Indiantelevision.com's Headlines archives for the month of August 2003
 
* 'Plain Jane' Mona to play Jassi?
(30 August 2003)
* Five new launches on tube this week
(30 August 2003)
* Time to consolidate gains: Star News president Ravina Raj Kohli
(30 August 2003)
* Nothing official about it that CAS deferred again
(30 August 2003)
* After two years, new 'youth-centric' Balaji soap launches on Star Plus
(30 August 2003)
* NBC readies unique reality show 'Starting Over'
(30 August 2003)
* Zee Music plays it up at relaunch party
(30 August 2003)
* 'Tinseltown TV' claims top spot on Iranian TV charts
(30 August 2003)
* Dasgupta denies any IPO plans, or joining Siti Cable's HITS
(29 August 2003)
* Doordarshan to get new DG; Dr SY Quraishi transferred
(29 August 2003)
* Rajat Sharma, Star News to part ways; Vinod Dua on board
(29 August 2003)
* B.A.G Films IPO of Rs 148.6m to open on 6 September
(29 August 2003)
* Zee Telefilms to appeal against DCCE's service tax demand
(29 August 2003)
* 4 action flicks to air on AXN in October
(29 August 2003)
* Director Anant Balani passes away
(29 August 2003)
* Zee Music to relaunch with slew of shows
(29 August 2003)
* Sony to take Star head on with major acquisitions
(29 August 2003)
* Sky Sports bags rights to England cricket tours of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
(29 August 2003)
* Britney's antics overshadow Justin's wins at VMAs
(29 August 2003)
* UEFA, ESPN deal for Champions League TV rights
(29 August 2003)
* BBC to present 600 hrs of programming at Mipcom
(29 August 2003)
* Govt nervous, but insists CAS on schedule in remaining 3 cities
(28 August 2003)
* Hinduja TMT appoints new COO
(28 August 2003)
* SET India looking to revive IPO plans
(28 August 2003)
* Govt issues revised uplink norms for news channels
(28 August 2003)
* CNBC lines up 3 shows for corporate viewers
(28 August 2003)
* SET plans novel use of STBs
(28 August 2003)
* No CAS in Mumbai - asserts Sena supremo Thackeray
(27 August 2003)
* Regulator must: industry to I&B minister RS Prasad
(27 August 2003)
* NBC, Bronfman shortlisted for Vivendi Universal bid
(27 August 2003)
* Cable ops' association sues govt in Delhi HC
(27 August 2003)
* TV industry head honchos win FPFAC 'achiever' awards
(27 August 2003)
* Nirupam to meet RSP on CAS rollout in Mumbai
(27 August 2003)
* Korean STB company Opentech to tap Indian market
(27 August 2003)
* MRTPC directs Star, Sony, ESS to join HITS?
(27 August 2003)
* Pak cable ops call off strike
(27 August 2003)
* SABC gets 2006 soccer World Cup rights
(27 August 2003)
* Data Access, Intelsat deal for satellite capacity
(27 August 2003)
* ESS' ratings for FA Premier League Asia Cup
(27 August 2003)
* The day after: COUF team meets Khurana
(26 August 2003)
* Pak govt threatens licence cancellation of protesting cable operators
(26 August 2003)
* Six new Balaji shows to launch by October
(26 August 2003)
* Emmy Awards' semi-finals in Jordan next month
(26 August 2003)
* Pentamedia to fine-tune Intelivision stock swap on 27 August 2003
(26 August 2003)
* Consumers may face wrath of cable industry
(25 August 2003)
* CAS deferred in Delhi; future unsure elsewhere
(25 August 2003)
* BBCW's University Challenge road shows in Delhi 25-29 August
(25 August 2003)
* Sahara, NDTV 24x7 to launch new shows this week
(25 August 2003)
* Zee to revamp 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hain' next month
(25 August 2003)
* Sea Launch receives 2003 ISCe innovation award
(25 August 2003)
* Blasts coverage send news channels scurrying for coverage
(25 August 2003)
* Is CAS on or not from 1 September?
(25 August 2003)
* TV actor Ajit Vachhani dies at 52
(25 August 2003)
* BBC plans to open up archive to public
(25 August 2003)
* 'Jasoos Vijay' to return to DD
(25 August 2003)
* Tehelka founder seeks support for print venture
(25 August 2003)
* I&B releases public interest ads for CAS in Mumbai
(25 August 2003)
* Mumbai tunes in for 'Coke [V] Popstars2'
(23 August 2003)
* Listed media show marginal dip as sensex crosses 4,000 points
(23 August 2003)
* Lipstick turns 200, gets new look
(23 August 2003)
* Geo TV opens new doors for Indian producers, actors
(23 August 2003)
* Khurana adamant, says CAS to be deferred in Delhi
(22 August 2003)
* Government revises uplink norms for news channels, Indian entity to have 51% stake
(22 August 2003)
* Hathway's digital CAS services in metros ushered in with grand celebration
(22 August 2003)
* US consumer groups want cable TV re-regulated
(22 August 2003)
* Chiseen's deal with MTV Asia for 'Crazy Show'
(22 August 2003)
* Zee, Balaji declare dividend
(22 August 2003)
* Prasad underscores programme code implementation
(21 August 2003)
* AIR hunts for new DG while DD's Quraishi stays put
(21 August 2003)
* Star Plus rules the comedy roost too
(21 August 2003)
* Will Jassi turn the prime time tide for Sony?
