FTV banned for two months, within month of AXN reprieve
Government bans FTV for two months from 1 April for "showing programming that goes against good taste and decency". (29 Mar 2007)

Liberty looking to launch 4 channels in India
Cable giant Liberty Global is taking the channel route as its entry strategy into the Indian market. (24 Mar 2007)

E! Networks looks to launch two channels in India
E! Networks aims to bring both its flagship E! channel and also Style, which will launch internationally in September. (27 Mar 2007)

UTV & Romp ink Rs 2.8 bn mutli-movie production deal
UTV & Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Productions (Romp) team up to co-produce four films with a total outlay of Rs 2.8 billion. (26 Mar 2007)

UTV to launch world cinema channel, DVDs
UTV world cinema venture - 'Olive Collection' - that will have a television channel, a DVD label and theatre presence. (27 Mar 2007)

Prasar Bharati hits Rs 12 billion revenue mark
For the first time Prasar Bharati's annual revenue crosses Rs 10 billion, standing at Rs 12 billion for the fiscal 2005-06. (29 Mar 2007)

DD to beam 2 channels on BSky in UK
Doordarshan plans to launch DD India & DD News on BSkyB DTH platform in UK on 16 April. (23 Mar 2007)

US-based VC fund to acquire 19 % in India TV for Rs 509 million
India TV dilutes 19.17 % to ComVentures affiliate Fuse+Media for Rs 509.6 mn; to launch Gujarati & Punjabi news channels. (29 Mar 2007)

Gehlaut to acquire 12.5 % in B.A.G's news venture
India Bulls promoter Sameer Gehlaut to acquire 12.5 % stake in B.A.G Films' news venture - B.A.G Newsline Network Pvt Ltd. (24 Mar 2007)

Sony unveils marketing for prime time soap 'Viruddh'
SET steps up marketing initiatives for launch of 'Viruddh', its new daily prime time show that channel hope's will lead its revival. ( 24 Mar 2007)

Walt Disney MD Rajat Jain quits
Walt Disney India managing director Rajat Jain has put in his papers, but he will continue to work alongside Walt Disney International president Andy Bird.
(27 Mar 2007)

Fox launches first serial in India, another afternoon daily by mid-year
Fox Productions launching 1st serial in India 'Meri Awaz Ko Mil Gayi Roshni', to launch another afternoon daily soap by mid-year. (28 Mar 2007)

IBF & AAAI issue 'no re-negotiation notice' for cricket deals
IBF & AAAI issue joint statement disallowing renegotiation of advertising deals inked for cricket World Cup. (26 Mar 2007)

Steve Askew exits, Laureen Ong is new Star COO
Star has announced that its long serving COO Steve Askew has resigned from the company. Replacing Askew as chief operating officer is Laureen Ong.
(26 Mar 2007)

Broadband connectivity key to bridge digital divide: Kalam
President Abdul Kalam inaugurates Commonwealth Connects; focus is on broadband connectivity to bridge digital divide. ( 23 Mar 2007)