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Moser Baer to buy entertainment arm's 100% stake
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:51pm EST
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Optical storage maker Moser Baer India Ltd said on Friday it has decided to acquire the entire stake in Moser Baer Entertainment Ltd from its wholly-owned unit Moser Baer SEZ Developer Ltd. -
French co Thomson eyes DTH, mobile TV market
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:51pm EST
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Thomson, the $9-billion French technology & entertainment media group, is planning a big India play in its next phase of growth. -
Government should permit band neutrality for DTH operators: TRAI
Fetched: January 31st, 2008, 11:51pm EST
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Aiming to create a level playing field with other operators, broadcast regulator TRAI on Wednesday said the government should permit band neutrality for DTH service providers. -
Wall Street Journal to move away from Wall Street
Fetched: January 29th, 2008, 11:07pm EST
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The Wall Street Journal is planning to move away from Wall Street. Amid all the other changes going on at the financial newspaper of record, the Journal is planning to move to midtown Manhattan, away from its perch in the financial district where the Journal’s parent company Dow Jones has its roots. -
Vir Sanghvi quits NewsX
Fetched: January 29th, 2008, 1:11pm EST
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Media house INX Network-promoted yet-to-be-launched NewsX and its CEO Vir Sanghvi today announced their parting of ways. -
Deccan Chronicle to launch financial daily
Fetched: January 28th, 2008, 12:05pm EST
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Deccan Chronicle Holdings, publisher of English dailies Deccan Chronicle and Asian Age, said on Monday that it will soon come out with a financial daily. -
ADAG ties up with Manchester United as their mobile games partner
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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ADAG would be the official mobile partner for Manchester United and the value creation would be more than the IPL in terms of money. Selling mantra | Biz Humour
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Starcom bags maximum media accounts in 2007
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Starcom MediaVest has managed to pick up the largest chunk of the 106 media accounts that were up for grabs in 2007. -
'National Herald' likely to be closed down
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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It may be curtains soon for 'National Herald', one of the oldest newspapers of the country started by Jawaharalal Nehru 70 years ago. -
Content firms poised for growth, but challenges remain
Fetched: January 25th, 2008, 12:10pm EST
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Content firms are riding a strong demand wave with explosive growth from the country's cable TV market, but long-term success depends on quality output and gaining rights to content, industry watchers say. -
Virgin Group seeks local partner for media foray
Fetched: January 22nd, 2008, 2:48am EST
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Virgin Group plans to enter the Indian media space and is looking for a partnership with local media houses. Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson said Sunday his company was in negotiations with an Indian media house. -
CPI(M) favours code of conduct for media
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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CPI(M) on Sunday favoured putting in place a code of conduct for both print and electronic media and prohibition of cross media ownership. -
Radio Mirchi to go on air in Kerala capital
Fetched: January 21st, 2008, 5:29am EST
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Radio listeners in the Kerala capital will be treated with chartbuster Malayalam music and wacky RJ talk with the imminent launch of Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM. -
Zee awaits landing rights in China
Fetched: January 17th, 2008, 1:54am EST
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Subhash Chandra promoted-Zee TV is expecting to start beaming its programmes in China, as soon as its government grants downlinking rights. -
Dish TV in talks with Indian Railways for DTH services
Fetched: January 17th, 2008, 1:54am EST
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Essel Group promoted Dish TV on Wednesday said it is looking for a tie up with the Indian Railways to implement DTH services in trains, which will enable travelers to watch Live TV while on the move. -
Blackstone may pull out of Eenadu deal
Fetched: January 16th, 2008, 3:38am EST
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Blackstone, the world’s largest leveraged buyout firm, is close to scrapping its PE deal for Hyderabad-based media group Ushodaya Enterprises, owners of Telugu publication Eenadu. -
WSG, Sony bag IPL broadcast rights for $918 mn
Fetched: January 16th, 2008, 3:38am EST
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SET has signed an agreement with WSG for TV rights while on-ground rights and new media rights will remain with WSG. Brand Cricketers
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WSG, Sony bags IPL broadcast rights for $918 mn
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 10:09pm EST
