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Indian Television 2004












Regional chnls bank on news, events
Battle moves to regional space. Mainline b'casters target South while Sun eyes Bangla market.

Headlines
Trai moots 2010 as deadline for digitalisation
Trai consultation paper says digitilisation should be completed between 2006-2010 under a proposed national plan.

'Gala Phase' brings 'Indian Idol' back on track
Idol ratings surge as show enters the Gala phase; Hits 27 & 29 spots in the TAM Top 100 for the week 19 to 25 December '04.

TV18 Hindi biz chnl to launch on 13 Jan

Times ropes in CNBC, Headlines Today hands

US History Channel to launch military channel

Spanish Broadcasting, Viacom in strategic alliance

Karnataka state film awards announced

CRY to organise telethon on 26 Jan; to air on Sony

Comedian Cyril Fletcher passes away

Telly Chakkar
"I hadn't thought I would marry someone so soon....": Manini De
Tendulkar asked to appear in Zee's 'Saibaba'

Technology Update
TiVo gets untethered with TiVoToGo

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (19 December 2004 to 25 December 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (19 December 2004 to 25 December 2004)
Star Plus
MAX
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Gemini TV
Eenadu TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

TRAI for digitisation of cable industry by 2010

UTV to focus on film production

Uplinking norms: News channels may get deadline extension

AP Cabinet okays Rs 400-cr broadband network project

  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   

Chennai : Drama, TV awards presented

Sify to hold Multi-Player Gaming Championship

Uplinking norms: satellite channels get more time

International media campaign to woo tourists

Censor Board passes film, but holds up its trailer

Sky offers TV without adverts
  Source:The Hindu
   

Aksh bags Rs 400cr broadband project

`Faster Net connection is cheaper`

Payout push for Balaji Telefilms
  Source: Business Standard
   
Radio as lifeline

Rs 7 cr row switches off sports

2004

What’s in a name? Everything

Ear shot

TALKING POINT with Sanjay B. Jumaani, Numerologist

OOPS!
  Source:Indian Express
 
Hungama strengthens its top team
  Source: Economic Times
   
Trai focus on cable TV digitalisation plan
Thomson in TV tube talks with Irico
3-month reprieve for news channels
  Source:Financial Express
   
Will Swayam steal Sujal's thunder?
Crash and burn
Life after instant stardom
15 days and a wedding
  Source:Mid-day
   
Raincoat To Be Shown On Zee (Musafir Also Secured)
  Source: MB Asia
   

Radio lifeline for stricken islands

Whatever. It's cool and happening. Reality TV at it's best

No entertainment programmes at Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
  Source: Times of India
International News
SBC to sell TV-Internet package
  Source: CNN Money
   
Hollywood Manager in Talks to Run Paramount
History spinoff set for launch
  Source: Reuters
   
NBC Wins Sunday as ABC's 'Housewives' Sits Out
"That '70s" Forever?
Bullock, DiCaprio, NBC to Aid Tsunami Victims
  Source:Yahoo
   
Government Order for TV Stars Raises Debate
  Source: The Korea Times
   
Time Warner, SBC mix it up
  Source:Biz Journal
   
Files show extent of Murdoch lobbying
  Source: Guardian (UK)
   
Hallmark to re-introduce 'Mystery Movie'
  Source:Big News Network.com
Cowell is top TV earner of 2004
NBC to hold tsunami telethon
Coe to state London's case in TV debate
CNN dedicates primetime to tsunami coverage
  Source:Digital spy (UK)
   
TiVo Unveils Portable Transfer Service
  Source: Forbes
   
APT Scores Rights to BBC Doc
  Source:www.worldscreen.com
   
Another setback in KPN battle for cable-TV access
  Source:DM Europe
   
PAKISTAN: Short film on 9/11 launched
  Source:Asia Media
   
Holt Named Editorial Director, VNU Business Media
Terrestrial, Satellite Radio Compete at CES Show
Spike TV and Infinity Launches Radio Net
Olympics Complaints Posted on FCC Site
  Source:Media Week (US)
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