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Distribution key to B4U revival
Benchmark target to seed 1000 decoder boxes in the market; Acquisition of big movies after beefing up distribution set-up.

Tough going, but Star One in it for long haul
Star's metro-centric channel has found going tough thus far to attract advertisers, but is firm on staying the course.

Aastha plans to launch in UK
Aastha Broadcasting is planning to launch its international spiritual channel Aastha on DTH platform in the UK market.

Intelsat acquisition by Zeus complete

Zee Business to launch reality show

CNBC celebrates 5 years of success & Awaaz launch

FCC media bureau chief Ferree to step down

AXN goes down the sci-fi route with 'The 4400'

Verizon in deal with Microsoft for video services

Dubai co. to produce local version of 'The Apprentice'

Aaj Tak's Avinash Pandey switches to Star News

Shemaroo releases 'Aabra Ka Daabra' on home video

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (9 January 2005 to 15 January 2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

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Top 100 Programmes (9 January 2005 to 15 January 2005)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
DD to go global with 17 channels
U.S. pressure behind Al-Jazeera sale plan?
Imposition of Hindi in TV programmes opposed
Tamil Nadu : `Stir plan against film industry ridiculous'
Jamdat Mobile to foray into gaming
  Source:The Hindu
   
Corporates Houses bullish about Jassi
PCI counsel for a media council
  Source:Times of India
   
Tech trends: beaming up with satellite radio
Bollywood eyes opportunities abroad
The next stop for the gaming buff: Bollywood act
  Source:Financial Express
   
Film and Television Producers Guild's concert for tsunami victims
  Source:New Kerala
   
Mahi's extended break
I couldn't smile on the show
Desi Sex and the City loses steam
Ramkhilavan to air again
Jassi metamorphosis in March?
  Source:Mid-day
 
FLE, Spatial in media audit alliance
20th Century Fox shuts shop in India
Qatar planning to sell Al Jazeera television
It's primetime for Indian shows in Chicago

Saregama strikes alliance with MGM Studios

India West launches first Indian wedding catalogue

Pirated films cost Hollywood studios $896 mn

  Source:The Economic Times
   

Jagran TV gets ready for launch

Qatar plans to sell Al Jazeera TV

  Source:Business Standard
   
Tabloid journalists held for extortion
Pushed by US, Qatar may sell Al Jazeera TV
Lights, camera, non-stop action
Magic on the sets
Talking Point with Cyrus Oshidar
  Source:Indian Express
   
Microsoft Q1 profit doubles to $3.46 bn
  Source:The Hindustan Times
International News
Fiji State studying TV applicants
  Source:Fiji Times,
   
Springer eyes stake in German broadcaster
ITV forecasts advertising fees to grow 10%
  Source:Business Day Newspaper
   
Al Jazeera voted in brand top 5, Apple pips Google
  Source:Reuters
   
Digital scenarios for media
  Source:IHT
   
Islamic extremists trash Pakistani TV offices after Peres interview
  Source:Yahoo
   
TV channels start ratings battle early
  Source:Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia
   
Religious channel for Hindus makes plans for UK debut
  Source:Asians in Media
   
ITV hit by £30m soccer bill
  Source:Evening Standard
Al-Jazeera TV Considers Privatization
  Source:www.thestate.com
   
Paxman attacks BBC over 15% cuts in news budget
  Source:Guardian
   
Video on Demand co Arcos raises $500,000
  Source:Israel Business Arena
   
Guardian rejects £100m Chrysalis bid
  Source:This Is Money
   
Local vendor pitches VoIP to channel
  Source:ARNnet, Australia
   
News to kick off media profit win
  Source:Australian
   
New TV network's got the fight idea
  Source:SLAM! Sports, Canada
   
ITV, Sky carriage row continues on
Bids for new DTT channel expected Monday
  Source:Digital spy (UK)

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