Indiantelevision.com's Headlines archives for the month of September 2003
 
* HTMT approves 20 per cent dividend for FY 02-03
(30 September 2003)
* Synovate boosts Asia Pacific capabilities with Indian acquisition
(30 September 2003)
* Nawani yet to say `yes' to IBF
(30 September 2003)
* ESS shifts focus to domestic sports
(30 September 2003)
* Pricing major concern for consumers: NFO survey
(30 September 2003)
* MSOs now look to push set tops as premium offering
(30 September 2003)
* Zee Cinema focuses on 1 pm slot for appointment audience
(30 September 2003)
* Disney launches movie on demand service Moviebeam
(30 September 2003)
* Bharat Shah convicted under IPC by special court
(30 September 2003)
* Sagars to open film and TV academy in Canada
(30 September 2003)
* Saregama to transfer TV content business to subsidiary
(29 September 2003)
* CII's first film marketing summit in November
(29 September 2003)
* Carlton, Towers Productions alliance for TV docs
(29 September 2003)
* US to launch Arabic television network by year end
(29 September 2003)
* Insat 3E placed in intermediate orbit
(29 September 2003)
* Steady growth continues in UK digital television market
(27 September 2003)
* I&B Ministry completes Consumer CAS Poll
(27 September 2003)
* TV rights for Sri Lankan cricket open from next year
(27 September 2003)
* Activity books launching on 'Shaka Laka...' & 'Sonpari'
(27 September 2003)
* Notes from LA: iEmmy Awards in NYC on 24 November
(27 September 2003)
* 'Achanak' back on SET - with new look, new format
(27 September 2003)
* Zee to delist from Ahmedabad, Delhi exchanges
(26 September 2003)
* ITC closes public consultation on programme code
(26 September 2003)
* Gap in mobile network security raises chance for criminals says expert
(26 September 2003)
* Sahara may get into ground distribution
(26 September 2003)
* Mid Day Multimedia takes position to enter the TV channel fray
(26 September 2003)
* Viacom lowers forecast for full-year profit
(26 September 2003)
* Escotoonz to work on international children rights 2D animation series
(26 September 2003)
* 'Jeet' to replace 'Khullja....' from 10 Oct.
(26 September 2003)
* Fox in hot water over 'League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'
(26 September 2003)
* Hallmark to strengthen bond with kids through new show
(26 September 2003)
* Star Sports-ESPN shows on Wisden Awards
(26 September 2003)
* WWE signs deal with Fox8 for Raw content
(26 September 2003)
* ESPN, WTA in new TV rights agreement for US
(26 September 2003)
* Sahara Samay-Mumbai 'test launches' Friday
(25 September 2003)
* Delhi HC reserves CAS case judgment
(25 September 2003)
* GoM shelves Convergence Bill plan
(25 September 2003)
* RS Prasad voices need for media policy
(25 September 2003)
* News radio stations eye Worldspace platform
(26 September 2003)
* 'Kehta Hai Dil' marches ahead of 'Des Mein...' to claim supremacy in 9 pm slot
(25 September 2003)
* Intelsat officially opens its mountainside teleport
(25 September 2003)
* MTV to go sight seeing in Singapore with 'Spin'
(25 September 2003)
* Delhi HC begins hearing CAS petitions
(24 September 2003)
* GoM to discuss telecom, broadcasting and infotech issues on Thursday
(24 September 2003)
* Ad agencies to explore new revenue streams at MIPCOM
(24 September 2003)
* Smriti Irani delivers a baby girl
(24 September 2003)
* Relief for Ten Sports as SA agrees to revised Pak tour
(24 September 2003)
* Grammys to be held earlier than usual next year in LA
