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Top Headlines Govt fails to play 'Bigg Boss' as stay remains till 3 December Colors gets stay against the government's directive for the second time till 3 Dec; show to continue airing at 9 pm. (22 November 2010) Imagine TV bows to govt, shifts Rakhi Ka Insaaf to 11 pm Unlike rival Colors, does not move High Court seeking an injunction; says it is complying with I&B Ministry’s advice. (19 November 2010) Alva Brothers unveils broadcasting plans Food first to launch in HD in early 2011; premium English lifestyle channels to follow. (25 November 2010)  MAM MSM eyes Rs 9 bn of ad revenue from IPL 4.0 Multi Screen Media targets a 20 per cent jump in ad revenues; has already roped in nine advertisers. (20 November 2010) Siegel+Gale to set shop in India Omnicom Group's global strategic branding company is scouting for clients in India; to set up office soon. (23 November 2010) Baywatch babe Pamela lifts Bigg Boss' ratings up With the Baywatch babe's entry, Bigg Boss's ratings zoomed to 4.72, compared to previous day's TVR of 3.46. (24 November 2010) Harmful labels work the other way round: Martin Lindstrom The cigarette industry has actually gained from the 'harmful labels' that come along with the packs, says brand consultant Lindstrom. (22 November 2010) Brands need to build sustainable power: Anita Nayyar Havas Media's Nayyar believes the biggest brand message in today's tough marketplace is to focus on sustainability. (24 November 2010) HDFC Standard Life gets a brand makeover Ten years into existence, private life insurance company HDFC Standard Life goes for a brand makeover. (25 November 2010)  Sports News Kochi IPL franchise throws in the towel Ahead of Saturday deadline, Kochi owners tell BCCI they are unable to settle ownership row; bid now for 8th team. (25 November 2010) Aloke Malik is ESPN Star Sports MD Malik joins ESPN Software India from Idea Cellular where he was COO of the East operations. (22 November 2010) WSG to move SC over MSM facilitation fee issue World Sport Group wants facilitation fee issue to be decided through arbitration in Singapore; MSM wants case in India. (19 November 2010) CWG: Prasar Bharati seeks Tam report to see if channels flouted telecast norms Prasar Bharati studies report; news and sports channels can't cross 9 minutes of live coverage of CWG per day. (20 November 2010)  Digital Aaj Tak, Headlines Today expand footprints in Canada The channels would be available free to Rogers Digital Cable customers in Ontario for the first 2 months. (22 November 2010) Star launches Hindi channels on Bell Fibe TV in Canada Star puts Star One, Gold, News, Vijay and 3 Chinese channels on Bell's IPTV platform, Bell Fibe TV, in Canada. (23 November 2010) Times TV channels to be available on ATN in Canada Times Now, ET Now & Zoom to enter the Canadian market; ATN waits for regulatory nod to launch the channels. (20 November 2010) Dish TV in pact to offer Disney movies on-demand Dish TV to offer Disney's portfolio of films on pay-per-view basis; choice in English, Hindi, Tamil & Telugu languages. (25 November 2010)  IFFI Goa Films Division to build cinema museum in Mumbai for Rs 1.1 bn Cost for the museum likely to be Rs1.1billion; Films Division to offer online purchases of films next year. (24 November 2010) Goa govt considering tax reimbursements for filmmakers The Goa government is considering offering tax reimbursement to filmmakers shooting in Goa, says Entertainment Society of Goa CEO. (24 November 2010) AP sets up film cell to assist filmmakers Andhra Pradesh forms Film Tourism Cell in the state;Tourism Ministry to assist filmmakers who want to shoot in the state. (24 November 2010) India to be focus of 2011 Locarno Filmfest India & its film industry will be the centre of attraction at the 64th edition of the Locarno International film festival in August 2011. (25 November 2010)  All About Cinema Guzaarish: A film from the emperor of self indulgence Guzaarish is a big budget film that some people may like to watch for Hrithik & others out of curiosity. (19 November 2010) Guzaarish gets lukewarm response The big budget Hrithik Roshan starrer manages to collect a meagre Rs125.6mn in its 1st weekend. (20 November 2010) Harry Potter film opens with $330 mn worldwide Latest release becomes top grosser for the franchise; collects $125 mn in US and nets Rs 25 mn in India. (22 November 2010)  AdEx Analysis TV advertising by Instant Foods/Meals during Jan-Oct'10 Instant Foods/Meals sees 85% rise in TV ads during Jan-Oct '10 compared to year ago- AdEx India Analysis. (23 November 2010) Executive Dossier 'The ability to de-risk is more now' Interview with UTV Motion Pictures chief executive officer Siddharth Roy Kapur

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