishing business on September 1. Read More ...
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| Walt Disney Investigates alleged Labor Abuses |
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The Walt Disney Co. said that it has hired an auditor to investigate claims that its Chinese contractors pay workers below minimum wage, demand excessive overtime and cheat labor monitors by faking pay slips. Read More ...
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| Now, Adult rating for newspapers too? |
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The Supreme Court on August 18, Thursday has issued notices to the Centre and the Press Council of India (PCI), two news agencies (Press Trust of India and United News of India) and two leading city dailies (The Times of India and the Hindustan Times). Read More ...
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| Rajiv Mishra appointed Director of iSomes |
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Rajiv Mishra has been appointed as the Director of International School of Media and Entertainment Studies (iSomes), based at Noida. Read More ...
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| Eva Longoria of "Desperate Housewives" is now fine |
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Eva Longoria was fine Thursday after a mishap on the set of "Desperate Housewives" sent her to the hospital to be checked, her spokeswoman said. Read More ...
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| Zee, IBM tie-up for digital media asset management |
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Zee Telefilms has entered into an agreement with IBM Global Services to develop end-to-end digital media asset management solution. Read More ...
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| James R. Heekin III joins Grey Worldwide as Chairman |
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James R. Heekin III, 56, has joined Grey Worldwide as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global advertising arm of Grey Global Group. Read More ...
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| SC Notice served to News agencies, National dailes |
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The Supreme Court's Bench comprising Chief Justice RC Lahoti, Justice GP Mathur and Justice PK Balasubramanyan has issued notices to Central government, Press Council of India, News agencies (PTI and UNI) and National daily newspapers (Times of India and Hindustan Times) on classification of adult content, the content which is not suitable for children and juveniles. Read More ...
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| TV Today to launch 'Tez' channel on August 22 |
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TV Today Network will launch its Third News Channel, 'Tez - Khabrein Fataphat' in Hindi, from Monday August 22, confirming TV Today CEO G. Krishnan, who adds that the channel will be a FTA on lines with Aaj Tak and Headlines Today. Read More ...
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| Sahara to unveil Hindi movie channel 'Filmy' on October 25 |
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Sahara India Mass Communication would unveil its Hindi movie channel Filmy on October 25. Sahara is launching the new television channel, erstwhile to Diwali as a 24x7 Hindi movie channel chock-full to a 350 title library. Read More ...
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| Media Video bags RS 20 crore order for mobile gaming software |
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Media Video Limited bags RS 20 crore order for mobile gaming software with its tie-up with consumer electronics and telecommunications company, Amoi Electronics. Read More ...
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| CNN YJA now open to media persons with added features |
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The CNN Young Journalist Award 2005, CNN YJA 2005, now in its third year in India and second year in Pakistan, is now open to media persons. Read More ...
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| Pacific Broadcasting, SET India in distribution rights |
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Pacific Broadcasting Services has packed an exclusive distribution rights with Sony Entertainment Television, SET India. Read More ...
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| "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria injured |
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"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria was injured on August 17, during taping of the hit ABC comedy and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment Read More ...
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| Time Inc. acquires Grupo Editorial Expansion |
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Time Inc. has acquired Grupo Editorial Expansión, though Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More ...
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| China embraces reality Television |
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A new reality programme that reads like a watered-down version of hit US show "The Apprentice", starring tycoon Donald Trump is being embraced in China. Read More ...
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| Nortel, LG sign $295 million deal to target Asia |
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Nortel Networks Corp. and LG Electronics signed a deal on Wednesday to create a $295 million telecom equipment joint venture in South Korea, aiming to grab a bigger slice of fast-growing Asian markets. Read More ...
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| GV Films signs an MoU 1-Net for web streaming |
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The Chennai based GV Films LTD has signed an MoU with the Singapore based 1-Net for web streaming of over 6000 films for which Internet rights were acquired more than four years back. Read More ...
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| 'Khabar Filmi Hai' on Star News |
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Star News has launched a new Bollywood based programme, 'Khabar Filmi Hai' in the 8:30 PM time slot, on the lines of 'Saas Bahu Aur Saajish', which looks into the various aspects of the television industry. Read More ...
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| St Joseph's Press is on the Boon |
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Thiruvananthapuram based St Joseph's Press is on the Boon for a market expansion plan, as a result of increased number of local editions. Read More ...
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| Sony Ericsson unveils Walkman mobile |
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Sony Ericsson on Wednesday launched its Walkman series mobiles with W800i. Read More ...
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| Aamir Khan is Innova brand ambassador |
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Perfectionist and Versatile actor Aamir Khan has found his match in quality conscious auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Read More ...
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| Reliance to continue exploring opportunities like Adlabs |
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ADA Enterprises chairman Anil Ambani, addressing the 19th AGM of Reliance Capital in Jamnagar, said that the company Reliance Capital would continue to explore investment opportunities like Adlabs Films, where its investment of RS 360 crore appreciated more than 100 per cent within two months of acquisition. Read More ...
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| All games of tournament to be Broadcasted by ABC, ESPN in Europe |
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ABC and ESPN will broadcast their fourth straight World Cup next year and will televise all 64 games in high definition. The networks will not decide until after the draw on Dec. 9 how to split the games among ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. Read More ...
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| Diego Maradona turns TV presenter |
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In his debut as a TV talk show host, Diego Maradona headed a ball with fellow former soccer star Pele and hobnobbed with movie stars and entertainers. Read More ...
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| Philips has unveiled 'Ambilight Technology' for TVs |
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Philips Electronics has unveiled a proprietary and state-of-the-art 'Ambilight Technology' for its latest range of Plasma and LCD TVs. Read More ...
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| Fredric Reynolds takes a U-turn to Viacom |
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Fredric Reynolds, the former chief financial officer, CFO, of Viacom's television station group, who left the company last month, said he planned to rejoin as CFO of CBS after Viacom splits apart. Read More ...
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| Indian Express's Navika Kumar joins 'Times Now' |
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Navika Kumar, one of the most respected journalist in India has joined 'Times Now', the 24 hour English news channel to be launched soon by Times Global Broadcasting Company in alliance with Reuters. Read More ...
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| KBC 2 success being celebrated by Star TV extensively |
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The opening episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 (KBC2) on Star Plus, the Hindi version of quiz show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, August 5 drew in a record-breaking 19.8 TVR, earmarking a milestone in India's cable and satellite television viewing history is being celebrated by Star TV extensively. Read More ...
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| Indian 'Top Gear' magazine launched by BBC, Times |
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Two of the largest media institutions, BBC Worldwide and Times Group, who have set up their joint venture company to publish magazines in India last year have launched the Indian edition of 'Top Gear' magazine, the world's leading automotive title through the Worldwide Media venture, a 50:50 joint venture between both partners. Read More ...
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| B.A.G. Films initiates southern presence |
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The Anurradha Prasad controlled B.A.G. Films has initiated its southern presence in the feature film segment with the launch of Telugu version of the movie 'Shirdi Sai Baba' in Andhra Pradesh Read More ...
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| Dainik Jagran launches a useful guide on UP, Uttranchal |
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Dainik Jagran has launched a comprehensive resource guide for district wise insight on UP and Uttranchal. Read More ...
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| Aishwarya in a deal with Disney for the film 'Rearranged' |
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Aishwarya Rai is going places and bananas. As per the reports from the US Aishwarya has finalised a deal with Disney to star in their upcoming movie, 'Rearranged', the shooting for which will begin by April 2006. Read More ...
