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In an effort to get private FM radio stations started in the country, the government is mulling over giving private FM broadcasters the option to put up their own transmission tower in metros as an interim arrangement. As per a co-location clause, FM broad

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

Ashu Dutt, chief executive officer - New Channel Initiatives, Shri Adhikari Brothers has put in his papers. Mr. Dutt, who is also on the Board of Directors of Shri Adhikari Brothers, is said to be joining the international search firm Heidrick & Strug

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

Coca-Cola India, will be unleashing its much talked about summer commercial of the year featuring for the first time -- Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Ra for its flagship brand Coca-Cola, this weekend. Starting with 10-sec teaser ads, the company will g

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

Discovery Communications India has named Mr. Deepak Shourie as its new managing director. Mr. Shourie will replace Mr. Kiran Karnik, who had announced his intention to leave the company on December 13, 2000. Mr. Shourie will take over at Discovery on May 7

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) plans to give a representation to the government sometime next week to allow uplinking on Ku band. Recently, the government had lifted the ban on Ku band, but this high-power band could be used only for Direct-

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

Zee Telefilms plans to produce its second movie at Rs 10 crore, even as its maiden venture, Gadar, is set for release in mid-June this year. Zee has approached Aamir Khan for the movie and is waiting to hear from the star actor. The script has been finalis

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

As part of its Internet marketing strategy for Britannia 50:50, the Rs 1,400-crore biscuit major is planning to tie-up with five leading portals in India very soon. The objective is to connect with customers through contests and promotions on the Net.

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM

Satyam Infoway has hiked the access rates of its services for the second time this year. Satyam’s ‘Unltd’ range, which is focused on heavy users of the Internet, has seen a cumulative price increase of over 22 per cent since the beginning of this year

exchange4media Staff Apr 27, 2001 12:00 AM