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Discovery Channel inspires Vadodra police

Inspired by Medical Detectives, on Discovery Channel, the Vadodra rural police is taking the help of the pathologists and lab technicians to guide them through real-life investigation.

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:23 AM

etc gets licence to set up an uplinking centre

Etc Networks is the first company to obtain licence from the government to set up an uplinking centre in Mumbai. ETC plans to commission the earth station by October at Andheri. The estimated cost will be around Rs 5.5 crore. Besides, the cost on digital e

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:22 AM

AXN stops airing Survivor

After Fashion TV, it is AXN channel’s turn to face the government diktats. On an objection raised by animal rights activist and a Union minister, Maneka Gandhi, reality show Survivor had to pull out an episode off air last week. The social justice and empo

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:19 AM

Star tells NDTV to spruce up news content, discontinue Good Morning India

With Star News losing some of its sheen in the face of stiff competition, parent company Star India has asked New Delhi TV, to spruce up the news channel with more focus on the Hindi content. It has also been decided to phase out Good Morning India, a long

exchange4media Staff Jun 4, 2001 7:18 AM

AXN’s Amazon woman coming to India to promote Sheena

Gena Lee Nolin, who played the lovable Neely Fahlman in Baywatch, will be in India between June 25-29 to promote AXN Asiawide premiere of Sheena, the popular action adventure series based on the comic book of the 30s and 40s.

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:20 AM

I&B ministry yet to take decision on DTH set-top boxes

The information and broadcasting ministry is yet to decide on the technical specification for the Conditional Access System that would be worked into set top boxes used in DTH services. The expert opinion regarding the configuration of set top boxes has be

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:19 AM

Zee to consolidate its cable operations

Zee Telefilms plans to consolidate its cable distribution network, SitiCable, as part of effort to garner subscription revenue in excess of Rs 100 crore from domestic market in financial year 2002. Also in the pipeline is bringing in strategic partners for

exchange4media Staff Jun 2, 2001 8:17 AM

Zee Telefilms posts a net profit of Rs 47.29 crore

ZEE Telefilms has posted a net profit of Rs 47.29 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 as against Rs 20.39 crore for the corresponding period last fiscal year. Total income for the quarter ended March 31, 2001 is at Rs 136.44 crore compared to Rs 78.

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:22 AM

Hindustan Times gains more readers

According to the latest figures released by Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC), the circulation of the Delhi edition of Hindustan Times went up by 80,000 copies in the six-month period (July – December 2000) i.e. 8.57 lakh from 7.77 lakh copies. This makes

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:20 AM

Sahara bags sponsorship rights of Indian cricket team

The Sahara group has bagged the sponsorship rights of the Indian cricket team for Rs 100 crore. The company has also bought out the logo space on the sleeve of the non-leading arm of the players. The Indian cricket team will now be called Sahara Indian Cri

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:19 AM

AXN scouting Indian locales, partners for ‘Eco Challenge’ shoot

AXN is promoting India as one of the destinations for the international adventure and endurance-testing event ‘Eco Challenge’. The event, organised by the US-based Eco Challenge Productions, is held every April in exotic locations across the globe. The cha

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:17 AM

Ambika Srivastava quits Discovery

Ambika Srivastava, Vice-President (sales and marketing), Discovery Communications India, has quit. Industry is abuzz with rumour that she will be joining Mindshare, the international media-buying arm of J. Walter Thompson.

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:16 AM

Aaj Tak overtakes Zee News and Star News: TAM

According to the latest TAM ratings for the week ending May 19, Aaj Tak has garnered the top slot amongst all major news channels. Aaj Tak has overtaken Zee News and Star News, BBC and CNBC under prime time viewership, channel share as well as the time spe

exchange4media Staff Jun 1, 2001 7:15 AM

AXN to launch its website in July

AXN, the action channel from Sony stable, plans to launch its website in the month of July this year. The website would be interactive in nature.

exchange4media Staff May 31, 2001 7:42 AM

etc to telecast three new shows on music legends

etc will telecast three new shows on music legends: Asha Bhonsle, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and RD Burman in the month of June. The show will feature their life, songs and experience. The title sponsor of the show is Rajnigandh. Other sponsor’s include Seagram

exchange4media Staff May 31, 2001 7:37 AM

Malayala Manorama planning to launch Mumbai edition

Malayala Manorama, the largest circulated daily newspaper in the country is exploring the possibility of launching Mumbai edition to serve not only Mumbai based malayalees but also the 40,000 readers in the Gulf region. The company also plans to increase t

exchange4media Staff May 31, 2001 7:34 AM

Zee to review ADR plans

Zee Telefilms announced that the company's plans to issue ADRs are on hold and have not been dropped, it would review plans at an opportune time. Last year, the company had announced plans to go for a $1.5 billion-ADR issue to fund expansion and received s

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2001 7:22 AM

BBC to broadbase viewership in Hindi

BBC World is contemplating introducing for South Asian viewers of the news and current affairs channel a dual feed, which will offer programmes with voice-overs in Hindi. BBC will also go digital from the current analogue mode by November when it migrates

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2001 7:12 AM

Star, Sony rules out alliance with Zee

A revival of Zee’s alliance with Star or a possible partnership with Sony does not seem to be on the cards. Three days after Zee Telefilms chairman Subhash Chandra, indicated that Zee might not be averse to an alliance with either of its main rivals in Ind

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2001 7:10 AM

DD Metro invite bids for 7 pm – 12.30 am slot

The battle for DD Metro is all set to heat up again. Doordarshan has put on the block the 7 pm–12:30 am slot for a three-year period. Unlike last year, this year big players including -- STAR, Sony, Zee and HFCL-Nine Broadcasting are expected to pitch for

exchange4media Staff May 29, 2001 7:07 AM

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