Indiantelevision.com's TV Linx Reporter dated 17 November 2005 - links to broadcasting, cable, satellite, media, TV, television related news stories from India and abroad !

Headlines

Reliance DTH papers in order: I&B ministry
Reliance's DTH service Bluemagic expects to get clearance soon; aims to launch in second half of 2006.

Sony packs marketing punch behind 'Idol', three new shows
Sony puts marketing blitz around launch of Idol and three wrap around shows; looking at consolidating prime time slot.

Prasar Bharati: Govt mulls capital restructuring
Govt studies various options, including holding equity against asset that will facilitate a capital restructuring for pubcaster.

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

	News channels report poor showing
	Manisha Koirala to join GV Films board
	`Govt open to review of FDI cap in media`
	Beware of fraud resettlement schemes on Internet: UN body
	Source:Business Standard

	DD gains, private channels lose on telecast rights
	Doordarshan DTH platform to relay 100 channels
	Salem case: Court notice to I&B Secy
	CNN rates Kapoor among world's 5 best chefs
	Source:Times of India

	I&B not averse to news on private FM radio
	Sun set for DMK?
	Online gambling to generate $10 billion’
	More Americans get newspapers at click of mouse!
	Source:Financial Express

	Govt on restructuring plans for Prasar Bharati
	Source:Economic Times

	Publisher held for obscenity
	Source:Indian Express

	Narayani dubs for India Calling
	Abhijeet's cousin aims for Indian Idol 2
	Punjj turned down Nach Baliye
	TV's lovelies on their favourite cricketer
	Kahaani serial ki
	Source:Mid-day



	CNBC-TV18 unveils series of market programmes
	Foreign news channels and facsimile newspapers — Downlinking norms to keep parity
	Anil Ambani's DTH proposal moves ahead
	Rajesh Exports sells off 5.27 pc stake to BCCL
	Color Chips to produce animation films
	Ministry bid to evolve capital restructuring plan for Prasar Bharati
	Essel Propack to invest Rs 25 cr for capacity expansion in US
	The Hindu to hold music festival from Nov 19-25
	Source:The Hindu Business Line

	Govt. working out restructuring plans for Prasar Bharati
	I & B Ministry recommends new wage board for journalists
	Rights panel chief for self-regulation by media
	Ordinance: BJP not to disrupt IFFI
	Marketing is key for success of animation films' Bolo `Hanuman' ki jai: boost for animation films
	Don't interpret news about incidents, journalists told
	Source:The Hindu

	Cricket matches featuring India mandated for Doordarshan
	Source: Newindpress

International News

	TV networks say digital recorders raise viewership
	Source: Yahoo

	Australia: Disney head eyes new animation business
	News Corp building network of Net sites
	Source:Seven

	CNN anchors to interview global leaders in Dubai summit
	Source:Strategiy

	BBC Prime Channel Launched in Korea
	Source: The Korea Times

	ITV poaches Five's director of acquisitions
	C4 announces spoof space reality show
	Source:Digital Spy, UK

	Murdoch opens Advertiser HQ
	Source:ABC Net

	Court refuses to delay VoIP E911 deadline
	Source: Business Week

	Internet Gold's TIPO to launch Internet TV/Podcast channel
	Source:Globes

	First made-in-S'pore 3D football animation to be distributed globally
	Source: Channel NewsAsia

	Korea to export mobile broadcasting to Britain
	Source: www.kois.go.kr

	Sirius, Martha Stewart radio to launch Nov. 21
	Microsoft, cable companies team up on high-def TV
	MTV cancels Latin awards in Mexico after hurricane
	EU, Premier League reach TV deal -sources
	Emmys add new-media video category
	Source:Reuters

	CNBC launches live show across Europe, Asia and the US
	Source:Brand Republic

	NAB Seeks Extension on Closed Captioning
	Zucker Broadens Reilly's Responsibilities
	Source: TV Week

	Yahoo to Add 5 Gawker Media Blogs to Web Site
	Source: Washington Post

	Jay Kandola poached by ITV soon after Five
	Source: Asians in Media

	Stewart Unveils Sirius Channel Lineup
	Nets Urge Advertisers to Embrace DVR
	Source:Media Week (US)

	BANGLADESH: Three new FM radio channels get licence
	Source: Asia Media

	DTT boxes take off in Spain
	Sky / Vodafone mobile TV success
	Music industry keeps up pirate pressure
	Source: Advanced-Television

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