Zee launches dedicated Singapore feed
Dedicated Zee TV beam, which launched 1 June, expected to help tap local advertisers more effectively.

Star Plus launching in S'pore 2 August, next stop US

Executive Dossier
"There is only one competitor and it would not be difficult to overtake that"
Interview with India TV promoter Rajat Sharma

Media speculation rife on Karmazin's next stop
To quash talk around Karmazin's possible move to Disney, chairman George Mitchell publicly endorses Michael Eisner.
Two way tussle likely for Viacom's top position

Zee's search for 'India's best' comes to Mumbai
Backed by a huge promo blitz, Zee's 'India's Best Cinestar Ki Khoj'; currently in Mumbai, has many firsts to boast of.

Ekta Kapoor faces the camera on MTV
She's known more for her skill at keeping viewers glued to the TV set through a twist in the tale in the plethora of serials produced by her production house. But now viewers are getting to know Ekta Kapoor in a new avatar. As a front lady for a show Balaji is producing for MTV India.

Paul O'Hanlon is Star senior VP production
Star India's programming folks will be dealing with a new man in Star's One Harbourfront head office in Hong Kong : Paul O'Hanlon. The Rupert Murdoch-owned broadcaster announced earlier this week that O'Hanlon had been appointed as senior vice-president production.

Navin Chawla assumes charge as I&B secretary
Nielsen's ratings system for NY launches Thursday
Dish adds new Chinese channels to intl prog line-up
Uefa plays football online with subscription service
Intelsat partners with BMW WilliamsF1 team
India TV campaign stresses difference in outlook
BBC Broadcast conceives new campaign for SCI FI

Tube Talk
Ten Sports brings 'Brazil vs Argentina' live on 3 June
'North-East Monitor' focussing on Mizo on 8 June
'Ruby Duby Hub Dub' to be on air from 7 June

Writer's Desk
"Finding a production house which believes in you, is ready to take your script, without completely distorting the story is the number one challenge"
Interview with Sameer Jain

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Media Stock Watch
Media stocks continue upward swing

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Top 10 Programmes (16 May 2004 to 22 May 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (16 May 2004 to 22 May 2004)
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