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Govt issues CAS notification; CAS in 3 metros by 31 December
Govt issues notification setting 31 Dec as the deadline for t 3 metros of Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkata to be be fully "CAS delivered".

Trai rejects MSO plea for a la carte rates for new channels

Sony to launch 'Dancing with the Stars' in September
Sony will launch local adapation of the ABC's reality show 'Dancing With the Stars' called 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' in September.

Sun TV Q1 net up 52% to Rs 422.3 million
Sun TV posts net profit of Rs 422.3 mn for quarter ended 30 June as compared to Rs 278 mn for corresponding period last yr.

Executive Dossier
'With cricket action coming up, Sony has initiatives lined up in the digital space'
Interview with Sony Entertainment Television India head licensing & telephony Kaushal Modi

I&B announces initiatives to boost film industry

India to play Australia, Windies in September

Hinduja TMT Q1 records profit at Rs 1670.53 million

Crest Animation Q1 FY07 revenues at Rs 51 million

Govt to set up 3 TV centres, 8 more to be augmented

TV18, SAIF's Home Shopping appoints Malhotra as CEO

Mirchi to be on common frequency 98.3 FM from 1 Aug

Radio One kicks off in Bangalore on 1 August

BSkyB’s revenues up 8%

Chris Cornell to perform title song for new Bond film

Channel NewsAsia announces new weekend shows

LG outlines growth strategy in the US

Asian American youth affecting US pop culture

Voom HD, Electric Sky to create niche programming

[V] launches animated Simpoo on wireless platform

PBS announces online download initiative

Universal Music launches mobile initiative in Holland

Vivendi Games turns on the heat with ‘Miami Vice’

Woosh in internet television deal with Sky TV

BCCI announces tenders for team formals, event mgmt

Mediaedge:cia appoints new head of broadcast

Visa looks to hook consumers Sidhuism style

NBC in cross marketing push for new show 'Heroes'

Hungama TV kicks off auditions for 'John Aur Kaun?'


Highlight - An exclusive look at Gauri and Hiten's pad!
Anuj's birthday bash!
Anuj and Manish patch up!
Amit Dua enters Kasautii...
Grapevine - Rakhi ties

News Releases
Zee Muzic presents 'Hafta Bandh'

CNN-IBN and DIG exposes The Beggar Mafia in India

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (16/07/2006 to 22/07/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (16/07/2006 to 22/07/2006)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
  • CAS in three metros from next year
  • Media's apprehensions uncalled for: Minister
  • Broadcast Bill after consultation: Dasmunsi
  • Film director calls for dismissal of Censor Board
  • Tackling video piracy in Mollywood
    Source: The Hindu
       
  • Deshmukh hails Express brand of journalism
  • Journalist arrested for links with Mumbai blasts
  • 20 customers on Ebay India duped
  • Three billionaires seek to buy L A Times
    Source:Financial Express
       
  • Sun TV Q1 net up at Rs 42.23 cr
  • TRAI defers order on short codes for SMS by 3 months
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
       
  • Visa ropes in Sidhu to promote sponsorship
    Source: Economic Times
       
  • Urdu daily staffer lands in cop net
    Source: Times of India
     
  • DD readies to play big brother role
  • Centre notifies CAS for Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata
  • Shakira leads MTV nominations
  • They make television rock
  • The small screen isn't small anymore
  • ‘Year 2007 will be mine’
  • Who is the most promising face of TV?
    Source: DNA
       
  • Sidhu Damdami is Editor of Punjabi Tribune
    Source: The Tribune
       
  • Sun TV net rises 52%
  • Radio calling
  • Microsoft aims to sell 10 mn Xbox 360 by Nov
    Source: Business Standard
       
  • New system makes 3-D more realistic
  • Launching new press in Mumbai, Express begins its new story
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
  • CNN to boost citizen journalism initiative
  • WebTV founder touts new film and video animation
    Source: Reuters
       
  • PEMRA Conducts Public Hearing for awarding Satellite TV License
    Source: www.onlinenews.com.pk
       
  • Chinese state TV eyes major stake in leading Hong Kong station
    Source: The Star Online (Malaysia)
     
  • News corp set to offer Uk's blair A job - report
    Source: MarketWatch
       
  • Japan may ease 'copy once' rule for digital TV broadcasts - report
    Source: Forbes
       
  • Govt advisors suggest ways to grow digital media sector
    Source: DM Europe
  • "Superman" director flexes muscle with TV deal
    Source:Yahoo
       
  • AOL to Revamp Its Video Portal
    Source: ABC News
       
  • Revver Announces Funding From Comcast, Turner
    Source: TV Week
     
  • TNT, PGA.com to Offer Broadband Coverage
  • Arbitron to Release Satellite Radio Ratings
  • Fox Soccer Channel, SUM Ink 5-Year Deal
    Source: Media Week
       
  • Nickelodeon to children: Go out and play
    Source: CTV.ca
       
  • BANGLADESH: All but 13 satellite channels on air again
  • INDONESIA: NU delays edict on TV gossip
    Source:Asia Media

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