Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 4 April 2006 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

	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.

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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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