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Headlines
IBF board to discuss CAS on 5 April
At a govt-sponsored meet today, Siti Cable said 180-200 days needed to be CAS-ready; b’casters to finalise stand after 5 April.

 
 
 
 

BBC plans Hindi, Urdu news channels
BBC reportedly scouting for JV partners to launch TV news channel services in Hindi and Urdu in India.

 
 

Manorama News readies launch plans
Print major Malayala Manorama's news channel Manorama News to enter the market by May; unveils channel logo.

Alcatel buys Lucent Technologies for $13.4 billion

Discovery T&L lines up new Theme Weeks series

Nominations announced for Banff World TV Awards

ESS looks to spread the Fifa fever with new initiatives

Al Jazeera Intl ropes in Channel Five presenter Serra

Discovery to focus on 'Building The Biggest'

Reality TV lines up shows for animal lovers

Actor Astin to lend voice for Animal Planet docu-drama

Canadian teens continue to watch less TV: Survey

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment launches digital sell-through biz

Sify is webcasting India-England ODIs

US conference to focus on IPTV broadcast technology

TV18 creates div TV18 Media Networks, Saikumar CEO

Setlur appointed Channel7 (N/E) sales head

MipTV
Rainbow Media inks multiple licensing deals
Ericsson to boost mobile TV with on-demand services
It's 'All In The Game' for Granada Intl at MIPTV

ABU,Casbaa & Unicef invite entries for Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award 2006
Animax to launch in Korea later this month
CBS unveils a slew of children’s shows
Green Day, Will Smith triumph at Nick US’ Kids Choice Awards
Nat Geo US’ kids division promotes Michael Karsh


Highlight - Kavita Kaushik walks the plank!
Anuj Saxena makes waves in Cannes
Pankaj Dheer to play cop in Akela
Grapevine - Manoj’s reason to party
Love's in the air!
Short Takes - Amit Tandon
“Most men on TV are shabbily dressed” - Mansi Verma
The Week Ahead - Oz comes on to Zee Cafe

News Releases
Limca Unveils Its New Brand Campaign For The Summer

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/03/2006 to 18/03/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12/03/2006 to 18/03/2006)
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Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
DD1
ESPN
Zee TV
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
ESPN Star hopes to strike it rich with FIFA World Cup
BBC eyes joint ventures for Hindi, Urdu channels in India
Sahara One Media mulls raising funds
Remit2India.com adjudged top online money transfer portal
Hollywood experts to work with local talent
The Packer legacy and cricket marketing
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
KPTCL, AIR launch 24-hour IVRS-based helpline
TV channels running out of fresh movies to air?
Camouflaging sensitive sites from satellites
Sify's units appraised for CMMI - SW level 5
  Source:The Hindu
   
Wanna make a career in animation?
  Source: Economic Times
   
Hindi TV commentary for World Cup football
Maran threatens to sue Vaiko, Tamil daily, Jaya TV
  Source: NewKerala.com
   
Sun TV IPO opens today for subscription
  Source:Moneycontrol
   
Life after Kyunki...
  Source: Mumbai Mirror
   
Mona breaks up with Karan
Chetan shows his wild side
Bakhtyaar out of Home Sweet Home
Bisht prepares for rebirth
Twinkle of Sharib's eye
  Source:Mid-day
 
   
Pvt US radio offers help to Vaishali broadcaster
ESPN-Star Sports to telecast World Cup football
BBC eyes joint ventures in India
No sex, no songs Bollywood comic soon
America Online is now AOL
Google images a threat to security: Army
Media scrutiny spruces up the legal system
  Source:DNA
   
Satellite TV boom in Kerala
  Source: NDTV
   
CAS likely in six months
BBC eyes JVs for Hindi, Urdu channels
Six private equity firms launch $9 bn bid for VNU
When words spoke louder than action on TV
Honey, I blew up the TV
  Source:Financial Express
   
Percept to launch Hanuman sequel
Game addicts gear up for an action-packed summer
Ocean plans more music releases
LUNCH WITH BS: Harish Thawani
  Source: Business Standard
   
Zee sets aside Rs 30 cr for Baazigar ideas
Idol mania
Warning: Graphic Content
Google a threat, says Army chief but Navy, IAF say not to worry
  Source:Indian Express
International News
'Building Dubai Stories' set for global broadcast on Discovery Channel
  Source: AME Info
   
Rick Ellis named as TVNZ CEO
  Source: www.nbr.co.nz
   
Al-Jazeera promises fearless coverage of Asia
  Source: www.nst.com.my
   
Television's 1st soap opera turns 50
  Source:www.charlotte.com
   
China's Super Girls get 100m yuan for TV station
  Source: Shanghai Daily
   
Miss America Turning Into Reality TV Show
2 NBC TV Stations Reject Move-On Ads
  Source:ABC News
   
Anti-war protesters to target BBC
  Source: Telegraph
   
New entertainment everywhere era sets global TV trade show buzzing
  Source:Today Online
   
Clear Channel Radio, Google in search deal
Hollywood studios to offer digital movies for sale
Berlusconi promises new tax cut in TV showdown
  Source:Reuters
Time Warner Unit America Online Changes Name To AOL
  Source:www.smartmoney.com
   
MTV Networks Coins New Sales Metric For The Upfront
Viacom Vet Frank Joins Time Inc. as Chief Research and Insights Officer
Four Radio Cos. in Payola Talks With FCC
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
VH1 Sets April 24 Launch for Mobile Series 'Dingo'
  Source:TV Week
   
More major programming deals for Ireland's C6
  Source:Digital Spy (UK)
   
Sesame Street Videos Spark Controversy
  Source: Yahoo
   
Playboy eyes UK for gay brand launch
  Source:Times Online (UK)
   
Tandberg Television acquires Sky Stream
  Source:DM Europe
   
HONG KONG: Music firms file new Net piracy suits
  Source:Asia Media
   
Single provider pays off for Aussie pay-TV
HK digital working groups
  Source: Advanced - Television

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