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Sony TV regains numero three position
From Biz Asia. Posted August 25 2008, 9.13pm
Sony Entertainment Television Asia has regained the number three position in the general Hindi entertainment channels in India after hovering at number four and five for the past few months. According to TAM Media Research data for Week 33, calculated for C&S, 4+, HSM, Sony TV managed 10.7 per cent share of the market, compared to ZEE TV's 17.2 per cent and the market leader STAR Plus' 25.5 per cent. Colors, which has been performing exceedingly well since its launch three weeks ago, garnered 128 gross rating points (GRPs) this week - 10.5 per cent in the market (number 4). Colors was at 137 GRPs last week. The show, which has changed Sony TV's fortunes is the Salman Khan presented 'Dus Ka Dum'. Sony TV has crossed the 100 GRPs mark last week and it had 130 GRPs this week, thus the channel keeps the number three position. STAR One has maintained its share of 7.6 per cent at number six, NDTV Imagine follows with 7.4 per cent, leaving 9X at No. 7 with 6.2 per cent, while Sahara One stands at No. 8 with a 5 per cent share among 12 such channels. Related links: Colors successful run continues; sticks to No.3 Colors India's number 3 after just two weeks Salman Khan show strengthens Sony TV (more)

NDTV wins top gongs at India news awards
From Biz Asia. Posted August 21 2008, 11.26pm
NDTV 24x7 has reaffirmed its position as the top English news channel in India. The channel walked away with a slew of trophies at the annual NT awards (News Television Awards held in Delhi) ceremony. The channel walked away with a slew of trophies at the annual NT awards ceremony. The NDTV group got a total of 25 awards in all. Its NDTV India channel was awarded the best Hindi news channel gong. The Numero Uno Business Channel of the year honours were shared by CNBC TV18, NDTV Profit and CNBC Awaaz. NDTV 24x7's Poonam Aggarwal was awarded best TV news reporter of the year (English). The prime-time show, India 60 Minutes was voted the best daily newscast. The best investigative news report was also on 24x7 which was a special on Bangladesh. Besides hard news 'Jai Jawan' was awarded the best entertainment news show and 'The Car and Bike Show' was adjudged the best auto show. The best sports show presenter award went to Sonali Chander. (more)

Colors successful run continues; sticks to No.3
From Biz Asia. Posted August 18 2008, 10.26pm
Newly launched Indian entertainment channel Colors has done what other new services have not been able to! Colors has further consolidated its position at number 3 in the all-important Hindi channels ranking, three weeks after its launch. According to TAM Media Research data, in Week 31 and Week 32, Colors has garnered a share of 10 per cent and 11 per cent respectively, in the overall GEC space. STAR Plus stands at number 1 with 27 per cent and ZEE TV is second, with 17 per cent share for Week 32. Colors has managed to race ahead of Sony Entertainment Television Asia, which, despite its position in the GEC space, was at number three in Week 30. SET India has gathered a share of 9 per cent and is now at number four, along with Star One. The other two new GECs, NDTV Imagine and 9X have settled at number five position with a channel share of 7 per cent each. From 5 per cent in Week 31, Sahara One has gained 1 per cent and stands at number six position with 6 per cent share. Colors attracted the viewers since the launch week, thanks to its much-hyped reality show, 'Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi', which concluded in a high note, giving way to the next big reality show 'Bigg Boss 2', hosted by Shilpa Shetty. Apart from these two reality shows, the channel has a mythological programme 'Jai Shri Krishna' and 'Balika Vadhu', which drew an average TVR of 2.93 and 2.07, in Week 32. Related links: Colors India's number 3 after just two weeks Colors announces launch of 'Bigg Boss' Colors opens up with encouraging figures Shilpa Shetty to host India 'Big Brother 2' Viacom18 unveils entertainment channel: Colors South Asia World ceases broadcasting (more)