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| News Corporation is in talks to buy Blinkx |
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News Corporation is in talks to buy Blinkx, a privately held Internet search firm, reports say. News Corp., has begun grappling with Internet mega portals like Yahoo! and Microsoft's MSN through the creation of Fox Interactive Media. Read More ...
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| Nasscom has expressed concern over ABC TV report |
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Nasscom has expressed concern, after Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC TV claimed that its reporters were offered banking pin numbers, passport num bers, credit card details and other personal information on thousands of Australians for just 10 Australian dollars each. Read More ...
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| Anthony D'Souza to direct Lavigne & Santana for albums |
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The director of great music videos and the guru for advertising TV commercials, for the past one decade, Anthony D'Souza, has got an offer to direct punk crooner Avril Lavigne and the legendary Carlos Santana for their new albums. Read More ...
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| O&M India signs pact with Pak's Interflow |
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Ogilvy & Mather India has signed an agreement with Interflow Communications, Pakistan's largest advertising group. Read More ...
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| Radio City shows an 122 % growth in Delhi |
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Radio City 91 FM has shown an unprecedented 122 per cent increase in Radio City 91 FM listenership in Delhi. Read More ...
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| Telephoto, UTV sign up for a film |
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Telephoto Entertainments has been signed up as 'line producer' by UTV Software Communications for production of a new Hindi feature film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kareena. Read More ...
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| Mid Day records a 20 % growth |
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The Audit Bureau of Circulation, ABC, for the January to June 2005 period, says that Mid Day in the first round has recorded a 20 per cent growth in its circulation of 159,239 copies as compared to 133,562 in the same period last year, a 19.22 per cent growth. Read More ...
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| Now Subscribers can sue Cable operators |
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Cable TV subscribers can now move to court against whimsical local operators and multi-system operators, MSOsm for stopping the telecast of popular channels. Read More ...
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| MTV to air Trip by Jolie to Africa |
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A journey to Kenya by "Tomb Raider" star Angelina Jolie and noted economist Jeffrey Sachs will air Sept. 14 on MTV in the US. Read More ...
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| "World News Tonight" tops news ratings in US |
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"World News Tonight" topped the evening news ratings for the first time in more than a year the increased viewership amounting to yet another tribute to Peter Jennings. Read More ...
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| Lachlan Murdoch may come back to News Corp |
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Ex News Corporation executive Lachlan Murdoch had not been '100 per cent' happy for some time before his shock resignation and may come back to the company in a 'leading position', the matriarch of the Murdoch family said, according to media reports. Read More ...
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| CNBC appoints Charles Lei as senior VP, Greater China |
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CNBC has appointed Charles Lei as Senior Vice President, Greater China, with immediate effect. Read More ...
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| Sona Mobile to create Star Trek device |
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Sona Mobile, and Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products in a partnership will develop a rich content enabled mobile device offering an unprecedented level of functionality. Read More ...
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| B4U appoints Bala Iyer as VP, Sales at UK |
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B4U Network has appointed Bala Iyer, to its UK Head of Sales as its Vice President Europe. Also joining the team is Kevin Rego as Business Development Manager, Rego had earlier worked as Corporate Communications Manager of Zee Network, UK. Read More ...
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| Videocon Industries approves amalgamation of Electrolux |
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Videocon Industries Ltd has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company, which was held on August 13, 2005, has consider, evaluated and approved the proposal of amalgamation of M/s Electrolux Kelvinator LTD with the Company. Read More ...
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| 'Peace March' activists demand a better civic amenities |
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August 15 apart from Independence day celebration, also saw a great beginning by the Entertainment and Media Industry. Bollywood and Television stars at Juhu on August 15 were to the streets on August 15, for a 'Peace March', who all were seriously demanding for a better civic amenities. Read More ...
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| Galaxy 14 Satellite successfully launched |
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The Galaxy 14 geosynchronous communications satellite, which Orbital Sciences Corporation built for PanAmSat Corporation was successfully launched aboard a Starsem Soyuz rocket on August 13, 2005. Read More ...
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| News Corp appoints Roger Ailes to head Fox TV |
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News Corp appointed Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes to the additional role of chairman of Fox Television Stations, including its Twentieth Television program division. Read More ...
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| Telecast of live cricket to cost $2.14 million a day |
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The cricket telecast rights are costing about $2.14 million a day, as the BCCI hopes to sell rights for about $231.12 for matches in India, from October 1, 2005, till September 30, 2009. Read More ...
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| Feud between FHRAI and Broadcasters moves to court |
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The Federation of Hotel and Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI) is again in the news for the feud with major broadcasters like Zee, Sony and Star over the due payments of Cable Television feed. Read More ...
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| New Internet virus can take over MS systems |
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A New Internet virus has been detected that can infect Microsoft's Windows platforms faster than previous computer worms, said an anti-virus computer software maker. Read More ...
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| Icahn wants Time Warner to shed cable unit |
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Financier Carl Icahn disclosed Monday that he and a group of investors will press Time Warner Inc to shed its cable TV unit and embark on an aggressive buyback of $20 billion of its own shares. Read More ...
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| Sudarshan TV launched |
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Sudarshan TV, a new television channel, was launched here on Monday with a promise to project the country from the "Indian point of view''. Read More ...
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| Gonzales, Lopez among Time's 25 Most Influential Hispanics |
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Alberto Gonzales, George Lopez and surprise! Jennifer Lopez are among Time Magazine's 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America. Read More ...
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| Notebook wins eight Teen Awards |
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A story told by an old man proved popular with young people as the multigenerational love story The Notebook took eight categories on Sunday at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards. Read More ...
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| After The Sun, Now ABC says "Your Life for Sale" |
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC TV channel has claimed that its reporters were offered banking pin numbers, passport numbers, credit card details and other personal information on thousands of Australians for just 10 Australian dollars each. Read More ...
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| Govinda's family meet accident, TV's Rishabh Jha is dead |
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and Congress MP Govinda's Wife (Sunita) and two Children (daughter Namarata and son Yashwant) injured in a road accident in Jaipur, when a qualis car in which they were traveling to Ajmer met with an accident. Govinda's wife, his two children and the car driver have been admitted to the Sawai Mansingh Hospital in Jaipur. Read More ...
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| Philips to buy 47 % of Lumileds from Agilent Tech. |
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Royal Philips Electronics will buy 47 percent of US based lighting company Lumileds from Agilent Technologies Inc. for $950 million, giving it a controlling stake of 96.5 percent altogether. Read More ...
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| Prices for flat-panel televisions tumble |
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Prices for flat-panel televisions have finally begun to tumble by as much as 35 percent in the past year as soaring demand for the two leading flat-panel technologies, plasma and liquid crystal display, or LCD, attracts a host of new competitors. Read More ...
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| NDTV scrip rises as reports of stake sale do the rounds |
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News network NDTV seems to be in play after speculators pushed the scrip up in the stock markets over the past few trading days. Read More ...
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| Industry to the streets for a 'Peace March' |
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Bollywood and Television stars including actors, producers, directors and prominent residents of Andheri and Juhu will take to the streets today, August 15, for a 'Peace March' to demand better civic amenities. Read More ...
