Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 24 January 2006 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

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Government proposes takeover of 6 more MSOs
Tamil Nadu govt introduces amendment to the Cable Television Network Bill that will allow takeover of six more MSOs.

Inox to expand to 23 multiplexes; IPO on 27 Jan
Inox plans to scale up to 23 multiplexes across 16 cities. The company plans to raise between Rs 1.2 to Rs 1.44 billion via IPO.

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

	CAS issue: I&B Secretary asked to appear in court
	Amendment to cable TV takeover Bill tabled
	Ramadoss poser to Government on cable network takeover
	Karunanidhi hails move to take over cable network
	Thai Govt. okays film on Buddhism
	Inox Leisure fixes price band at Rs. 100-120
	Cable operators' plea to TRAI
	'Warning to cinema theatres showing porno films''
	Source: The Hindu

	TN Govt committed to taking over cable TV MSOs: Jayalalithaa
	Access to online radio may soon get easier — Epigon Media working on recording tool
	Inox states changes in regulatory framework as risk factor for IPO
	Shinco plans to launch portable DVD players
	Media Video plans investments in video games, real estate
	Source:The Hindu Business Line

	Marans to sell 20% in Sun TV
	Inox to float IPO on Jan 27
	Kolhapur film body dissolution pains cineastes
	Airports upgrade: Essel seeks PM`s help
	Fixing viewers` gaze
	Source:Business Standard

	Maran firm not alone, bill ropes in more MSOs
	ISRO links 400 sites in disease-prevention project
	Source:Indian Express

	Netaji on small screen
	Source:The Statesman

	Urvashi becomes London ki mem
	Komolika bani Nyonika
	Idols at the Indo-China border
	Wicked ways: Trishna, Kamal at it together
	Kahaani serial ki
	Source:Mid-day


	Entertainment tax relief for DTH providers
	I&B to set up radio towers in seven cities
	BCCL buys 5% in Allied Digital
	Bollywood seeks awards for child actors
	Pak denies lifting ban on Indian films
	Watch Times Now on Reliance's R World
	Source: Times of India

	Mid-day Multimedia allots shares to FII
	Mass media loses out to class appeal
	Inox Indore work to start in Feb '06
	Music sales fall 2 % in 2005
	Why Indian Idol can really damage your sex life
	Times Now On Reliance IndiaMobile
	And now MS looks forward to Vienna
	Sort out TN's cable TV wars
	Source:Economic Times

	Sahara braces up for major restructuring
	Source:Malayala Manorama

	CAS : I&B secretary summoned before Delhi High Court
	Regulating adult content, the I&B way
	More FM channels means more moolah for radio professionals
	Govt ignores Maran on spectrum issue
	Source:Financial Express

	After crossing 15% limit, FM players to give up stations
	Abhishek Bachchan cannot take over Kaun Banega Crorepati
	Google leads the list of most influential brands in online survey
	Adobe Acrobat goes 3D
	Source:DNA

	TV Channel to launch in Kerala
	Source:Hindustan Times

International News

	Paula Kerger Named Head of PBS
	GLAAD Replies to Judges Comments on 'Idol'
	S. Korea, China Accelerate Cooperation on Mobile Broadcasting
	Canada Stages Backflip Over Melbourne Games Rights
	Source:Yahoo

	‘Friends’ Returns to TV
	Source:www.hollywood.com

	Iger buys $19 million estate
	Source: Menafn

	Disney's $100 million gamble
	Source: www.sun-sentinel.com

	BBC defends £36m expenses bill
	Source: Independent

	Citadel pulls ahead on deal to buy ABC Radio
	Murdoch savours media era, defends poison pill
	Source: Reuters

	Guangzhou 3G partners Chinese Entertainment Intl to launch iPACT Mobile Video Services
	Source: www.chinaknowledge.com

	XM Satellite Radio a better buy than Sirius: Barron's
	Source:ABC News

	Sony's `Underworld: Evolution' Opens as Top Film With $27.6 Mln
	Source: Bloomberg

	TV licence fee to rise to £131.50
	Source: BBC

	Time Inc Acquires Golf.com
	Source: www.smartmoney.com

	Viacom Plus Rebranded to Reflect Corporate Breakup
	Source: TV Week

	Indonesia: Jakarta bans foreign news shows on its stations
	Korea: Bid to restart Inchon TV blocked
	Pakistan: Cable TV operators end strike in Karachi
	Source:Asia Media

	Lifetime Quits Carriage Talks With EchoStar's DISH Network
	Poltrack Named Pres. of CBS Vision
	Buyers Predict Broadcast's Upfront Take Won't Drop Much
	Comcast's Watson Named CTAM Chair
	Source: Media Week (US)

	Sky News chief stands by revamp
	'Lost' stars offered huge pay rise
	Source:Digital Spy (UK)

	Gay Muslims hit back at Channel 4 for 'negative portrayal'
	Source: Asians in Media

	BAH: DTV in 60% homes by 2010
	Source: Advanced - Television

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