Colors India's number 3 after just two weeks
From Biz Asia. Posted August 9 2008, 1.24am
India's newest Hindi entertainment channel Colors has fast become a superhit with viewers by grabbing a huge share of the market pie. In just two weeks of the channel launching, Colors has jumped two spots and grabbed the number three position in the exciting GEC space. According to TAM Media Research data, in Week 31 for C&S, 4+, HSM, the week after its launch, Colors has garnered a share of 10 per cent in the overall GEC pie. STAR Plus stands at number 1 with 27 per cent and ZEE TV is second, with 18 percent. Colors has raced ahead of Sony Entertainment Television Asia, which, despite its unsteady position in the GEC space, was at number three in Week 30. Sony TV has gathered a share of 8 per cent and is now at number four, along with STAR One. The other two new GECs, NDTV Imagine and 9X, which have been striving to beat each other, have settled at number five position with a channel share of 7 per cent each. Akshay Kumar's first reality TV show 'Fear Factor- Khatron Ke Khiladi' has proved a runaway success, along with the mythological programme 'Jai Shri Krishna'. Incidentally 'Fear Factor...' comes to an end this week to make way for the much talked about Indian series 'Bigg Boss'. The show will be hosted by Shilpa Shetty and will feature a house full of Indian celebrities. Related links: Colors announces launch of 'Bigg Boss' Colors opens up with encouraging figures Shilpa Shetty to host India 'Big Brother 2' Viacom18 unveils entertainment channel: Colors South Asia World ceases broadcasting (more)

Colors opens up with encouraging figures
From Biz Asia. Posted August 2 2008, 2.16am
The newly launched channel Colors from Viacom 18 Media has opened up to a positive response across India. Data issued to BizAsia.co.uk for the week ending 26th July saw Colors start with 81 gross rating points (GRPs). Compared to other recently launched Indian TV channels, Colors has had a spectacular launch. Earlier this year, NDTV Imagine garnered 55 GRPs in its first week of launch (20-26 January). 9X, on the other hand, recorded a GRP of 21, but later climbed the ratings ladder. ZEE Next crawled with a 6 GRP in its opening week. Colors lags behind market leader STAR Plus, ZEE TV, Sony TV, NDTV Imagine, 9X and STAR One. Colors clarifies that the 81 GRPs have come from five-and-half days of programming while the other channels have captured the ratings for seven days. Observers also say the second week ratings will indicate the actual positioning of the channel. The GEC market seems to have expanded with the new launches. "Clearly, the market has grown. After the first week of sampling, now the effort is to hold up the stake. The important thing here is that our ratings are not driven by a single show but by three different programmes," says Kamat. Colors' big ticket reality show 'Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi' has opened with 1.7 (on 21st July) TVR, which went to a high of 2.27 on 24th July. 'Balika Vadhu' managed a high TVR of 1.26 and mythological 'Jai Sri Krishna' notched a maximum of 0.92 TVR on 21st July. Colors will launch the second season of 'Bigg Boss' after completion of 16-episodes of its driver show 'Fear Factor'. The channel has already endorsed original format (Big Brother) winner Shilpa Shetty for the show. Whilst there are plans to launch Colors in the UK, there is no concrete information on this. TV Eighteen's previous channel CNN IBN was available in the South Asia World avatar before ending after its distribution agreement ended with ZEE Network UK. Related links: Shilpa Shetty to host India 'Big Brother 2' Viacom18 unveils entertainment channel: Colors South Asia World ceases broadcasting (more)

NDTV Imagine ties-up with 'Unforgettable Tour'
From Biz Asia. Posted July 26 2008, 9.34pm
Popular Indian TV channel NDTV Imagine has won the lucrative deal to air exclusive footage from the ongoing Bollywood concert 'Unforgettable Tour'. The much talked about show, which sees Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on-stage for the first time is kicked off in Toronto on 18th July and moves on to other exotic destinations including Trinidad, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlantic City, Chicago, New York, Vancouver, London and Amsterdam. Each show will feature celebrity guest performers such as Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit and Shilpa Shetty. NDTV Imagine will capture the best of the action, both on and off the stage for each show and will present it through a line-up of special shows: - The Unforgettable Tour Diaries – Daily update capsules that will capture all the behind the scenes action, their experiences from/shopping to sight-seeing, interactions with fans and leading up to each concert. The Tour Diaries will also present special features which capture interesting trivia about the stars and their memories of various performances and tours. - Curtain raiser – An exciting sneak-peak into the all the concerts including the rehearsals and other events, leading to the main gala show. - The Grand Finale – A spectacular, unforgettable night presenting power-packed performances by all the stars. NDTV Imagine CEO Sameer Nair said, "As Global Broadcast Partners to the tour, NDTV Imagine is taking the audience on a round-the-world tour, giving them the opportunity to witness these spectacular concerts in all their glory. In addition, we have plans for many exciting and innovative properties that will revolve around the whole tour, bringing alive the entire experience for our audience." (more)

