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Indo-Pak series: Rs 200 mn. distribution ramp-up expected
Exclusivity factor in Indo-Pak Test series expected to increase subscription revenues for SET-Discovery by Rs 150-200 mn.

DD to air only Indo-Pak Tests highlights
Boost for Ten Sports as DD to get only 90-minute daily highlights package; next hearing on 30th Jan.

IL&FS fund invests Rs 400 mn in TV18's GBN
TV18 raises Rs 400 mn from IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd for the expansion of its Global Broadcast News.

Ekta Kapoor named Young Global Leader 2006
Soap queen Ekta Kapoor has been named Young Global Leader 2006 by the Forum of Young Global Leaders, which is an affiliate of the World Economic Forum.

Zee TV replaces 'Astitva' with 'Kasamh Se'

Satyam - Nipuna in $8 mn deal with 4K Animation

Channel [v] kicks off 2006 with 'Big [v] Concert'

US mobile phone TV market to get hyperactive by 2009

Intelsat gets new executive team on board

Vodafone introduces mobile radio station

UK Network ITV gets a face lift

Casbaa takes Manila cable operator to court

PMW, Fox Reality joins hands for 'Fastest Car in US'

Vh1 plans marketing buzz for 'Driven' & 'Fabulous Life'

ABC Sports delivers $106 mn in value add to sponsors

Yahoo! teams up with Gavaskar for podcasting & more

Highlight - Rosesh goes bride hunting!
Grapevine - Kulraj ki Mannat
The Week Ahead - Yuvi truns DJ

Sesame Workshop appoints Kolar as EVP and chief administrative officer
4Kids Entertainment, American Kennel Club sign new multi-year agreement

Box Populi
Celebrity aspirations for 2006

News Releases
World Bhangra Concert on Geo TV, Pakistan

Technology Update
Intel launches mobile technology for new generation laptops

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (25/12/2005 to 31/12/2005)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (25/12/2005 to 31/12/2005)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
Jagran Prakashan to invest Rs 298 cr
Sify to focus on Net access
Intel to chip in with low-cost rural PC
DD can't telecast Indo-Pak series
Elder enters title sponsorship for Filmfare Awards
  Source:Economic Times
   
Ekta Kapoor named young global leader
Court asks Centre how much it will pay Ten Sports for feed
DTH to bridge digital divide
Thiruvananthapuram : Minister to inaugurate telefilm on grading
"Existence of ombudsman makes a newspaper more responsive to complaints"
Regional film-makers still in search of recognition
ISRO develops supersonic combustion
Nipuna partners German animation firm
Only Test highlights on Doordarshan
Newspapers must find a new economic model: Alan Rusbridger
The Hindu will appoint Readers' Editor: N. Ram
Hong Kong chapter of women's film, television group launched
  Source: The Hindu
   
Cartoon Network gets more desi
  Source:Deccan Herald
   
Gemini TV Obtains Exclusive DVD Rights to Bangaram
  Source: IndiaGlitz
   
Manav's wrist makes a style statement
Karan says Saath Rahega Always
Mahima, Sanober at Pravasi Diwas
Ashish rolls out Chattai with telly stars
Kahaani serial ki
  Source:Mid-day
 
   
TV 18 raises Rs 40 cr for its new channel
No live telecast of Indo-Pak Test matches on DD; only highlights
Jagran Prakashan price band at Rs 270-324
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Maran eggs on Intel to revive shelved unitfee
Ten Sports gets bragging rights for Pak Test series
  Source:Financial Express
   
Pak series telecast: live on Ten Sports, highlights on DD
ISRO ties up with European consortium
She walked barefoot & ate vada pav, after all Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi
  Source:Indian Express
   
Jagran plans Rs 298cr spread
News in the making
Tea-time update
`India, a cost-effective hub for satellite launch`
Nipuna seals Euro 7 mn animation deal
Tune into the top 10
Intel to launch sub Rs 10,000 PC
No live telecast of Indo-Pak matches on DD
  Source:Business Standard
   
The Hindu to have a Readers’ Editor
Ekta gets global award
Was Oprah conned by a million little lies?
DD not to telecast Indo-Pak Test series live
Apple unveils iPod radio remote
Music downloading creates listener apathy
  Source:DNA
International News
AOL Acquires Video Search Company Truveo
  Source: TV Week
   
Mobile Streams enters alliance with Liberty Media
Telecom Italia, Intel sign deal to develop new broadband services
  Source: DM Europe
   
Sky News unveils new video podcasts
RDF Media confirms Pickard appointment
Paul O'Grady inks deal with Channel 4
  Source: Digital Spy (UK)
   
Ofcom rejects complaints against TV chefs
Ryan Seacret May Be the Real 'American Idol'
  Source: Yahoo
   
BBC launches Dr Who magazine on back of show's revival
  Source: Brand Republic
   
Showtime Arabia launches Turner’s Boomerang channel
  Source: Strategiy
   
Comcast adds 200,000 digital voice subs
  Source: Marketwatch
   
Zambia's TV seeks US$1 million for Africa Cup
  Source: english.eastday.com
Former Disney head Eisner to host CNBC show
Disney online sales show 30 percent holiday growth
Vivendi, TF1, M6 agree on merging pay-TV
Donald Trump brings reality TV touch to golf
  Source:Reuters
   
Beta Research: ESPN, Discovery Are Most Revered Network Brands
OLN, Golf Channel Choose StarLink Worldwide Agency
ESPN2 Revamps Schedule; Shifts Quite Frankly Into Late Night
  Source:Media Week (US)
   
PAKISTAN: 41 illegal radio stations closed down
  Source: Asia Media
   
Al Jazeera International Launch Delayed
  Source: ww.friendsofaljazeera.org
   
Cowell set to make 'new US TV show'
  Source: Scotsman
   
AFL could cost Seven $20ma year
  Source:Australian Financial Review
   
Sky By Broadband and Sky By Mobile launch
Spain: pay-TV tax break
Sky Networks chief predicts wider FTA gap
  Source: Advanced - Television
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