Funding drying up for DTH and MSOs
Speakers at a session on 'Calibrating the Digital World' were clear that too many licences had been issued for direct-to-home and three players were more than enough for the entire country. (1 October 2008)

Content king, but distribution crucial for channels
Methods of distribution contribute in a large extent to the popularity of a channel, irrespective of whether it is a niche channel or a GEC. (1 October 2008)

Digital Summit debates on future of Cable, DTH and IPTV
Speakers at the India Digital Network Summit suggest ways for growth in cable, DTH & IPTV. (1 October 2008)

Industry on path to digitalisation
Digitalisation path faces hurdles in distribution, technological change & pricing, says industry. (1 October 2008)

Digital Summit to debate on distribution
The 4th India Digital Networks Summit on 1 Oct in to debate on distribution, content & investment. (30 September 2008)

Zee TV to battle with fictions
As the fight amongst Hin GECs intensifies, Zee TV will launch a slew of shows - Choti Bahu, Maa & Rang. (29 September 2008)

Zee Talkies to air Hollywood dubbed movies
Zee Talkies to air Hollywood dubbed movies in Marathi from 19 October; to kick off with Free Willy. (27 September 2008)

TV industry grinds to a halt
2 lakh film & TV industry workers affiliated with the FWICE are on an indefinite strike. (1 October 2008)

G Krishan to stay as NBA president
News Broadcasters Association has re-elected TV Today CEO G Krishnan as its president for the second term, at the first annual general meeting (AGM) held in the Capital today. (30 September 2008)

NCPCR to firm up guidelines on kids in reality shows soon
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to issue guidelines regarding kids in reality shows. (27 September 2008)

Aksh Optifibre, Sony pictures sign deal for IPTV content
Aksh Optifibre signs 3-year content deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment for its IPTV service. (29 September 2008)

Sanjay Puthli joins Big Broadcasting as network sales head
Sanjay Puthli joins Big Broadcasting as network sales head; will report to Tarun Katial. (29 September 2008)

Tata Sky to offer 3 ESS channels on basic pack till November
Tata Sky agrees before Tdsat to provide free signals of 3 ESS channels on its basic tier till November. (26 September 2008)

Pix to show soccer, bags FA Cup rights
Pix bags India telecast rights for the FA Cup; matches to air on the English movie chnnl from Nov. (26 September 2008)

Pakistan Cricket Board seeks Mani's help to sell TV rights
Pakistan Cricket Board seeks advice of fomer ICC prez Ehsan Mani to help sell TV telecast rights. (26 September 2008)

Pyramid Saimira to pump in Rs 2 billion to renovate 250 theatres
Pyramid Saimira to pump in Rs 2 bn in 18 months to renovate & modernise 250 theatres in South India. (30 September 2008)

Deutsche Bank acquires 10.55% stake in Indian Film Company
Deutsche Bank AG takes a 10.55 per cent stake in The Indian Film Company for around $4.64 million. (27 September 2008)