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Chandra accuses Dalmiya, ESS of collusion
Chandra accuses BCCI chief, ESS of being in cahoots after board's decision to cancel tender. To legally challenge move.

BCCI cancels tender, ESS withdraws case

Prasar Bharati hints it won't bid high for Aussie tour

DD's DTH plan awaits government nod
Though DD says it won't charge any carriage fee to private broadcasters, for this to happen a government nod is needed.

Hungama banking on movies, 4 driver shows
United Home Entertainment has acquired telecast rights to 40 movies for kids channel Hungama TV at over Rs 10 million.

UTV hopes to double revenues from content business

Dub movie-formula works for Vijay TV in Tamil

Solid Ent. seals two deals with Discovery Intl.

Ten Sports to telecast India-Pak hockey series

Equant, Intelsat, iDirect to launch satellite solutions

CNN taps into futuristic gadgets with 'Sparks'

Kid's TV viewing habit comes handy in real life

Max readies Big B film fest backed by ad campaign

ESS rolls out 'Closeup Dream Job - Harsha Ki Khoj'

Executive Dossier
'Efforts are required to maintain credibility, compete with the private channels and discharge our duties as a public service broadcaster'
Interview with DD Bangalore news director Achyutan

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips ends in positive turf

Tube Talk
'A Few Good Men' to air on Star Movies on 22 Sept
DD to telecast PM's visit to USA
Zee MGM to air 'Jury Duty' on 23 September

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (5 September 2004 to 11 September 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (5 September 2004 to 11 September 2004)
Star Plus
MAX
ESPN
Star Sports
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment
DD1

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Telugu film industry seeks people's help to fight piracy
BPCL studying scope of leasing satellite for DTH
BCCI to cancel tender process for telecast rights — ESPN-Star withdraws case, Zee may approach SC
Hungama TV to go on air from Sept 26
BCCI in talks with TWI for Australian tour of India
BCCI meets
BCCI cancels tender, Zee feels `aggrieved'
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Cricket board's reverse swing bowls out Zee
It's prime time for kids channels
Telecast muddle: Zee`s plans may go for a toss
Zooming in on glamour
Sporting corporates go beyond cricket
The DTH market is set to sizzle
Building channels, next
Amit Khanna: Blockbuster times
A truly portable TV
  Source: Business Standard
   
UTV to launch exclusive channel for kids
`Ten channels on AIR through DTH'
Film industry seeks people's help in curbing piracy
Madras High Court initiates contempt proceedings against TV reporter
BCCI cancels tender process for telecast
Vivek Narayan : 2 Emmys
SVU to sign MoU with ISRO on EDUSAT
  Source: The Hindu
   

BCCI Knocks Stars Out Of Zee

Zee Tele Loses 3.5% On Cricket Fracas

UTV Launches Hungama TV

BSNL Dials For Enhanced International Bandwidth

  Source:The Financial Express
   
PCB chief offers to resolve TV rights tussle
  Source:That's Cricket
   
Is this about cricket or ...
Zee boss alleges Dalmiya-ESPN conspiracy
Indian cricket TV rights may be up for grabs again
Single telly bahus
Old Brit serial to feature Hindu wedding
America Online moves beyond passwords for log-ons
Nintendo, Sony square off in handheld console mark
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
 
Zee chief alleges conspiracy
BCCI cancels tender process
ESPN-STAR withdraws petition
Ball-by-Ball account
Kyunki saas bhi kabhi promo ban jaati hai
Hollywood leads over Bollywood
  Source: The Economic Times
   

BCCI kills tender, Zee cries foul

Zee alleges "conspiracy"

Zee didn't accept letter: BCCI

Ball-by-Ball account of BCCI tender process

Dalmiya mum till receiving court orders

World over, pros tackle TV bids

Cricket telecast rights dearer but still cheap

Intel-Reliance deal to push broadband

BJP pulls all stops to get 'sanyasin' TV coverage

  Source: Times of India
   
Gudiya’s personal trauma, nightmare paraded in public on TV horror show
BCCI cancels own telecast rights tender
Cricket board scraps tenders, Zee pads up against Dalmiya
Eisner says No to Disney board
Candid KARAN
  Source:Indian Express
   
TV channel claims Parthiv's wedding was 'sting operation':
Internet service provider gets award for IT use
12 yr old boy saves father's life watching Baywatch!:

  Source:New Kerala
   
Reliance and Intel Tie Up
  Source: Techtree.com
   
Zee may challenge BCCI’s decision
  Source:Sify
   
Behind the telecast tussle, the real fight: Zee vs Dalmiya
  Source:Newindpress.com
   
Shweta Kwatra out of Kkusum, Kahaani...
BCCI cancels telecast rights tender
  Source: Mid-day
International News
Industry Identifies $50 Billion In Ad Waste: Wrong Messages, Wrong Timing
  Source: Media Post
   
Political Affiliations of Viacom Board Could Impact CBS Case
  Source: New York Sun
   
Rajar cracks down on insider deals
Top Up TV in sales drive
  Source: Media Week (UK)
   
CTS to be Taipei's first government-owned terrestrial TV station
Nat Geo launches first HDTV title
TVB claims landing rights in nine cities in Guangdong
  Source: Advanced Television
   
IBC Briefs
  Source: Broadcasting & Cable
   
TBS to Launch Late-Night Comedy Block
Syndie Starts Off At Snail's Pace
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
Google builds a browser
  Source: The Register
   
Return of the Hypno-Tie
  Source: Lost Remote
Disney Board Aims to Find New CEO by June
'Younger' Gets Makeover at TLC
'CSI: Miami,' Football Kick Off TV Season
Letterman Gets Big Ratings Boost from Kerry
  Source: Reuters
   
Martha Stewart Ordered to Surrender
Martha could get new TV deal
  Source:CNN Money
   
Broadcast ad biz poised to enter new frontier
  Source: The Hollywood Reporter
   
Top Up TV launches new ad campaign
  Source: Digital Spy UK
   
Harrah's, ESPN Create Poker Circuit
Gimmicks Can't Help Miss America Ratings
"Seinfeld" Curse Broken "Up"?
  Source: Yahoo News
   
HONG KONG: Talks begin with potential partners over Galaxy stake
HONG KONG: TVB wins mainland rights to air flagship channels
SINGAPORE: Media merger inevitable, says Senior Minister
  Source: Asia Media
   
'Outfoxed' Offered for Remix
  Source: Wired News

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