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Headlines


Raj to launch Tamil news channel on 23 June, invest Rs 200 mn
 Raj Television Network to launch Tamil news channel on 23 June; invests Rs 200 million in Raj News.

Sab to reposition as comedy channel from 30 June
 Sab to become full comedy channel from 30 June; acquires Charlie Chaplin and Laurel & Hardy series.

WWIL chooses Asiasat 4 for HITS platform
 Essel Group signs deal with AsiaSat; to use for HITS project multiple C-band transponders on AsiaSat 4.

M&E industry to reach $2.2 trillion by 2012: PwC

ITV, Fox Television in global production partnership

SPTI signs deal with VTL Marketing for 'Power of 10'

Animal Planet to unveil new show 'Animal Icons'

Kaplan is Warner senior VP, intellectual property counsel

MSOA demands tax waiver & rationalisation from MIB

Mediacorp teams up with StarHub to push HD5

Tandberg launches Content Management System

Youtube's homepage gets a makeover

Asha for Education hosts India's Film Festival of Hope

Hamedan Film Festival to screen five Indian films


Disney Channel to air Disney Channel games on 27 July

Rakshanda, Sachin to host Kabhie Yaar Kabhie Pyaar
Kushal Punjabi denies seeing Purbi
Sakshi to do a romantic show on Zee
When Kavita Kaushik was hospitalised
Hamari Devrani outperforms Paanchvi...
I can’t bank on my finance Reena Kapoor
I love listening to ghazals by Jagjit Singh -Bharat Arora

News Releases
TVS Motor celebrates spirit of tennis with Wimbledon collection
Radio choklate celebrates Rajo festival in Orissa
Udit Narayan's melodies come alive In Clinic All Clear Jo Jeeta Wohi Superstar
FILMY promises laughter and goodies every week

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (01/06/2008 to 07/06/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (01/06/2008 to 07/06/2008)
MAX
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sony Entertainment TV
Sun TV
NDTV Imagine


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
    		• Era Group, Star TV in talks to jointly enter multiplex biz
    		• Warburg acquires 15% in Laqshya Media
    		• Bollywood films bullish on merchandising, licensing deals
    		• Amitabh to produce a Marathi film
    		• Desi hand spins Hollywood hits
    		• 1.58 lakh pirated movie discs recovered in six months
    		• BK Modi's plan to buy out 32% in SET faces rough weather
    		• Contemporary artists have a London date
    Source: Economic Times
      
    		• Now, Yahoo lets you speak your search!
    Source: Hindu Business Line
      
    		• The Hindu photographer, five others get Essel media awards
    		• Ham radio: your window to the world
    		• It is music all the way on Telugu television
    		• Hyderabad firm to launch 3D mobile games
    		• TV, jatra artistes to get State awards
    		• Reading and the media
    		• Stallone, Schwarzenegger to act in Bollywood film
    		• Sajid ropes in American actor for "Kambakkht Ishq"
    Source:The Hindu
     
    		• SRK's TV show helps crack kitty fraud
     Source: Times of India
      
    		• MTNL floats Rs.250 crore tender for MPLS-based network
    Source: TelecomTiger
     
    		•

    MTNL floats Rs 250 cr tender for converged network

    		• Frameboxx ties up with UK university
    		• Eros plans foray into television
    		• Winning at Cannes akin to finding the Holy Grail
    		• Show-based goodies give channels a revenue fillip
    		•

    A crackling act

    		•

    Tantalising Tanzania

    		•

    Music World to sell Apple product

    Source: Business Standard
      
    		• First hosted DVB-H mobile TV service in Asia
    Source: CIOL
     
      
    		•  Dish TV, ESPN Star Sports announce joint marketing programme
    Source: Navhind Times
      
    		• TV serial on Mohenjodaro civilization in the making
    Source: Smash Hits
      
    		• Speak English the radio way in Uttar Pradesh
    Source: Indian Express
     
    		• Screen stereotypes are so unfunny
    		•  ‘Even 25 IPLs can’t match ’83 win’
    		• Big B to produce a Marathi film
    		• Can magic reverse Yash Raj Films' fortunes?
    		• Stallone, Schwarzenegger to act in Bollywood
    		• BCCI okays Champions T20, outlaws ICL players
    		• 'Thanks to IPL I could plot Aussies' downfall'
    		•  Shah Rukh brings 'sunshine' to Rotterdam
    		• Preity upset over gossip about her during IPL
    		• 'Dry spell at Bollywood box-office continues
    		• ‘I wish I had done SRK’s role in DDLJ’
    		• Gaming is fun, but it’s serious business
    Source: DNA
      
    		• Reliance’s BIG Broadcasting inks pact with AsiaSat 3S
    		• BT’s Media division signs deal with NDTV
    Source: Stock Watch
      
    		•  Dish TV set to roll out services in SUVs
    		• Star brings winners of SRK show
    		•  Ten Sports joins Zee-Turner
    		• Watching while you surf
    		•  Music beneath my feet
    		• A dream come true
    		• Watching while you surf
    		•  "Bollywood is looking for short-term gains"
    Source: Financial Express
     
    International News
    		• The rising star of Asian language programming
    Source: Independent
     
    		•  Fiji's top TV current affairs show forced off air
    Source: Stuff
     
    		•

    TV stations stand to gain in campaign

    Source: USA Today
     
    		• Germany's Mobile 3.0 Offers Broadcasts of Television and Radio Channels
    Source: Tmc Net
     
    		• Moser taking reins at Bavaria Media
    Source: Hollywood Reporter
     
    		• Sir Allen banking on TV rights
    Source: Nation News
     
    		•

    NBC: Brokaw gets "Meet the Press" through election

    Source: Yahoo News
    		• Internet TV ushers in the million-channel future
    		• BBC ready to help its rivals develop their programmes
    		• UK game developers call for industry tax breaks
    Source: Times Online
     
    		• Measat Signs National Geographic Deal
    Source: Satellite Today
     
    		• Oasis Sign New Deal With Sony BMG
    Source: Exclaim
     
    		• SMG shareholders back sale of Virgin Radio
    Source: Guardian
     
    		• DreamWorks deal divides Hollywood
    Source: Variety
     
    		• Google Plays Second Fiddle To CNN
    Source: Accuracast
     
    		• Sky Drops Prices of its HDTV Boxes
    Source: Unbeatable
     
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