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Headlines
No final solution on CAS rollout
Govt discusses CAS with industry keeping its options open; next meet scheduled on 31 March.

 
 
 
 

Sahara One Television changes logo, on-air identity
Sahara One Television to change its logo and on-air look from 28 March to reflect contemporary Indian woman.

 
 

Oz-SA batting blitz ODI gets ESPN eyeballs
ESPN garnered highest channel share of 16.5% during South Africa’s historic run chase against Australia.

Executive Dossier
'Organising a fashion event is a question of management - order, discipline, logistics, delivery'
Interview with IMG Fashion Asia Pacific managing director Simon Lock

HBO Asia's James Marturano retires; Chua to replace

Casbaa for converged regulatory environment in HK

ABU delivers excellent results for C'wealth Games

Aishwarya Rai sizzles on AXN

NGC US' global special reveals 'Lost Gospel of Judas'

History Channel US looks at 10 days that changed US

Discovery's revenue grows by 13 per cent

Funky Formats to showcase five new shows at MipTV

Nintendo president challenges developers to create bold games

VhI US receives award for Aids awareness campaign

Pogo lines up rib-tickling fare this April
Dic Entertainment debuts new animated TV series 'Horseland' at MipTV
Nick US' Dora takes a trip down memory lane


Highlight - JD and Anuj head for Cannes!
Kumkum readies for new home, new look
Cinestar Ki Khoj finalist bags lead in Sixer
“I don’t want IT officials coming to my house, it is very shameful!” - Varun Badola
Interview With Antara Mitra
Grapevine - Chetan mops it up!
The Week Ahead - Wacky Chicago couple is back!

News Releases
BCCI announces ground rights tender for Indo-Pak Friendship Series
D'Mello appointed COO of UTV; Mehta is COO Hungama

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/03/2006 to 18/03/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12/03/2006 to 18/03/2006)
Star Plus
Star One
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
DD1
ESPN
Zee TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
CAS meet: Stakeholders differ on pricing of channels
New logo for SaharaOne
SA-Australia ODI scores over India-England match
BCCI calls bids for stadium ground rights for Friendship series
SAIF Partners buys 6.66% in Jindal Poly Films
  Source:The Hindu Business Line
   
Broadcasters told to set channel MRP before CAS
In Kolkata: content is the real game
Lights, make up, action!
NECC enlists star power to up sales
  Source: Business Standard
   
Epic between SA, Australia ODI got record viewership
FM station shut down in Bihar
Tobacco ads: The Hindu petitions transferred to Delhi High Court
The Hindu Business Line club inaugurated at KEC
SC stays HC order on Savitri Cinema multiplex plans
Dubai awaits Indian cine stars at IIFA Awards-2006
  Source:The Hindu
   
Urvashi finds love... again
Kasautii Aporna ke naam ki
Kahaani serial ki
  Source:Mid-day
 
K Sera Sera plans Rs 250-cr outlay
Microsoft appeals South Korea antitrust ruling
Bertelsmann may sell Sony BMG stake
On to FDI in music retail
  Source:Economic Times
   
CAG raps DD for revenue losses
GoM to look into Prasar Bharati recast
Naukri.com won't withdraw ad
  Source:Times of India
   
Govt ‘mission’ is required to ensure complete gains
DoT, I&B may spar over convergence
Time honours Indian eco warriors
  Source:Financial Express
   
CAS rollout likely to take more time
TV stars climb the brand ladder
  Source:DNA
   
Sun TV announces IPO to raise funds
  Source:Chennai Online
   
She devil
  Source:Indian Express
International News
Bertelsmann preparing to sell music assets - WSJ
Cablevision to test network digital video recorder
  Source: Reuters
   
Warner Bros. aims to open 200 stores in China
  Source: China Daily
   
CNN.com presents a new homepage
  Source:CNN
   
VOA Launches First Television Program for Bangladesh
  Source: www.allheadlinenews.com
   
BBC and ITV hope for new gameshow
  Source:Monsters and Critics
   
CNN poll: 84% say 9/11 attacks was a US Govt 'inside job'
  Source: mathaba.net
   
Liu Xiang Wins CCTV Sports Award
  Source:China Broadcast
   
Govt eyes relaxation of media ownership rules
  Source:www.yomiuri.co.jp
   
Will the BBC get 'diversity'?
  Source:Asians in Media
Comcast, Current TV expand relationship
  Source:BusinessWeek
   
Ireland: Newest TV channel signs content contract
  Source:IOL
   
INDONESIA: Self-censorship 'best way' to control TV content
  Source:Asia Media
   
Rep. Barton Releases National Video Franchising Legislation
  Source:TV Week
   
Johnson & Johnson Places Sponsorship Bet on CNN's 'Future'
  Source: Media Week (US)
   
BBC appoints development head for factual
  Source:Digital Spy (UK)
   
Cowell Goes for Variety With New TV Show
"Extreme Makeover" Targets the Tragic
TV Producer Dan Curtis Dies at 78
Cable's USA Network enjoys clean sweep in Q1
  Source: Yahoo
   
Google dominates UK market with 75 per cent share
  Source:DM Europe

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