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SET has signed a back-to-back agreement with WSG for the TV broadcast rights while the on-ground rights and new media rights will remain with WSG. -
Decision on raising FDI limit in print media soon: Dasmunshi
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The govt is considering to raise the foreign direct investment limit in the print media from the current 26% level. -
TRAI initiates consultation on FM broadcasting
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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TRAI has initiated a consultation process to look into various issues involving third phase of private FM broadcasting. -
ESPN Star fears losses as BCCI talks tough
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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ESPN paid ICC $1.1 bn for broadcast rights of all ICC events and may lose around Rs 90 cr if the tour is called off. In Pics: Controversial Umpiring I Brand Cricketers
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TRAI suggest allowing cable operators to start IPTV
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Broadcast regulator TRAI on Friday mooted allowing registered cable operators to provide Internet television without a fresh license. -
Sun TV moves TDSAT on TRAI directive
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Sun TV has raised objections on TRAI's method of fixing tariffs for such a distribution of channel feed and requested for quashing the fees. -
Discussions on for raising foreign investment cap in media
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The Centre will take a decision on raising the foreign investment cap in media only after ensuring a level playing field, especially for the smaller media. -
Jeevan TV to start news channel in near future
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Malayalam Television channel, Jeevan Telecasting Corporation Limited, will soon start a 24-hour news channel, a top official of the channel said. -
IPL global tender receives overwhelming response
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The Indian Premier Leagues global tender process for official franchises has received an overwhelming response with many Indian and international entities expressing their interest in acquiring the eight teams for the showbiz Twenty20 event in April. -
Trai wants CAS dates specified for 55 top cities
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Telecom regulator Trai has asked the information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry to specify the dates on which the conditional access system (CAS) will become mandatory in 55 of the country’s top cities, which include all state capitals. -
TRAI expert group suggests CAS in 55 cities
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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An expert group constituted by broadcast regulator TRAI has suggested implementation of Conditional Access System (CAS) across 55 cities over a period of three years starting from October 2008. -
Media looks beyond content code, ad rates & sting ops
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The news and entertainment industry is set to grow at twice the rate of the country's gross domestic product. The selling mantra
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Wage Board chairman to visit Puducherry tomorrow
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Justice Narayana Kurup, Chairman of National Wage Boards for working journalists and non-journalists, would hold talks with the Puducherry labour minister during his one-day visit. -
Press Club, Patrakar Sangh condemns attack on photographer
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Local press club members and Zilla Patrakar Sangh today strongly condemned attack on photo-journalist Abhay Ojharkar in the district court premises here on December 24. -
Sun TV launches FM station at Vijayawada
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Kalanidhi Maran-promoted media group Sun TV Network has launched an FM radio station at Vijayawada. -
GBN to invest Rs 500 cr on Viacom venture, news channels
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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GBN will invest Rs 500 cr for an entertainment venture with US media group Viacom and launch regional news channels. -
HC bars operators from airing unauthorised cricket broadcast
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Leading sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports on Sunday said it has got an injunction from the Dehli High Court restraining cable operators from airing unauthorised cricket broadcast of the India's tour of Australia through their network. -
China ready to encourage growth of more media services
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The Chinese Government will provide comprehensive service to the foreign media next year with timely dissemination of more authoritative information. -
DTH segment to record maximum growth: Assocham
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Direct to Home services will record maximum growth among digital broadcasting platforms in the next three years, a report said on Wednesday. -
American firm announces investment in NDTV, IndiaTV
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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US-based Velocity Interactive Group, which funds digital media and communication companies, has invested in NDTV Networks and IndiaTV. -