(21 August 2003)
* 'Naam Gum Jaayega' to exit after 28 August
(21 August 2003)
* Digikore Studios bags $5m animation TV series deal
(21 August 2003)
* Riding on broadband, Disney connects to Spain
(21 August 2003)
* AMPTV organises 1st ever global film marketing convention
(21 August 2003)
* Bisawa Creations gets extension for DD metro comedy show
(21 August 2003)
* NBC emerges as front runner in Vivendi US showbiz deal
(21 August 2003)
* MSNBC launches Wireless Traveler to keep mobile professionals connected
(21 August 2003)
* News, events, shows in Sahara Samay Mumbai's gamut
(20 August 2003)
* FDI for news channels must be at par with that for print, says GoM
(20 August 2003)
* Siti offers 50% revenue sharing deal to One Alliance
(20 August 2003)
* indiantelevision.com invites entries for American TV scriptwriting award
(20 August 2003)
* BBC World to flag off Indo-Pak season on Friday
(20 August 2003)
* Cinar to attend Mipcom with renewed energy
(20 August 2003)
* Harmony Gold takes gen-next film 'Going Down' to Mipcom
(20 August 2003)
* WWE to add slam bang masala to MIPCOM 2003
(20 August 2003)
* Hallmark to offer four miniseries at MIPCOM 2003
(20 August 2003)
* GRB Ent. to offer 100 hrs of programming at MIPCOM
(20 August 2003)
* Marielle Zuccarelli is GRB Ent's intl sales director
(20 August 2003)
* Intelsat, AMNS take Russia's 'Channel One' to US
(20 August 2003)
* 'Everybody Loves Raymond' recognised at Family Television Awards
(20 August 2003)
* Ten Sports airing hockey champions trophy in ME
(20 August 2003)
* USTA, IBM launch official US Open website
(20 August 2003)
* GoM panel set to meet, Star News tops agenda
(20 August 2003)
* AXN announces 'Hot 'n' Wild finalists
(19 August 2003)
* V's Popstars 2 ready and raring to go
(19 August 2003)
* Gargi Kaul is new regional head of Ten Sports in Delhi
(19 August 2003)
* 'Saara Akash' takes a large bite of TRP pie
(19 August 2003)
* Insat-3E launch delayed due to faulty units
(19 August 2003)
* UTV pitches innovative shows with channels
(19 August 2003)
* Relaunched 'Karishma' to sport new faces
(19 August 2003)
* Sahara set to launch 2 news channels
(19 August 2003)
* TV producer Asit Modi plans feature film
(19 August 2003)
* Sun rises on the UK horizon
(19 August 2003)
* Playtime plans new shows across genres
(19 August 2003)
* Interoperability of STBs discussed in Upper House; standards prescribed by BIS, says Prasad
(18 August 2003)
* I&B commissions new programmes for overhaul of North East channels
(18 August 2003)
* Ahimsaa will launch on 2 October, ATN tells NSE
(18 August 2003)
* Zee Cinema celebrates Bollywood divas, Ramesh Sippy
(18 August 2003)
* US troops kill Reuters camera man in Iraq
(18 August 2003)
* CBS Television creates diversity institute
(18 August 2003)
* Optimism, scepticism, caution, confusion: Industry sees it all as CAS deadline nears
(16 August 2003)
* NBC, Clear Channel tie up for next 5 Olympics
(16 August 2003)
* Star News programmes to be reshuffled
(16 August 2003)
* BBC's 'Asia Business Report' appoints presenter
(16 August 2003)
* HTMT appoints IT Service Operations' head
(16 August 2003)
* US youngsters hooked on to Net, TV say researchers
(16 August 2003)
* AIR Maithili news, DD metro to start in Darbhanga
(16 August 2003)
* Amitabh, Sachin top Zee News `Best of India' poll
(16 August 2003)
* Intelsat shareholders approve proposed Loral acquisition
(16 August 2003)
* TV media scrips drop marginally; Sensex crosses 3,900 mark
(16 August 2003)
* Scientist Newton is the 'Greatest Briton' according to BBC World viewers
(16 August 2003)
* Taiwan Digital Cable TV Summit on 1 September
(16 August 2003)
* Playwin to add Mizo lottery to kitty
(16 August 2003)
* 4-yr-old Alpha Marathi to emphasise on news, current affairs
(16 August 2003)
* As deadline nears, still no CAS deals in sight
(14 August 2003)
* Disney, Modis announce parting of ways
(14 August 2003)
* AIR employee suicide drama comes to an end
(14 August 2003)
* Govt. monitoring CAS progress: Prasad
(14 August 2003)
* Government examining complaints against MBPL: Prasad
(14 August 2003)
* Fox sues satirist Franken for 'trademerk violation'; author's book surges up bestseller list
(14 August 2003)
* US stations set to stop airing Arnie's films on TV
(14 August 2003)
* Scientists reconstruct Mummy face believed to be Nefertiti
(14 August 2003)
* Spike TV's 'Joe Schmo Show' twists reality TV
(14 August 2003)
* News Corp reports record results, set for further earnings growth
(14 August 2003)
* Prasad escapes Parliament grilling on Star News
(14 August 2003)
* TV18 increases stake in CNBC-TV18 channel from 49% to 90%
(14 August 2003)
* GO 92.5 lines up College Radio, college fests for Aug-Oct
(13 August 2003)
* NatGeo researchers identify Indian T Rex, celebrate discovery with 'Dino Week'
(13 August 2003)
* Government woke up to Radio City 'lacunae' too late?
