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Astro to tap Indian market via radio services
The entertainment major from Malaysia-based Measat is attempting to tap the Indian market through radio services.

Richard Sambrook appointed BBC Global News division director
He will be responsible for developing the BBC's overall global news strategy across radio, TV and new media.

Prog head Shalini Rawla quits Hungama
Rawla, who took over as VP marketing in late Feb and was shifted to programming soon after, put in her papers on Wed.

Disc channel to 'recreate' history using animation
In the past film and television productions relied on look-alike actors and talking heads to recreate the world's most pivotal historical moments to life. Now Discovery channel has thought of something different.

Trendz launches 'Diabolical'
BBC Worldwide finds co-production partner in Italy
Cartoon Network introduces mobile TV in Italy
NDTV 24X7 hops on to MultiChoice platform in Africa
World Stunt Awards move from AXN to Star Movies
WTA Tour launches magazine-style TV show

Box Populi
Sensationalism of news continues...

TAM ADEX Asia Cup 2004 Brand Scorecard
Activity Reports for ALL Brands - Updated throughout the day!

Media Stock Watch
Media front looks healthy

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (4 July 2004 to 10 July 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (4 July 2004 to 10 July 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony Entertain
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Tata Indicom announces Internet on fixed phones in Vizag
President opens Edusat conference in Bangalore
CETMA hopeful of selling 90 lakh CTVs
VIA launches digital TV encoder for multi-media connections
Spiderman cometh
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   

Pondicherry : Entertainment tax slashed

Beam educative channels, cable TV operators told

`Kanunu Vedike' on AIR from next month

Hathway Cable's Internet solution

Education satellite set for September launch
  Source: The Hindu
   

Zee Tele goes up anticipating better performance
  Source: Business Standard
   

Health as the motif in small-screen success stories
  Source: Telegraph
   

VIA Tech launches digital TV encoder

Mkts: Zee Tele sparkles
  Source: Sify
   

Interview | Salil Ankola

Telly Buzz - Perfect T

Interview | Mushtaq Sheikh
  Source:Screen
 

Reuters close to buying Moneyline Telerate

Om Puri felicitated by the British crown

India, Inc. in comic series! Interesting
Source: The Economic Times
 
Multiplexes want differential pricing
  Source: Hindustan Times
   

Government plans to start KU band transmission

  Source:www.webindia123.com
   

Yash Raj Films ties-up with ESPN-STAR Sports for Dhoom

  Source:www.indiafm.com
   

First Tamil TV service for South Africans
  Source:www.newkerala.com
   

Joan, Melissa Rivers sidelined for Emmy red carpet

DD learns lesson from own misdemeanours
  Source:Indian Express
   

Kolkata: City actors get anti-AIDS lessons from US soaps

Om Puri gets the top British honour

Bollywood pitches for cricket limelight

Cricketainment
  Source: Times of India
International News
BBC reveals plans for major promotion drive
  Source: Media Week (UK)
   
Time Warner, Belo End Joint Cable News Venture
Megan Larson's Cable TCA Notebook -- 7/23/04
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
New boss puts heat on CNBC
  Source: NY Daily News
   
US: FBI warns of possible threat against media
  Source: www.boston.com
   
Report Hits Media Coverage of Terrorism Before 9/11
  Source : Editor & Publisher
   
Second Generation Sikhs feature on Radio 4
  Source: Asians In Media (UK)
   
HONG KONG: Cable TV puts rural viewers in the picture
KOREA: 35% of elementary students surf internet daily
BANGALDESH: Media men slam ministry for poor BTV standards
  Source: Asia Media
Warner Bros. TV Makes Development Moves
Viacom Discloses Pay, Succession Plans for Redstone
Spike TV Announces Biz-Themed Reality Series
'Rescue Me' Draws 4.1 Million Viewers
Sci Fi Head Apologizes for Hoax
MTV Offers Hints About LOGO Programming
  Source: TV Week
   
More Networks Carrying Dolby Digital 5.1
FCC Explains How To Pay Regulatory Fees
  Source: TV Technology News
   
Austria’s TV6 must encrypt
Euronews goes i-mode in Belgium
  Source: Broadband TV News
   
Comcast relies on brands to boost broadband TV
Loral reaches pact with creditors on reorganisation plan
  Source: Advanced Television
   
Second Generation Sikhs feature on Radio 4
  Source: Asians In Media (UK)
   
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