18 March 2017 | Volume 69 - Issue No: 15     visit website: www.indiantelevision.com   Regulators | I&B Ministry Present mechanism to check TV content is adequate, says Rathore Noting that the present mechanism for checking content of private television channels is considered adequate, the minister of state for information & broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore has said "there is no need to clarify the restrictions on right to freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution in so far as the issues of national security and interests are concerned." continue reading...       iWorld | eNews Need to examine legalising sports betting, says Law Commission chairman Gaming 360, All India Gaming Federation's one-stop portal for gaming related news and activities across India and around the globe, was launched here today to bringing the industry together and providing it with a platform where the stakeholders can make their voices heard. continue reading...   iWorld | Broadband UN panel: Time for a 'new deal' if b'band is to reach everyone The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development has committed to concrete actions that will spur the roll out of broadband around the world as around five billion people are without mobile broadband access, meaning that the paths to access digital services and applications are currently blocked for much of the world's population. continue reading...   Regulators | Trai Star & Vijay TV amend plea, TRAI asked by Madras HC to file response The Madras High Court today decided to hear on 24 March the case by Star India and Vijay TV alleging that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India tariff and other orders allegedly were in conflict with Copyright Act 1957. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Ravi Shankar Prasad plans to create a digital ecosystem Information technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad today said social media has created a link between politicians and people in real time and 40 million users advise the prime minister Narendra Modi on social media everyday. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels Comment: BARC India's move to plug loopholes sign of robustness & credibility That the Broadcast Audience Research Council of India (BARC), the incumbent dominant audience measurement organisation in the country, has decided to reformat and revamp its existing Ethics Committee into a proposed disciplinary panel not only speaks volumes of the leadership within BARC India, but also sends a strong message to the media industry. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels MTV to broadcast UCypher eSports tournament in April 2017 looks to be promising for the Indian eSports scenario. We recently saw one of India's biggest names in game publishing delve into the eSports sector, as Nazara Games announced their very own eSports league. However, before that, another league of a large scale was announced by USports. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels 'This Is Us' nears fruition on Star World Premiere HD If the season, right since its inception has been any indication, viewers must start emotionally preparing for what is about to be a heartwarming yet tear-jerking finale on audience favorite and critically acclaimed TV show -This Is Us. The show will air on Star World Premiere HD on 18 March at 10 pm. continue reading...   Television | TV Channels FremantleMedia to handle global rights to IMR TV format co-developed with Future Group   Television | TV Channels &TV's Agnifera -- a tale of 2 'dabangg' wives, from Mon   Specials | Event Coverage Kawamura's filmmaking, from content and VFX perspective         Futures little changed ahead of manufacturing data   Source: TOI     Pak Media Maintains Radio Silence on Disappearance of Sufi Clerics   Source: The Quint     Facebook videos dominate social media: Report   Source: First Post     India needs a robust data connectivity, says Trai's Sharma   Source: ET Telecom     Samsung's push in India: Here's how the tech giant will improve public healthcare in the country   Source: TFE     High Court raps govt over failure to recover dues for security to VIPs   Source: TEI     Virat Kohli 'Head And Shoulders' Above His Contemporaries, Says Andrew Flintoff   Source: NDTV     BSNL launches 2GB data package at Rs 399 for pre-paid customers; to offer unlimited calls for 28 days   Source: Zee Biz         Iraq human rights lawyer Phil Shiner declared bankrupt Source: The Guardian     China poachers caught after posting haul on social media Source: Grenada Star     IBM to integrate MedyMatch technology to help spot brain bleeding   Source: DC     IPOB launches broadcasting service in America   Source: Naij     Russia - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband And Digital Media - Statistics And Analyses Source: Open PR     Hot Stock for Investors: Veeva Systems Inc. (VEEV) Source: Hugo Press SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully delivered EchoStar XXIII Source: Broadband TV News Nokia's mobile networks head quits, to split business Source: Metro Berlin: Merkel's Call With Chinese President Not Linked to Her U.S. Trip Source: US News Movies | Hindi Machine.... Poor show Machine is a rather unlikely story with an unlikely title. Coming from Abbas Mustan duo, the Burmawalla brothers, who made a reputation for giving thrillers and action films with good musical score, one expected more of the same stuff. Having worked with some of the top artistes of Hindi film industry. continue reading... Movies | Hollywood Kung Fu Panda 3 premiering on Star Movies on 19 March This month Star Movies brings to its viewers Kung Fu Panda 3, the latest installment in the animated series featuring Po, a dumpling loving Panda, who defies all odds to become a Dragon Warrior. continue reading...               One on one discussion with Jagdish Kumar M D & CEO   MAM | Marketing FirmDecisions to help advertisers make better media investment decisions   Television | TV Channels Sports sponsorship industry grew by over 19% in 2016 in India: ESP   Television | TV Channels IPL '17: Mumbai Indian tickets go live, exclusive for JioMoney users   Regulators | Trai Net neutrality: TRAI open to ideas till 12 April   Regulators | I&B Ministry Justice dept working on legal literacy, MIB scotches reports of new channel   To ensure delivery directly to your inbox, please add tvlinx@indiantelevision.in to your address book today. 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