(24 September 2003)
* Vivendi posts narrower H1 net loss
(24 September 2003)
* Disney to shut down Japanese cartoon unit
(24 September 2003)
* 'CSI', 'Friends' criticised for use of profanity
(24 September 2003)
* Zone Vision to launch Reality TV in US on 1 Dec
(24 September 2003)
* Star unwavering over Radio City
(24 September 2003)
* Don't delay CAS beyond 1 November: MSOs to I&B minister
(23 September 2003)
* For its DTH venture, Star zeroes down on Tatas
(23 September 2003)
* SkyB says Tony Ball to step down; company shares fall amid concern
(23 September 2003)
* UTV bags Disney contract for Asian animation series
(23 September 2003)
* Exide gets Superbrand status
(23 September 2003)
* Notes from LA: HBO captures eight Emmys for individual performances
(23 September 2003)
* Notes from LA: 'The Sopranos', 'Door To Door', 'Everybody Loves Raymond' win four Emmys
(23 September 2003)
* Notes from LA: Gloss, grandeur and gaiety at the Emmy Awards
(23 September 2003)
* UTV acquires STV Studios
(23 September 2003)
* MSOs meet RS Prasad to discuss CAS today
(23 September 2003)
* Prasar Bharati asked to rework DD News proposal
(23 September 2003)
* 'Civil court disallowed disconnection, made no comment on cable pricing'
(22 September 2003)
* Aveek Sarkar upbeat over 74% stake in Star
(22 September 2003)
* MCCS applies for uplink clearance; paid-up capital is Rs 625 million
(22 September 2003)
* South Indian producers intensify stir against DD
(22 September 2003)
* George Stromeyer is VP, MD Scientific-Atlanta
(22 September 2003)
* CNN's Maria Ressa in Mumbai to promote Young Journalist Award
(22 September 2003)
* Trendz to telecast international fashion events in October
(22 September 2003)
* Rousing finish to AXN's 'Hot'n' Wild' search
(22 September 2003)
* Sahara's live special on Lata Mangeshkar's 75th birthday
(22 September 2003)
* HBO edges out CBS at Emmy Awards
(22 September 2003)
* Channel [V] looks to establish foothold in Singapore
(22 September 2003)
* EADS Astrium bags Arianespace contract for Hot Bird 8
(22 September 2003)
* 'Joe Millionaire' to debut on Star World in October
(22 September 2003)
* Insat 3E to finally take off on 27 September
(22 September 2003)
* Rupert Murdoch may step down as chairman of BSkyB in favour of James
(20 September 2003)
* Ten Sports loses out as SA cancels Pakistan tour
(20 September 2003)
* 1,000 schools to participate in ESS school quiz
(20 September 2003)
* Pentamedia arm gets license for earth station
(20 September 2003)
* DD to air live coverage of Asia Cup hockey
(20 September 2003)
* Civil court: non-CAS areas of Mumbai to pay Rs 110 for all channels
(20 September 2003)
* Deal signed, ABP holds 74% in Star News holding company MCCS
(19 September 2003)
* MTV Immies music awards to be held in December
(19 September 2003)
* Cetma appeals for quick roll-out of CAS
(19 September 2003)
* ETC Punjabi, Alpha Punjabi head gets media award
(19 September 2003)
* Nominees for first Lone Star Emmy Awards
(19 September 2003)
* Zee Cinema's 'Ikke Pe Ikka' completes 400 episodes
(19 September 2003)
* Hallmark's new show features deaf protagonist
(19 September 2003)
* It's Time Warner after AOL drops off name tag
(19 September 2003)
* Idea Cellular to promote brand through Discovery
(18 September 2003)
* FT, London picks up 13.8% stake in Business Standard
(18 September 2003)
* Prasad says henceforth CAS only after states' okay
(18 September 2003)
* Anuj Saxena opts out of Asha Parekh's 'Kucch Pal...'