Stray incidents of sting do not warrant censorship: NBA
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) justified sting operations as "legitimate journalistic tool" but noted that "like all powerful tools, they have to be used with care and responsibility". -
US FCC seen easing media ownership rules
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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US communications regulators to approve plan to loosen media ownership restrictions, despite threat by some senators to revoke the action. -
India's Australia tour to fetch Rs 70cr for ESPN-Star
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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ESPN-Star has signed up Airtel, Perfetti van Melle, Havells and Frito Lay as sponsors, and more deals are expected to be signed this week. The selling mantra
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Movico to develop $1 mn digital asset management system
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Technology start-up firm Movico on Monday said it will invest over $1 million in next seven months to create and upgrade its digital asset management system. -
Kalanithi Maran sells 2.79% stake in Sun TV for Rs 447 cr
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Kalanithi Maran, who held 79.97 per cent stake in Sun TV, sold 1.10 crore equity shares at a price of Rs 406 each in a block deal at the Bombay Stock Exchange, data available on the exchange show. -
Spice ties up with ICL for providing live coverage
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Telecom service provider Spice has tied up with the Essel Group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) to provide the live coverage of their ongoing Twenty20 tournament to its subscribers. -
Turner International buys 26% in Miditech
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Turner International (Turner), a Time Warner company, has acquired about 26% in Miditech, one of India’s leading production houses, from ICICI Venture. -
Govt to consult media on curbs against obscene pictures: HC
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to consider suggestions of media organisations on putting in place a mechanism to regulate publishing or telecast of obscene pictures. -
Turner in India JV for regional language channels
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Turner International, a unit of Time Warner Inc, said on Wednesday it has entered an equal joint venture with India's Alva Brothers to launch general entertainment television channels. -
R-ADAG to storm DTH market in March next
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Anil Ambani plans to launch Reliance-ADAG’s BIG DTH hoping to repeat the magic Reliance wrought on the mobile phone scene years ago. -
PVR cinemas and Forum announce national tie-up
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Forum, a leading brand in shopping malls, has announced a national tie-up with PVR Cinemas, to work together across the country. -
Sun TV launches FM station at Indore
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Kalanidhi Maran-promoted media group Sun TV Network has launched its FM radio station at Indore. -
Zee sells ICL's global rights for $10 mn
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Despite low initial TRPs, the Zee group sold the international broadcast rights for its Indian Cricket League (ICL) matches to three global distributors for an estimated $10 million, industry sources said. -
TV channels without downlinking permission might face trouble
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Several TV channels, including some foreign ones, could face trouble if they do not get the regular permission by the end of this month. Day in pics
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ICL to open first 20-20 innings
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Nearly Rs 100 crore is being pumped in by the Zee-backed ICL to ensure the success of the first private Twenty20 tournament beginning on Friday. Zee set for ICL telecast
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Prime Focus buys Post Logic Studios, Frantic Films VFX
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Prime Focus group is stepping into Hollywood with the buyout of Post Logic Studios & Frantic Films VFX for $43 mn. -
1.5 mn Tata Sky viewers to miss ICL matches
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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About 1.5 mn subscribers of Tata Sky will not be able to watch matches of the Indian Cricket League on Zee Sports. -
Pyramid Saimira acquires Dimples Cine Advertising
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Pyramid Saimira Theatre has announced the strategic acquisition of Mumbai-based Dimples Cine Advertising and Dimples Cine Activations. -
Govt relooks at FDI norms in broadcast
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Govt has initiated the process for review of the existing FDI norms in broadcast sector, says I&B minister PR Dasmunsi. -
Govt not in favour of repealing Official Secrets Act
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Government said it did not favour a repeal of the Official Secrets Act of 1923 but was considering an amendment to an existing section. -
Committee to monitor late night programmes: Govt
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Government on Tuesday said it would set up a committee to monitor late night in-house programmes and films broadcast on television channels. -
