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Star likely to launch 2 Hindi channels
A kids channel and a "Desi" version of Fox Entertainment looks to be the new channels on the planning board.
Sarma seeks level-playing field in b'cast sector
Terming broadcasting scenario in India as "hazy", Prasar Bharati CEO K S Sarma has called for a 'level-playing field' through a fair regulatory framework.

Beehive to introduce digital news gathering solution
Managing content on NGN a challenge

Pak's Evernew Ent to grow business from India
 Evernew Entertainment is in talks with several Indian parties including a TV prod. house and an event management agency.

Reliance Cap transfers 3.24% TV18 stake into Vision Fund
MTV, Balaji launching youth serial
Gurmeet Singh is new Music Today business head
Dutch cable op partners with Irdeto Access

BBC, CNN firm up Indian elections coverage plans
Mohapatra joins Media Edge as media director
'Powerless' Josh duo reign on MTV in March
India Inc prime on CNBC's 'Business this week'
BBC launches 'Home Movie' initiative in the UK
Hollywood goes to Dubai via Sheeraz Hasan
Fifa announces dates for 2005 Confederations Cup

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (29 February 2004 to 6 March 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (22 February 2004 to 6 March 2004)
Star Plus
Sony
Sun TV
Gemini TV
Source: www.indiantelevision.com
Today's Newsbreakers.......India
IBM targets animation in India
Cricket hits matchless record
Mumbai cable operator to move TDSAT against STAR India
Harmonic to provide DTH equipments to broadcasters
STAR petitions government for early clearance of DTH venture
DD's DTH launch from April 1
'Doordarshan will lose ground for not having new tech'
Source: The Economic Times
   
 
   
Microsoft, Nokia bid for Murdoch's stake in Hughes
Source: The Times of India
 
DTH launch on schedule: Sarma
Source: The Indian Express
 
Congress alleges use of TV channel for campaign by TD
Last mile link: TRAI favours freedom for ISPs
Prasad Media to set up animation institute
  Source: The Hindu
   
 
   
VSNL acquires Dishnet's Net biz for Rs 270 cr
Talk to filmgoers, Censors told
Star Group CEO meets Minister over DTH foray
Govt mulls law to broadcast events of national importance
TV Today bounces back
DTH launch to be on schedule: Prasar Bharti CEO
Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
   
Haadsa ya haqeeqat?
  Source: Mid Day
   
Home Internet access in US hits 75 per cent: Survey
Dubbed English movies raking it in
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Newsmaker: Abdulrahman Bukhatir
Star-Tata DTH venture planning Rs 1600 crore investment
  Source: Business Standard
International News
Rupert Murdoch Brings in Bush Adviser
  Source:Media Guardian
   
Pop idols Puffy debut as cartoon figures on U.S. TV
Source: Japan Today
   
MTV, Telepictures Sued Over Osbournes Shows
  Source: TV Week
   
Fresh row over bonus payments to ITV chiefs
Source: Independent (UK)
F1 team bosses to follow TV diktat
  Source: Gulf Daily News
   
PEE-WEE TV star admits obscenity
Source: BBC
 
Original MTV VJ 'J.J.' Jackson Dies
Source: hollywood.com
 
Sony's personalized radio on cellular phones a first
Source: www.thestar.com (Canada)
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