Indiantelevision.com's Headlines for the month of July 2003
 
* Ministry of consumer affairs representatives on CAS panel: I&B
(31 July 2003)
* Zee Cinema trains its sights on morning band with comedy
(31 July 2003)
* Kotak Securities retains 'in-line' status on Zee
(31 July 2003)
* Sky One, GRB bring US reality TV star search to the UK
(31 July 2003)
* EPL revenues to exceed £1.25 billion this year: Deloitte & Touche
(31 July 2003)
* TV 18 net at Rs 21.34 million for June Quarter
(31 July 2003)
* Reality TV shows are a matter of concern for UK viewers
(31 July 2003)
* Sushanto Roy takes over as Sahara Media head; Sumit Roy moves to Lucknow
(31 July 2003)
* MSOs say no to price reduction during CAS honeymoon
(30 July 2003)
* Ficci moots regulator for CAS; suggests three models
(30 July 2003)
* Govt mulls setting up C&S TV regulator
(30 July 2003)
* Siticable ties up with bank for STB consumer financing, says it is geared up for CAS
(30 July 2003)
* Govt says it is studying Star New replies on editorial control
(30 July 2003)
* Dept of company affairs feels Star application in order
(29 July 2003)
* ASC seeks concessions for DTH bank guarantee
(29 July 2003)
* Committee to monitor CAS implementation
(29 July 2003)
* Cable fees for August unlikely to come down
(29 July 2003)
* Tax sop on Set top boxes to continue till 30 September
(29 July 2003)
* Balaji announces Q1 results; net profit at Rs 141 million
(29 July 2003)
* Zee Q1 net up 31 % even as scrip slides
(29 July 2003)
* 3 BR TV shows in Top 10 all homes list for Week 29
(29 July 2003)
* Ten Sports to launch in M East on 1 August
(29 July 2003)
* Essel Group to finally get DTH letter of Intent
(28 July 2003)
* No timeframe for CAS regulatory body: Prasad
(28 July 2003)
* Special provisions for DD, AIR services for the North East
(28 July 2003)
* NetGuru to work on two Tagore poems in 2D animation
(28 July 2003)
* AOLTW reports strong Q2 earnings
(28 July 2003)
* Eutelsat selects Alcatel to build Hot Bird 7A
(28 July 2003)
* Andi Peters to head BBC Television pop programming
(28 July 2003)
* SET claims high audience shares for 5 July weekend
(28 July 2003)
* Vinod Dua to shift base to Star News?
(28 July 2003)
* Missy Elliott tops 2003 MTV VMA nominee list
(28 July 2003)
* Movielink to facilitate download of Disney movies
(28 July 2003)
* Sena will oppose imported STBs: Nirupam tells Prasad
(28 July 2003)
* With STBs in stock, MSOs gear for CAS push
(26 July 2003)
* STB demand in Mumbai, Delhi will be 1 million, says TAM
(26 July 2003)
* The bull is back at Dalal street
(26 July 2003)
* Inter-ministerial group discusses Star News case
(26 July 2003)
* 'Joey' to replace 'Friends' next fall
(26 July 2003)
* 'Indian' companies want government to get tough on foreign media firms
(25 July 2003)
* Govt may set up GoM panel to examine Star News case
(25 July 2003)
* SC adjourns 'Karishma' case till 4 August
(25 July 2003)
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Star Plus switching production on two UTV shows
(26 July 2003)

* I&B ministry to evolve model cinema regulations
(25 July 2003)
* HBO's new independent movie distribution wing
(25 July 2003)
* US youth spend more time on Web than TV: study
(25 July 2003)
* UEFA gets formal exemption for Champions League rights
(25 July 2003)
* Chandra's sells 3% stake to clear sports venture losses; stake down to to 47.6%
(25 July 2003)
* DD Bharati joins hand with Japan b'caster for kids awareness project
(25 July 2003)
* Govt consitutes a committee for FM second phase
(25 July 2003)