Zee to spice up channels with 30 minutes of T20 feed
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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In a bid to reach out to a larger cricket audience, Subhash Chandra-promoted Essel Group will telecast the first 30 minutes of the Indian Cricket League matches on all Zee channels barring the two movie channels - Zee Cinema and Zee Studio. -
Murdoch decides political stance of Britain's biggest paper
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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News Corp chief Rupert Murdoch has admitted that he has editorial control over which political party backs in a general election. -
FICCI for digital rights management system
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The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is pushing for the adoption of an "efficient" digital rights management (DRM) system. -
Dasmunshi not in favour of TRP system in India
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunshi disapproved of the current TRP rating system in India and said his ministry will be dealing with the issue soon. -
Prime Focus to acquire two US firms
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Post-production and visual effect services company Prime Focus is planning to acquire two US-based firms. -
PVR to invest up to Rs 400 cr in 250 screens
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Multiplex operator PVR Ltd would invest up to Rs 400 crore in the next three years to set up 250 new screens across the country. -
ACK Media acquires Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Entertainment and education company for pre-teens, ACK Media, today announced the acquisition of well-known brands, Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle Magazine from India Book House. -
BMD Group forays into media, entertainment business
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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BMD Group, a BPO service provider in tier-II and tier-III towns in Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday forayed into media and entertainment business through its subsidiary, Air Media Technologies. -
Broadcasters challenge TRAI's regulation on non-CAS areas
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Leading broadcasters Zee-Turner and Set Discovery have challenged in TDSAT sectoral regulator TRAI's guidelines on pricing of cable TV charges in non-conditional access system areas. -
Virgin Group for expanding FM radio operations
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Virgin Group, which operates Fever 104 FM along with HT Media in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, is looking to expand its FM radio services to other regions in the country. -
TN Congress launches TV channel
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The Congress party has apparently joined the channel war, in Tamil Nadu by launching a Tamil TV channel called Mega TV. -
'Indian media victim of marketing whims'
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Information and Broadcasting Minister Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi has expressed anguish that most journalists in India are not able to work with dignity or security. -
Prasar Bharati to roll out HDTV by 2010
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Taking its first step towards making TV-viewing a better experience for Indian consumers, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati is soon going to start high-definition TV (HDTV) services on an experimental basis. -
John Abraham signs up for ESPN-Star
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Riding on the growing popularity of soccer in the country, sports broadcaster ESPN STAR is appointing movie star John Abraham for a one-year deal to promote the sport and English Premier League (EPL) in particular. -
Media barons bullish on newspapers
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Leading players and investors in the Indian newspaper industry seemed bullish on the future of newspapers in India even as they shared their experience and debated challenges surrounding the sector at the International Newspaper Marketing Association (INMA) South Asia conference in Delhi. -
Tata Sky expects major shift from cable to DTH service
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Tata Sky, the joint venture between the Tata group and Star offering Direct To Home (DTH) service expects major shift from cable television to DTH service. -
Govt gets time to study 'Red FM' petition against ban
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The government on Tuesday sought more time from broadcast tribunal TDSAT to reply to a petition challenging a one-week ban imposed by it on 'Red FM' channel after a radio jockey made demeaning comments about Gurkhas. -
CII to project India as global entertainment portal
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The Confederation of Indian Industry will be hosting a conference on promotion, growth and development of India’s showbiz sector, on the eve of 38th International Film Festival of India here. -
Chidambaram to inaugurate Economic Editors' conference
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Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram will inaugurate the Annual Economic Editors' Conference in New Delhi on Monday. -
Richard Barrett to address Indiatimes Strategy Summit