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| Freddie Flintstine, Flintoff and all that |
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The Barmy Army might bugle up with the The Flintstones' theme song whenever Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff is goes out to bat or gets the ball to bowl in the game, but quite another, according to television network bosses and Time Warner, for Flintoff to pinch the lovable cartoon character's likeness. Read More ...
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| Point of View is changing for sure |
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Preity Zinta tells the audience that she is a Radio Jockey and lives in with her chef boyfriend Saif Ali Khan in the forthcoming movie Salaam Namaste, among her audience are many women who identify with Zinta's character, her profession and her choice of life-style. Read More ...
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| KUWJ demands revocation to allow FDI in the print media |
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Kerala Union of Working Journalists, KUWJ are demanding revocation of the United Progressive Alliance Government's decision to allow foreign direct investment, FDI in the print media. Read More ...
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| Amrita Television successfully launched |
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Amrita Television, a unit of Amrita Enterprises Private Limited was successfully launched, by the Pondicherry Chief Minister, N Rangasamy, who said that the television programmes would be patronised extensively in Pondicherry as the Union Territory had good and glorious heritage. Read More ...
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| Standard Chartered is the title sponsor for Afro Asia Cup |
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Standard Chartered Bank is the title sponsor for the Afro Asia Cup, with this the cricket series will be named as 'Standard Chartered Afro-Asia Cup'. Read More ...
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| Court TV anchor drops a restraining order |
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A Court TV anchor has dropped a restraining order against a heckler who hurled insults at her as she covered Michael Jackson's molestation trial. Read More ...
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| Ellen DeGeneres is back for Emmy Awards |
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Ellen DeGeneres, who drew praise for her graceful performance as host of the Emmy Awards that followed the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will be back in charge of the ceremony this year. Read More ...
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| US soldiers compete in Military Idol |
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Far from the battlefield, US soldiers will face off in a peaceful contest: Military Idol, the US Army version of a hit televised talent search, American Idol. Read More ...
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| Games That Run Into Crores |
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While we Mumbai-kars pick up from the lash out last month, and at a snail's pace start to get out of our safe, secure shells... few rainy day stories still remain to be told...! Read More ...
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| Baa Bahoo Aur Baby surpasses the expectations |
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The hilarious story of 6 sons, 2 daughters, their spouses and kids, Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, produced by Hats Off Production, for the first time in the History of Indian Television has surpass the expectations, opening with a TVR of 11.09 (6275 OOOs) in the 9 cities market on Aug 08. Read More ...
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| Balaji's Kayamaat pulled out of DD 1 |
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Balaji Telefilms which reentered Doordarshan in 2003 through the successful launch of 'Kayamaat', has pulled the plug over this weekend thriller. Read More ...
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| MphasiS CFO Ravi Ramu fixed as CFO of Times Internet |
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MphasiS Group Chief Financial Officer, MR Ravi Ramu has been appointed the CFO of Times Internet Limited, a sister concern of Times Group. Read More ...
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| Haier is the Official Sponsor of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games |
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Beijing Olympic said that the Haier Group has been selected as the Official Home Appliances Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Read More ...
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| Channels gear up for Independence day festival |
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Almost all of the Television Channels have geared up to provide the extreme intensity of patriotic emotion, In view of the Independence Day celebrations. Read More ...
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| DNA storms Lok Sabha, 2 Times, in 2 Weeks |
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Daily News & Analysis, DNA, the latest daily newspaper from the Zee-Bhaskar combine stable has delivered a storm in the Lok Sabha two times in a fortnight. Read More ...
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| Paula Abdul wil appear on new TV series |
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'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul will remain with the hit Fox TV series after an investigation found no proof that she had an affair with a contestant or helped him on the talent show, the network said Friday. Read More ...
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| 'Jinnah versus Jinnah' documentary on Zee News |
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Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the man behind creating Pakistan will be specially known to Indian audiences from a introduction with Zee News, which will be telecasting this first ever documentary on the founder of Pakistan on August 14, the Pakistan's Independence Day at 8 PM. Read More ...
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| Abortion rights group pulls out television ad |
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An abortion rights group is withdrawing a heavily criticized television ad that linked John Roberts to violent anti-abortion activists. Read More ...
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| Kingfisher starts nonstop services amid Delhi, Mumbai |
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Kingfisher Airlines will begin daily nonstop services between New Delhi and Mumbai from August 15, 2005. Read More ...
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| Kaun Banega Crorepati Dviteeya clocks 19.75 TVR |
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Within the first day of its launch, Kaun Banega Crorepati Dviteeya, KBC 2 has burst the Top position with a TVR of 19.75 in the Hindi speaking markets on August 5, 2005. Read More ...
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| HT Media fixes issue price at top end of price band |
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HT Media Ltd, which entered the capital market on August 04, 2005, with an initial public offer of equity shares, has fixed its issue price at the top end of the price band at RS 530 per equity share. Read More ...
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| Icahn to file Time Warner plans: Report |
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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn and several hedge funds are expected to file with U.S. regulators their plans to improve the performance of Time Warner Inc. Read More ...
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| JWT acquires Malone Advertising Inc in US |
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WPP has announced that its wholly-owned operating company JWT, the global advertising agency network, has acquired Malone Advertising, Inc. a leading retail marketing speciality agency. Read More ...
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| Jewelry Television named 'Retailer of the Year' |
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Jewelry Television was named "Retailer of the Year" by the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA), an international trade organization headquartered in New York, NY. Read More ...
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| VH1 starts Ticket 2 Ride contest |
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VH1, the 24-hour International Music & Lifestyle channel, is starting an all-expense paid trip to witness the world's most talented, controversial and angry performers - Eminem, 50 Cent, Flipsyde exclusive in Amsterdam on September 6. Read More ...
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| English Premier League live on ESPN Star Sports |
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The New season of the world's most exciting football league, the English Premier League starts this Saturday, August 13, 2005 exclusive on ESPN STAR Sports. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi celebrates 'Abh tak Athaavan' in dignity |
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Lavish lifestyles and a desire to make a quick buck, makes us resort to unfair means and practices. We are on a constant look out for short cuts and easier ways to get things done despite being fully aware of the consequences. Read More ...
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| Radio City celebrates India's Independence in cherishes |
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Radio City 91 FM brings a series of special programmes to celebrate the 58th Anniversary of India's Independence and cherish the relationship shared between a brother and sister on Raksha Bandhan Day on August 19, 2005. Read More ...
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| EuroNews appoints Cutting Edge Media as agents |
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EuroNews, Europe's leading news channel covering world affairs, which began broadcasting DishTV platform in May 2005 has concluded an agreement with Cutting Edge Media, to be EuroNews' media representative in India and to handle advertising sales. Read More ...
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| Eight 'bonus' episodes are planned for 'The Sopranos' |
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When "The Sopranos" finally arrives next year for its sixth season, fans of the HBO mob drama will get more than they expected. Read More ...
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| 'Desperate Housewives' heads to China's CCTV |
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'Desperate Housewives' is heading to major Chinese broadcaster China Central Television, CCTV in a licensing deal announced Thursday in Hong Kong. Read More ...
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| Space and satellite market is may reach $158bn by 2010 |
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slump in the global space and satellite market is over, and government and commercial sales should reach $158bn by 2010, up from $103bn in 2004, according to a report released on Tuesday. Read More ...
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| Hathway subscribers have maximum of problems |
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According to a survey conducted by a leading National daily, the Hathway subscribers receive maximum number of problems. For instant follow the below lineup. Read More ...