(13 August 2003)
* AIR targets Rs. 1.26 bn revenue for financial year
(13 August 2003)
* GSN to spoof California governship election
(13 August 2003)
* Eutelsat, Eurovision launch Hot Bird TV awards 2003
(13 August 2003)
* Viacom COO Karmazin in the Radio Hall Of Fame
(13 August 2003)
* Mandira, Raj Kaushal set for 1st home production
(13 August 2003)
* AOL Time Warner could get rid of AOL tag
(13 August 2003)
* SARS forces postponement of Volvo China Golf Open
(13 August 2003)
* AXN making rapid strides in Singapore, Taiwan, Philippines
(13 August 2003)
* US networks to mark second 9/11 anniversary quietly
(13 August 2003)
* Rediff revenues at $3.4m for Q1FY2003
(13 August 2003)
* Government now puts Radio City under scanner
(12 August 2003)
* Zee News signs content sharing deal with Mid Day
(12 August 2003)
* FTA channels demand separate regulatory authority for broadcasters
(12 August 2003)
* Dish TV soft launch likely by August end; NSTPL becomes fifth applicant for DTH
(12 August 2003)
* Advent to introduce interactive TV in India
(12 August 2003)
* 5 new shows to look forward to for B4U fans
(12 August 2003)
* Star News uplink extensions to continue till GoM's final decision
(11 August 2003)
* Prasar Bharati may get relaxed terms on DTH equity cap
(11 August 2003)
* Rani Mukerji's 1st TV production 'Pratima' set to roll
(11 August 2003)
* Echostar IX/Telstar 13 multi-band satellite launched
(11 August 2003)
* MEASAT to focus on South Asia with MEASAT-3
(11 August 2003)
* BSkyB wins rights to show Premier League games
(11 August 2003)
* I&B min seeks ideas on FM phase II implementation
(11 August 2003)
* Zee, Star World launching new shows this week
(9 August 2003)
* IMG feels MCCS equity structure outside guidelines
(9 August 2003)
* Prasar Bharati board meets to discuss issues
(9 August 2003)
* 'Karishma' back on Sahara on 25 August
(9 August 2003)
* Essel launches Fun Republic multiplex in Mumbai
(9 August 2003)
* Markets wrap up the week with a 29-month high
(9 August 2003)
* Agrani granted Radio Trunking award by V&D magazine
(9 August 2003)
* I&B ministry clears DD's DTH plan, now before CCEA
(8 August 2003)
* DD News relaunch costs pegged at Rs 1.3 billion
(8 August 2003)
* Emmies to be hosted by a bunch of comedians
(8 August 2003)
* 10-year-old Indian picked up for prestigious film festival SAFO 2003
(8 August 2003)
* FA's tender for intl TV rights
(8 August 2003)
* BBC Urdu's new series to examine US post 9/11
(8 August 2003)
* Athens 2004 preparing for Olympics with MOC
(8 August 2003)
* Shanghai court rules in favour of US studios in piracy case
(8 August 2003)
* Broadcasters' 'early bird' offer to STB buyers
(7 August 2003)
* Star News gets another two-week extension
(7 August 2003)
* Galaxy Entertainment Q1 turnover jumps 38%, operating profits up 157%
(7 August 2003)
* Finance ministry finds flaws with Space TV's DTH application; approves expansion plans for DD
(7 August 2003)
* Zee News' 'milk' story issue raised in Rajya Sabha
(7 August 2003)
* LMOs central to INCableNet's CAS plan: Vyas
(7 August 2003)
* INCableNet CAS systems in place for 1 September deadline
(7 August 2003)
* Intelsat appoints senior managers in Data, Carrier & Internet Business Unit
(7 August 2003)
* 'Nefertiti Resurrected' on Discovery 7 September
(7 August 2003)
* MTV makes Lycra style statement to establish youth image
(7 August 2003)
* CNN announces scholarships for young Indian journos
(7 August 2003)
* Prasad defends govt. handling of Star News case in RS
(6 August 2003)
* Prasad extols CAS advantages in RS
(6 August 2003)
