India registered 'IHT' has I&B fuming
I&B ministry writing to 'IHT' management over 'total violation of the law' relating to foreign investment in print medium.

Govt. not to alter existing FDI norms for media sector

PPL, broadcasters head for showdown
Threatening legal action, Phonographic Performance Ltd. alleges music copyright violations by TV channels.

Star Plus pumps up promos for Parivaar awards
A campaign across television, print, radio, on-ground activities, outdoors, contests and direct marketing are in store.

BroadcastAsia to stage special sessions, seminars
Asia's premier electronic media event BroadcastAsia2004 will be conducting an international conference and a number of adjacent events to equip the industry with the latest technologies, trends and insights.

Aaj Tak's Arup Gopalkrishnan joins Zee
Aaj Tak's West zone distribution head Arup Gopalkrishnan has called it quits as of 2 June. Today he joined Zee as the Zee Cinema and Zee Music assistant vice president- distribution.

Viacom's restructuring claims Jonathan Dolgen
David E. Kelley attempts reality the law wayNEW
ESS extends cricket reach in Singapore with new deal
Intelsat to give add'l services to MTN marine clients
'American Idol'' Fantasia to release debut single
Dish, Directv score in CSI in US
WBU-TC demands rethinking on MPEG-4 AVC licensing

Tube Talk
Fresh new series of 'HARDtalk India' on BBC World
BBC World narrates 'Nehru-Gandhi' history

Box Populi
Karan Johar to push his K'c'uppa on Star World

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Media Stock Watch
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