Two news channels set to launch in Telugu
Chennai-based Raj TV's Telugu channel, Vissa TV, will launch Vissa News by December while Hyderabad-based Maa TV will be unleashing its news channel in two months.

Cartoon Network's Mirchandani joins NGC
Erstwhile executive director strategic marketing joins Nat Geo as ad sales head for both NGC and The History Channel.

Star launches wireless division
Initial target is within 12 months to reach 10 million cable homes in India where there are multiple mobile phone users.
'Sumo' Dutta heads Star wireless arm
Revamp in Star India management team

Reality TV spreads its wings into China
International media company, Zone Vision has signed a deal with Travel Satellite Television (TSTV) for carrying a branded block of programming from the Reality TV channel.

Ten Sports draws blank on India-Japan match
The much awaited 'live' telecast of the India-Japan Asian Zone Group 3 World Cup qualifier, which Dubai-based Ten Sports had announced it had the broadcast rights for, did not materialise today.

E! Networks enters Singapore, Indonesia
The Los Angeles-based producer and distributor of entertainment news and lifestyle-related programming E! Networks is aggressively pursuing its South East Asia expansion plans. The channel has inked a deal to launch its 24-hour entertainment channel in Singapore and has expanded its reach in Indonesia.

CNN swims the seas this Summer with new show
MTV US pumping up the volume with different genres
Star TV Taiwan GM moves to CETV as CEO
Wayne Jackson is PwC's ent. practice global leader
Disney terms Miramax 'unprofitable'
Zee Cinema's ties up with supermarkets for promotion
Warner looks to Batman resurgence

Executive Dossier
'There aren't enough ad people equipped to give clients solutions they deserve'
Interview with Lowe executive creative director 'Balki'

Special Report
UK women wield remote chance to control TV
Remote biggest bone of contention between warring spouses, fighting for the privilege of watching the TV show of their choice in the UK.

Tube Talk
Ten Sports brings 'India vs Japan' live from Saitama
Max to premiere 'Inteha' on 12 June

Media Stock Watch
Media stocks put up a decent show; Saregama up 6 per cent

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (23 May 2004 to 29 May 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (23 May 2004 to 29 May 2004)
Star Plus
Sony
Sun TV

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