Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 20 June 2009 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

20 June 2009

Volume 25 - Issue No: 97

Headlines

Wireless India Ltd sees 81% boost in carriage revenue for FY'09 over year ago; this accounts for 55% of total income.

Colors to launch three hour-long shows; mega show India’s Got Talent to air on Saturdays and Sundays at 9-10 pm.

I&B minister raises issue with Finance Minister; also assures film delegation of initiating steps to fight piracy.

News Releases

TV Ratings

Top 10 Programmes (07/06/2009 to 13/06/2009)

Source: www.indiantelevision.com

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

	Dish TV losses lower in Q4
	A Headend in the Sky policy soon
	DoT revives plan for waiving licence fee on rural fixed lines
	3G spectrum: High base price may keep out new, foreign players
	Web portal from Iskcon
	Source: Hindu Business Line

	Vishal-Shekhar thrilled by Rahman's appreciation
	Wimbledon live on STAR Sports
	Source: Hindu

	BIG Cinemas ties up with IMAX to install digital proj system
	Govt doubles 3G auction base price
	Source: Economic Times

	Harish Khare appointed PM's media advisor
	3G spectrum base price may be set at Rs 4040cr
	Source: Times of India

	TV Today: The news is rather dull
	Mobile operators differ on hike in 3G spectrum base price
	Source: Business Standard

	Dish TV to infuse Rs 16 billion in two years
	Source:TopNews

	Lower standards in IPL gave false sense of security
	Source: Indian Express



	Discovery Channel Appoints Steve McGowan to SVP Research
	Source: Media News International

	TV channels to black out Unitech ads
	3G reserve prices fixed at Rs 4040 cr
	‘It’s like losing one star in the horizon of classical music’
	Source: Financial Express

	BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia Turns in Solid Scorecard
	Source: IT News Online

	Colors changes face of programming, on No 1 spot
	Channels need innovative serials to stay on top
	Houghton wouldn't have allowed Bhaichung for TV show
	Source: IBNLive.com

	Annu Malek gives reality show participants their big break
	Source: India-Forums.com

	Internet TV launched in city
	Source: The Statesman

	Angelina moved to tears on TV
	Source: Galatta.com

International News

	Obama Attacks Fox News
	CBS News Legend Walter Cronkite ‘Gravely Ill’
	Source: TV Week

	Capital FM promotes Royal Mail "Simply Drop" campaign
	Source: Media Week

	Canal+ for the weekend
	Online video viewing up 49%
	Source: Advanced Television

	Video Broadcaster Veodia Acquires ScreenToaster
	Source: Paid Content

	V Cast Mobile TV finally comes to SF
`	Source: CNET News

	NBCU And Microsoft Team Up To Sell TV Online
	Source: Media Post

	Youssou Ndour to launch TV station
	Source: Africasia

	Tony Ball joins BT board as non-executive
	Source: Telegraph

	Nickelodeon Asia to Start ChinaToon Block
	Source: AWN

	Comcast takes over New England Cable News
`	Source: Biz Journals

	Lukasiewicz promoted at NBC
	Source: Hollywood Reporter

	Verizon to launch LI TV channel
	Source: News Day

	Sony CEO says restructuring steps on track
	Source: Washington Post

	Comcast buys rest of cable channel from Hearst
	Source: Forbes

	ABC news gains 800,000 viewers in Nielsen dispute
	Source: Baltimoresun

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