* Aaj Tak gets court to curb Ab Tak from using deceptive logo
(6 August 2003)
* LMOs briefed on current CAS status
(6 August 2003)
* Miditech to set up Singapore base by year end
(6 August 2003)
* Sushanto dives headlong into Sahara business
(6 August 2003)
* Star soaps to star on new channel in Dubai
(6 August 2003)
* Anime Network eyes MIPCOM for programming inputs
(6 August 2003)
* Scopus Tech raises $15.5m in 2nd financing round
(6 August 2003)
* Prasar Bharati, IGNOU to offer PG diploma in Radio Broadcasting
(6 August 2003)
* Sahara builds grand plans of townships with multiplexes
(6 August 2003)
* HBO signs for SingTel's disaster recovery service
(6 August 2003)
* Kirch creditors okay US mogul Saban's ProSieben bid
(6 August 2003)
* European Pay-TV revenues set to triple: report
(6 August 2003)
* NBC eyes Vivendi in bid to take on Viacom, Disney
(6 August 2003)
* DirecTV, NDS row to be resolved by year end
(6 August 2003)
* CAS deadline will be met, say major players; LMOs refuse to play ball
(5 August 2003)
* Uniform media policy not feasible hints Prasad
(5 August 2003)
* Star News likely to get yet another extension
(5 August 2003)
* Star the focus as IMG petitions Vajpayee to crack down
(5 August 2003)
* Crest Communications to issue GDRs upto $10 million (5 August 2003)
* RED FM claims to rule in Delhi airwaves
(5 August 2003)
* Group company offloads 11 million shares in Zee
(5 August 2003)
* Motilal Oswal reiterates 'buy' status for Zee
(5 August 2003)
* Star Plus soaps to zip into future
(5 August 2003)
* Be tough on media policy, IMG tells Vajpayee
(5 August 2003)
* Zee News' investigative show 'Inside Story' completes 150 episodes
(4 August 2003)
* DD News reloaded: will it, won't it?
(4 August 2003)
* Pak media authority bans Indian TV channels
(4 August 2003)
* Regional MP kendras to be modernised in 10th Plan
(4 August 2003)
* B.A.G. Films readying for IPO
(4 August 2003)
* 'Shalimar' director Krishna Shah visits Digital Academy
(4 August 2003)
* NDS reports marginal dip in revenue
(4 August 2003)
* Playboy to take reality TV to next level with Extreme Truth
(4 August 2003)
* Eurosport's deal with Octagon/CSI for men's hockey Champions Trophy
(4 August 2003)
* MGM to extend TV reach in Asia through CNBC
(4 August 2003)
* SC dismisses Bradford's petition on 'Karishma' telecast
(4 August 2003)
* Shweta Keswani opts out of 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'
(2 August 2003)
* Nimbus' Khurana introduces Qalam 2003
(2 August 2003)
* Markets wrap-up a positive week despite bandh and blast
(2 August 2003)
* Star News launches crime watch show 'Red Alert'
(2 August 2003)
* Government, industry discuss broadcast regulator
(1 August 2003)
* G Subramanian is new Star CFO
(1 August 2003)
* Scriptwriters course Qalam 2003 kicks off Saturday
(1 August 2003)
* Times examining feasibility of launching two channels - business news and entertainment
(1 August 2003)
* Ten Sports to light up Fridays with football
(1 August 2003)
* Emmy nominees for news coverage announced
(1 August 2003)
* IOC finalises broadcast deals for Athens 2004
(1 August 2003)
* Channel NewsAsia joins Asiasat 3S
(1 August 2003)
* BBC to air special on global perspective of America
(1 August 2003)
* SET launches 7th 'Kya Haadsa..' series show 'Karzz'
(1 August 2003)
See archives for the month of:
* JULY 2003
* JUNE 2003
* MAY 2003
* APRIL 2003
* MARCH 2003
* FEBRUARY 2003
* JANUARY 2003
Click below for the archives of past years:
* ARCHIVES FOR THE YEAR 2002
* ARCHIVES FOR THE YEAR 2001
* ARCHIVES FOR THE YEAR 2000

 
 

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