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Chaurasia accepts DD News post
Didn't we tell you about it even while others were only talking about it? Aaj Tak's political editor Deepak Chaurasia has finally made up his mind to join India's pubcaster Doordarshan...More

Casbaa, Ficci Frames join hands
Casbaa and Ficci Frames to hold a joint seminar at the Casbaa convention to be held in Hong Kong from 27-31 Oct...More

TV Today Network plans IPO by year end
The Aroon Purie-controlled TV Today Network is giving finishing touches to a draft prospectus to be filed shortly with the Securities Exchanges Board of India (SEBI) for the company's maiden public offering...More

Sab TV to launch two shows on 3 November
Some more chuckles coming your way, courtesy SabTV. Promoted by the Adhikari Brothers, the Hindi entertainment channel has plans to earmark 3 November with two new shows...More

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Top 10 Programmes (12 October 2003 to 18 October 2003)
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Top 100 Programmes (12 October 002003 to 18 October 2003)
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BBC World to cover Annual Global Wireless Business
For the second year running, BBC World is the official TV partner for the 3G World Congress 2003, the eighth Annual Global Wireless Business event taking place from 3-7 November in Bangkok...More

CNN commissions award-winning journos for doc schedule
CNN International is all set to keep viewers keen on indepth perspective reporting hooked with a series of documentaries...More

BBC claims encouraging response for new digital radio services
The BBC has announced an encouraging response for its new digital radio services. The new services reached 2,560,000 UK listeners. ..More

Viacom reports record revenue of $6.60 billion
Things are looking up for media conglomerate Viacom. The MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures owner has announced record results for the third quarter ended 30 September...More

CNN announces appointments for Jerusalem bureau
Tom Fenton has been appointed CNN’s Jerusalem bureau chief. He takes up this position next month...More

EBU renews long-term leases on Asiasat 2
Satellite operator Asiasat and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have announced the renewal of lease agreements for the use of C-band capacity on AsiaSat 2...More

Hallmark to chill programme line up with serial killer film
This Sunday, Hallmark which generally caters to the entire family with heartwarming dramas and comedies, will tread a different path. ...More
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