INX Media to launch 9XM in the UK imminently
From Biz Asia. Posted July 9 2008, 5.20pm
INX Media's music channel 9XM is on course to launch in the UK on Sky Digital imminently. According to a source close to BizAsia.co.uk, a deal has been sought and the channel will join its flagship Hindi GEC 9X shortly. INX Media is keeping tight-lipped and refused to comment on a date of the launch. 9XM has fast become India's leading music channels. Recently 9XM retained a massive lead over its rivals with 54 GRPs in C&S 4yrs+, followed by MTV – 19 GRPs and Channel [V] -7 GRPs. 9X is currently available free-to-air on Sky Digital EPG 828. B4U Music, ZEE Music and Music India are the only other Bollywood music channels broadcasting in the UK. Keep it with BizAsia.co.uk for the exclusive news break. Related links: 9X & 9XM consolidate their positions in India EXCLUSIVE: EX-STAR Nick Thind joins 9X UK STAR UK's Vice President Nick Thind leaves 9X continues steady climb; now India's No.3 9X makes official UK launch on Sky Digital EXCLUSIVE: Interview with 9X on UK launch UK launch for 9X to take place on Monday? EXCLUSIVE: 9X to take DD News EPG slot EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent 9X surges to fourth position in India EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent NDTV Imagine set for UK launch Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show Music channel establishes lead position in India 9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels New channel 9X opens to a mixed response INX Network to launch channel in India this month STAR India's legal head quits network It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap (more)

Dutch MEP calls for resumption of NDTV broadcasts to China
From Media Network Weblog. Posted July 6 2008, 12.21pm
Dutch European Parliament member Erik Meijer of the Socialist Party (SP) has demanded that the European Commission use its influence to restore New Tang Dynasty Television’s (NTDTV) broadcast to China. Meijer brought this up last Friday by raising the question in the European Parliament. New Tang Dynasty Television, an independent Chinese television broadcaster, has been broadcasting into [...] (more)

'Paanchvi' outperforms rivals celebrity shows
From Biz Asia. Posted June 11 2008, 5.58pm
One can't miss the array of Bollywood celebrities descending on the small screen, since the craze started in 2000 with legend Amitabh Bachchan on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'. Last weekend saw Salman Khan debut as a TV host after numerous appearances as a special guest on other programmes. According to the overnight TV audience measurement system from Audience Measurement and Analytics (AMap), '10 Ka Dum' on Sony Entertainment Television Asia, had an average of 1.65% and a television rating (TRP) of 2.6% during peak time. As compared to KBC3, which unfurled on January 22, 2007, which had an average rating of 3.4% and a peak rating of 4.9%, 10 Ka Dum is way below. 'Junoon-Kuch Kar Dikhane Ka', which starred Hrithik Roshan as a celebrity judge being telecasted on NDTV Imagine, had an average rating of 0.82% and a peak rating of 1.1%. ZEE TV's programme 'Rock And Roll Family', which has Ajay Devgan, Kajol and Tanuja as celebrity judges, and launched on 14th March, had an average TRP of 2.4% and a peak of 3.2%, according to AMap. Similarly, 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 4', with Shatrughan Sinha as a judge on STAR One, also managed to score just 0.54% as average rating and 1% as peak rating. In comparison, Shah Rukh Khan hosted 'Kya Aap Panchvi Pass Se Tez Hain', debut on April 25, had an average rating of 2.7% with a peak of 3.5%. (more)

