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Hindi GECs threaten fresh programming blackout
 Hindi GECs issue ultimatum to TV producers and workers to settle disputes by 9 November.

Zee News Ltd acquires 26% in Akaash Bangla for Rs 200 mn
 Zee News Ltd acquires for Rs 200 mn 26% in Sky B, the firm which runs Bengali channel Akaash Bangla.

Star gets FIPB nod for home shopping channel
Star India has got the FIPB nod for home shopping channel; has JV with CJ Home Shopping Co of Seoul.

IBN18 Q2 net loss at Rs 107.94 million

Radio Mirchi Q2 net loss at Rs 32.77 million

Network18 Q2 net up at Rs 131.12 million

CBS posts Q3 $13.62 billion loss in operating income

E! greenlights 2nd season of reality show 'Denise Richards'

BBC Radio 2 controller Douglas resigns

Nokia adds tools to speed Java gaming development

AOL allows access to social networks

Postgate is BBC research and innovation controller

K Sera Sera Q2 net stands at Rs 168 million

Mukta Arts Q2 net up at Rs 10.68 million

Shree Ashtavinayak Q2 net stands at Rs 65.76 million

Najmie Allette to manage WWE's global licensing

Walt Disney to release collector’s edition DVD of Hannah Montana on 18 November

RJ Malishka to make her TV debut
Love triangle in Babul…
Neha Marda in Jo ishq ki..
Arzoo turns negative in Ghar Ek..
I can do justice to Gehna's role - Neha Marda

News Releases
Nortel Provides Network Infrastructure for Commonwealth Youth Games 2008

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (12/10/2008 to 18/10/2008)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (12/10/2008 to 18/10/2008)
Star Plus
Colors
Zee TV
Sun TV
Neo Cricket
Sony Entertainment TV
NDTV Imagine
Gemini TV
Zee Cinema
Star One
9X
Zee Marathi
Sahara One
MAX
Zee Telugu
Udaya TV
Kalaignar TV
Cartoon Network


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Today's Newsbreakers.......India News
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    China, India will reshape the world: Murdoch

    • Raj's campaign may force Bhojpuri industry out of Mumbai

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    Tamil actors unite, call for peace in SL

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    US newspapers, magazines to slash thousands of jobs

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    Rajasthan Royals cricketer held for looting

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    Chinese media questions Chandrayaan

    Source:Times of India
      
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    Reliance thinks 'Big' in entertainment

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    Google searches for India match

    • Zapak invests in international portal to lure global players

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    Beatles, MTV 'Come Together'

    Source: Business Standard
     
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    Rajshri chooses Coventry University for new film

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    BIG Pictures releases Amritraj movie in America

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    ICL fails to attract crowds

    • Obama gets irked by media

    • Modi flays Ranatunga for 'continuous blasting' of IPL

    • Film stars protest killings in Sri Lanka

    Source: DNA
     
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    Deccan Chronicle net declines

    • OnMobile net up 32.9%

    Source: The Hindu business Line
      
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    Budding city artiste to feature in TV serial

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    Palin pranked by fake Sarkozy on radio show

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    Murdoch: China, India will reshape the world

    Source: Indian Express
     
      
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    Dollar blues come to haunt DTH cos

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    MNS fear: Bhojpuri film industry may shift out of Mumbai

    • Shemaroo to invest Rs 200 cr on biz expansion

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    Balaji drags Star TV to court over termination of saas-bahu saga

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    BBC told to cut down on fat cats' hefty pay packages

    • Are NRIs losing interest in Bollywood formula flicks?

    Source: Economic Times
      
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    Maa brings back folk rhythm Out of the box

    • Murdoch: China, India will reshape the world

    • Congress activists burn copies of Telugu daily

    • Siddons fears ICL exodus may jeopardise Bangladesh Test status

    • MNS fear: Bhojpuri film industry shifting out of Mumbai?

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    Web avatar for two iconic kids story brands

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    Private radio station targeted for playing Hindi songs

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    Scribes protest against local TV channel in Guwahati

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    Telugu film industry hails decision

    • Filmmaker says television has huge employment potential

    Source: The Hindu
     
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    After Film City, IT Park Chandigarh now plans Medicity

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    "It’s a risk worth taking"

    Source: Financial Express
     
     
    International News
    		• Fashion TV Paris Launches the New 24/7 FTV HD Channel!
    Source: MarketWatch
     
    		• Russian TV market facing decline
    Source: Hollywood Reporter
     
    		• Russian TV broadcasting halt in Ukraine violates human rights - FMin ITAR
    Source: www.itar-tass.com
     
    		• Gotabhaya, hidden hand behind TV curbs of Sri Lanka
    Source: www.lankanewspapers.com
     
    		• Murdoch says Obama win could worsen financial crisis: report
    Source: AFP
     
    		• Shahid Masood to resign from PTV
    Source: Daily Times pk
     
    		• Former Warner exec raises $115M to make movies
    Source: Business Week
    		• MTV and Activision face off in battle of the brands
    		• 'High School Musical' repeats atop U.S. box office
    		• Nielsen finds strong TV-Internet usage overlap
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• BBC 'fat controllers' rake in £14.3million pay packet, it has been revealed
    Source: Mail Online UK
     
    		• TV news stars, technology align for Election Night
    Source: IHT
     
    		• Sony/Paramount financing 'Tintin'
    		• Germany's first gay TV station
    Source: Variety
     
    		• National Geographic and Sky News support historic international tourism summit
    Source: www.boarding.no
     
    		• Yahoo Video gains, YouTube crosses 5.3 billion streams
    Source: CNet
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