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Tata Sky targets 1 July for DTH launch
Tata Sky is targeting a 1 July commercial launch of its direct-to-home (DTH) service; test run will begin from 15 May.
 
 

Comment
LMOs And The CAS Conundrum
While broadcasters & government are dilly-dallying, distributors and last mile operators are also expressing concerns on CAS.

Other Headlines
Philips debuts digital satellite TV in India
With the launch of the 15 inch digital satellite TV, Philips targets the "cable dry" semi-urban and rural areas.

Murdoch invests $13.5 mn in job search engine

Endemol raises stake in Dutch NL Film & TV to 51%

Kajol to present 'Manish Malhotra Magic' on Zee Muzic

CNN to air 3 summits in collaboration with CGI

3 cos. to build integrated b'cast system for MediaCorp

Americans still gaga over radio: survey

Critical Mention names CNBC's Insana to its BOD

NBC Universal's new division to boost digital media

Content providers criticize proposed EU b'casting rules

ITV launches gaming network on Freeview

Tandberg TV appoints Boureau as sales VP, EMEA

MyNetworkTV's new affiliates help expand coverage

America Channel extends reach in Europe, Middle East

VH1 & Sundance to air documentary series on drug use

NBC, affiliates form broadband venture to sell video

UTStarcom, China Netcom ink largest IPTV deal

Webaroo launches the searchable, offline web in India

China begins shift to digital TV; 41 cities in phase 1

BT's The Phone Book to sponsor 'Deal or No Deal' in UK

Hungama TV gets into action mode on weekends
Cartoon Network's Tom & Jerry to promote ICICI Bank's 'Young Stars Account'
Nickelodeon ups Crosby to SVP strategy and business development


Highlight - Urvashi Dholakia finds happiness at last!
Southern spices voted out, then vetoed in
CID sleuth, Jasmine, turns journo!
Srishti's ma- in- law in Twinkle...
Shivaji Satam turns 56!
Sai to star acting school in Pune
Getting affectionate in public? Think again!
Shivaji Satam turns 56!
The Week Ahead - Watch the eliminations on Channel [v] Get Gorgeous

News Releases
Star to 'triple' premiere Shaadi No.1 on Star Gold, Star Plus and Star One on 30 April
Lyricist Sameer with Sonu Niigaam on Radio City 91 FM
SpiceJet reports an overwhelming success

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
DD to have live-feed of sports events
Philips bullish about `Vardaan'
Anchors' failings
Showing investors how to make money, bhai
Exclusive national weather portal launched
Sify net loss narrows to Rs 6 cr
Aksh Broadband to be merged with Optifibre
  Source: The Hindu Business Line
   
Doordarshan gets the sports list to be aired
3 Indians get Asia journo awards
  Source:Financial Express
   
'Boogie Woogie' returns this summer
  Source: www.newkerala.com
   
iPod helps Apple top profit targets
Gmail may leave you embarrassed
Sify revenue up 25% in March quarter, net profit at $0.47m
  Source: Economic Times
   
Jagran up on foreign investment nod
Philips launches digital satellite TV
Long playing records
Aftek all set to digitise new-age homes
LCD's the way to go
  Source:Business Standard
 
3 Indians get Developing Asia Journalism Awards
DNA readership reaches 4.02 lakh a day
I love having long showers on Sunday: Samir Soni
Pvt TV channels to share feeds with Prasar Bharati
The designer and his muse
Babe watch
Chinese version of Mahabharata published
Microsoft opens Windows XP to Punjabis
  Source:DNA
   
Rights holders will have to share signals with DD
Under siege, Gyanendra takes aim at the media
Kashmir TV producers demand CBI probe into "allotment of work scam"
BharatMatrimony retail initiative
Sify posts net profit in fourth quarter
Philips launches DGTV
  Source: The Hindu
   
LAST BITE With Archana Puran Singh
Sarson da saga
  Source: Indian Express
   
Heart beats for Ramayan...
  Source: Hindustan Times
International News
China censors BBC, CNN protest coverage
McCartney fired as 'Apprentice' gains
  Source: Digital Spy (UK)
   
Vivendi Q1 sales up 5.7 pct above forecasts
  Source: Reuters
   
"Idol" Race Ends for Ace
  Source: Yahoo
   
UPC Broadband Ramps Up VoIP Rollouts
  Source: www.telecomweb.com
   
Nick at Nite prepares original sitcom
  Source: Monsters and Critics
   
China's Internet-based TV faces hurdles
  Source: Xinhuanet
   
Zee goes to Birmingham for NEC Mela
  Source: Asians in Media
   
FOX Extends 'That '70s Show' Farewell
  Source:www.zap2it.com
   
Oprah Winfrey to host ABC special
  Source: North Korea Times
Jowell warns BBC on licence fee
  Source:BBC
   
MTV Partners With Hip-Hop Gaming League
NAB Taps Wiley as Executive VP of Government Relations
Media Analyst Predicts Political TV Spending Will Top $1 Bil in 2006
  Source:TV Week
   
CSTV Upfront: Unwraps Coach for a Day; Broadband's Tailgates and Traditions
T-TAM: 44 Mil. Watch TV in Unmeasured Locations
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
TAIWAN: Analysts tip Internet TV service for approval
  Source:Asia Media
   
Mediaset, Vodafone Italia team up for mobile TV
VoIP awareness increases in UK, US – survey
Europe to be strongest market for DVD players in 2006 – report
Lucent to support Telefonica IPTV
  Source: DM Europe
   
Ofcom may control Sky platform prices
  Source:Advanced - Television
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