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Prasar can't be regulator: House panel
Parliamentary panel feels the pubcaster, being a b'caster itself, should not be allowed to take on the regulator's role.


Optimystix targets March 2005 for intl. debut
Production house Optimystix is in talks with a European broadcaster to produce a show that will debut in March 2005.

Chandra meets Trai officials, pushes Zee DTH case
Zee Telefilms CMD Subhash Chandra yesterday made a presentation before the cable and broadcast regulator, Trai, presumably on KU-band direct-to-home television services.

Orange, Endemol bring ringtone chart to UK telly
Orange and Endemol are teaming up to produce a network ITV series called Orange Playlist, according to reports appearing in a section of the European media.

Balaji to convene EGM on 17 September

Dubai TV signs Barco for backdrop display in studio

PNC becomes first ISO entertainment company

GRB Ent. pens new deal with SBS Broadcasting

Radio City B'lore launches traffic safety campaign

ESS secures four brands' sponsorship for EPL

Celador Intl, CMate to launch 'Millionaire' mobile game

Nick takes over Mumbai kid's home

Tube Talk
Star Movies to air 'The Banger Sisters' on 27 August
Etc 'Live Wire' gets film stars to answer queries

Media Stock Watch
Stocks exhibiting mixed trend

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (8 August 2004 to 14 August 2004)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (8 August 2004 to 14 August 2004)
Star Plus
Sony Entertainment
Sun TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India

Channels Fight A Cricket War

Weak Penalty Main Cause Of Music Piracy
  Source:The Financial Express
   
Film exhibitors to defy `ban'
New Israeli channel for Bollywood movies
Plea to stop telecast of TV serial
Two new serials on Star Plus
`I'd hate to be a Mihir for three years'
  Source:The Hindu
   

Amit Khanna: Back to good scripts

Times TV - second coming

Now, TV to record missed programmes

Sony Entertainment's focus on middle class pays dividends

Arun Katiyar: But who will do the research?

New music show

  Source: Business Standard
   

'Mahanagar' editor stabbed in Mumbai
  Source:Mid-day
   
Straight answers: Sameer Nair , CEO, Star India Pvt Ltd, On the scope & reach of TV
HOT Bombay in Israel
Oneupmanship for cable guys
KBC' re-run story stumps Big B
Nepal turns to Al Jazeera to free hostages
  Source:Times of India
   
Santosh Sivan to do film for Kerala tourism
Indian media defends coverage, says Nepal intolerant
  Source:www.123bharath.com
   
I, me, myself
  Source:The Statesman
 
Turner game for sports tie up with Zee
Record firms tag video footage to boost CD sales
Adelphia tells founding family to pay up $3.23 bn
Ways to grab audience attention
Make way for the peoplemeter system
  Source: The Economic times
   
DD asks pvt channels to pay for Olympic footage
Wanadoo fires latest shot in UK broadband wars
Nepal hits out at Indian media
Zee, Star bid for lucrative Indian cricket rights
Ekta’s new soap for men
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Sebi begins probe into Balaji trading
With a twist : Suresh Menon, Television Anchor
  Source:Indian Express
   
Coming soon: (M)TV via broadband!
  Source:CIOL
   
KBC will not be revived yet
'I didn't think of winning a National Award': Meera Jasmine
  Source:Rediff
   
SMS-savvy comeback for Crorepati
  Source:Telegraph

International News
Regulator may block KD expansion
ITV starts non-core assets disposal
Weather gets 3D gaming makeover
  Source: Advanced Television (US)
   
Bluewin trials TV via ADSL
  Source: DM europe
   
Dr. Phil to Host First Special in Prime time
Taub Named Exec VP, Operations at Viacom
  Source:Media Post
   
On-demand TV to bring back memories in Japan
ABC.com Users to Access Extras with SuperPass
BBC Rules Out Online Show Previews
  Source: Broadband Content Report
   
Norton May Snub BBC Over £3.5m Contract
Sharron Gets Nipple Furore Off Her Chest
  Source: Ananova
   
   
Waiting Room TV Net Reports Healthy Nielsen Gains
Cable, Web Boost Ad Budget Share, Broadcast, Print Erode

Mobile Media Market Surges, Interactive Features Become Prevalent
  Source: Media Post
Most Powerful Women in Media
  Source:Forbes
   
EU to Deepen Probe of Microsoft/Time Warner - Source
Networks Storm New York for Bush's Bash
  Source: Reuters
   
Samurai Jack Says "Sayonara" with Final Four Episodes
  Source: Animated Bliss
   
CHINA: Peoples to roll out Mobile TV service
HONG KONG: Guangdong buys 10pc ATV stake
INDONESIA: Local TVs opt for 'fool's gold'
  Source:Asia Media
   
HP readies TVs, media hub products
  Source:CNet News
   
Study: Cable losing steam
  Source: USA Today
   
Ashanti, Tarantino Off to See Muppets in 'Oz'
Tennis Channel Serves Up 'Wimbledon' Campaign
MTV Unveils 'Real World' Philadelphia
  Source: Yahoo
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