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Global Broadcast News announces Rs 1 billion IPO
Global Broadcast News Ltd, which manages CNN-IBN plans to raise Rs 1.05 billion; files draft red herring prospectus with Sebi.

Government defers decision on TV channels’ apology
Indian govt defers decision on TV channels airing surrogate liquor and tobacco ads; `competent authority’ to decide on the issue.

Balaji to foray into other genres; start Sharjah operations
Balaji Telefilms to expand into animation & mythological prog; to start Sharjah ops for serials production for Middle East market.

SEBI paves way for ETC share buyback prog
Market regulator grants exemption to Zee Telefilms Ltd from making an open offer; ETC Networks to buy back shares.

Box Populi
Idol chatter
There were at least three lenghty celebrity interviews on television but at the end of it all, the viewer was none the wiser.

Vijay TV youth show 'EQ' launches on 18 August

Zone Reality acquires a spy show

Radio Mirchi introduces new elements in 'Hello Delhi'

Pio TV, IPTV channel dedicated to Indian diaspora goes onstream

China.com forms strategic partnership with Google

Web marketing firm Intralink launches Search Engine TV

FIRST TAKE: 'Galli Galli Sim Sim': A fun school to be in...

Highlight - Rahe Na Rahe on its way
Balaji all set to launch Kis Rishtey Se
Parmeet and Archana to host Jhalak Dikhla Ja!
Vaishnavi in a new avatar!
Nimmo's vamp turns an angel in Kyunki...
The Week Ahead - Bollywood Tonight with Abhishek Bachchan

News Releases
Abhishek Bachchan in an interview on CNN-IBN & IBN7
MotoGP live on Ten Sports
CNN-IBN Exposes The Fake Job Scam in Ambala
Zee Muzic brings Abhisekh on 'Bollywood Tonight'
Premiere of 'Life Aquatic with Steve...' on Star Movies

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (30/07/2006 to 05/08/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (30/07/2006 to 05/08/2006)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Star One
Sun TV
Zee Cinema
Sony Entertainment TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Revenue generation: CAG finds DD, AIR wanting
    		• Global Broadcast files for IPO
    		• Deccan Chronicle mulls raising FII limit to 14 pc
    		• Sony set to announce major acquisitions in India
    Source: The Hindu Business Line
       
    		• Cable subscribers to get all parliamentary channels
    Source: Telugu Portal
       
    		• 'Broadcast Bill against fundamental rights'
    Source: Hindustan Times
       
    		• Prasar Bharti plans for J&K, NE delayed
    		• Karisma out of TV show
    Source: Times of India
       
    		• CAG slams DD, AIR for poor internal controls, audit systems
    		• Kill pill!
    		• Neha collapses on ‘Mamta’ sets
    		• I don’t like Cezanne: Shweta Tiwari
    		• Ajay Jadeja is ready to dance
    		• Girls want me to pose in my boxers: Ram Kapoor
    Source: DNA
       
    		• Of Marital Woes
    		• Power of belief
    		• Televoice
    		• Li’l Champs and The Prez
    Source: Screen
     
       
    		• 'Sony set to announce major acquisitions in India'
    		• Ushering in CAS
    Source: Economic Times
       
    		• UAE-based firm sponsors Malayalam film awards
    		• TV 18 promoter sells shares to Network 18
    Source: The Hindu
       
    		• Google launches free wireless Internet
    		• Net-based TV channel eyes Indians abroad
    		• DD, AIR flayed for poor control
    Source:Financial Express
       
    		• CAG slams DD, AIR for poor internal controls and audit
    		• TV18 arm plans Rs 105 cr float
    		• Sequel of a cinema hall
    Source: Business Standard
       
    		• Dare to bare
    		• TALKING POINT with Ranvir Shorey
    		• Hey hotstepper
    		• Lip service
    		• Animated times
    		• Partying Shots
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• Pak: Opposition slams ban on Private Channels for covering parliament proceedings
    Source: www.onlinenews.com.pk
     
    		• Nat'l Geographic TV Available Through Open Media Network
    Source: www.gridtoday.com
       
    		• Orbit scores major new deal with Al Jazeera Sports Channel
    Source: AME Info
     
    		• Paris to present TV dog show
    Source: CNet
     
    		• On TV: 'Fantasia Barrino Story' is flawed yet fulfilling
    Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
     
    		• Privacy group files FTC complaint against AOL
    Source: www.computerworld.com.au
     
    		• BBC renews exclusive Norton deal
    Source: BBC
    		• MTV relaunches in New Zealand
    Source: tvnz.co.nz
     
    		• Nickelodeon hits record for July
    Source: Media Week (UK)
     
    		• Disney veteran to head Walt Disney World Resort
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• NBCU Files Labor Complaint Against WGA
    Source: TV Week
       
    		• Texas Court Orders EchoStar to Stop Offering TiVo
    		• Clear Channel Elevates Top Management
    Source: Media Week (US)
     
    		• SMG confirms UTV merger approach
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• Pay-TV growth at risk from aggressive multi-play pricing
    Source: Advanced - Television
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