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| I&B steps back over PSUs ads |
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has stepped back in time by tightening controls over the advertising processes of PSUs. Read More ...
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| Prashant Sharma joins as National Head-Sales at Sahara |
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The hiring fair at SaharaOne Television's core team stands complete with Prashant Sharma joining as National Head-Sales. Read More ...
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| TV18, Airtel to launch India Business Leader Awards |
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CNBC TV18 and Airtel have joined hands for the inaugural India Business Leader Awards (IBLA 2005) programme. Read More ...
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| Yahoo! and Alibaba.com form Strategic Partnership |
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Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet company, and Alibaba.com, China's largest e-commerce company, have announced a definitive agreement to form a long-term strategic partnership in China. Read More ...
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| Javed Akhtar is angry on vilification programme |
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Javed Akhtar is very angry and upset at the continuous vilification programme against him by a section of BJP, accusing him of making certain supposedly derogatory comments on Assamese women in Sony's Fame Gurukul talent hunt, recently. Read More ...
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| Rupert Murdoch keen on online buyouts |
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Rupert Murdoch, the chairman and CEO of News Corp, said that he plans to make more acquisitions of online businesses in the coming months as his global media conglomerate makes the Internet a "major part" of its future growth, media reports indicate. Read More ...
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| Chandigarh administration signs MoU with Times Internet |
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The Chandigarh administration on Thursday, signed an MoU with Times Internet to provide residents of Chandigarh with information on their mobile phones through Times Internet's mobile content service, Indiatimes 8888. Read More ...
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| Watch out new enthralling line–up of programs on NDTV |
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In its quest for bringing the best & the most innovative programmes to its viewers, NDTV, India's No. 1 News Network, will be launching various shows across NDTV 24x7, NDTV India and NDTV Profit this August. Read More ...
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| Khiladi No. 1 meets Khiladis No. 1 |
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Reel-life action star Akshay Kumar, joins NDTV for some real-life action as Jai Jawan travels to the frontlines at the Indo-Pak borders in Ferozepur. Read More ...
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| 'Ladies Man' on Hallmark Channel |
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Hallmark Channel, has added yet another feather to its cap by enhancing its already varied bouquet of offerings. Read More ...
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| Catch Saif & Preity on KBC 2 on August 19 |
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Kaun Banega Crorepati's second edition, Issue No. 7 will see a special celebrity episode, for which Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta have shot the celebrity episode that will be aired on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 9 PM. Read More ...
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| BCCI invites tenders for Telecast Rights |
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India, BCCI has hereby invited tenders from eligible qualified bidders for license to produce and transmit Telecast and Broadcast international cricket matches under the aegis of International Cricket Council (ICC) and first class domestic matches under BCCI to be played in India during the period 1st October 2005 till 30th September 2009, except the excluded rights as detailed in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Read More ...
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| News Corporation Q4 revenues at $6.1 billion |
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The Rupert Murdoch controlled Media giant News Corporation reported fourth quarter consolidated revenues of $6.1 billion, a 12% increase over the $5.5 billion in the prior year, and full year revenues of $23.9 billion, an increase of 15% over the $20.8 billion in fiscal 2004. Read More ...
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| HT Media IPO subscribed by 20.86 times |
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The HT Media IPO, was subscribed by 20.86 times on the last day of the offer, Aug 10, with bids received for 6. crore shares as against 69.95 lakh shares on offer in the price band of RS 445 to RS 530 per share. Read More ...
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| Reliance Capital acquires 30.55 % stake in Adlabs |
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The Anil Ambani controlled Reliance Capital along with Reliance Land Pvt LTD have acquired 30.55 per cent stake in Adlabs Films. Read More ...
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| Yahoo! Inc is in talks with Alibaba.com for a 33% stake |
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Yahoo! INC is in talks with Chinese e-commence operator Alibaba.com for a 33% stake to Yahoo! in return for $1 billion in stock and cash. Read More ...
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| Star Gold to electrify villages through 'Project Swades' |
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Star Gold, the Hindi Movies channel, which has initiated the revamping exercise from August 1, has geared up to take on rivals, No. 1 Zee Cinema and Max. To begin with the channel has kicked off a public work called 'Project Swades', for one simple reason, the top slot cut above the rest. Read More ...
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| 'People' channel on August 17 |
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Malayalam Communications LTD, which owns Kairali TV channel, will launch new channel, 'People', on August 17. The channel will offer a rich fare of news, current affairs, technology, travel, infotainment and offbeat themes. Read More ...
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| FICCI reveals media sectors have achieved high growth's |
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According to a analysis of 42 service sector segments done by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, FICCI revealed that 16 sectors have achieved a growth of over 20 per cent in 2004-05. Read More ...
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| The 'Million Dollar Idea' Lawsuit |
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A lawsuit filed in Federal Court states that Simon Cowell, and ABC Television Network, conspired to steal the trademarked brand 'Million Dollar Idea', copy the entire premise of a show already airing in national syndication on over 125 television stations, and market that idea as their own. Read More ...
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| HT puts Investment plans in high gear |
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Spurred by the twin success of its recent IPO and the Mumbai launch, Hindustan Times has decided to accelerate its investment plans. Read More ...
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| Parliament lifts ban on use of Mobile for mediapersons |
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Parliament has lifted the ban on use of mobile phones for mediapersons, who will be now allowed to use mobile phones, for the first time, within the Parliament House complex, effective August 16. Read More ...
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| Zee to add all of its channels to the international bouquet |
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Zee Telefilms will add all of its channels to the international bouquet so as to effectively cater to viewers in UK and Europe. In these markets, Zee is already distributing in South Asia, which along with Zee News completes the news package in Hindi and English. Read More ...
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| HC asks industry a foolproof action plan on calamities |
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While hearing the PIL filed by the Bollywood and Television personalities against the state government alleging "total failure" of state machinery during floods, the High Court today asked the industry to come up with a foolproof action plan that they desired to tackle natural calamities like the recent floods. Read More ...
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| Asian Electronics to pick stake in US Company |
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Asian Electronics Ltd, manufacturers of lighting products, said it will acquire around 50% stake in US-based Westinghouse Lighting Corporation. Read More ...
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| India Infoline, Times Group tie up |
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India Infoline, an Internet based investment adviser, on Tuesday said that the company has entered into an advertising agreement with the Times Group. Read More ...
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| Time Magazine to focus on Asia |
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Time Magazine will examine events and places that shaped Asia in its new issue that will hit newsstands today. Read More ...
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| Hughes cuts broadband prices by 40% |
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Hughes is slashing its satellite broadband prices by 40%. The company has introduced five high-speed broadband service plans for the enterprise and SMB market. Read More ...
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| Star TV applies management changes in Star China |
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Jamie Davis, President of Star China, will leave Star to join ESPN Star Sports as Managing Director. The announcement was made today by Michelle Guthrie, Chief Executive Officer of Star. Read More ...
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| Judging of semifinal round of Emmys on August 11 |
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The semifinal round of the prestigious International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will be judged in Mumbai on August 11, for the first time ever, though in 2001 the same was judged in New Delhi. Read More ...
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| Maxus wins GE Money, SBI Cards |
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Maxus have won the GE Money (including GE Money Housing Finance, GE Countrywide) and SBI Cards advertising account in a Multi agency pitch involving incumbent agencies Grey Worldwide and Mediacom. Read More ...