* US team visits I&B Ministry for a know all on CAS ruling
(25 July 2003)
* US Congress votes to block FCC media ruling
(24 July 2003)
* Padmalaya Telefilms Q1 net up 14 per cent
(24 July 2003)
* Star News given two-week uplink extention
(24 July 2003)
* Viacom net up 21%; Q2 revenues $6.4 billion
(24 July 2003)
* Hinduja TMT Q1 net up by 21 per cent
(24 July 2003)
* Essel shells out shares to FII to bail Zee, EPL
(24 July 2003)
* BBCW's quiz show 'University Challenge' starts 7 August
(24 July 2003)
* MTV is looking out for the mum'bikers'
(24 July 2003)
* 76 media companies owe Prasar Bharati money, LS told
(24 July 2003)
* 'Mr and Mrs Iyer' cuts 'Erin Brokovich' to size on ratings
(24 July 2003)
* Prasad is spared the CAS test in Parliament
(24 July 2003)
* Sahara readies surprises for Independence Day
(24 July 2003)
* Indiantelevision.com CEO Anil Wanvari on iEmmy Awards board
(24 July 2003)
* Mumbai High Court sets next cable case date for 3 September
(23 July 2003)
* FCC team to discuss regulation aspects with government
(23 July 2003)
* Cable ops stage demonstration against Rs 72 FTA price
(23 July 2003)
* Decision on Star News uplink extension likely Thursday
(23 July 2003)
* Zee seeks to clean convergence adventure from balance sheet
(23 July 2003)
* ESPN looks to strategise to counter CAS effect
(23 July 2003)
* Interactive games channel Playin'TV changes look
(23 July 2003)
* JPC takes 35 per cent equity stake in AXN Japan
(23 July 2003)
* Ronaldo more popular than Beckham in Far East: study
(23 July 2003)
* European standard in DTV a temporary move: China
(23 July 2003)
* Cable ops to meet I&B minister this evening
(23 July 2003)
* I&B minister calls for balance between media commercialisation, public issues
(23 July 2003)
* News Corp's Chernin is MIPCOM's personality of the year
(23 July 2003)
* ABC to co-sponsor out-of-home TV ratings study in US
(23 July 2003)
* BBC World Service launches Dubai FM
(23 July 2003)
* RayMedia in talks with broadcasters for Davis Cup tie
(23 July 2003)
* NDTV channels to air I-Day mega show with Aamir - tribute to Kargil soldiers
(22 July 2003)
* Star News responds to queries; uplink extension decision awaited
(22 July 2003)
* CNN launches 'Asia Now' as part of its AsiaPac revamp
(22 July 2003)
* Manish Popat out of UTV
(22 July 2003)
* Time Warner Cable to try out Microsoft TV EPG software
(22 July 2003)
* Govt says firm on new CAS deadline, miffed with MSOs over lack of rollout readiness
(22 July 2003)
* Aaj Tak claims to lead clutch of news channels
(22 July 2003)
* Film distributors' strike, cricket affects ETC Q1
(22 July 2003)
* Vissa TV readies to beef up programming
(22 July 2003)
* PM holds another 'CAS summit', Delhi CM meets Indian broadcasters
(21 July 2003)
* Star Parivar Awards claims highest-ever ratings for an event
(21 July 2003)
* Taiwan immigration use 'soap test' to trap illegals
(21 July 2003)
* Sony launches dedicated Mideast beam
(21 July 2003)
* Parliament standing committee makes a CASe for deferment
(21 July 2003)
* UTV pitching pilots for four new shows
(21 July 2003)
* David Hyde Pearce bags 10th successive Emmy nomination
(21 July 2003)
* Americans trust Fox, Eminem more than Variety, Bush
(21 July 2003)
* Kolkata HC clears Sahara's 'Karishma...', Bradford files appeal in SC
(21 July 2003)
* Deborah Bull is new BBC Governor
(21 July 2003)
* Star fires open letter riposte to 'TOI', 'India Today'
(21 July 2003)
* SET to air Fashion Week 1-hour capsules on Sundays in August
(21 July 2003)
* 'Karishma...' finishes shooting stint in Dubai
(21 July 2003)
