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Zee TV looks at rehauling its content
Zee's flagship Hindi channel set to make some changes in its programming line up; and not just in the prime time slot.

'OOH viewing of sport benefit ESS sponsors'
As sport continues to drive out of home viewing across Asia, ESS' sponsors reap better brand recall: Synovate survey.

Special Report
The Optimistic Trio
Format show specialists Optimystix look to break new ground.

UTV's 'Kehta hai dil', 'Meher' top the charts

Eurosport, Visiware launch TV interactive service

B'lore non-Kannada theaters apprehensive

'World Poker Tour' on block at BCWW '04

Noted Kannada Artiste Rajanand passes away

Disney names Hema Govindan India marketing head

Indian gamers head for World Cyber Games Final

Box Populi
From Dhoom to doomsville

Tube Talk
India TV grills Praveen Togadia on 'Aap ki adalat'
Star World 'That '70's show' unveils new season

Media Stock Watch
Media scrips exhibit 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
A case of missing `service' link where the taxman saw what Zee didn't
Walt Disney (India) names Hema Govindan marketing head
Sify announces new tariff for Net telephony service
TRAI seeks fresh World Bank loan
  Source:Hindu Business Line
   
Sahara India to organize film fests in UK, US
Sify announces cheaper rates for phone calls to Gulf
Kerala: State urges Centre to ban online lotteries
Film-makers protest censor certificate clause in National Awards
Kerala: Cinemas to remain closed today
  Source:The Hindu
   

Zee To Launch A Sports Channel

  Source:The Financial Express
   

Microsoft, HP enter digital music fray

Reuters gets bad news from union
  Source: Business Standard
   
Miami to host MTV video awards
UK, US to have Bollywood festival in August
Zee Tele may launch sports channel with Turner
Sify unveils cheaper rates for Net phone calls to Gulf
Tata Tele launches Wi-Fi service at Delhi airports
  Source: Hindustan Times
   
Karan Johar Shoots TV Show!
  Source:www.radiosargam.com
   
Now, local magic men on Reality TV

Late night cable movies score in ratings
  Source: www.newkerala.com
 
DD rivals misusing Olympics telecast rights
Zee may launch sports channel with Turner
  Source: The Economic times
   
9 to 5 That's Businesstainment
Telly Buzz: Supriya Pathak returns to films
New soap on Vijay TV
Interview: Kacon Sethi CEO of K Sera Sera
Asianet celebrates 11th anniversary with 11-day long Onam celebrations
  Source:Screen
   

Smriti Irani may contest from Bandra

Militants kill Italian journalist in Iraq

Black Friday for non-Kannada film buffs

Karnataka 'ban' upsets Bollywood
  Source: Times of India
   
Ludhiana: City girls are Hungama leaders
Miffed at ministry, filmmakers move President’s court
Media’s Man of Iron
  Source:Indian Express
   
Media body slams attack on Mumbai journalist
  Source:www.123bharath.com
   
Jassi on postal cover
  Source:Mid-day
   
Central team to review IFFI arrangements on September 1
  Source:Navhind Times
   

International News
Comcast, Dallas Cowboy's Create Regional Sports Net
NBC's Olympics Coverage Draws 193 Million Viewers
TVB: Ad Spending on Local Broadcast TV Jumps
  Source: Media week (US)
   
Five banks on live TV and comedy
Daily TV Marketplace - Bad Lads Army finale
Sky One unveils new image, autumn shows
  Source:Media Week (UK)
   
CenturyTel, EchoStar team up on dish network project
  Source:www.theledger.com
   
Ofcom publishes LLU wholesale price cut proposals
  Source: DM Europe
   
Telewest: Caps "confuse consumers"
Channel 4, UBC ink development agreement
  Source: Digital spy (UK)
   
eBay's Craiglist Deal Classified As A Horror Story
  Source: Media Post
   
NBC Names Trump's 18 New 'Apprentice' Candidates
  Source:Reuters via Wired News
   
Broadcaster Humphrys says TV is 'vulgar and seedy'
TV industry faces even tougher competition to survive
  Source: The Scotsman Online
   
Tommy Hilfiger, CBS to launch reality show
  Source:Big News Network
   
ABC ventures once into digital TV
  Source: ninemsn
EU Asks France for Vivendi Deal Details
  Source:Xposed
   
Fox Wins Round in Boxing Show Legal Bout
Cartoon Network Lures Young, Hip Viewers
  Source:Reuters
   
ISPs slam Ofcom broadband ruling
  Source:www.infomaticsonline.co.uk
   
Indonesia: 'All TV stations air the same gossip shows'
  Source: www.thejakartapost.com
   
Al Jazeera Channel launches 'Al Jazeera Mobile' Breaking News in Palestine
  Source:AME Info
   
Black year for journalists
  Source:BBC
   
Fox expects a GOP ratings win
  Source: CBS.MarketWatch.com,
   
Microsoft cracks DTV in Europe
  Source: Digital Television Group
   
Asian American Cable TV Station to Boost 'Korean Wave' in U.S.
  Source: Digital Chosun
   
Sony confident of turning TV operation profitable in Oct-Dec qtr - Ihara
TiVo Down on Low Subscriber Response
  Source: Forbes
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