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| Granada International pacts with Star TV |
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Granada International has inked a substantial TV movie output deal with Star, it was announced today by Nadine Nohr, Managing Director. The Movies will be exclusively available on a pay TV basis on Star Movies, a premiere Movies channel, which reaches 33 million viewing homes throughout Asia. Read More ...
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| FIIs to focus on media sector: Assocham |
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Buoyed by the strong growth of the Indian economy, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are likely to focus on core sectors like media apart from telecom and gems and Jewellery, according to a study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Assocham. Read More ...
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| BBC World begins 'Global Indian' research |
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BBC World has begin a first-of-its-kind 'Global Indian' research to understand the internationally minded Indians who take an active interest in the happenings around the world. Read More ...
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| CNBC-TV18's Harishree Mehta joins Times Now |
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CNBC-TV18's Harishree Mehta has joined Times Now, the proposed 24 hour English news channel from the Times Global Broadcasting Company Ltd. Read More ...
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| Delhi high court says 'Change Press Act' |
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Terming the provisions of the Press And Registration Of Books Act, 1867 as a reflection of "colonial mindset", the Delhi high court has said that the government should consider introducing changes in the archaic law to bring it in conformity with freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution. Read More ...
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| A Judge offshoots with Disney Board over Michael Ovitz |
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The Walt Disney Company's board did not breach its fiscal responsibilities by agreeing to hire Hollywood superagent Michael Ovitz as president in 1995, then granting him a $140 million severance package when he left just 14 months later, a judge ruled Tuesday. Read More ...
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| Walt Disney Company's Net Income at $851 million |
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A increase in the television ratings of ABC and theme park higher attendance boosted the third-quarter profits of The Walt Disney Company. Read More ...
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| Consumer affairs ministry awards its duties to Mudra |
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The consumer affairs ministry has awarded its creative duties to Mudra Group. Mudra will be handling the 'Jaago Grahak' account and will be nationally handled out of Delhi. 22 agencies were pitching for the account. Read More ...
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| Mahabharat launches on Rogers OMNI Television |
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Mahabharat, one of the world's greatest epics and India's most successful serial ever on Television will launch to local audiences exclusively on Rogers OMNI Television in Canada. Read More ...
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| Streep, Paltrow to star in film on Watergate |
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Superstars Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow and Annette Bening are teaming up for a new movie about the Watergate scandal that toppled ex US President Richard Nixon, the industry press said on Monday. Read More ...
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| Jude's lover to reveal all on TV |
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Daisy Wright, the nanny Jude Law had an affair with, will appear on TV to reveal all about her former boss. Read More ...
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| Don't Miss Aamir Khan, Ketan Mehta on Zoom's 'Just Pooja' |
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This Saturday, August 13 on 'Just Pooja', which debuts on Zoom Television at 10:00 PM dont miss Aamir Khan, making his appearance on a talk show for the first time and revealing it all to hostess who gets out the mostest from her guests with controversial issues. Read More ...
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| 'Philips Electronics India LTD' formed by merger of its cos |
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Philips today completed the merger of Philips Medical Systems India Private Limited and Philips Software Centre Private Limited with Philips India Limited to form Philips Electronics India Limited. Read More ...
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| AXN brings Ultimate Guinness World Records |
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AXN has brought the Ultimate Guinness World Records, which started from August 3, will continue for the next 20 weeks each Wednesday at 9:00 PM. Read More ...
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| Mauj Telecom launches next generation mobile games |
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Mauj Telecom, a wireless solutions provider, has launched the next generation mobile games in India. Mauj's games will enable players to play with each other in real time over a bluetooth connection between their phones. Read More ...
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| Disney and Doy launches 'My Little Princess' talent hunt |
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Disney Channel and Doy Princess are all set to swish an enchanted wand and weave magic in the lives of little girls across India through 'My Little Princess' talent hunt. Read More ...
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| 'Super Sale' bats for Super Success on Star One |
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'Super Sale', the Indian adaptation of ‘Sale of the Century', is all set to Hit TV screens on August 15, 2005, the reality game show will be aired every Monday to Friday at 7.30 PM. 'Super Sale' is a new show on Star One, and is hosted by master showman Sajid Khan. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy - When you have nothing to say, sing it |
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David Ogilvy loved what he sold, and sold only what he loved. "At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in this new Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock," he wrote for a favorite client in 1959. Years later, deciding the quality of the famous car was no longer up to snuff, he dropped the account. Read More ...
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| Catch Salaam Namaste, Mangal Pandey on Radio Mirchi |
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The music of Salaam Namaste, the soon to be released Yash Raj Film's Saif- Preity starrer is being released, and India's largest private radio network will be there to showcase the hip and happening music for its listeners. Read More ...
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| Mathrubhumi organizes special Onam Ball |
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Mathrubhumi organized a special Onam Ball for renewing the professional personal bond between Mathrubhumi and its client-agencies at Delhi last week. Read More ...
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| K Sera Sera Q1 net profit at RS 3.78 crore |
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K Sera Sera Productions LTD has announced its Unaudited Financial results for the quarter ending 30th June 2005. The company has posted a net profit of RS 3.78 crore for the quarter June 2005 period, over RS 3.40 crore net profit. Read More ...
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| ATN to launch SET Asia across Canada |
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Asian Television Network has received regulatory approval from the CRTC to add Sony Entertainment Television Asia (SET Asia), to the list of Eligible Satellite services for distribution across Canada on a digital basis. Read More ...
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| Star appoints Paritosh Joshi as President of Ad Sales |
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Star India has appointed Paritosh Joshi as President, Advertising Sales and Distribution, he will be reporting to Sameer Nair, COO, Star TV India. Sameer Nair has confirmed this development to Televisionpoint.com. Read More ...
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| BCCL subscribes to shares of Media Video |
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Subsequent to the shareholders approval in the EGM held on July 29, the board of directors of Media Video Ltd has allotted 26,80,538 equity shares to Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd, the largest publication house in India, on preferential basis. Read More ...
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| News Corp ends bid for Skype takeover |
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation is understood to have held talks with Skype to buy the Internet telecom's software provider for around $3 billion, but the talks broke down, the Independent on Sunday reported. Read More ...
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| AOL acquires technology firm Wildseed |
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Time Warner Inc group company America Online Inc (AOL) acquired advanced wireless technologies company Wildseed Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Read More ...
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| DLF appoints Percept for creative duties of its 10 cr A/C |
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DLF Real Estate has appointed Percept / H for the creative duties of the RS 10 crore advertising account. The incumbent agency is Rediffusion Y & R. Carat has been appointed to handle the media which was earlier with Starcom. Read More ...
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| News channels viewership in Mumbai surges to 17 % |
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The News channels viewership in Mumbai surged in the rising swell of Mumbai Monsoon. The viewership increased strongly and suddenly to 17 per cent between July 26 and August 2 compared to a normal 8 per cent four weeks prior to the downpour. Read More ...
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| No telecast of tri-series cricket final on Doordarshan |
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There will be no live telecast of Tuesday's tri-series cricket final on Doordarshan, with the national broadcaster unable to agree to terms with Ten Sports, the sole rights holder for the series. Read More ...
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| Inter-ministerial committee to look violations of code |
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The government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to look into violations of the Programme and Advertising code by Television Channels. Read More ...
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| TDSAT tells operators to File response |
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Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal, TDSAT, which is hearing a petition filed by private FM operators on the new radio policy, asked them to file their response in the next four weeks, fixing September 15 as the next date of hearing. Read More ...
