Entertainment, media policy to take shape by January: Dasmunsi
I&B minister says future policy for entertainment industry would be decided by mid-January at a plenary in Mumbai. (19 Dec 2007)

Swarup tells NBA to submit Code by its 31 January deadline
The information and broadcasting ministry said that news broadcasters must meet the deadline set by themselves for 31 January 2008 and submit their draft content code to the government. (19 Dec 2007)

Delhi HC warns news channels on irresponsible stings
Delhi High Court suggests I&B to set up committee to ferret stings before they are aired; warns news channels on irresponsible stings. (14 Dec 2007)

Trai firm on broadcasters implementing non-Cas Tariff Order
In meeting, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India stays firm and asks broadcasters to give a la carte rates for non-Cas areas. (17 Dec 2007)

Broadcasters to meet Trai on Monday for withdrawal of a la carte
Broadcasters to meet Trai on Monday to discuss on a la carte tariff order for non-Cas areas; to decide on moving Delhi HC after that. (15 Dec 2007)

IBN 7 to be merged with GBN; 5:1 stock split announced
GBN announces merger of IBN-7 within itself after acquiring balance stake in holding company JV and a 5-for-1 stock split. (19 Dec 2007)

Network18, Jagran in JV to launch Hindi biz daily
Network18 enters into 50:50 JV with Jagran to launch Hindi business daily in 2008; also to roll out in other Indian languages. (18 Dec 2007)

GBN buys out New Vernon's stake, ups holding in Jagran TV to 55%
Global Broadcast News is buying out the 10.01 per cent stake of Mauritius-based New Vernon Private Equity Fund in Jagran TV for Rs 200 million. (17 Dec 2007)

INX News ropes in Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador
INX News ropes in Sourav Ganguly as brand ambassador; cricketer to present a show on NewsX and also play a programing role in 9X. (17 Dec 2007)

DTH, Internet pushing media and entertainment in India: report
E&Y study says DTH to emerge as leader amongst digital platforms; media and entertainment business models undergoing seismic shifts. (19 Dec 2007)

Fox News forays into India via mobile; next up on DTH
Fox News' entry into Indian market through Star India's mobile application Plus; awaits clearance for tie-up with Tata Sky. (20 Dec 2007)

Set India renamed as Multi Screen Media
Set India renamed Multi Screen Media Private Limited. New title reflective of Set's evolution to multimedia broadcaster: Dasgupta.(20 Dec 2007)

Agrani Satellite to invest $64 mn in ProtoStar
Subhash Chandra-promoted Agrani Satellite Services Ltd is acquiring 14% stake & will invest $64 million in ProtoStar satellite. (15 Dec 2007)

BCCI unveils franchisee bidding prospectus for IPL
BCCI releases prospectus for Indian Premier League's team franchise bidding; also unveils revenue sharing with franchisees. (18 Dec 2007)

IAA to launch Socially Responsible Communications Award
The International Advertising Association is launching the first worldwide IAA Socially Responsible Communications Award. (18 Dec 2007)

Percept`s Allied Media forms alliance with Mercantile Advertising
Percept's Allied Media in strategic alliance with Mercantile Advertising to handle all their media planning and buying. (20 Dec2007)

VAS on mobile expected to jump to Rs 42 billion by 2011
The mobile value-added services market in India has reached Rs 28.5 billion; it is slated to rise to Rs 42 billion by 2011. (15 Dec 2007)

DQ Entertainment to set up JV with Ireland's Telegael Teoranta
DQ Entertainment to set up a 50:50 joint venture with Ireland's Telegael Teoranta that specialises in pre & post production services. (14 Dec 2007)

'Welcome' breaks records in the UAE
Welcome steals march over competition, taking rocket opening in the UAE of AED 450,000 on first day of release. (20 Dec2007)

Now it’s Taare Zameen Par in the multiplex war
It is almost de rigueur that when a big film is slated for release there has to be some noise at the multiplexes; so it is with TZP. (19 Dec 2007)

Interactive Television acquires media rights for Fun Cinemas
Interactive Television bags on-screen media rights for 11 Fun Cinemas; all ad deals on the multiplexes will be routed through this. (17 Dec 2007)

T-Series challenges RGV's allegations
Super Cassettes Industries CMD Bhushan Kumar refutes RGV’s allegations, claiming they are false and baseless. (19 Dec 2007)

RGV alleges violations by T-Series, ends pact for 14 films
Ram Gopal Varma formally terminates MoU with Supercassettes Industries for audio and home video rights of 14 films. (15 Dec 2007)

SC declines relief to Stardust for articles on Shilpa Shetty
SC refuses to vacate Bombay HC's interim order that restrained Stardust from publishing articles on Shilpa Shetty's personal life. (14 Dec 2007)

Mallika makes yet another cameo
Already firmly in the saddle as lead actress, Mallika Sherawat continues to be seen as a one song wonder in films. (18 Dec 2007)

Can we get over the Tulsi hangover?
Originality is missing among content producers; most reality shows are from foreign formats & soaps are on Ekta's joint family sagas.