Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 22 Nov 2008 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

Headlines

TV strike: Workers body forms core committee
TV workers body FWICE forms core committee of 12 to negotiate with producers; to stand by 4 Oct MoU.

Govt allows political ads on radio
I&B ministry amends All India Radio Code; FM radio can show political advertisements.

Sony, ESS fire at Promax/BDA 2008 awards
Multi Screen Media and ESPN Star Sports walk away with six awards each in various categories.

News Updates

Day 12: Strike on, FWICE, Prod to meets

News Releases
Dishtv Becomes India's First DTH Service To Cross 4.5 Million Customer Mark
Television audiences lap up ICL 20s Indian Championship across the globe
HBO airs critically acclaimed blockbuster movie "A MIGHTY HEART" this November
Dil Kabbadi Special

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (02/11/2008 to 08/11/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (02/11/2008 to 08/11/2008)
Colors
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV
Sony Entertainment TV
NDTV Imagine
Zee Cinema
Gemini TV
9X
Star One
Zee Telugu
Zee Marathi
Sahara One
Eenadu TV
MAX
Star Gold

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

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

	39th International Film Festival of India commences on Nov 22
	Economic slowdown hits first T20 Champions League
	TV soap bubble bursts again, no fresh shooting
	Cine workers resume work for four days
	Bollywood in recess-ion?
	Source: Economic Times

	Sun TV continues to dominate viewership ratings
	Google sees strong shift towards online ads
	Kaun Banega Crorepati: Airtel, Star TV gets breather
	DoT hits out at telecom regulator
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	TV soap bubble bursts again, no fresh shooting
	MySpace appoints Hari Krishnan as Country Manager
	Radio artiste passes away
	Source: The Hindu

	Payment impasse continues in TV soap opera
	'Deshdrohi' may be banned on TV
	DoT hits out at TRAI on spectrum
	Source: Times of India

	BBC Trust rejects local video proposals
	Source: Media Newsline

	Dish TV reaches 4.5 mn subscriber mark
	Source: TelecomTiger



	US news agency AP to cut staff by 10%
	39th Int'l Film Festival of India begins tomorrow
	TV strike to continue as worker's body goes back on MoU
	Sun TV continues to dominate viewership ratings
	Meet the fanatic for good films
	Source: Business Standard

	Disney raises stake in UTV Software to 60% in open offer
	2G auction not feasible: DoT to CVC
	Source: Financial Express

	TV soap bubble bursts again, no fresh shooting
	SRK bags most exclusive suite
	On Facebook, every relative can hear you scream
	Source: DNA

	Hilary Duff set for TV comeback on NBC
	Source: Entertainment and Showbiz

	EC approves airing political ads on private FM channels
	Strike off but channels hold back fresh episodes
	Source: Livemint

	AT&T Supplier Diversity Programs Win Advocate Award
	Source: IT News Online

International News

	Kanye West's new album to debut on MySpace Music
	Variety shows could return some spice to TV life
	Warren Beatty sues Tribune over Dick Tracy rights
	BBC governors back response to obscene broadcast
	Source: Yahoo News

	HBO PPV Gets in the Ring With Facebook Application
	Product Placement Disclosure Dispute Heads Toward Deadline at FCC
	Source: TV Week

	Freesat+ to launch this weekend
	Source: Digital Spy

	Portuguese pay-TV subs up to 2.2 million
	Source: Advanced Television

	The Independent Film Channel gets into the media bias game
	Source: Reason

	DISH Network and EchoStar Statement Regarding Tivo
	News Corp. signs Fox's Roger Ailes to new 5-year contract
	Source: Market Watch

	IATSE, Hollywood studios agree to tentative 3-year contract
	Source: LA Times

	Dolphin Entertainment Inks Deals on Gym Teacher: The Movie
	Source: World Screen

	Nickelodeon partners UN children project
	Source: Brand Republic

	Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow given Disney Spirit Award
	Source: Orlandosentinel

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