ZEE Next to launch in UK "within days"
From Biz Asia. Posted May 31 2008, 7.22pm
ZEE Network's second general Hindi entertainment channel, ZEE Next, is planning to launch on Sky Digital in the UK "within days". Since last weekend, ZEE Network UK channels have been flashing a "Coming Soon" promo consisting of the ZEE Next channel ID. ZEE Next's strapline 'Dil Wahi, Dhadkan Nayi' meaning 'the heart is the same but a new heartbeat" will offer an alternative to the saas bahu soaps being offered on flagship channel ZEE TV. When the channel launched in India, last December, ZEE Next business head Punit Goenka said, "While ZEE TV concentrates on stories inside the home, the new channel will narrate stories from outside. The channel will address more contemporary issues especially in its portrayal of women. Although its main target will be the youth demographic, it will not alienate the housewife." With newcomers 9X and NDTV Imagine grabbing a majority of the market pie, ZEE Next has struggled to create the impact that bosses had wanted. Even though some programmes have received a good response, the channel has faced distribution problems. Last month, a ZEE spokesman said that ZEE Next was to be revived with more hours dedicated to original programming and distribution problems rectified. "There is a full-blown expansion plan for ZEE Next over the next two months. The focus will be on programming and distribution. The channel's peak investment requirement is Rs 3 billion on the channel. We will be spending more money on distribution and are also increasing original content on the channel," said a source in the company. ZEE UK officials declined to comment further on the launch but did confirm ZEE Next will be launching "within days". As always, keep it with BizAsia.co.uk for the exclusive announcement, first. ZEE Network UK recently launched the group's first radio station, ZEE Radio, the UK's only all-Bollywood radio station, broadcasting on 558AM between 07:00 - 13:00 and on DAB digital radio 24 hours a day in Greater London. Related links: Ofcom approves four new licences for ZEE UK ZEE readying UK launch of spiritual channel ZEE TV's sibling station to launch in India EXCLUSIVE: ZEE Network to launch radio station ZEE India to launch new entertainment channel (more)

EXCLUSIVE: EX-STAR Nick Thind joins 9X UK
From Biz Asia. Posted May 21 2008, 11.59am
Ex-STAR Vice President Nick Thind has joined the up and coming Hindi entertainment channel 9X, BizAsia.co.uk can exclusively confirm. He has been appointed as 9X UK's sales representative. 9X launched on Sky Digital in April, with an official roll-out of programming expected in June. Thind was a part of STAR UK for seven years until he left in September. Whilst a source confirmed the new appointment, BizAsia.co.uk did not receive any further clarification. Related links: STAR UK's Vice President Nick Thind leaves 9X continues steady climb; now India's No.3 9X makes official UK launch on Sky Digital EXCLUSIVE: Interview with 9X on UK launch UK launch for 9X to take place on Monday? EXCLUSIVE: 9X to take DD News EPG slot EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent 9X surges to fourth position in India EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent NDTV Imagine set for UK launch Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show Music channel establishes lead position in India 9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels New channel 9X opens to a mixed response INX Network to launch channel in India this month STAR India's legal head quits network It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap (more)

9X continues steady climb; now India's No.3
From Biz Asia. Posted May 3 2008, 5.02pm
INX Media's Hindi entertainment channel 9X is proving a big threat to closest rivals Sony Entertainment Television Asia and NDTV Imagine. (more)

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with 9X on UK launch
From Biz Asia. Posted April 27 2008, 12.32am
9X will be launching in the UK on Sky Digital this Monday (28th April), the broadcaster has confirmed to BizAsia.co.uk. In an exclusive interview with us, Indrani Mukerjea, founder and CEO, INX Media Pvt Ltd, confirmed an initial test phase before switching to full programming. Q. Will actual programmes begin on Monday or is this a test run? If so how many hours will you broadcast initially? We hear its 16. A. Yes the actual programmes will commence from Monday 28th April at 20:00 (BST). It's 4 hours of 9X programming looped to make the 24-hour schedule. Q. Are there plans to broadcast free to air or encrypted? A. It is free to air. Q. Will your music channel 9XM programmes also be screened in the UK feed or are you launching that service separately here? A. We are using 9XM music clips as programme fillers on 9X. We may decide to launch 9XM as a separate channel at a future date. Q. Will the channel logo also appear on screen from Monday as we understand you're awaiting the DD News transition to go through fully before your idents are shown. A. The current 9X logo will appear on the channel. Watch out for an exclusive full interview with Indrani Mukerjea on BizAsia.co.uk. According to TV audience measuring body aMap's data in India for week 17 C&S 4+, 9X is giving other channels a run for their money by staying put at number three in all Hindi General Entertainment Channels (GECs). Whilst STAR Plus remains the market leader with 291 GRP points, ZEE TV is second with 182 points, 9X follows with 88, NDTV Imagine in fourth with 80. STAR One (67), Sony Entertainment Television Asia (66) and Sahara One (54) were holding their own in distance places. Updated: 27/04/08 Related links: UK launch for 9X to take place on Monday? EXCLUSIVE: 9X to take DD News EPG slot EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent 9X surges to fourth position in India EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent NDTV Imagine set for UK launch Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show Music channel establishes lead position in India 9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels New channel 9X opens to a mixed response INX Network to launch channel in India this month STAR India's legal head quits network It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap (more)

