Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 13 Nov 2008 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

Headlines

No entry for political parties, state govts into broadcasting
Trai rules out entry of political parties, state govts and religious bodies into broadcasting.

WWIL CEO Chandnani quits; Sudhir Agarwal steps in
Wire and Wireless India CEO Deepak Chandnani has quit; he is being replaced by Sudhir Agarwal.

Kyunki episode: Balaji to continue legal battle against Star
Balaji to continue pursuing legal remedies against Star; Kyunki's... last episode was aired on 6 Nov.

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (26/10/2008 to 01/11/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (26/10/2008 to 01/11/2008)
Colors
Star Plus
Sun TV
Zee TV
Zee Cinema
Gemini TV
NDTV Imagine
Sony Entertainment TV
MAX
Star One
Kalaignar TV
Udaya TV
Zee Marathi

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

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

	Panic in TV industry as strike halts shoots
	Small films mean big money in Bollywood
	Source: Economic Times

	TRAI suggests State govts, political parties stay away from broadcasting activities
	Google tool to track flu outbreaks
	BSNL plans to launch 3G services in TN
	Source: The Hindu business Line

	Animated feature film on Santa Claus
	Source: The Hindu

	Big Apple to pump in Rs 1,000 cr in UP realty projects
	Parties may be barred from cable TV space
	Animated Santa by Christmas 2010
	DoCoMo pays $2.7 bn for 26% in Tata Tele
	Source: Business Standard

	Political and religious TV channels may shut down
	Source: Hindustan Times

	HC notice to DoT on spectrum allocation
	Cong plans to star in Nandi awards show
	Source: Times of India


	TRAI draws 'Lakshman Rekha' of broadcasting
	Source: CIOL

	BBC radio host sacked for on-air turban remarks
	Pietersen, Flintoff need to play 15 games in IPL: Modi
	Google to track spread of flu
	Mohanlal & Kamal Haasan join hands
	Source: DNA

	Google uses web searches to track flu’s spread
	Raja’s claims on Trai’s auction position tell only half the story
	Big Apple enters UP, chalks out big plans for 4 cities
	Political parties, govt bodies can’t enter broadcasting
	Source: Financial Express

	Empty stalls, no buyers, Kolkata film mart has a ‘surreal’ feel
	Source: Indian Express

	Discovery Takes HowStuffWorks.com to the Small Screen
	Source: Media Newsline

International News

	NBC announces stars for Christmas tree telecast
	Beyonce joins the list of divas at AMA Awards
	Source: Yahoo News

	Spanish renew DTV campaign
	Virgin cuts 15% of workforce to fill debt gap
	Source: Advanced Television

	Nickelodeon, MTVN Kids & Family Host Panel on Diversity in Animation
	Source: TV Week

	Richard Woolfe quits Sky for Five
	'Food Fight' heads Channel 4 winter lineup
	Source: Digital Spy

	Amara Karan, the Tamil Temptress coming to your screens
	Source: Asians in Media

	KDG to launch Animax
	Source: c21media.net

	Fox cancels 'Mad TV'
	Source: Variety

	TVC boosts stake in UTV Media with €2.7m deal
	Source: Independent

	Media Storm Expands DirecTV Advanced Media Deal
	Source: Multi Channel

	History channel series stopping in Altoona
	Source: altoonamirror.com

	ART picks Viaccess for Mid-East
	Source: rapidtvnews.com

	Digital Entertainment Takes the Spotlight at the 2009 International CES
	Broadcasting & Cable TV in Japan Features Detailed Information On Market Size
	Source: Market Watch

	George Lee wins MediaCorp Radio Subaru Impreza Challenge 2008
	Source: Channel News Asia

	Liberty Media subsidiary launches iPhone ski guide
	Source: Examiner

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