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Zee in JV talks with MBC for channel in Middle East
 Zee Group in talks with Middle East Broadcasting Centre to form a JV for launching a local channel in the Middle East.

Star One to refurbish content; slew of new shows on anvil
 Star One to get into content overdrive from September with 12 - 14 new shows planned; to extend viewership base to top 20 cities.

Positiv TV to launch 2 news channels
 Positiv TV plans to launch two news channels; Hamar TV is for Jharkhand and Hy TV for Hyderabad.

Govt. warns against private FM channels airing news

Granada acquires Asian talk show for Pan Asian sales

LG launches 'Shine' handset under Black Label series

BBC's Learning English service launches on Chinese portal

Bharatstudent.com launches Campus Awards 2007

Wasp3D to preview version 1.4 at IBC 2007

Tivo Q2 net loss at $17.7 million

US Open tennis to deliver online entertainment

BBC shortlists agencies for digital creative services

Philips showcases consumer lifestyle technology at IFA

NDS unveils initatives to reduce carbon emissions

Deutsche reworks TV and mobile offerings at IFA

My FM brings live performance of 'SaReGaMa' finalists

Zapak.com in promotional tie up with McDonalds


Highlight - Sandeep sachdev is the Biggest Loser.

Nach Baliye 3 is tough as hell" Sweta Keswani.

"I don't mind sitting idle at home" Sucheta Khanna.

Reality binge for Gaurav Gera.

Reader Review - Sab TV ka `Four'

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/08/2007 to 18/08/2007)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12/08/2007 to 18/08/2007)
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Star Plus
Sun TV
Maa Telugu
Gemini TV


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• ESPN to share Twenty20 World Cup feed with DD
    		• Essel Group to set up 1,500 screens by 2011
    		• FICCI suggests revival package for multiplexes
    		• Google Earth now scans the heavens
    		• 100% FDI in down linking of TV channels soon
    		• Google Earth now scans the heavens
    Source: Economic Times
     
    		• Essel Group to invest Rs 800 cr for 1,500 screens by 2011
    		• Hall set to join ICL
    		• Spike Lee will head jury of Babelgum Online Film Festival
    		• ISRO plans five launches a year from Sriharikota, says Madhavan Nair
    		• GSLV launched successfully
    		• Government urged to protect interests of cable TV operators
    		• Makkal TV to celebrate first anniversary on September 6
    Source: The Hindu
     
    		• As Good AS IT Gets
    		• INSAT-4CR in orbit, DTH to get a boost
    		• PSU’s old website hosts dating, porn links
    		• Google broadens access to agency news
    		• GSLV-FO4 blasts off from Sriharikota
    		• FM radio turns PAU staff, students into RJs, scriptwriters
    		• Voices of tomorrow
    Source: Indian Express
     
      
    		•  GSLV-F04 ‘lifts’ India’s DTH hopes
    		•  Aksh Optifibre in dilution talks with European companies
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• INSAT-4CR placed in orbit
    		• FICCI calls for standardisation of cinema rules
     Source: Hindu Business Line
     
    		• UP govt launches 33 websites
    		• GSLV places INSAT-4CR in orbit
    		• Big money hurts small Bollywood producers
    Source: Business-Standard
     
    		• TDSAT turns down ISPs' plea on fees
    Source:Times of India
     
    		•  Essel Group to invest Rs 800 cr for 1,500 screens by 2011
    		• Nepali TV channel lets out 'Indian Idol' results
    		• INSAT-4CR successfully placed in orbit
    		• 2344 websites hacked in first half of this year: CERT-In
    Source: DNA
     
    International News
    		• US: Film Association Spent $900,000 Lobbying
    Source: Forbes
     
    		• Vivendi dismisses speculation might buy Premiere
    		• Children's Place modifies Disney remodel schedule
    		• Murdoch's UK tabloid Sun to slash price Monday
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Comcast Named to 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work
    		• Siemens wins contract worth more than 60 mln eur from the BBC
    Source: CNN
     
    		• Tokyo Broadcasting System upgraded to "hold"
    Source: New Ratings
     
    		•  LIndie Filmmaker in Copyright Spat With Viacom Over YouTube Clips
    Source: DMW Media
     
    		•  Norwegian television goes digital
    Source: Norway Post
    		• Russia launches Putin-backed children's TV programming
    Source: AFP
     
    		• Tiscali Targets 5 Million UK Homes With Internet TV Service
    Source: CNN
     
    		• Apple claims NBC wanted iTunes price hike
    		• 'X Factor' auditionee blasts 'fake' show
    		• Sky News apologises for Diana pics
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• TV broadcasts switch to digital in Finland
    Source: brisbanetimes.com.au
     
    		•  Goldston: Meet a canine fan of TV's `Animal Planet'
    Source: Mercury News
     
    		•  TV Channel Launched for Quran Award in Dubai
    Source: www.iqna.ir
     
    		•  TV4 got high TV rates for Eurovision Dance as well
    Source: oikotimes.com
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