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Sahara to take FCCB route for raising $50 million
Sahara One Media & Ent. is in the final stages of documentation for issue of FCCB to raise around $50 million (Rs 2.2 billion).

 
 

Pogo comes alive with more new original programming
Taking a cue from success of original productions, Pogo has lined up more original programming. 'It's Alive!' to go on air 21 May

'Da Vinci Code' entertainment not theology: Tom Hanks
 Cast and crew of 'Da Vinci Code' say media, looking for a story, has created hype around "so called religious controversy."

Pix appoints Nydia Dias as marcom manager

VH1 premieres 'SuperGroup' on 21 May

ABC introduces new series to its Fall 06-07 schedule

BBC World to unveil themed series 'Emerging Giants'

Microsoft India develops Office Communicator Mobile

Mudra South bags New Indian Express account

CNN-IBN presents 'The Da Vinci Trail Contest'

Shemaroo launches 'Go Bananas Festival'

Disney Channel nationwide campaign for 'That's So Raven' comes to a finale


Highlight - Sharib goofs up in Ek Main…
Raj Banerjee in Yeh Dil Chahe More
Manish Goel joins the celeb activist brigade!
Interview with Suvarna Jha
Grapevine - Maninee finds her calling in Psychotherapy
The Week Ahead - Priyanka Chopra on TGILC

Technology Update
Sunrise Telecom delivers essential tool for IPTV
Alcatel partners globally to rapidly launch revenue generating GenNext services

News Releases
Star Movies to telecast 'Shall We Dance' on 19 May
Sify slashes call rates to Gulf
Worldspace partners with Planet M, Music World

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Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (24/04/2006 to 30/04/2006)
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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Prasar Bharti goes BBC way, TV prices up
    		• TV stars live life king size
    		• MS has grand designs for the web
    		• Critics crucify 'Da Vinci Code' in Cannes
    		• Vivendi rejects break-up demand
    		• TV channel for those in diapers
    		• Sachin's TV visibility falls
      Source: Economic Times
       
    		• Tollywood wants infrastructure, help against piracy
    		• Gujarat accounts for 3% of online job seekers
    		• Can Cannes?
    		• Film tickets to be more expensive in UP
      Source:Business Standard
       
    		• Indians seeking jobs online up 71 pc: Survey
    		• `Media must be more creative while promoting tourism' n
    		• Decision on `The Da Vinci Code' film soon
      Source: The Hindu Business Line
       
    		• Freed miners sign lucrative media deal
    		• McDonald’s isn’t lovin’ its tie-up for Krrish
    		• 'Rs 3,000 cr lost to film, music piracy'
      Source:Financial Express
       
    		• Telly doctors' reserved opinion
    		• Kahani serial ki
      Source: Mid-day
     
       
    		• Six music channels get I&B notice for obscenity
    		• Da Vinci Code gets green light
    		• Tamil TV actress commits suicide
    		• Kalyanji-Anandji win US rap award
      Source:Times of India
       
    		• High Court to be approached for ban on `The Da Vinci Code'
    		• Television artist commits suicide
    		• Good comedy still a far cry in TV serials
    		• Mediaware Infotech offers new software
      Source: The Hindu
       
    		• Yahoo revamps its web site
    		• ‘People here like to fight back’
    		• A to Zee of Style
    		• Government may clear The Da Vinci Code with disclaimer today
    		• Pak film festival gets official nod after bout of film diplomacy
      Source:DNA
       
    		• Decision on release of Da Vinci Code today: Govt
    		• Da Vinci secret out: most critics hate it
      Source: Indian Express
    International News
    		• BSkyB up on talk News Corp raising stake -dealers
    		• INTERVIEW-Redstone defends Viacom split, eyes acquisitions
      Source:Reuters
       
    		• BBC World launches global business leaders campaign
      Source: Brand Republic
       
    		• 20th Century Fox signs licensing deals with Ten & Foxtel
      Source: www.egoli.com.au
       
    		• Liberty Media buying IDT Entertainment
      Source: Monsters and Critics
       
    		• "That '70s Show" gang hanging out for last time
    		• "Will & Grace" leaving TV comedy out of closet
      Source: Yahoo
       
    		• CNN breaking news goes live on Fastlink's subscribers' mobiles
      Source: AME Info
       
    		• MTV Logo Network To Sponsor Gay Gamesy
      Source: cbs2chicago.com
       
    		• PM should quit while on top: Murdoch
      Source:ABC Net
    		• Record Industry Sues XM Satellite
      Source: ABC News
       
    		• BBC unmasks mole who leaked salary details
      Source: Guardian
       
    		• CBS CEO Optimistic About Fall Season
      Source: www.smartmoney.com
       
    		• More4 adult advert ruled too explicit
    		• Three new signings for 'The Bill'
      Source: Digital Spy (UK)
       
    		• CBS, AOL Team Up to Promote Programming
    		• Frist Seeks Senate Vote to Raise Cap on FCC Indecency Fines
      Source:TV Week
       
    		• HONG KONG: Split broadcaster from civil service, says review panel
    		• CHINA: Cannes festival's Chinese entry stumbles over censorship law
      Source: Asia Media
       
    		• News Corp puts My Space at centre of My Network plans
    		• Veo TV in block deal with Sony TV
      Source: Advanced - Television
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