(18 September 2003)
* NDTV India launches two weekend shows
(18 September 2003)
* I&B slants towards news on private FM channels
(18 September 2003)
* Leoarts to produce show on prime ministers for DD
(18 September 2003)
* Channel Guide gets teleport licence in Mumbai
(18 September 2003)
* Sebi waiver for News Corp arm: report
(18 September 2003)
* Justify non-implementation of CAS by Monday: Delhi HC tells govt
(17 September 2003)
* Creative Eye entered in Limca Book of Records
(17 September 2003)
* Business recovers at ninth French TV screenings
(17 September 2003)
* Kunika Lall in Sahara Samay management team
(17 September 2003)
* Bob Costas to host 31st International Emmy Awards
(17 September 2003)
* ATN strikes distribution deal with Fifth Avenue
(17 September 2003)
* CNN increases ME coverage with new programme
(17 September 2003)
* US appeals court keeps FCC media ownership review
(17 September 2003)
* Sarah Hayes is new head of BBC archives
(17 September 2003)
* Chris Cramer is MD of restructured CNN intl division
(17 September 2003)
* AOLTW to shorten name by getting rid of AOL tag
(17 September 2003)
* Max's latest initiative walks down WC memory lane
(17 September 2003)
* HBO to spice up Saturday nights with 'Sex And the City'
(17 September 2003)
* Chandra's ASC first to sign DTH agreement with the government
(16 September 2003)
* CNBC TV18's 'brainstorming' seminar on India Inc
(16 September 2003)
* Mukerjea, Sarkar meet top BJP leaders; discuss Star News
(16 September 2003)
* Coke [V] Popstars 2 visit the Capital
(16 September 2003)
* Next addition to Sahara Parivaar: Sunny Deol
(16 September 2003)
* Star News empowers viewer to 'be the reporter'
(16 September 2003)
* Zee's Richa Sharma takes over as corp comm head at ITC
(16 September 2003)
* Hair replaces Ryan as CNN news operations head
(16 September 2003)
* US court asks Vivendi to pay Messier $24 million
(16 September 2003)
* Indian film wins award at Intercom Fest
(16 September 2003)
* NBC, HBO dominate Creative Prime time Emmies
(16 September 2003)
* Reality television expands to racing car drivers
(16 September 2003)
* ESS to launch cricket show featuring Saurav
(16 September 2003)
* GotoBavaria, Chattisgarh emphasise uniqueness at 'Locations 2003'
(15 September 2003)
* MBPL moves court to prevent stringent govt. action
(15 September 2003)
* Maharashtra, WB bureaucrats ask for more time on CAS
(15 September 2003)
* ABP group set to pick up 74% in MCCS - Star News holding company
(15 September 2003)
* MGM launches second Korean channel
(15 September 2003)
* Alpha Marathi rides on event based shows
(15 September 2003)
* Miffed with MIFF2004, filmmakers to boycott film fest
(15 September 2003)
* Eternal Dreams to serve cookery course show on Alpha Marathi
(15 September 2003)
* Plea for promoting inter-state tourism through films: Locations 2003
(15 September 2003)
* AXN TV expands presence in Europe
(15 September 2003)
* Fashion TV launches men specific channel
(15 September 2003)
* Indian Telly Awards first round of judging completed
(13 September 2003)
* Gautam Adhikari feted by RSS on completing 2000th episode
(13 September 2003)
* Australia states its case for effectiveness of films in promoting tourism
(13 September 2003)
* Govt. urged to utlise synergies between film and tourism
(13 September 2003)
* 'Jassi' lives up to the hype around it with good opening
(13 September 2003)
* AXN, Star World to unveil new shows next week
(13 September 2003)
* Kapil Dev to do a cameo for Sony's 'CID'
(13 September 2003)
* World's first 'Film Tourism' event - Locations 2003 - flagged off
(13 September 2003)
* Pentamedia board okays equity issue
(13 September 2003)
* Naspers launches Irdeto smart card
(13 September 2003)
* Zee, govt may sign DTH licence agreement by next week
(13 September 2003)
* Nat Geo invites entries for documentaries
(12 September 2003)
* Govt claims law & order worries over CAS implementation
(12 September 2003)
* BAG Films IPO overscribed six times
(12 September 2003)
* Film tourism event 'Locations 2003' kicks off on Saturday
(12 September 2003)
* Canada's TVNW is host broadcaster of Weightlifting Championships
(12 September 2003)
* Nominees for Lycra MTV Style Awards announced
