Padmalaya to launch 10 films this fiscal
On television software front, Padmalaya set to enter Hindi fray, to produce number of shows for Zee this year.

After 10 years, 'Friends' bids a graceful farewell
Around 45 million people see final episode. Worries over whether the sitcom has lost the plot in the US.

Apsara awards nominees announced
The awards instituted by producers' guild of India to celebrate excellence in TV and film industry announced its nominee list last evening.

Study stresses role of pubcaster in building social capital
A new economic rationale for public service broadcasting identifies the value and positive impact broadcasting has on society in the UK.

Fox looks to control TV costs with new division
The Fox boutique studio division launches early next month with the aim of controlling the escalating costs of TV production by rethinking the economics of making shows

ESS ropes in Bhaichung Bhutia for football promotion
One of the sports where ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has a clear lead over the competition is football. The broadcaster has announced that it has signed on Indian football skipper Baichung Bhutia to promote the Uefa Euro 2004 Championship.

BBC shortlists three bidders for technology unit
Americans hooked to surfing at work: Study

Box Populi
Witch hunt on for snobs on the telly

Tube Talk
Simi rendezvous gorgeous Rekha on her show
Yet another expose on Zee News' 'The Inside Story'

Media Stock Watch
Media scripts struggle

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