Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 18 August 2007 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

Headlines

Government could rework Content Code completely, seeks dialogue
Government may possibly do away with clause in Code that news channels object to most; calls for dialogue.

International Emmy Awards names finalists in 4 categories
Indiantelevision.com hosts jury meet to select finalists for 35th Intl Emmy Awards; entries from Asia, Africa, Middle East compete.

ESS signs broadcast deals in 105 countries for ICC World Twenty20
ESPN Star Sports signs telecast deals for the ICC World Twenty20 with broadcasters in 105 countries.

Box Populi
Get ready to laugh
Comedies hit the tube with a vengeance. Sab returns to comedy with 'Bheja Fry' and its assorted gags.

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (29/07/2007 to 04/08/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (29/07/2007 to 04/08/2007)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Sun TV

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

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

	175 radio stations to go on air by year-end
	DD phone-in programme
	‘Media should realise its responsibility’
	ICL-State talks end in deadlock
	Absolom signs up with ICL
	Website launched on Ambu Rao
	Source: The Hindu

	OTV lining up 12 new Oriya films for premiere
	'Internet could kill off local newspapers'
	Source: Financial Express

	China bans local TV talent show for vulgarity
	Source: Economic Times

	Star, Broadcast Initiatives tie up
	Thatavarti launches new portal
	Moser Baer opens exclusive outlet
	Big 92.7 FM Tirupati launch
	Twenty20 World Cup to be aired in 105 countries
	Now, free downloads of Telugu books!
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	'Season funda' works for television
	Naked TV news stripped of subsidy
	Google AdSense to distribute videos
	Source:Times of India



	Broadcast Initiatives inks advertising agreement with Star
	175 radio stations to go on air by year end
	IPTV may pass into I&B fold
	Bollywood romances-on-demand for North America
	Now, a film on Cauvery water dispute
	Source: DNA

	99 TV channels, 175 FM stations more in 2007
	TAM Media to develop performance rating tool for PR companies
	Source: Business-Standard

	STAR Plus still leads, Zee not far behind
	Varun Badola enters Ghar Ek Sapna
	Prarthana of Har Ghar...in Star Plus’ new series
	Source: Screen India

	India shining
	Head to heart
	Special Show
	Internet use could see demise of local newspapers: study
	Web video shows execution of Defence Ministry official
	Source: Indian Express

International News

	WatchIndia Launches New Internet Television Stations
	Source: Earth Times

	Reuters Outsourcing Global IT Ops to Fujitsu
	Source: Pcworld.com

	China bans local TV talent show for vulgarity
	Source: Xinhua.net

	DISH Network Introduces New High Definition DVR to Complement Nation's Largest HD Package
	Source: CNN.com

	Warner Bros. plans remake of Bruce Lee's 'Enter the Dragon'
	Source: Iht.com

	V8 Supercars announce record television deal for New Zealand
	Source: Radio New Zealand

	BBC's FM Broadcasts Off Air in Russia
	Source: Aol.com

	CNN documentary “God’s Warriors” should be compelling television
	Source: Digital Home

	CBS Goes Mobile With Big Brother 8 Channel
	Citadel Latest to Sign On to Arbitron's PPM Service
	Source: Media Week

	HBO Renews ‘Conchords,’ ‘Entourage’
	‘Musical’ Mania Pumps Up Rerun’s Ratings
	Source: TV Week

	Portugal Television to start June 2008
	Source: Advanced-Television

	BBC Trust, Ofcom start Gaelic investigations
	Endemol sale "not at risk", says Mediaset
	'Peep Show' producer bought by All3Media
	Source: Digital Spy

	Jordin Sparks signs with Jive Records
	Source: Yahoo

	Sony to Launch $100M HDTV Blitz
	Source: TV Predictions

	Brunei-Thailand joint broadcasting meeting
	Source: Bruneitimes.com

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