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Internationally acclaimed speaker of values-based leadership, Richard Barrett, will be in India to address an Indiatimes Strategy Summit on November 27 in Bangalore, November 29 in Mumbai and November 30 in New Delhi. -
FM to inaugurate economic editors' conference
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Finance Minister P Chidambaram will inaugurate the three-day annual Economic Editors' Conference on Monday. -
Sports feed to DD not to be encrypted for 4-5 yrs
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The govt has decided to postpone encryption of the live feed provided to Prasar Bharati for 4-5 years. -
Capital18 invests $4 million in 24x7 Learning
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The Bangalore based eLearning implementation company 24x7 Learning, has got $4 million investment from Capital18, the venture capital and private equity arm of Network18. -
Govt relaxes community radio norms for existing players
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The government on Wednesday allowed the existing community radio stations and operators to air limited advertising and local news by bringing them under the ambit new policy guidelines. -
CDI inks $19.80 mn deal to animate sci-fi
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Compact Disc India has secured an animation outsourcing contract worth $19.80 mn from US' digital entertainment co Imedia Ventures Ltd. -
Doordarshan bags Olympics rights for $3mn
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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Doordarshan would be the only Indian broadcaster which would show the Beijing Olympics in India. Video revolution on the internet
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HC rejects plea for encryption of live feed of India-Pak ODIs
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected a petition of Nimbus Communication and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), seeking encryption of the live cricket feed which is shared with the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. -
Sun TV to launch FM stations at Lucknow, Bhopal
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Kalanidhi Maran-promoted media group Sun TV Network on Monday said it will put on air two FM radio stations at Lucknow and Bhopal from tomorrow. -
Microsoft to provide media platform for RCom
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Reliance Communications (RCom) and Microsoft on Monday announced a strategic partnership to deliver a personalised TV experience to consumers in India through RCom's IPTV service. -
HC dismisses plea for encryption of live feed of matches
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The Delhi High Court dismisses a petition of Nimbus Communication and BCCI, seeking encryption of the former's live feed of cricket matches to Prasar Bharati. -
Stumped, Nimbus forced to cut ad rates
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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In a weekend filled with high drama which saw Prasar Bharti outbidding Nimbus as the marketing rights holder for the entire India-Pakistan series starting November 5, all deals that Nimbus had struck as a composite buy along with DD were nullified. -
Stakeholders divided on FDI regime for mobile TV service
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Operators having stakes in the upcoming mobile TV service are divided on how much FDI should be allowed in the sector, with telcos demanding it should be raised to 74 per cent. -
Review grievance redressal mechanism, CIC to Prasar Bharati
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The Central Information Commission has directed Prasar Bharati to strengthen its grievance redressal mechanism so that service complaints of its employees can be addressed within a reasonable period. -
Nimbus forced to sell revenue rights to DD
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Nimbus was ousted by Doordarshan, as for the first time in history the public broadcaster has managed to maximise more revenue than a private broadcaster. -
Prasar Bharati wrests marketing rights of India-Pak series
Fetched: January 14th, 2008, 12:31pm EST
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In a surprise move, public broadcaster Prasar Bharati outbid its rival Nimbus and grabbed the marketing rights for Doordarshan for entire India-Pakistan cricket series starting on Monday. -
Nimbus may be put up for sale
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Nimbus Communications is believed to be on the block. Strategic investors are seen firming up plans to exit the Mumbai-based media company. -
KFCC imposes one-year ban on Kannada actor Vijay
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The Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce (KFCC) has slapped a one-year ban on actor Vijay of "Duniya" fame, following his dispute with Director, S Narayan, a top official of the Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce (KFCC) said on Friday. -
Goa firm launches print-on-demand option for authors
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A firm here has launched a cheap and hassle-free online publishing service which allows people to create their books themselves and on their own terms. -
Palador Pictures drags UTV to court
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The recent settlement arrived at between Palador Pictures and its ex-partner, UTV, has run into troubled waters, with Palador dragging UTV to the High Court. -
Sachin, Sourav, Dravid to be beyond boundary for bidders