UK launch for 9X to take place on Monday?
From Biz Asia. Posted April 22 2008, 7.20pm
One of India's most popular channels 9X could finally be making a splash into the UK on Monday (28th April). According to the DD News EPG for next week, data has been replaced with 9X show information. Other details for the channel remain ambiguous. It was revealed by BizAsia.co.uk earlier this month that 9X was to buy the EPG slot 832 presently occupied by DD News. Since then, the channel has been in negotiations with media regulator Ofcom for approval on its UK launch. For more information, keep it with BizAsia.co.uk. Related links: EXCLUSIVE: 9X to take DD News EPG slot EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent 9X surges to fourth position in India EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent NDTV Imagine set for UK launch Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show Music channel establishes lead position in India 9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels New channel 9X opens to a mixed response INX Network to launch channel in India this month STAR India's legal head quits network It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap (more)

UK operations head quits Sahara for ZEE UK
From Biz Asia. Posted April 21 2008, 11.57am
The former head of Business Operations of the Sahara channels in the UK has quit to join the ZEE Network today. Tanmay Srivastava was heading Business operations in the UK for the Sahara channels (Sahara One / Filmy) and became part of the company last year just before the Sahara channels launched part of the MAX Mix bouquet. He was actively involved in marketing the channels along with other channel partners. Tanmay brings to ZEE Network his experience of over seven years, primarily in the field of advertising sales with companies like STAR TV, NDTV in India before coming to UK. Interestingly, he is also a radio presenter with live radio shows under the name of Sunny Kapoor during weekends on a leading Asian radio station. (more)

STAR Plus widens gap over ZEE TV in India
From Biz Asia. Posted April 13 2008, 3.12am
STAR Plus has consolidated its position as the nation's most watched channel, according to latest figures out this week. The latest TAM ratings data (week ended 5th April) show STAR Plus at 361 GRPs, well ahead of ZEE TV, which is at 232 GRPs. This is a huge gain by STAR Plus, particularly if you take into account the fact that in the week ended 16th February, ZEE TV had narrowed the gap to as little as 4 GRPS (STAR Plus 291, ZEE TV 287). ZEE TV could not hold on to the momentum it had built up though and in the weeks that followed, STAR Plus steadily built up its lead. Even with the grand finale of 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs' (on 1st March) fetching 6.73 TRPs, it was not enough for ZEE TV to bridge the widening gap. Whilst ZEE TV's shows 'Dulhann', 'Betiyan' and 'Maayka' have been performing well, its new reality show 'Rock-n-Roll Family' has proved less popular than 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa' in the same slot. Average ratings of around 4 TRPs has proved a dampener for ZEE TV. In weeks to come, STAR Plus will be stregnthening its output further with the re-introduction of Smriti Irani in 'Kyunki' and the launch of Shah Rukh Khan's gameshow 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?'. Sony TV back in Top 3! After a shoddy start to the year, Sony Entertainment Television Asia is back in the wreckening by toppling NDTV Imagine from the number three slot in India. In the week ended 5th April, Sony TV with 88 GRPs is just ahead of NDTV Imagine, which has pocketed 82 GRPs. On the back of reality shows, events (Filmfare awards) and a blockbuster film (Chak De India) Set managed to up its GRP to 110 in the week ended 1st March but in the subsequent week it slipped again. Sony TV too is launching some big shows including the Salman Khan presented 'Power of 10' and the Indian Premier League cricket, which it is showing in India. And the rest... 4. NDTV Imagine & 9X 5. Sahara One (70 GRPs) 6. STAR One (66 GRPs) 7. STAR Utsav (40 GRPs) 8. Sony SAB (32 GRPs) 9. ZEE Next (9 GRPs) Related links: Confirmed: Salman to front show for Sony TV Setanta scoops rights to Indian Premier League Shah Rukh to host another show on STAR Plus (more)

