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Sahara to pump in Rs 2 billion in media business
The Sahara group's media business restructuring will see a thrust on launching new TV & print medium products.

Sony moves Delhi High Court against Trai
Set Discovery files petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the Trai's jurisdiction over contractual matters.

Ten, ADD to launch new channel Prime Sports
Arab Digital Distribution and Ten Sports are working together to create a new English language sports channel - Prime Sports.

Inter-ministerial panel discuss Ku-band transmission

Zee to telecast FIFA/UEFA football match live

Kerala to resume state lottery

Vijay to launch weekly show 'Autograph'

Oscar time lag to avoid 'wardrobe malfuntion'

Alpha Punjabi's 'Aaj Da Rashiphal' hits 1000 episodes

BBC journalist Kate Peyton shot dead in Somalia

Technology Update
ESS upgrades facility with Tektronix Video Monitoring

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (23 January 2005 to 29 January 2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (23 January 2005 to 29 January 2005)
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
DD1
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Disney to expand presence in broadband, net services in India
Kerala HC allows sale of lotteries of three states
Google search: Indian whiz kids
  Source:Financial Express
   
Radio network to be expanded: Reddy
  Source:Hindustan Times
   
PAK:‘Electronic media facing legal dichotomy’
  Source:Daily Times
   
Small screen sirens
  Source: Times of India
   
Vijay TV's Autograph
  Source: Chennai Online
   
Sana ko gaana mana hai
Mumbai singers await Sami's call
Kahaani Kasautii Ki
Take Ten: Tassnim Sheikh
Kahaani serial ki
  Source:Mid-day
 
Free4U, says new channel boss
  Source:Business Standard
   
PTV, Radio Pakistan seek rights for India series
  Source: New Kerala
   
`Body to regulate TV channel programmes'
  Source:The Hindu
   
Aishwarya on the Oprah Winfrey show
  Source:www.indiafm.com
   
Star Plus Will Screen Hulchul Soon!
Insan's TV Debut Weeks After Release!
  Source: radiosargam.com,
   
TV director assaulted by student
Indian Express lensman Jaipal wins award
  Source:Indian Express
International News
FCC Rejects Digital TV Broadcast Rule
Pay TV Cos. Delve Into Ethnic Channels
  Source:Forbes
   
German pay-TV company to float
  Source:Guardian
   
NBC chief hits CBS News
  Source:CNN
   
CNN Exec Clarifies Comment on Military
  Source:Yahoo
   
SABC livid about 'lies in media'
  Source:IAfrica South African News
   
Australia: Prime Minister wants the Ashes on free-to-air television
  Source:Cricinfo
   
ITV ready to gamble over new channels
  Source: This is London
   
Fuji TV rejects Livedoor's tie-up offer
  Source:Japan Today
   
Pepcom grows with Munich cable acquisition
DirecTV gets SEC clearance
GlobCast carries Football for Hope
  Source: Advanced-Television
   
Q-Post, Jazeera sign mailing service deal
  Source:www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
CRTC: Private broadcasters earning less
  Source:Canoe.ca, Canada
   
CinemaNow Adds ABC News to Video-on-Demand Service
  Source:www.webwire.com
   
Grammy.com Streams Footage from Previous Telecasts
Hollywood sues over film, TV show internet sharing
  Source:Reuters
   
E4 budget boosted by £20 million
CBS orders more 'Amazing Race,' reveals new twist
US cablecos not required to carry all DTV
Playboy TV fined £25,000
Top Up TV reaches 160,000 subscribers
  Source:Digital spy (UK)
   
Discovery Renews Dr. G: Medical Examiner
Oasis TV Gives Content to Cable, MSN
  Source:Media Week (US)
   

Egmont wins Disney Special Collection publishing rights

Duncan: Channel 4 must retain 'quirky spirit'
  Source:Media Week (UK)
   
Cable companies win regulatory victory
  Source: Financial Times
   

INDIA: Herald Tribune slates Indian decision on Saarc Summit

THAILAND: Observers say radio and TV backed Thai Rak Thai
  Source:Asia Media
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