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Headlines


NDTV promoters sell 6% stake for Rs 1.7 billion
 NDTV promoters sell through RRPR Holding 6.08 per cent stake for Rs 1.7 billion in the open market.

Tdsat asks Sun Direct, One Alliance to settle discord amicably
 Tdsat asks Sun Direct & One Alliance to settle their discord amicably; dispute relates to a la carte offer.

Viriyala is Star World India VP prog'ing
Star announces 3 appointments; Jyotsna Viriyala is India VP programming for Star World & Star Movies.

BBC World Service to syndicate shows to community radio

NDTV Imagine to launch Mahima Shani Dev Ki from 26 July

BBC Entertainment, CBeebies to launch in Latin America

Bet Networks, Marvel unveil 'The Black Panther'

Kathleen Syron is Starhub content head

Barnett is Disney-ABC-ESPN VP sports channels EMEA

Natasha partners LG for VH1 Save The Music Foundation

Digicable selects Latens for conditional access solution

Sony India to invest Rs 600 million in Bravia LCD biz

Eurosport launches HD in UK on Sky platform

Paramount films to be available on Jaman.com

Xbox 360 Console offers more storage space

Comcast in tie up with Warner for 'The Dark Knight'

Discovery Asia Pacific launches HD channel on Foxtel

Farhan Akhtar to co-produce sister’s directorial debut

Osian's introduces 'Short Cuts' to facilitate filmmakers

Restored films should be digitalised to ensure longer life

Silverstein joins MGM as director of development

Showtime in distribution deal with The Weinstein Co.


CN partners NBA for Ben 10 brand initiatives

Balaji finds new face for Kasamh Se
The final word on Kavita and Karan’s relationship
Hair’s Sameera and Ganesh
Aamna Saamna in Pari Hoon Main
I want a body like that of Brad Pitt :- Manish Raisinghania
Apple iphone: Is it worth the hype?
Where there is no money, there is no happiness...: Mohit Malik
‘Soni’ Nigam on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa

News Releases
Italian Khana with Ritu Dalmia on NDTV Good Times - this Wednesday
BABEL Tune-in to the award winning, powerful, cinematic experience “Friday Night Premiere”, July 18th at 9 p.m on Star Movies
RED FM Taxi 935 hai na!
Radio Mirchi pe crash course in filmmaking
Blue Lotus adds nine clients to its portfolio

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (29/06/2008 to 05/07/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes


Top 100 Programmes (29/06/2008 to 05/07/2008)
Star Cricket
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment TV
DD1
Sun TV
NDTV Imagine
9X


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• T-Series notice to websites for copyright violation
    		• Nintendo bets big on Wii, Sony adds Hollywood touch to PS
    		• Now, Shah Rukh, Aamir, Abhishek make it to Forbes list
    		• TDSAT directs Sun, One Alliance to settle dispute amicably
    		• Verizon, cable operators set for costly battle in New York
    Source: Economic Times
      
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    TV advertising by domestic airlines drops 27%

    • TRAI to hike spectrum charges for mobile cos

    • TDSAT directs Sun, One Alliance to settle dispute amicably

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    Yahoo-Google deal comes under fire from Microsoft

    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• Yahoo-Google deal comes under fire from Microsoft
    Source:The Hindu
      
    		• ‘Motion filing could have been avoided’
    		• Guha’s exit may slow new TV audience measurement plan
    		• Driving the broadband agenda
    Source: Livemint
      
    		•

    Xbox in new movie deal

    Source: Bombay News
      
    		•

    Telegent enables free mobile access to TV broadcasts of summer

    Source: TechWhack
     
    		• Modi in talks for Sony BMG stake
    		• Gates, Jobs, Dell not eligible for top tier of UK visa system
    		• Byte overload
    Source: Business Standard
     
    		• Trai clears spectrum fee hike
    		• Yahoo-Google deal comes under fire
    Source: Financial Express
     
    		• TRAI agrees to up spectrum fee by 1%
    		• England strikes back with EPL
    Source: Indian Express
      
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    Trai, DoT clash on addl spectrum fee

    		•  Cricket’s EPL from 2010: ECB
    		• Media investments up despite slowdown
    		• Yahoo-Google deal comes under fire from Microsoft
    		• Gajendra Singh bats for reality shows

    • Isha to board 'networking' flight for Hollywood take-off

    Source: DNA
      
    		• AT&T to Provide 'All-Access Pass' to the 2008 Olympic Games
    Source: Prdomain Business Register
     
    International News
    		• No more Virgin HD despite Sky launches
    		• Virgin adds 'Dexter' VOD in deal with FX
    Source: Digital Spy
     
    		• ABC Adds to 'Wipeout' Run
    		• BET Details On-Air, Online Election Coverage
    Source: TV Week
     
    		• TAIWAN: Al Jazeera English TV makes debut in Taiwan
    Source: Asia Media
     
    		•  One World Fellowship for senior radio, TV broadcasters
    Source: Media for Freedom
     
    		• Greg Osberg Resigns From Newsweek
    		• Griffin Named President of MSNBC
    Source: Media Week
     
    		•  Cable Europe welcomes EU copyright review
    		•  Airplus TV challenges Portuguese DTT decision
    Source: Advanced Television
     
    		• Katie Holmes goes back to TV roots on `Eli Stone'
    		• Hollywood writers launch "Idol," reality TV protest
    Source: Yahoo News
    		• Cablevision beefs up VoD service
    Source: C21 Media
     
    		• Apple Taps Eight Partnership, Not TBWA, for Asia Work
    Source: Ad Age
     
    		• Time Warner AOL talks heat up - source
    Source: News
     
    		• Murdoch, Zuckerman may combine NY printing
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• CBS Paramount Sets Middle Eastern Deal
    Source: World Screen
     
    		• Scottish Premier League in another TV broadcasting deal
    Source: Eu Football
     
    		• Bertelsmann sells Direct Group North America
    Source: Variety
     
    		• Cartoon D'Or To Unveil Rising Talents In European Animation
    Source: AWN
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