CII to front India presence at Cannes
CII putting up India Pavilion at Marche du film with support of I&B ministry and NFDC. Event unfolds from 12-22 May.

I&B ministry clueless on tobacco ad ban implementation
Despite the ban being already in effect from 1 May, the I&B ministry is yet to work out a mechanism to implement it.

Singapore's Mediacorp restructures management
The multimedia firm involved in TV, radio and newspaper publishing has gone in for a sweeping restructuring.

Raised forecasts spur News Corp's channel plans
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, which raised its forecast for the 2003-04 fiscal after its fiscal third quarter net income rose 69 per cent to $465 million, now sounds concrete about their plans to unveil new cable channels.

Good growth seen in telephony service subscriber base
The subscriber base for telephony services has continued to maintain its general growth, during the month of April. During the month, approximately 1.65 million subscribers were added, which included around 0.3 million fixed lines and 1.35 million mobile subscribers.

Aaj Tak goes '100/100' for poll climax
Aaj Tak has launched Sau Ghante, Sau Reporters (100 hours, 100 reporters), to cover the grand finale of the election coverage and the run-up to the formation of thegovernment at the Centre.

CNBC show pits students against corporate honchos
Business channel CNBC-TV18 has introduced a new game show titled 'The Challenge'. Hosted by quizmaster and television personality Derek O' Brien, the quiz show will witness management students taking on experienced corporate managers.

New tie-up on Digital Indian Music Download
Indian short film gets International award

Telly Chakkar
Manish Goel quits 'Bhabhi'

Tube Talk
BBC launches 21st Century Medicine Season
'Sabsey Favourite Kaun?' good show continues

Media Stock Watch
Media stocks have a mixed week

Technology Update
Samsung launches Turbo next and Smart XChange Offer

TV Ratings
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Top 100 Programmes (18 April 2004 to 24 April 2004)
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