(12 September 2003)
* Maharashtra hatches plans for Formula One circuit
(12 September 2003)
* Indian Telly Awards jury meet kick starts
(12 September 2003)
* Government still awaiting MBPL replies in Radio City case
(11 September 2003)
* Measat-3 satellite launch in 2005 on ILS Proton
(11 September 2003)
* Sahara Samay Mumbai schedules 26 September launch
(11 September 2003)
* Jacob Kurian joins Sylvan as president for Indian operations
(11 September 2003)
* Indian Music Industry ties up with Holoflex to curb piracy
(11 September 2003)
* Hallmark secures 18 Emmy nominations - lines up showcase of nominated movies
(11 September 2003)
* Electronics For You invites nominations for EFY Awards '04
(11 September 2003)
* INMumbai's bureau chief Murali Iyer puts in his papers
(11 September 2003)
* NDTV India to launch two weekend programmes
(11 September 2003)
* Vinod Dua to anchor 'Kaun Banega Mukhyamantri' on Star News
(11 September 2003)
* AXN contest winners to host 'Extreme Dhamaka'
(11 September 2003)
* Zee Music claims successful revamp
(11 September 2003)
* Zee dividend outgo pegged at Rs 256 million, members to make Rs 5.50 per share
(10 September 2003)
* After HC refuses to intervene, CAS effectively in force in Mumbai
(10 September 2003)
* French TV exports, coproductions & presales sustained losses in 2002
(11 September 2003)
* ABP lead suitor, but dark horses in Star News fray
(10 September 2003)
* Hong Kong Broadband Network launches pay-TV service
(10 September 2003)
* Positive mood prevails at satellite financing summit
(10 September 2003)
* Fox to celebrate Popeye's 75th anniversary 3D style
(10 September 2003)
* WWE sellout shows suggest growing popularity in Asia
(10 September 2003)
* MTV International expands Nick in Russia
(10 September 2003)
* MRTPC directs Star, others to file reply on Siti HITS row
(10 September 2003)
* J-Lo teams up with HBO for documentary film
(10 September 2003)
* Saregama India MD Abhik Mitra resigns
(10 September 2003)
* New sitcom on DD Sahyadri from 15 September
(10 September 2003)
* Mumbai 'cable case' hearing scheduled Wednesday
(9 September 2003)
* CODA aspires to take control of all LMO-MSO issues
(9 September 2003)
* Star-Siti HITS row case: SC vacates MRTPC stay
(9 September 2003)
* WIN 94.6's Marathi show 'Asmita' and RJ Malishka turn one
(9 September 2003)
* MTV 'Ek Do Teen' in a new avatar
(9 September 2003)
* Gujarati daily Sandesh declares 50% dividend
(9 September 2003)
* Crest Comm approves delisting, GDR issue of $ 10 million
(9 September 2003)
* SAB TV starts beaming off Sky in UK
(8 September 2003)
* The jury for the Indian Telly Awards 2003
(8 September 2003)
* Ratings for US Open tennis take a hit in US
(8 September 2003)
* DITG, Recreate to bring itv applications to India
(8 September 2003)
* ABC to host awards show for reality TV
(8 September 2003)
* Zee English to launch 'Caroline in the city'
(8 September 2003)
* Ficci Frames 2004 to undergo makeover
(8 September 2003)
* TV actress Shweta Tiwari to organize Gujarat-based artistes' exhibition in Mumbai
(8 September 2003)
* AIR Mumbai draws plans to beef up revenue
(8 September 2003)
* Cable fraternity lays it on thick in Thackerays' honour
(7 September 2003)
* Cable ops still not recognised: Mumbai LMOs
(7 September 2003)
* CAS in its present form is an evil conspiracy: Anil Parab
(7 September 2003)
* Prasad's obstinacy incomprehensible: Nirupam
(7 September 2003)
* CAS - medicine worse than disease: Uddhav Thackeray
(7 September 2003)
* Shiv Sena says CAS will not happen in Mumbai
(7 September 2003)
* Zee, Star Plus, Star World to launch new shows this week
(6 September 2003)
* Vijay, Star Movies, NGC key STB drivers for Star in Chennai
(6 September 2003)
* RAPA elections and AGM on 19 September
(6 September 2003)
* 'Duniya Is Hafte' premiers on NDTV India
(6 September 2003)
* Prasar Bharati in exploratory talks with telcos
(6 September 2003)
* Three-pronged strategy for DD Sports: Prasar Bharati's K S Sarma
(6 September 2003)
* Zee to lure pester power with Sunday 'Masti Band'
(6 September 2003)
* TV producer Chanana launches Media Factory
(6 September 2003)
* FCC ownership rules receive setback from Senate
(5 September 2003)
* CAS off in Kolkata as well
(5 September 2003)