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| TV series line The Dukes of Hazzard making waves |
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Indian American filmmakers have become A part of the Hollywood establishment, a 37 year-old director's all American comedy, The Dukes of Hazzard is making waves after it has been released. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports acquires rights for Afro-Asian Cup |
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Zee Sports has acquired the broadcasting rights for the inaugural Afro-Asian Cup cricket competition to be held later this month in South Africa. The USD 100,000 series, comprising three matches, has been officially recognised by the International Cricket Council. Read More ...
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| Madison to offer integrated OOH solutions |
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In order to offer integrated out-of-home solutions, the outdoor and retail units of Madison, Madison Outdoor Media Services (MOMS) and Madison Retail Paradigm (MRP), have announced restructuring at the senior management level. Read More ...
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| "World News Tonight" anchor Peter Jennings dies |
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Jennings, Peter (1938-2005), Canadian television journalist, the longtime anchor of the ABC program World News Tonight, died yesterday at 67, he was born in Toronto, Ontario. He died at his home in New York City. Read More ...
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| Rs 2 crore answer: Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 clicked |
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According to a survey conducted by Hyderabad-based Market Research Company (MARCH) and ICFAI National College(INC) under the supervision of market research consultant DR Pradeep Krishnatray, MARCH said Star TV had a very high viewership recall of over 95 per cent for Kaun Banega Crorepati Dviteeya, KBC 2. Read More ...
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| Publicis to take over Delhi's Solutions Integrated |
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French advertising holding company, the Publicis Group, is said to be in the final stages of acquiring a majority stake in Solutions Integrated Marketing, a Delhi-based marketing and staffing company. Read More ...
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| Houzee faces problem from competitors over "sabotage" |
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Zee TV's Houzee, which was scheduled for Aug 7 at 12 noon, is facing a initial problem from competitors over "sabotage" issue. Read More ...
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| Disney calls experts for dog menace |
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The Disney company has called in dog-catching experts after packs of wild strays invaded the site of its new theme park in Hong Kong. Read More ...
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| Paula Abdul won't appear on new TV series |
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She conflicts will keep Paula Abdul from guest choreographer in several appearing in the new Fox TV episodes of So You Think You Can talent contest So You Think You Can Dance, but has now apparently Dance, her publicist, Ken Sun- changed her mind. Read More ...
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| UK's 3i buys 33% stake in Nimbus |
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Nimbus Communications has raised $ 45.50 million, equivalent to RS 197 crore from 3i, the leading UK-based private equity and venture capital firm. Read More ...
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| News Corporation made a bid to Skype |
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The Rupert Murdoch controlled News Corporation had made a bid to Skype, a voice over Internet protocol service that allows users to make long-distance telephone calls free of charge on their PCs, has Western telecoms worried for $4.3 Bn. Read More ...
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| Which Broadcaster is Right? |
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When the late Marshall McLuhan wrote his seminal work 'The Medium Is the Message' towards the end of the 1960s, even he may not have anticipated that, some 35 years later, a day would come when telecasts of cricket matches played in a country which was then teetering on the edge of famine would get bids to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars. Read More ...
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| Bobby Brown show gets extension |
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Two episodes have been added to the US reality TV series "Being Bobby Brown," which follows the lives of the R&B singer, his wife, Whitney Houston, and three of his childre, media reports highlit. Read More ...
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| Jennifer Aniston says no to 'Friends' |
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Hollywood Television Actress Jennifer Aniston has reportedly pulled out of a Friends reunion show because she wants to distance herself from her beloved sitcom character Rachel Green. Read More ...
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| Robert Novak suspended by CNN |
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Journalist Robert Novak, whose publication of a CIA officer's name in a 2003 column has sparked a federal investigation, was suspended by CNN after he swore and walked off the set during a live telecast. Read More ...
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| Mumbai Wades Through A Week of Matter Woes |
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What a horrific week it's been... Of course, there were no parties, no celebrations, no social events -- All of Mumbai was having a hard enough time coming to grips with what hit us... Most of Mumbai's immense suburban-ites were wiped out... If not physically or financially, emotionally for sure! Read More ...
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| How are the new norms for foreign channels |
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The Information and Broadcasting Ministry, which has proposed a fresh initiative in the matter of up linking by foreign channels to viewers in India. Read More ...
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| Television to celebrate India's 57th year of Independence |
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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Maharashtra to Assam the [v] Freedom Express '05 is going to celebrate India's 57th year of Independence. Read More ...
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| Nabendu Bhattacharyya to head Ogilvy Landscapes |
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The Out of Home unit of Ogilvy and Mather, Ogilvy Activation, has appointed Nabendu Bhattacharyya as the National Head for its flagship unit, Ogilvy Landscapes. Read More ...
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| Redstone to step down as Viacom chief |
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Viacom Inc's Sumner Redstone on Thursday said he planned to step down as chief executive from the global media conglomerate by next year when it is expected to split in two, but remain as chairman. Read More ...
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| Amitabh Bachchan said - "Is that your final answer?" |
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 2, which started today, August 5, saw almost the entire nation glued to Indian Television, formally. Even though the biggest ever game show was marketed heavily, when it aired at 9:00 PM, the eyes were trusted and finally Star Plus Kaun Benega Crorepati is back for its second season of success. Read More ...
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| HT Media IPO 8.29 times oversubscribed |
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The HT Media Limited IPO, which opened on August 4, received an overwhelming response even on August 5. The issue was 8.29 times oversubscribed at the upper end of the price band, so phenomenal was the success, as mentioned earlier, the issues was fully subscribed within the first 10 minutes of its opening. Read More ...
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| WorldSpace climbs in trading debut |
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Shares of satellite radio broadcaster WorldSpace Inc. rose from the initial public offering price on Thursday, the stock's first day of trading. The stock ended the day at $23.36, up 11 percent from its offering price of $21 on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Read More ...
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| Springer to buy ProSiebenSat1 for $3.1 Bn |
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German publisher Axel Springer AG said on Friday it would buy a controlling stake in broadcaster ProSiebenSat1 Media AG from a US group for $3.1 billion, setting the company up for a showdown with media titan Bertelsmann AG. Read More ...
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| Vijay Mallya donates Televisions to TTD |
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Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Friday donated 23 plasma TVs for installing at Vaikuntham Queue Complex in Tirumala Tirupati. He formally inaugurated the TV in Second Queue Complex. Read More ...
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| Star Movies is the No. 1 English Movie Channel |
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Star Movies has been watched by more viewers than any other English movie channel in its key markets of India, Singapore and Malaysia. Blockbuster films from April to July included Die Another Day, Pirates Of The Caribbean, Bruce Almighty, and X2: X Men United received heavy ratings. Read More ...
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| Ravi Kiran take's over as CEO of Starcom South Asia |
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Starcom India (West/South) MD Ravi Kiran to take over as the CEO of Starcom South Asia, with the intention of covering India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. Read More ...
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| 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki' 3 hour episode on Aug 7 |
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Sahara One's 'Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki' will have a three hour special episode, this Sunday, August 7 from 2.30–5.30 PM. The 3 hour episode will have an essence of the story so far from all the episodes telecasted till August 4, 2005. Read More ...