9X surges to fourth position in India
From Biz Asia. Posted April 8 2008, 4.25pm
INX Media's 9X has stormed into fourth position amongst Hindi General Entertainment Channels (GEC) in India. Launched just under five months ago, 9X continues to maintain a steady growth, week on week with it now hoping to catch up with established channels ZEE TV, STAR Plus and Sony Entertainment Television Asia. In Week 14 of data released for India's West, North and East amongst C&S 4+ audiences, 9X is at 83 GRPs. Other GEC channel ratings are as follows: STAR Plus (346 GRPs), ZEE TV (188 GRPs) and Sony (88) GRPs. In terms of time spent, 9X was at number three amongst the GECs in terms of viewing time; viewers spent 58 minutes on 9X. Time spent on other channels was as follows: STAR Plus (176), ZEE TV (105), Sony (57), Sahara One (57), NDTV Imagine (57), STAR One (53), ZEE Next (32), SAB (29). As BizAsia.co.uk exclusively reported earlier this week, 9X is set to launch in the UK with tests beginning this week. Related links: EXCLUSIVE: 9X UK launch imminent NDTV Imagine set for UK launch Bolly stars lead panel on new 9X reality show Music channel establishes lead position in India 9X & Bindaas begin eating into popular channels New channel 9X opens to a mixed response INX Network to launch channel in India this month STAR India's legal head quits network It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Siddhartha Basu turns producer for ZEE TV soap (more)

NDTV Imagine to launch first afternoon soap
From Biz Asia. Posted March 25 2008, 7.45pm
One of India's fastest growing channels NDTV Imagine has announced the launch of a new soap, the first to occupy its afternoon slot. So far, NDTV Imagine, which launched in India in January (in the UK earlier this month) has had success with only five-hours of original programming. The afternoon band titled 'Indiadhanush' will showcase fascinating facets of India's diverse artistic culture, lifestyle and heritage. Starting 31st March 2008, Indiadhanush, which is being produced by Siddharth Kak's Cinema Vision India, will air on the channel from Monday to Friday at 12:30. Each episode will focus on a series of subjects ranging from history, people, culture, arts and craft, music, dance, folk, wisdom and philosophy, showcasing amazing discoveries. This new series is hosted by Kak and Ami Trivedi. Announcing the launch of this show, NDTV Imagine EVP of content Shailja Kejriwal said, "People have become so busy in their day to day lives that they do not get the time to open their eyes to the beauty around them! While NDTV Imagine offers a range of programming that is distinctive and memorable, Indiadhanush will capture the myriad scenes, rich culture and vibrant personalities which will help our viewers rediscover our own country!" Kak added, "Indiadhanush is a show for everyone who loves India and will appeal to everyone across age groups! The show is an attempt to highlight the diversity of the country and will showcase a new discovery in each episode, in an entertaining manner!" Related links: Two Asian TV channels make Sky launch NDTV Imagine set for UK launch NDTV Imagine begins EPG testing on Sky? NDTV Imagine launches on a high note NDTV Imagine sets India launch date NDTV's Hindi GEC to launch in January Karan Johar joins reality TV show bandwagon NDTV's Hindi GEC to launch in January INX Network to launch channel in India this month New ZEE Network channel branding revealed Another STAR executive leaves for NDTV Chandra appointed NDTV (UK) CEO & MD Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

NDTV Imagine launches on a high note
From Biz Asia. Posted February 3 2008, 9.47pm
NDTV Imagine has had the highest debut night figures beating the likes of other recently launched channels like 9X and ZEE Next. (more)

STAR planning to launch Indian shopping channel
From Biz Asia. Posted January 30 2008, 10.39pm
STAR India and Bennett, Coleman & Company (BCCL) are planning to launch an Indian tele-shopping network in collaboration with a Korean company. According to reports, the Korean company will hold a minority stake, while STAR and BCCL will be equal partners. Both STAR and BCCL are keeping tightlipped about developments. Sources close to BizAsia.co.uk have suggested that Korea's popular TVHS channel CJ is advising STAR India and BCCL about entering the market. However this has not been confirmed. The parties involved are currently investigating costs and revenues. Speculation is also rife that NDTV is also looking into home tele-shopping. TV18's shopping channel is looking at launching February-end, early March. There are no plans to launch such channels in the UK market. (more)

Ekta Kapoor set to recreate 'Mahabharat'
From Biz Asia. Posted January 28 2008, 11.18pm
TV queen Ekta Kapoor is set to recreate the 'Mahabharat' magic on a lavish scale, it’s been reported. Mumbai Mirror has said that the huge show will star all the top actors of the Balaji stable. It will go on the floors in the last week of February or the first week of March and will be aired mid-2008, on one of the recently-launched TV channels. This will be her first attempt at mythology. According to sources, some names speculated to take part in the new show are Chetan Hansraj, Naman Shaw, Ronit Roy, Shabbir Aluwalia, Aamir Ali, Jay Bhanushali, Karan Patel, Ram Kapoor and Hiten Tejwani. She has also spoken to Gauri Pradhan and Saakshi Tanwar. However it is yet unclear who will play the five Pandavas and the important characters among the Kauravas. Recently NDTV's new entertainment channel NDTV Imagine launched its mythological show 'Ramayan' in the primetime slot. Related link: NDTV Imagine to recreate 'Ramayan' magic (more)

