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Govt attempts arm twisting Ten Sports
The govt today issued veiled threats to Dubai-based Ten Sports exhorting it "to rise above commercial considerations."

Echostar shuts out Viacom channels

 

Judith McHale to take over as Discovery CEO
Discovery Communications chairman John Hendricks handing over CEO charge to president & COO Judith McHale in June.

Zee's $100m bonds issue on Singapore SE
Zee shareholders approve issue of $100 million foreign currency convertible bonds on Singapore Stock Exchange.

 
Countdown to FICCI FRAMES 2004
375 companies to participate in Frames
375 media and entertainment firms are sending representatives to Frames in order to network and find new business opportunities.

Other Headlines
Comcast says Disney not a 'must have'; Disney sees bid rising
The Comcast - Disney drama takes a new turn every week since it all began with the unsolicited bid that the US cable giant made for the Mouse House early last month.

Intl sports convention SportAccord in May
Motorola hatches content alliance with MTV Intl
BBCi gives filmmakers a minute to make a movie
BBC's mega plans around India Pak cricket series
Shanghai to play host to CNBC's 3rd ABL awards 2004
Vijay TV unveils election agenda
MTV bids to 'Rock' the voter
Soprano's 5th season debut ratings down from 4th
Actress Laura Linney to guest star on 'Frasier'


TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (22 February 2004 to 28 February 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (22 February 2004 to 28 February 2004)
Star Plus
Sony
Sun TV
Zee TV
Gemini TV
Zee Cinema
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
'Sports TV is an expensive business' : Chris Mc Donald
NDTV.com aims to become a horizontal portal
Rights issue: govt may step in to save DD
Govt to ensure Indo-Pak clash on TV
Trai's fine, but entertainment needs a regulator of its own'
Bollywood and the Idiot Box have a super ball in '03
BBC too joins Indo-Pak bandwagon
Source: The Economic Times
   
 
   
Kodak fights Sony on imaging patents
Kolkata: Prime channels snuffed out to 'punish' MSO
Mumbai : Cinema theatre owners' stir from Mar 19
Source: The Times of India
 
Archives turn ashes in J-K shootout fire
I&B tells Ten to light up 80 m screens
Faster, cheaper: Broadband bonanza has city’s webheads wired
Wicked cricket
To the cowbelt with Love
Talking Point with Kunika Lall
Source: The Indian Express
 
Congress plans media blitz
Talks positive, say cable TV operators
Ordinance on match telecast planned?
Cricket coverage: Is an ordinance possible, asks Court
  Source: The Hindu
   
Terrorists storm PIB building in Srinagar
  Source: Mid Day
   
MALAYALEE stars to Twinke in Delhi
  Source: Deepika Global
 
   
Minister discusses cricket telecast issue with PM
Indo-Pak series: Madras HC asks if ordinance is possible
Color Chips signs up with American Solutions Inc, US
Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
PM Steps In To Bat For Doordarshan
NDTV India To Raise Rs 100 Cr Via Initial Public Offer
NCP: Media Plans To Be Finalised Tomorrow
Reliance Info To Roll Out Broadband For Enterprise, Residential Segments
Source: Financial Express
 
Ten Sports faces hostile govt pitch
Dispute with Ten Sports yet to be resolved
Vote for cricket
And now, a sports ticker on your cellphone
  Source: Business Standard
   
NDTV India set to raise Rs 1 bn through IPO
Cricket live on TV
Why not hardsell on TV?:
Cable guys warned
  Source: Hindustan Times
International News
Union condemns Five news move
  Source: Media Guardian
   
George Michael 'retiring to internet'
Source: Ananova
   
Buyers, Advertisers Contemplate Upfront Changes at ANA Forum
Carolinas Will Get Regional Sports Cable Net
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
Australia - Nine Networks launches interactive TV service
Source: www.telecoms.com
 
Clear Channel Invests in New Broadcast Delay Equipment
Source: San Antonio Bus Journal
Time Warner Cable CEO: Wireless should be in bundle
Source: www.siliconvalley.com
   
CBS Says It's Near Deal for EchoStar to Resume Carriage of Dropped Stations
Universal Music, DirecTV Sued Over Allegedly Stealing Uncensored Music Channel Idea
  Source: TV Week
   
A debate on Dr Kelly's Death
Source: Scoop
   
CBS to bring "Jesus" mini-series back
  Source: Forbes
 
Losing Control Of Your TV
Source: www.news4jax.com

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