* ESS bags rights to UEFA Champions League till 2006
(21 July 2003)
* Star World set to launch three new shows
(19 July 2003)
* I&B readies to face Parliament on CAS, Star News
(19 July 2003)
* Conax to set up operations centre in Delhi
(19 July 2003)
* Good writers create successful entertainment properties: Dr Ramanand Sagar
(19 July 2003)
* Another baby girl for Murdoch
(19 July 2003)
* Sagar Arts' 'Ramayan' sets record as globe's most viewed mythoication
(19 July 2003)
* Zee touches Rs 108 even as sensex, media stocks fall
(19 July 2003)
* I&B tells FIPB needs more time to examine Star News uplink application
(18 July 2003)
* Govt tells broadcasters, MSOs to ready for CAS
(18 July 2003)
* Prasad to inaugurate AIBD broadcasting conference
(18 July 2003)
* HBO dominates 55th Emmy awards nominations
(18 July 2003)
* HTMT says completes of INCableNet SAP implementation in record time
(18 July 2003)
* Airey, Marenzi are dinner co-chairs of 31st Emmies
(18 July 2003)
* UEFA's further Champions League TV deals
(18 July 2003)
* PBS tops News and Documentary Emmy nominees
(18 July 2003)
* Panamsat claims increased earnings, reduced debt in 2Q 2003
(18 July 2003)
* HBO scores over Star Movies in Asia Pay TV ops survey
(18 July 2003)
* News channel talk leaves DD Metro producers feeling shortchanged: Prem Sagar
(18 July 2003)
* Zee Tele to declare Q1 results on 29 July
(18 July 2003)
* I&B shoots off another set of queries on Star News
(17 July 2003)
* Prasad meets PM, mum on what transpired
(17 July 2003)
* BBC Worldwide cash flow return up 16% to £123 million
(17 July 2003)
* MAX gets average TVR of 5.2 for 'K3G' repeat telecast
(17 July 2003)
* Star set to unleash new mega series 'Saara Akash'
(17 July 2003)
* FSS industry revenues decline in 2002: Euroconsult
(17 July 2003)
* DirecTV unit helps Hughes post strong Q2 results
(17 July 2003)
* Seth becomes biggest stakeholder in MCCS; another uplink extension granted
(16 July 2003)
* Consumers will slowly adopt set tops post-CAS: Morgan Stanley
(17 July 2003)
* RED FM is the official radio partner for LIFWL '03
(16 July 2003)
* Restrictions on 'unofficial' TV channels covering LIFWL '03
(16 July 2003)
* Ad man Suhel Seth buys out Birla's stake in MCCS
(16 July 2003)
* MagnaQuest, Eastern Electronics to provide joint pay TV solutions
(16 July 2003)
* TV Today awarded P1+ rating by CRISIL
(16 July 2003)
* Morgan Stanley's latest CAS report emphasises addressability benefits
(16 July 2003)
* Chinese govt approves Warner Bros' cinema multiplex in Shanghai
(16 July 2003)
* Numtv offers 'EAS' to 'CAS struck' broadcasters
(16 July 2003)
* Intelsat to purchase Loral's NA satellite assets
(16 July 2003)
* BBC claims programme spend up, overheads down
(16 July 2003)
* ESPN renews rights to golf's oldest tournament British Open
(16 July 2003)
* Zee Tele denies placement of shares with institutional investors
(16 July 2003)
* Creative Eye releases 'Om Namah Shivay' on DVD
(16 July 2003)
* Media company likely to replace Birla as stakeholder in MCCS
(15 July 2003)
* Court dismisses MEN suit against DD Sports turning FTA
(15 July 2003)
* Govt losing grip on CAS rudder as cable ops on warpath, broadcasters defiant
(15 July 2003)
* WorldSpace launches services in Mumbai
(15 July 2003)
* CNN debuts new evening programme 'Asia Now'
(15 July 2003)
* 'Indian broadcasters' seek fresh CAS notification
(15 July 2003)
* Zee News has a brand new campaign and logo
(15 July 2003)
* Northstar to serve as a global distribution source
(15 July 2003)
* One CAS deadline gone, will the next go the same way?