* SPTI's German series earn nominations galore
(5 September 2003)
* ILS Proton to launch Malaysian Satellite, Measat-3
(5 September 2003)
* ESS launches two Singapore channels
(5 September 2003)
* CII's 2nd annual meet on service sector starts 12 Sept
(5 September 2003)
* NFL content to be televised in 223 countries
(5 September 2003)
* AIR FM Mumbai to pump up news content
(5 September 2003)
* APTN nominated for International Emmy Awards
(5 September 2003)
* Alfred Haber Dist Inc to show 'Stupid Behavior Caught On Tape'
(5 September 2003)
* CAS continues to stump I&B ministry
(4 September 2003)
* Cartoon Network gets He-Man on board
(4 September 2003)
* Tanu Healthcare to tap capital market for health channel project
(4 September 2003)
* Three tech tradeshows in Singapore next year
(4 September 2003)
* Zee English to air 3 specials as run to the Emmy awards
(4 September 2003)
* TV France Intl set for 9th 'Le Rendez-Vous' 8-12 September
(4 September 2003)
* Cinevistaas AGM on 26 September
(4 September 2003)
* Doordarshan flags off formal hunt for DG
(4 September 2003)
* China revises norms for 'foreign' TV content producers
(4 September 2003)
* ISRO gets a new Chairman
(4 September 2003)
* Mumbai High Court to hear 'cable case' on 10 September
(4 September 2003)
* Rediffusion to handle Zee no more
(4 September 2003)
* Newsroom tech assuming relevance in India
(4 September 2003)
* Cinevistaas launches music of ‘Sssshhh…’
(4 September 2003)
* Hathway announces cable TV rates and packages
(3 September 2003)
* Regional news channels: The new Gold rush!
(3 September 2003)
* TV 18 board to consider operations restructuring
(3 September 2003)
* Zee News editor conferred Journalist of the Year award by Hindi academy
(3 September 2003)
* SC reserves judgment in Star-Siti HITs case
(3 September 2003)
* Shiromani Award bestowed on Quraishi
(3 September 2003)
* Battle over VUE assets ends in NBC's favour
(3 September 2003)
* Seshasayee appointed director in charge at IMCL
(3 September 2003)
* Al-Jazeera launches English website
(3 September 2003)
* Sena supremo to address Mumbai LMOs on 7 September
(3 September 2003)
* Need to re-rate Zee scrip: Enam Securities report
(3 September 2003)
* BAG Films 10th anniversary bash attracts political, film and TV bigwigs
(2 September 2003)
* Status quo on CAS in Mumbai, Kolkata
(2 September 2003)
* HBO to show action, comedy, thrillers and children's films this September
(2 September 2003)
* Discovery to air Indian documentary to shore up viewership
(2 September 2003)
* AXN readies two new shows for September
(2 September 2003)
* Sahara corp comm head Prriya Raj quits
(2 September 2003)
* Nimbus launches first ever Telugu show shot overseas
(2 September 2003)
* Government at a loss on CAS in Mumbai
(1 September 2003)
* INCableNet launches digital STBs on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturti
(1 September 2003)
* Walt Disney TV to open dedicated local sales office by end 2003
(1 September 2003)
* IMG meets deputy PM Advani, I&B minister Prasad
(1 September 2003)
* Deepti Naval returns to small screen with Sahara's 'Mukkammal'
(1 September 2003)
* No conclusions on Star deal says Hindustan Times' Bhartiya
(1 September 2003)
* Lukewarm response to CAS in Chennai: SCV's Dayanidhi Maran
(1 September 2003)
* Indian Telly Awards jury meet slated for 9-16 September
(1 September 2003)
* Pakistani-born journo takes top BBC editorial role
(1 September 2003)
* Supreme Court adjourns Star-Siti HITS row case
(1 September 2003)
* NDS acquires some assets of itv company IDP
(1 September 2003)
* NBC expected to clinch deal for VUE assets
(1 September 2003)
* News channels heads advocate self-policing in times of crisis
(1 September 2003)
* Vir Sanghvi's 'Cover Story' among new shows coming on Star World
(1 September 2003)
* BSkyB acquires Spanish Primera Liga rights
(1 September 2003)
* MGM to launch on Hong Kong Pay-TV service
(1 September 2003)
* InfoComm Asia 2003 takes place in October
(1 September 2003)
* CAS on in Chennai as of now; not in Mumbai, Kolkata
(1 September 2003)
See archives for the month of:
* AUGUST 2003
* 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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