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IPL governing council invites ESPN Star, Nimbus Sports and SET to make presentations for media rights on November 17. -
NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit to be launched in Singapore
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Media Group NDTV on Wednesday said it will launch its English news channel NDTV 24x7 and business channel NDTV Profit in Singapore tomorrow. -
Fortune to launch India edition next year
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Business magazine Fortune to launch its Indian edition in partnership with media house Anandabazar Patrika next year. -
Broadcasters better suited for mobile TV licence: Dish TV
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The existing broadcasters with experience in content delivery and programming are better suited players for mobile TV service than the telecom firms, a leading DTH service operator has said. -
Ten Sports hits jackpot
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After being blacklisted by BCCI, Taj Television, the owner of Ten Sports, has won the telecast rights of all international cricket matches from South Africa and Zimbabwe for Asia and the Middle East, including India and Pakistan. -
Neo faces marketing problems for Indo-Pak series
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The interest level among advertisers is naturally high for the India-Pakistan series, but the big concern is Neo’s connectivity. My first ad ever
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Behind the headlines
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It’s been yet another fun-filled week in ‘mera Bharat mahaan’. While there is so much to choose from this week, these two events edge out the competition: A couple of adults who ran away together and cheerleaders at the recent T20 match. -
BCCI asks Nimbus to pay Rs 130 cr by Friday
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BCCI has threatened to invoke bank guarantees if Nimbus fails to make the payment by Friday. BCCI sources confirmed to ET that the letter has been sent. -
Neo loses to DD by huge margin in rating game
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Neo Sports paid a whopping $612 million for all BCCI-owned cricket played in India for four years, but it’s national broadcaster Doordarshan that has walked away with the spoils. -
Govt gets Rs 167 lakh from FM channels as license fee
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The government says it has received over Rs 167 lakh as license fee from private FM Radio Broadcasters during September 2007. -
Israel's NDS Group sees pay TV in India grow slowly
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Israel's NDS Group Plc expects consolidation in India's fragmented cable television industry and favourable regulation will be needed to popularise digital pay TV, a senior company official said on Tuesday. -
Media to issue guidelines on blocking copyrighted video
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Walt Disney, Viacom, CBS Corp, NBC Universal and News Corp have joined Internet companies Microsoft Corp, MySpace, Veoh Networks and Dailymotion to issue the guidelines. -
NDTV Q2 net loss rises to Rs 39.5 cr
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NDTV’s July-September net sales rose 47 per cent to Rs 67.77 crore against Rs 46.27 crore in the same quarter previous year. Net loss for the period stood at Rs 39.5 crore against a loss of Rs 32.48 crore year ago. -
Cricinfo to pitch for other sports as well
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ESPN wants to extend the expertise of the team at Cricinfo beyond cricket and also to extend its reach beyond the Internet. -
Bhartia puts shine on 'paper chase'
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Shobhana Bhartia has barely time to catch her breath and chat over a cup of coffee with ET. -
BCCI threatens legal action against DD
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The BCCI on Tuesday threatened legal action against national television channel 'Doordarshan' for infringement of media rights by exceeding the telecast timing of match highlights during the ongoing India-Australia series. -
Prasar Bharati administration staff sore over pay disparity
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The protest is over the engineering and programme employees being given higher pay scale for working in Prasar Bharati on the ground that they have been completely absorbed with the broadcaster. -
Final match for IPL media rights on Monday
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At noon on Monday, the last leg of the race will be completed for the broadcast media rights for BCCI’s home league IPL. -
ESPN Star to bid for broadcast rights of IPL
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Sports broadcast major ESPN Star Sports (ESS) on Friday said that it is going to bid for the domestic league’s broadcasting rights, reposing faith in the T20 format. -
Pakistan set to follow Indian Premier League suit
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Four months after the launch of the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) home league, Indian Premier League (IPL). -
Uniform code for all media sought
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ASCI welcomed EASA president Jean Pierre Teyssier, along with I&B ministry officials for a panel discussion on the challenges of self regulation the advertising space faced in India and internationally.