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| Creative Eye Q1 net profit up at RS 20 lakh |
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Creative Eye LTD has announced its first quarter results. The company's Q1 net profit is up at RS 20 lakh as against RS 5 lakh. Its Q1 net sales are up at RS 4.15 crore from 2.40 crore. Read More ...
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| TV18 to feature Nandan Nilekani & Narayana Murthy |
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CNBC TV18 has brought together two of the most famous and distinguished personalities in the Indian industry face to face with each other in its 'Power Turks' exclusive. Read More ...
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| CNN's marketing campaign to honor 25 years |
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CNN has announced the launch of an aggressive, multidimensional marketing campaign in India, as part of the global celebrations to commemorate the network's 25th anniversary. Read More ...
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| Balaji Telefilms Q1 net up 13.5% to RS 12.52 CR. |
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Balaji Telefilms has posted a 13.5% rise in net profit to RS 12.52 crore for the quarter ended June 30 2005 as compared to RS 11.02 crore for the corresponding quarter in previous year. Read More ...
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| Shringar Cinemas reports loss in June quarter |
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Shringar Cinemas reported a net loss of RS 78 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 down from the March quarter's figure of RS 1.4 crore. Read More ...
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| Broadband goes broader, Hathway lowers entry price |
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Bandwidth constraints are going to be a thing of the past. With the development of gigabit-capable passive optical network technology, high-capacity broadband services are expected to come India's way. Read More ...
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| NRS 2005 brings north-south divide to fore |
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It's clear-cut and well-demarcated. The North-South divide is quite strong in the country. While 51% of consumers in the North zone are likely to keep track of every rupee spent as compared to 38% in the South zone, 31% North Indians are eager to bargain with dealers compared to 25% South Indians. Southern consumers are also more likely to prefer supermarkets (38% vs 28%) and buy on experts recommendation (26% vs 20%). Read More ...
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| HT Media IPO 5.79 times oversubscribed |
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The HT Media Limited IPO, which opened today, August 4, received an overwhelming response. The issue was 5.79 times oversubscribed at the upper end of the price band. Read More ...
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| Viacom's earring unchanged |
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Viacom Inc., the major media conglomerate that will split its MTV Networks and CBS Television units into separate companies next year, posted second-quarter profit, that were unchanged from a year ago, a little changed as a 9.8 percent sales increase was damped by higher programming costs. Read More ...
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| Play Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 from Home |
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Kaun Banega Crorepati 2 (KBC 2) which is launching on Friday August 5th at 9.00 p.m. will brighten the Star Plus weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), for the next several months. Read More ...
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| Hutch and MTV to air interactive show 'Kya Baat Hai' |
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Hutch and MTV will air their new interactive chat show titled 'Kya Baat Hai', which will be a platform for youth across India to air its opinions. Read More ...
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| Radio City dances with 'Mirchi Tambola', Kishore Kumar |
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This monsoon its raining numbers in Ahmedabad, Radio Mirchi made the city dance to its tunes with 'Mirchi Tambola'. Read More ...
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| Mid Day to boost, "Your Life" through dabba service |
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Mid Day launched its new lifestyle supplement, "Your Life" with sample copies being sent along with dabbas to office goers in South and Central Mumbai through the legendary Mumbai dabba service. Read More ...
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| BCCI: "We have taken all 'observations' made by SC" |
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The BCCI Marketing Committee which met today in New Delhi, to discuss the Television Rights tender process said that the Board had taken into account all 'observations' made by Supreme Court for drafting the fresh tender documents for broadcasting rights from 2005 to 2009. Read More ...
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| Kingfisher & ICICI launch CO-branded Credit Card |
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Kingfisher Airlines has entered into an agreement with ICICI Bank to create a CO-branded credit card that will allow its members a host of privileges and would also serve as an incentive to become loyal travelers of Kingfisher Airlines. Read More ...
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| Russia expels ABC News for interviewing Chechen rebel |
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The Russian Foreign Ministry said that it was barring journalists from ABC News, effectively expelling a foreign news organisation for the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union, media reports indicate. Read More ...
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| China bans new foreign TV channels |
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China will forbid any new foreign-owned TV channel from entering the country, according to a report on Wednesday, expanding an industry clampdown and placing plans by Disney and Viacom on indefinite hold. Read More ...
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| HT Media IPO fully subscribed within first 10 minutes |
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The HT Media Limited IPO, which opened today, August 4, was fully subscribed within the first 10 minutes of its opening. According to the banker, Most bids for the initial public offering of up to 7.6 million shares were at the top end of a previously fixed price band of 445-530 rupees. Read More ...
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| Zee Sports signs for Davis Cup and Federation Cup |
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Zee Sports, the new sports channel from Zee Network, has signed a three-year exclusive deal with the International Tennis Federation, ITF for Davis Cup and Federation Cup. Read More ...
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| Vikas Varma of UTV quits, Monisha Singh sets the foot |
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Vikas Varma, COO, Television Content of UTV has resigned, till a suitable replaceable is found, Monisha Singh, Vice President, Television content, UTV will set the foot in that place. Vikas Varma has confirmed about the resignation and did not disclose any further details. Read More ...
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| BCCI to meet today on Television Rights tender process |
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BCCI Marketing Committee will meet today, August 4, to discuss the Television Rights tender process. Ranbir Singh Mahendra, will chair the meeting, the sole agenda of which will be to deliberate on the tender process for the TV rights of the matches to be held in India for the next four season. Read More ...
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| Time Warner settles shareholder lawsuit |
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Time Warner Inc., the world's largest media company, is setting aside $3 billion in reserves to settle shareholder lawsuits filed against the company in the wake of its disastrous merger with AOL. Read More ...
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| Rupert Murdoch becomes Post publisher |
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Rupert Murdoch is becoming publisher of the New York Post, replacing his 33-yearold son Lachlan, who abruptly resigned last week. Read More ...
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| Hindustan Times plans Radio, Pink Paper foray, IPO on Aug 4 |
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HT Media, the publishers of the English daily 'Hindustan Times' and Hindi daily 'Hindustan', is set to enter a slew of new businesses, the first on the cards will be an FM radio station at Delhi and Mumbai. Read More ...
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| BSkyB profit rises by 92 %, adds 83,000 new users |
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British Sky Broadcasting Plc, the satellite broadcaster controlled by Rupert Murdoch, said fiscal fourth-quarter profit rose 92 percent as it added 83,000 users. The Net income for the three months ended June 30 2005 climbed to $268 million, The Revenues of the company increased to 14 percent. Read More ...
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| Ramoji Film City has dispossessed Hollywood studios |
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The Ramoji Rao promoted, Hyderabad based-Ramoji Film City here has dispossessed Hollywood studios to earn a place in the Guinness World Records as the world's largest film studio complex. Read More ...
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| Philips is the Official Partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup |
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Philips will be the Official Partner of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany. This was announced jointly by Philips and Federation Internationale de Football (FIFA), the world governing body of soccer. Read More ...
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| Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005 in the second phase |
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Zee TV, has announced the launch of the second phase of the musical reality show, 'Hero Honda Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge 2005'. Read More ...
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| Adidas to buy Reebok in bid for $3.8 Billion |
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Adidas-Salomon AG, the No. 2 sportswear company in the world behind Nike Inc., will buy Reebok International for $3.8 billion to gain market share and to compete Nike. Read More ...
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| Ogilvy PR adds Five New to its Washington Office |
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Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide (Ogilvy PR), a leading global communications firm, has announced five new additions to its Washington, D.C. office. Read More ...
