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The History Channel looks to build a local connect for 'Ultimate Cars'
 The History Channel is looking at different ways to build a closer brand connect with viewers through a unique stunt for its show 'Ultimate Cars'.

Sun TV Q2 net profit up 27% at Rs 479 million
Sun TV reports its second quarter revenues of Rs 1059 million over the corresponding period in the previous fiscal where it stood at Rs 990.4 mn.

Box Populi
News channels - entertainment all the way
You may be excused for mistaking the clutch of news channels we have for a passel of Bollywood related channels.

Bahl sells 200,000 TV18 shares to Network 18 Fincap

BBC takes 'Dancing With The Stars' on road in US

Worldspace launches 'Soundtracks of your life'

Hungama mobile launches 'Don' game in multiplayer environment

Dish TV appoints Arun Kapoor as CEO

ZoneMedia launches horror series on mobile

BMG Japan catalogue is available at iTunes


Hungama TV Captains Hunt auditions kick off 28 October


Highlight - "I am a little nervous about doing a daily show" - Renuka Shahane
Gautam gets Lucky!
The Week Ahead - Tune into MTV

News Releases
''Deadline – Sirf 24 Ghante' is releasing on 10 November
MotoGP championship decider live on Ten Sports

TV Ratings
Top 10 Programmes (01/10/2006 to 07/10/2006)
Doordarshan's Top 10
Top 10 In All TV Homes
Top 10 in Cable & Satellite Homes

Top 100 Programmes (01/10/2006 to 07/10/2006)
Star Plus
Zee TV
Sun TV
Star One
Sony Entertainment TV
Gemini TV

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Today's Newsbreakers.......India
    		• Chandrasekhar may buy Asianet TV for Rs 100 cr
    Source: Times of India
       
    		• Mona 'Jassi' Singh wins Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
    		• Radio ads fail to make music
    		• Mandira Bedi's attire at ‘Extraa Innings’ under fire
    		• Hollywood ‘filmy’ ishtyle mein
    		• IFFI tries a Cannes
    		• Bindas babe is back on TV
    		• Stylish stars
    		• Captain Cool!
    Source: DNA
       
    		• Sun TV net up 43% to Rs 48 crore
    Source: Business Standard
       
    		• Microsoft Q1 up 11%
    Source: Financial Express
       
    		• Press freedom ranking is idiotic, says Bhagwati
    Source: Indian Express
       
    		• Global Indian Film Awards to be presented in Malaysia
    		• Sun TV second quarter net up 43 p.c.
    Source: The Hindu
       
    		• Reality TV woos Indian mindspace
    Source: CNN-IBN
     
    		• Shifting of frequencies: Radio Mid-Day moves SC against tribunal ruling
    		• Sun TV PAT up at Rs 47.96 cr
    		• Essel Group enters retail segment
    		• Sify invests Rs 32 cr in Bangalore data centre
    		• New CEO for Dish TV
    		• Monster India offers walk-in scheduler
    Source:The Hindu Business Line
       
    		• Sun TV net jumps 43%
    		• Pakistan gets broadband service
    Source: Economic Times
       
    		• Sudha Sadhanand joins BIG 92.7 FM as Programming Head
    Source: Moneycontrol
       
    		• Bad boys take over the soap box
    Source: HindustanTimes
       
    		• Of Respecting Values
    		• Sachin does a small- screen Chamaktar on DD
    		• Interview with Dheeraj Kumar
    		• Keeping India abreast with changing technology
    		• Hussain out of Kumkum after two months
    		• ADLABS and Gini & Jony to co-produce animated feature
    Source: Screen
     
    International News
    		• Microsoft profit rises 11 pct
    		• Corus profit jumps sharply on tax gain, TV growth
    Source: Reuters
     
    		• Gemstar-TV Guide Extends Incorporation of Its IPG in Japan
    Source: dtv.broadcastnewsroom.com
     
    		• BBC and Sky dominate mobile TV market
    Source: www.e-consultancy.com
     
    		• MediaCorp launches men's magazine ARENA
    Source: Channel NewAsia
     
    		• BBC criticised for Taliban interview
    Source: Gulf News
     
    		• Taiwan NCC trials digital terrestrial HDTV
    		• Telefónica launches its own IPTV channel
    Source: Advanced - Television
     
    		• Neuf Cegetel gets approval for AOL acquisition
    Source: DM Europe
     
    		• Legendary children's TV show Jim'll Fix It to make comeback
    Source: www.24dash.com
    		• Warner Music Group partners with Internet TV service
    Source: CNet
       
    		• FCC rejects Schwarzenegger rival's Leno complaint
    		• NBC rejects TV ads for Dixie Chicks film
    Source: Yahoo
     
    		• Dow Jones To Sell Six Newspapers For $282.5 Million
    Source: www.smartmoney.com
     
    		• Nickelodeon offers video downloads for pre-school kids
    Source: Media Week (UK)
       
    		• UKTV brings back 'Jim'll Fix It'
    Source: Digital Spy (UK)
     
    		• NHK TV broadcasting may be subject to government order
    Source: mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp
     
    		• CHINA: Greentown, Xinhua seek US$475m from bonds
    Source: Asia Media
       
    		• FCC Rejects Angelides' Bid for Airtime
    Source: TV Week
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