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Honda launched its premium sedan Civic in the Indian market, pricing the entry-level model at Rs 10.75 lakh. The company said it expected the new Civic model, which will compete with cars like Toyota Corolla and Mitsubishi Cedia, to further consolidate its position in the Indian market.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:33 AM

Reliance Communications has announced a joint programme with Intel to offer Internet connectivity with Intel-powered PCs. The programme has been initiated in Andhra Pradesh and will be extended to the rest of the country in the next few months.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:32 AM

In case you have relatives staying abroad and who happen to have the coveted NRI status, perhaps it is time for you to be extra nice to them. The reason: Maruti Udyog Ltd has launched a programme called ‘Dil Se’ for NRIs, under which Indians residing abroad can now conveniently gift Maruti cars to friends and relatives back at home.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:31 AM

Zone Reality, the 24-hour entertainment channel that showcases programmes on real people with true stories, has lined up some gripping shows for July. The line-up for the month includes shows like ‘Shark Gordon’s Most Dangerous Moments’ and special events series.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:30 AM

The global entertainment and media (E&M) industry is expected to grow at a 6.6 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) to $1.8 trillion in 2010, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2006 - 2010, released last week.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:29 AM

Cartoon Network will have a special hour-long programming block on DD National, called Cartoon Network Duniya, from July 8, 2006. The new block will air every Saturday from 10.30 am to 11.30 am. Cartoon Network Duniya will also host the popular pre-school series, ‘Galli Galli Sim Sim’, the Indian version of ‘Sesame Street’.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:28 AM

Zoom and Times Now have decided to integrate the distribution teams of the two channels. Vikram Thukral has been appointed VP-Distribution for Times Now and Zoom.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jul 5, 2006 7:27 AM

Universal McCann’s ad for Goodyear Grips has bagged the coveted Grand Prix among a host of other metals at the Malaysian Media Specialist Association Awards 2006.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:25 AM

IDG Media Pvt Ltd has launched the Indian edition of its flagship title, ‘PC World’, at an introductory price of Rs 60 along with a free DVD. The US edition of ‘PC World’ is priced at approximately Rs 325 per copy.

exchange4media Staff Jul 5, 2006 7:25 AM

Till now, the performance of FIFA World Cup 2006, on the count of ratings, has met all expectations. The hype was apparent, the brand involvement was aplenty, but did it get the numbers? The answer is in the affirmative and, for once, soccer has beaten cricket in India.

Noor Fathima Warsia Jul 5, 2006 7:23 AM