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B'cast bill out; convergence in?
I&B ministry now thinks a law for the convergence era is better than just one for broadcasting sector.

Aaj Tak preparing for a makeover
India's No. 1 news channel now feels that time has come to target the `class' along with the masses.

Executive Dossier
''When you stand at the line and decide to run, is when the race begins for you. Which is where Nick is today'
Interview with Nickelodeon India business and operations head Pradeep Hejmadi

Government arm biggest defaulter with DD

MTV, PNC join item girl hunt

State panel okays release of non-Kannada films

Alpha's Apla Alpha records 7.5 TVRS in Maharashtra

Sufi music fest live on Alpha Punjabi, ETC Punjabi

Bharti b'band bags Bank of India WAN contract

Mam Special Report
Onam kya? Malayalam TV channels set to reap the harvest
Onam gives Malayalam channels the biggest opportunity to pull in max ad revenue possible.

Tube Talk
Animal Planet to showcase 'Temple of the tigers'
Shilpa Shetty special 'Extra Shetty' on etc music

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips recover; Crest climbs

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (8 August 2004 to 14 August 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (8 August 2004 to 14 August 2004)
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

BCCI Rights: Rivals Split On Zee Yorker
  Source:The Financial Express
   
Hindi films gearing up for visual effects
After 29 years, Sholay still enthralls audience
`Don't allow Media Lab project funds to lapse'
  Source:Hindu Business Line
   
Zee Telefilms to launch comedy channel
The hunt for the `stars'
Vee Vee's comedy film
Astonishing Indians: Reality TV
Channel it outChannel it out
Onam with an overdose of stars
Nepal urges media, diplomats not to present negative picture
  Source:The Hindu
   

Turner, Zee may beam sports channel

Crest Communication inks deal with American Greetings
  Source: Business Standard
   
Arrest warrants issued against Murdoch, Subhash Chandra
Indian ship didn’t cut net cable
DoT penalises 3 ISPs for abetting illegal Net telephony
TDSAT strikes down TRAI orders on BSNL-HFCL call handing row
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
   
Manish's Devi darshan
Saaksshi's new twist

Sleepless Mumbai hooked to adult TV
  Source:Mid-day
 
Budget dashes Prasar Bharati's tax hopes
Panel calls for TV content regulator
Kaho na pyar hai, says Kate Winslet
  Source: The Economic times
   

That's a foul! Channels violate IOC rules

Now, outsourcing of media, publishing work

Radio 'black-out'? Blame it on pollution!

Family blames curiosity, TV for son's death

Residents hold key to check 'errant' cablewalas

Mirchi Diamond Hunt creates a buzz
  Source: Times of India
   
Chidambaram is watching Doordarshan on trucker stir
Dhananjoy a new avatar of Shaktimaan?
‘Reporter’ arrested in job racket
Man who hoisted flag at Idgah Maidan sits easy in his cable office
Editor stabbed, blames another
  Source:Indian Express
   
DD jumps ahead of Anju, turns to hockey
PC's watching DD on truckers strike
  Source:www.newindpress.com
   
Karisma TV Serial To Continue
  Source:ww.smashits.com
   
Viewing the idiot box could damage your spine!

BBC to demystify breast cancer by screening mastectomy on TV
  Source: www.newkerala.com

International News
Foxtel mellows on extra channels
Australia's P&B posts 75% earnings jump
Comcast ties the knot on Bridal TV
US' RTN to broadcast EuroNews
  Source: Advanced Television (US)
   
Daily TV Marketplace - ITV makes slow start with European football
  Source:Media Week (UK)
   
Viacom Reviews Plan to Split Off Unit
  Source: Bloomberg
   
French consumers sue music companies over copy protection
  Source: DM Europe
   
Playjam, ITVi sign new deal
  Source: Digital spy (UK)
   
Fox to Run Two O.C. Specials in September
Spike TV Offers Up Male-Focused Research
Fox Begins Casting for Nanny Reality Show
  Source: Media week (US)
   
As Video Games Encroach On TV, Industry Faces A Major Transition
First Syndication, Then The Nets, Now Cable Is Claiming The Summer Gold
  Source: Media Post
   
In New York, CNN tours will go live on Sept. 3
  Source:USA Today
   
S'pore on world map of extreme sports
  Source: Straits Times
   
Judge delays ruling on Adelphia retention deal

  Source: Newsday
'French CNN' Still on Track - Minister
Video gamers cut back on TV
  Source:Reuters
   
Nielsen's new TV market list
  Source:Lost Remote
   
ABC Kicks Off HD Blimp Shots
  Source: Broadcasting & Cable
   
Cox Wants to Help Parents ‘Take Charge!’
  Source:Multichannel
   
'Arrested Development' pulls out all the stops
  Source:Online WSJ
   
NYC March on the Media
  Source:FAIR
   
Media Money: Media Corporations Give Millions, Receive Billions
  Source: Corp Watch
   
British celebs drive around Mumbai for Sky reality series
  Source: Asians In Media
   
CHINA: Xinhua puts 60pc stake in bookstores to investors
THAILAND: Thaksin's Shin Corp sues media activist
  Source: Asia Media
   
Vivendi secures a deal on tax breaks for jobs
  Source: The Times (UK)
   
Cable Blinks and Turns to AT&T - The Right Choice?
  Source:TMC Net
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