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| Pentamedia Graphics posts a net profit of RS 1.76 crore |
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Pentamedia Graphics LTD has posted a net profit of RS 1.76 crore on total sales and services of RS 20.12 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 compared to a net profit of RS 3.02 crore on total sales and services of RS 38.17 crore for the corresponding quarter last year.
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| Hillary Clinton fans launch her campaign |
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Hillary Clinton isn't running for president, but her campaign already has started in New Hampshire, traditionally a key us state for launching a possible bid for the presidency. Read More ...
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| Discovery Asia & Nokia to launch Filmmakers Contest |
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Discovery Networks Asia, a division of real-world entertainment company Discovery Communications, and Nokia are attempting to reinvent the concept of filmmaking by providing mobile phone users everywhere with access to knowledge and technology of a new genre, mobile filmmaking. Read More ...
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| Murdochs deny reports of rift |
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Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch and his eldest son Lachlan, who last week resigned from the family's News Corp, have denied reports that the departure was related to a dispute over inheritances, reports said Tuesday. Read More ...
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| Havas unveils management changes at Euro RSCG |
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French advertising group Havas unveiled management changes at its Euro RSCG Worldwide advertising unit on Monday, announcing David Jones would become CEO and James Heekin would leave. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi lived up to the faith during Mumbai crisis |
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Radio Mirchi, 98.3 FM, lived up to the faith of its listeners through the calamity that swept through Mumbai on July 26-27, 2005. Read More ...
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| Air Deccan joining hands with Reliance WebWorld |
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Air Deccan has joining hands with Reliance WebWorld to offer the facility to book air tickets through Reliance WebWorld's nationwide retail chain of 241 Real broadband centers across 104 cities in India. Read More ...
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| Sakal Group opens office in Delhi |
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Sakal Group as part of its national expansion plan has opened office in Delhi, located at the INS building. Read More ...
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| Sandipan Deb of Outlook to join Indian Express group |
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This is probably the most amusing movement of present day times. The man who once said, 'IIT-ians should contribute more to India', too unruly to control in a dutiful attempt is perhaps, today having a notice in his hands. Read More ...
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| Adidas enters into sponsorship deal with Jose Mourinho |
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Adidas has entered into an exclusive personal sponsorship deal with Jose Mourinho. Read More ...
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| Radio Mirchi starts 'Jakad Ki Pakad' |
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Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM has unleashed its latest ammunition, Jakad Singh, it is the one man army, who can demolish all ideas of making sense. Read More ...
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| Provogue owner Salil Chaturvedi arrested |
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The owner of Brand Provogue Salil Chaturvedi was arrested this morning by the Mumbai Police in the ongoing Narcotics Case. Read More ...
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| Madison wins A/C's of Mi Marathi & Janmat; Rustomjee; Teddy & Friends |
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Madison Creative has secured the duties of Adhikari Brother's new channels Mi Marathi and Janmat; Rustomjee, a leading Mumbai real estate developers from the Keystone Group and that of Teddy and Friends baby pads, diapers and adult incontinence products of Nobel Hygiene. Read More ...
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| Are Village Pradhan Telephones reaching their Pradhan? |
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While urban India has been serenaded with sweetheart deals by telecom companies, rural telephony has been almost relegated to the background. Read More ...
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| 'The Hindu Metroplus Madras Theatre Festival' from Aug 5 |
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Starting August 5, Chennai will see eleven days long theatre groups performing at 'The Hindu Metroplus Madras Theatre Festival'. The event would feature some fine plays, two from Mumbai, one each from Delhi, Bangalore and five from Chennai. Read More ...
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| TNS to appraise a research study titled 'Power of Print' |
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TNS, the global market information providers, has won a research study, 'Power of Print', which is conceived and designed to help media professionals in Asia to understand the role and effectiveness of print advertising. Read More ...
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| News Corp eyes Russia's Ren TV |
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Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, is in talks to acquire a minority stake in a Russian television station, Ren TV. Read More ...
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| Jonathan Finn is the new VP for Communications a Viacom |
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Jonathan Finn has been named to the newly created position of Vice-president Communications, Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products. Read More ...
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| A split wide open in the Murdoch Family |
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A Bitter family battle over inheritance has split media titan Rupert Murdoch's family, according to reports. The feud, which has been brought to the fore by the resignation of presumed heir apparent Lachlan Murdoch (33), has all the hallmarks of a family drama, it said. It pits the older children of Murdoch and Deng, in her mid 30s, against Murdoch's children by his first two marriages. Read More ...
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| Vanilco, Amul in talks for alliance |
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Kerala based Vanilla India Producer Co., known as Vanilco, is in talks with Amul and Mother Diary for using natural vanilla extracts in their ice creams. Read More ...
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| Sri Adhikari Brothers to raise $15 Mn abroad |
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Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network LTD said it will raise $15 million by issuing American depository receipts or GDRs. Read More ...
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| Star signs new Output deal with China Star |
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Star Group has reaffirmed its Star Chinese Movies channel as the world's most dominant Chinese movie channel by securing a new landmark exclusive multi-year, multi-territory pay television output deal with Hong Kong's China Star Entertainment Group. Read More ...
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| Brand India scores over China, Russia |
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Brand India has been ranked 18th in a global popularity rating, ahead of Brand China and Brand Russia. Read More ...
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| UTV Software shows best results ever |
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UTV Software Communications Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2005. The total assets - Liabilities stood at RS 130.11 Crores, while the Profit After Tax was at 3.49 Cr., compared to RS 1.55 Cr. in the quarter ending Mar 31 2005. Read More ...
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| O&M's Kakar joins Reliance Capital as Head of Branding |
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Ogilvy & Mather's Ajay Kakar has joined Reliance Capital as Head of Branding, where he will be a key branding resource for the Group. Read More ...
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| Delphi, Worldspace to bring Mobile Satellite Radio to India |
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Delphi Corporation, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Worldspace, Inc., to make mobile satellite radio available in Asia for the first time. Read More ...
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| Dainik Bhaskar launches Hindi serial 'Ehsaas', in print |
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The first-ever Hindi serial in print, 'Ehsaas' introduced by Dainik Bhaskar has heralded the dawn of a new beginning in the history of print media. Read More ...
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| 'Rabba Ishq Na Hove' to re-run on August 2 |
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Zee TV, will bring the debut of 'Rabba Ishq Na Hove' back on August 2 for the benefit of millions of viewers battling calamities in the launch week. Read More ...
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| Adlabs shortlists 2 US firms for JVs |
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Adlabs Films has unleashed its expansion spree in the international markets by closing in on two joint ventures with two US-based entertainment majors. Read More ...
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| Industry to file a PIL against Maharashtra government |
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Bollywood and Television industry are crying foul. Film maker and activist Mahesh Bhatt, director, scriptwriter and filmmaker Vinta Nanda and several TV, film and media personalities plan to file a PIL against the Maharashtra government. Read More ...
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| See how indifferent is BCCI to Zee Telefilms |
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The stage seems to be set for another face-off between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Zee Telefilms. The BCCI has drafted fresh tender documents for broadcasting rights and the conditions are so framed that it virtually bars Zee from bidding. Read More ...
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| British High Commission hunts for an agency |
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British High Commission is searching for an agency to project a more contemporary image of the country. The commission is very serious about the way the United Kingdom is perceived in India and remains tight lipped about the half dozen agencies involved in the pitch. Read More ...
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