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Chidambaram takes the middle road
No big ticket or grand vision statements. FDI in telecom increased from 49-74%; Service tax upped from 8 to 10%.
MSOs brought under service tax net
Industry sees some positives in budget
Prasar Bharati's grants-in-aid slashed marginally

Rebate option softens upped service tax blow
While rebate on service tax perceived as progressive move, there are some key issues industry still wary about.

Zee Tele to release 3 films; including 'Bhagmati'
 Zee Telefilms' animation film 'Bhagmati' is geared for a Sept '04 release along with 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'One Dollar Curry'.

Zee launches 'Kahiye To..' for 'democracy' in viewing
Zee TV has introduced Kahiye To... an interactive programme that will have the viewer calling shots and demand the programme of his choice.

DD Sahyadri launches DQ's 'The world of Tosh'
BAG Films to launch media institute
Foreign Chinese cable networks post big ad gains

Anchor
'There is a backlash against continued onslaught of reality TV in the UK'
Interview with Investigative journalist & TV presenter Simon Reeve

Actor's Alcove
'Films have their share of confusion, but none during production stages like the small screen'
Interview with Rahul Roy

Tube Talk
Vijay TV to telecast AR Rahman concert

Media Stock Watch
Some media stocks buck the trend, others fall flat

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (20 June 2004 to 26 June 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (20 June 2004 to 26 June 2004)
Star Plus
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment
MAX
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Service Tax To Slow Down Ad Spend
View From The World Of Media
  Source: Financial Express
   
A taxing scenario for media
Budget fails to impress CETMA
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   

Budget TV Bytes
  Source: Business Standard
   

Star concerned over increased service tax

Chandigarh rolls out red carpet for Bollywood

Karntaka: TV serials opposed

  Source: The Hindu
   

'Mirchi tram' launched in Kolkata

Mystery shrouds death of B4U employee

Showbiz: No khushi, more gham

Plasma TV monitors cheaper

Watching TV can make you myopic
  Source: Times of India
   

You decide what will run on TV
  Source:Mid-day
 

Entertainment: Budget balance sheet
Source: The Economic Times
   

Service tax hike to hit media cos
  Source:Rediff
   
Your monthly cable bill has just gone up
TV turns kids myopic
Seals replace Beckhams on Jay Leno Show
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Ludhiana: Protest against Star soaps
Lights, camera... FTII’s Class of 2004 get ready for action
  Source: Indian Express
   

And now, radio on the 'Net

  Source:Chennai Online
   

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi cast on ESPN Star Sports

  Source: www.indiafm.com
International News
Adelphia's Rigas Convicted of Conspiracy, Securities Fraud
Martha Stewart's Request for New Trial Denied
L.A. Area Emmy Nominees Announced
PBS Leads News Emmy Nominations
Fox Buys $20 Mil Stake in Colorado Rockies
  Source: TV Week
   
THAILAND: UBC to resume televising Channel 11/1
  Source: Asia Media
   
Daily TV Marketplace - Spinners draw just 300,000
  Source: Media Week (UK)
   
Elstein bids for Hallmark Channel
DITG and Teletext launch Teletext Games

  Source : Advanced Television
   
Seoul chooses ATSC as digital TV standard
  Source: The Korea Herald
   
Adelphia's Rigas Convicted of Conspiracy, Securities Fraud
  Source: CBS Marketwatch
   
Feds Probe TV Subscriber Counts
  Source: Media Post
 
CNN.com: More than 6 million paid video subscribers
  Source: www.cyberjournalist.net
   
Russia increases stake in Euronews
Hallmark adds DVB subtitling
Primacom adds Kabel!vision package
  Source: Broadband TV News
   
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