(15 July 2003)
* Nimbus' Khurana represents Bollywood in Korea
(15 July 2003)
* Murdoch eyes 20 per cent of Hughes Software Systems
(15 July 2003)
* Sony says beats Zee in Females 25+ demographic
(15 July 2003)
* Real Image Media to launch Qube HD digital Cinema player
(15 July 2003)
* Siti begins seeding of STBs in south Delhi
(14 July 2003)
* I&B says Star will have to apply afresh for news uplink clearance
(14 July 2003)
* Creative Eye ropes in director Roger Christian for English film venture
(14 July 2003)
* CNBC India goes soft on features for women viewers
(14 July 2003)
* BBC Prime starts broadcasting in Serbia and Montenegro
(14 July 2003)
* BBC World Service multi-media project wins award
(14 July 2003)
* Key issues affecting satellite industry to be discussed at ISCe
(14 July 2003)
* BT Broadcast Services to facilitate Hallmark's Asia distribution
(14 July 2003)
* Government testing agency approves INDigital's STBs
(14 July 2003)
* ETC Networks board meeting on 21 July
(14 July 2003)
* Star withdraws case against Raj Nayak
(14 July 2003)
* Malayalam news channel Indiavision launches Monday
(14 July 2003)
* Govt to re-look news channel uplinking policy; seeks clarifications on Star News structure
(14 July 2003)
* Veteran Writer Bhishm Sahni passes away
(12 July 2003)
* Rumoured Birla pullout could spell bad news for Star
(12 July 2003)
* ETC Networks to be listed on the NSE
(12 July 2003)
* Mumbai cable ops demand Rs 150 pm for FTA bouquet
(12 July 2003)
* Fittings schedule for LIFW '03 start 13 July
(12 July 2003)
* Channel Guide achieves turnaround; posts profit
(12 July 2003)
* Mukta Arts, Adlabs form JV to upgrade "B" class theatres
(12 July 2003)
* Zee scrip crosses Rs 100 as CAS deadline is extended
(12 July 2003)
* Siti gets additional clearances for HITS plan
(12 July 2003)
* Indian broadcasters demand 'level playing field'
(11 July 2003)
* Ketaki Dave not to come back in 'Kyunki...'
(11 July 2003)
* CAS rollout notification issued; zonal rollout in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, all of Chennai covered
(11 July 2003)
* ETC Networks to celebrate anniversaries of its channels
(11 July 2003)
* Prasar Bharati gets Rs 900m+ from forthcoming cricket series
(11 July 2003)
* Indiantelevision to offer 3-month scriptwriting course
(11 July 2003)
* Star Mandarin Movies claims making waves in Taiwan
(11 July 2003)
* Cowell signs fresh 'American Idol' deal; offers Prince William pop stardom
(11 July 2003)
* NDTV 24x7 to build weekend viewing with three new launches
(11 July 2003)
* Madhavi Mutatkar turns independent software producer
(11 July 2003)
* Southern Spice claims it has struck the right chord in Mumbai
(11 July 2003)
* Cabinet shelves CAS Ordinance?
(10 July 2003)
* Zee plans to brand Sundays as fundays
(10 July 2003)
* UTV launching thriller, kids show on DD1 in August
(10 July 2003)
* EU commission presses for open platforms in digital TV, 3G
(10 July 2003)
* Omega Mass Media to launch new shows on DD, Udaya
(10 July 2003)
* Leisure, entertainment rank low in US citizens' priority list
(10 July 2003)
* CAS Ordinance may go before cabinet today
(10 July 2003)
* Star News gets another week's uplink extension
(9 July 2003)
* Radaan to venture into 3D animation for TV
(9 July 2003)
* NDTV India to launch 3 new weekend shows
(9 July 2003)
* Mandira's back on MAX with 'Extraaa Shots'
(9 July 2003)
* TV rights slump explored in Sportcal's European soccer report
(9 July 2003)
* BBC DG Dyke replaces Murdoch at number one in MediaGuardian Top 100
(9 July 2003)
* Shweta Tiwari to foray into Hindi films
(9 July 2003)
* Bureaucrat NP Nawani next IBF executive director?
(9 July 2003)
* Govt firm on zonal rollout plan, "honeymoon period" effective till December
(8 July 2003)
* Win back with fresh programming, same structure
(8 July 2003)
* Lucknow Radio City 104.8 FM launches Junior RJ hunt
(8 July 2003)
* UTV developing India's first prime time animated show
(8 July 2003)
* IIFA presents charity proceeds to kin of late film technicians
(8 July 2003)
* 'Karvachauth' is Balaji's new venture for Zee
(8 July 2003)
* Star Sports to launch 'Harsha Unplugged' on 9 July
(8 July 2003)
* Mumbai cable ops reject compromise formula
(7 July 2003)
* Mumbai based hotels firm up plans for CAS
(7 July 2003)
* New TV channel to focus on Middle America
(7 July 2003)
* Sahara TV to go slow on 'Karishma'
(7 July 2003)
* B4U Music to build brand with different programme genres
(7 July 2003)
* 'Kaalki' to be finally born as 'Karma' next month
(7 July 2003)
* "CAS - Golden opportunity to go beyond ratings!"
