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NDTV to spin of internet arm into separate company
 NDTV to spin off its internet arm ndtv.com into a separate company that in turn will help the b'caster to sell of a stake to help fund new initiatives.

Mipcom attendance up by 9%
 Increase in buyers from China, Middle East & India; number of programmes presented rose by 12% to 937 & new programmes were up 22% to 562.

Zoom to launch 'Levis Diva Quest' on 21 October
 Zoom launching a reality show Levi's Diva Quest; the programme has been introduced as part of the channel's revamp strategy.

The Pusan Intl Film Fest 2006 to screen 'Krissh'

FCC to allow low power devices on vacant TV spectrum

Craig to make a splash at MTV Europe Music Awards

TV influences Britishers in parenting

Reliance Commns selects Aicent MMS gateway

MS, Cisco, Motorola announce next generation STB

Digital arena is driving global music sales

MTV's Sanjay Puthli back in India; heading ad sales

Pearl Media bags airtime sales for 2 Gemini shows

CNN unveils tourism advertorials to promote India

Kids' food & beverages study: sales to soar above $26.8 bn by 2011 in US
Safal does a Powerpuff Girls on pack promotion


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Ordinance to give DD telecast rights planned
    		• Sonia intervenes, Kashir channel to get a facelift
    		• More from your mobile
    Source: Financial Express
       
    		• Orissa TV eyes satellite future
    		• RJ attractive career option, says expert
    		• Social networking on the rise
    		• Web 2.0 catches on in India
    		• Digital wave hits small theatres too
    		• Deccan Chronicle up 10% on Sept results
    Source: Business Standard
       
    		• Radio Mirchi continues to rule Mumbai and Delhi
    Source: Economic Times
       
    		• Telefilm based on Tirukkural
    Source: The Hindu
       
    		• Film industry running for insurance cover
    		• MTNL, IOL Broadband to offer IPTV
    Source:The Hindu Business Line
     
       
    		• I&B ministry report faults DD's film selection
    		• Indiatimes, Air Deccan in pact
    		• Radio Mirchi retains No. 1 spot in Delhi
    Source: Times of India
       
    		• FICCI set to globalise Indian entertainment sector
    Source: Telugu Portal
       
    		• Radio survey finds Mumbai rather casual
    		• IOL, MTNL launch India's first IPTV
    		• Yahoo! India CTO joins Google to head R&D operations
    		• Google caches Yahoo!’s top geek in India
    		• Toon characters get a life
    Source: DNA
       
    		• CCTVs to broadcast UoP meetings
    		• Zee presents Technicians Studio future to CM
    Source: Indian Express
     
    International News
    		• Disney aiming to sell healthier food to kids
    		• CNET launches TV Web site, sets deal with Verizon
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Stern freebie kicks off new online radio service
    Source: CNet
     
    		• Yahoo adds CBS news to video lineup
    Source: www.euro2day.gr
     
    		• BBC to revive last Peel radio show
    Source: Monsters and Critics
     
    		• Latin soap operas winning TV hearts around the globe
    Source: China Post
       
    		• Bulgarian Regulator Strips BBC from Broadcast License
    Source: www.novinite.com
       
    		• Malaysia's Fine TV goes on Air Nationwide next month with 20 channels
    Source: www.bernama.com.my
    		• MTV Nets Buys Quizilla.com
    		• FNC Triples Cablevision Sub Fee
    Source: Media Week (US)
       
    		• Digital TV switch plans released
    Source: Guardian
       
    		• Fremantle, Mobliss Team to Create Mobile Shorts for Sprint
    		• Fox News, Cablevision Make Carriage Deal
    Source: TV Week
       
    		• Bindi Irwin to star in wildlife series
    Source: Yahoo
       
    		• Google to score ad revenues coup: eMarketer
    Source: MarketWatch
       
    		• Reuters opens Second Life virtual news bureau
    Source: DM Europe
       
    		• AUSTRALIA: Pay TV aims at mobile users
    Source: Asia Media
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