New horror show: Sahara gets 'unreal'
Promos marking the debut of 'Raat Hone Ko Hai': 300 ghouls on the prowl in Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, Ahmedabad.

Asianet introduces fixed-duration serial
Asianet's new serial Avicharitam to be aired from today will mark the advent of fixed-duration serials in the Indian television.

BBC World now flies on Gulf Air
Gulf Air has signed an agreement with BBC World. The deal sees Gulf Air carrying the biggest block of BBC World programming offered by any airline in the world.

ZICA to launch its Kolkatta arm
Close on the heels of 'Toonz Webel' which recently set up the first animation school in the north east, Padmalaya ZICA (Zed institute of creative arts) has announced the opening of its Kolkatta branch.

WWE wrestler Bradshaw joins forces with CNBC US
A wrestler dispensing financial words of advice and wisdom? That is what CNBC US promises its viewers. The broadcaster has signed on the World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) John "Bradshaw" Layfield.

MTV, Yahoo! team up for Quincy Jones extravaganza
MTV and portal Yahoo will serve as the international broadcast partners for the all-star benefit concert which will take place in Rome on 16 May 2004.

Interview:
Tarun Tejpal, Tehelka CEO & editor-in-chief
'We believe in crusading investigative journalism'

Media Stock Watch
And the downslide continues....

Technology Update
BSkyB selects Pinnacle to create intl news service look

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