(5 July 2003)
* Partnerships for sharing costs, risks will inspire innovation
(5 July 2003)
* FTV to showcase Ritu Beri as India feed kicks in
(5 July 2003)
* Area-wise rollout to soften pay broadcasters ad hit
(5 July 2003)
* Zee, TV 18 scrip cross Rs 90-mark as sensex crosses 3,600 points
(5 July 2003)
* 'FTA will give eyeballs, pay will provide stickiness'
(4 July 2003)
* 'Unsung heroes' Regional Cable channels could shine post CAS: MSOs
(4 July 2003)
* CAS rollout deadline to be deferred to September
(4 July 2003)
* Full house at indiantelevision.com's CAS Summit
(4 July 2003)
* Broadband Pacenet to enter HITS arena
(4 July 2003)
* BECIL declares Hathway Digital STBs as BIS compliant
(4 July 2003)
* 'Indian broadcasters' raise voice against phased CAS rollout
(4 July 2003)
* Broadcasters in meetings again with PMO officials on CAS
(4 July 2003)
* Zee Turner announces a la carte prices
(4 July 2003)
* Sahara Manoranjan claims to have crossed 100 GRP points
(4 July 2003)
* Films Division launches webcast facility in association with Recreate Solutions
(4 July 2003)
* Cinevistaas movie 'Shhh...' to be launched in September
(4 July 2003)
* NDTV gets $11 m. funds infusion from StanChart investment arm
(3 July 2003)
* BBC's 'Business Bizarre' to commence new series with Indian focus
(3 July 2003)
* Area-wise CAS rollout in Mumbai and Delhi on anvil; notification due in couple of days
(3 July 2003)
* MSOs sort out differences; pave way for area-wise CAS rollout
(3 July 2003)
* NGC to air 'A different ball game' from 7 July
(3 July 2003)
* Jaaved Jaaferi, Rajiv Shah launch music label H.O.M Records and Tapes
(3 July 2003)
* News channel catering to Mumbai's Andheri suburb launched
(3 July 2003)
* TOM, Turner Broadcasting form strategic partnership for CETV
(3 July 2003)
* Day of CAS meetings yields nothing
(2 July 2003)
* Star Plus family celebrates another winning year
(2 July 2003)
* Zee Music set to go free to air in UK
(2 July 2003)
* Swaraj to rock 'MTV Just Grind' on 11 July at Mikanos
(2 July 2003)
* After Pakistan, Ten Sports bags Windies TV rights
(2 July 2003)
* MTV Europe to launch channel for Portugal tomorrow
(2 July 2003)
* Broadcasters to meet PMO officials today; MSOs to meet Prasad
(2 July 2003)
* India feed for Fashion TV from today
(2 July 2003)
* Radio City 91 FM celebrates 2nd birthday in Bangalore on 3 July
(2 July 2003)
* Sharad Yadav seeks speedy disposal of CAS cases by consumer courts
(2 July 2003)
* Intelsat makes new appointments to strengthen businesses in Asia
(2 July 2003)
* Australian Open extends deal with IBM
(2 July 2003)
* Cable operators reject Dual illumination
(1 July 2003)
* Government hints CAS not so consumer friendly
(1 July 2003)
* Hallmark to lure viewers with few chuckles; courtesy 'Sitcom slot'
(1 July 2003)
* Dual illumination will lead to broadcaster-MSO disputes: Hathway
(1 July 2003)
* Hathway installs and successfully tests CA systems
(1 July 2003)
* Veteran Comedian Buddy Hackett passes away
(1 July 2003)
* etc goes globe trotting with two shows
(1 July 2003)
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* MARCH 2003
* FEBRUARY 2003
* JANUARY 2003
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* ARCHIVES FOR THE YEAR 2000

 
 

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