Airtel to launch DTH service from 9 October
Bharti Airtel launches DTH service on 9 October with 175 channels; first phase roll out in 62 cities. (7 October 2008)

You Telecom sets up first training academy for cable TV operators
You Telecom, a Citigroup-owned broadband service provider and multi-system operator, has set up India's first academy in Pune for training cable TV operators to equip them technologically in the digital age. (8 October 2008)

Cox launches Star Plus and Sony in US
Cable TV provider Cox Communications has launched Star Plus and Sony Entertainment Television (Set) in Orange County and Palos Verdes, California. (8 October 2008)

Dish TV fixes rights issue price at Rs 22
Direct-to-home (DTH) service provider Dish TV has fixed the price of its rights issue at Rs 22 per equity share. (7 October 2008)

Colors now available on ‘World On-Demand’ IPTV platform
Viacom18 joins hands with Tokyo-based The New Media Group KK to launch Colors on IPTV. (6 October 2008)

Govt to spend Rs 4.63 billion for covering Commonwealth games
Prasar Bharati and PIB to spend Rs 4.63 bn for Commonwealth Games & CW Youth Games coverage (3 October 2008)

I&B urges IBF, NBA to exercise restraint in content selection
I&B urges IBF & NBA to exercise restraint on content which may endanger the life of a person. (8 October 2008)

Neo ropes in eight sponsors for India series
Neo Cricket has roped in eight sponsors for the India-Aus, India-England & domestic cricket. (6 October 2008)

ICL sews telecast deals with international broadcasters
ICL inks deals with broadcasters across the globe for live coverage through TV and internet mediums. (7 October 2008)

Asianet’s Telugu channel Sitara launches on 9 October
Asianet launches Telugu entertainment channel Sitara on 9 October; Telugu news channel to follow. (8 October 2008)

TV strike ends, work resumes on third day
The FWICE calls off strike as work and shootings resume at around 8 pm on Friday (3 October 2008)

SET beefs up weekday primetime act to not lose Hindi GEC race
After slipping to fourth slot in the Hindi GEC rankings, Sony to strengthen weekday primetime act (4 October 2008)

Star Plus ropes in Pantene as presenting sponsor for Nach Baliye 4
Star Plus ropes in Pantene as Nach Baliye 4's presenting sponsor; targets Rs 500 mn revenue (4 October 2008)

Media stocks melts down as Sensex nosedives 725 points
Media scrips bled as the Sensex nosedived 725 points to close at 11,801.70 on Monday. (6 October 2008)

NDTV gets board nod to demerge news business
NDTV Group to demerge into two group of companies- news & other biz, ent and allied biz. 3 October 2008)

Zee Turner appoints Sanjay Bhasin as digital sales head
Zee Turner appoints Sanjay Bhasin as digital sales head; he moves in from BBC Worldwide. (8 October 2008)

Olympics third least viewed in India
Sloppy coverage contributed considerably to the poor showing of the Games.