NDTV Networks sells 26% to NBC Universal
From Biz Asia. Posted January 22 2008, 4.21pm
NBC Universal has bought a 26% stake into New Delhi Television's (NDTV) overseas company NDTV Networks, it has been announced. (more)

NBC-U takes slice of India’s NDTV
From Rapid TV News. Posted January 22 2008, 2.01pm
New Delhi TV (NDTV) is selling 26% of itself to NBC-Universal, ending weeks of speculation on a forthcoming deal. (more)

NDTV Imagine to recreate 'Ramayan' magic
From Biz Asia. Posted January 7 2008, 9.10pm
India's new channel NDTV Imagine has roped in original producers Sagar Arts to remake the mythological drama 'Ramayan' in a new avatar. The entire production is being executed at Sagar Film City in Baroda where grand sets have been erected to depict key areas in the kingdom of Ayodhya, the birth place of Lord Ram. This new version has the advantage of being produced in times of huge technical advancements which will greatly enhance the story telling in a compelling new way. Announcing the launch of the show, Mr. Sameer Nair, CEO, NDTV Imagine said, "Ramayan is a tale for every generation. It is multi-layered, multi-faceted, multi-dimensional... and this brand new daily version of the timeless classic has been interpreted to cater to the taste of a shining, modern India. Television is all about great stories well told, and for us, Ramayan is India's greatest story ever and we hope to re-tell it in a compelling, entertaining manner." The characters in Ramayan will be essayed by a new generation of actors – Gurmeet Choudhary will play the lead of Lord Ram, while Debina Bonnerjee plays Sita. The 3 key characters - Lakshman, Bharat and Shatrughan will be played by Ankit Arora, Vije Bhatia and Lalit Negi respectively. Commenting on the show announcement, Mr. Prem Sagar said, “Ramayan like river Ganga is sacred, timeless and unmeasureable. A dip in the values of idealism and sacrifice embodied in Ramayan is like a bath in the Ganga that purifies your thought, speech and action and washes away all evil gathered as time has moved life. Twenty years ago, our revered father Dr. Ramanand Sagar created a revolution through a blockbuster show. Now, we the second and third generation hopes to recreate the same magic”. Adds Mr. Nair, “Ramayan has a huge connect with audiences across the country and has all the elements that will deliver on our promise to entertain and delight. The Sagar’s are powerful storytellers and the final word in creating mythological epics for television and we believe that our partnership has the potential to make Ramayan a show that the whole family will watch together every evening.” NDTV Imagine will hit TV screens in India on Monday 21st January. It will offer programming across genres, ranging from light-hearted family soaps to period dramas and from high voltage music and dance entertainers to the most glamorous events in the entertainment business. NDTV Imagine is looking at launching in the UK later this year. (more)

NDTV Imagine sets India launch date
From Biz Asia. Posted December 24 2007, 12.35pm
The much awaited general entertainment channel from the NDTV stable - NDTV Imagine has set itself a launch date in India for Monday 21st January. The channel will launch with four hours of original programming with a total of ten new shows during primetime. This will go up to twelve by 1st April 2008, reveals NDTV Imagine CEO Sameer Nair. Clearly, the channel's big ticket stunt proposition will be built around music talent reality show Shaava Shaava. A unique characteristic of the show is of course the fact that it will be telecast over 11 consecutive days in a start-to-finish run. Nair asserts that both in terms of the kind of programming the channel is putting out and in how its shows are presented, there will be clear differentiation over the fare that is currently on air. Related links: NDTV's Hindi GEC to launch in January Karan Johar joins reality TV show bandwagon NDTV's Hindi GEC to launch in January INX Network to launch channel in India this month New ZEE Network channel branding revealed Another STAR executive leaves for NDTV Chandra appointed NDTV (UK) CEO & MD Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

Smriti Irani producing comedy for ZEE TV
From Biz Asia. Posted December 8 2007, 10.29am
Smriti Irani is surely branching out. After moving away from STAR's 'Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', the actress-producer has been busy with work on other channels including Sony Entertainment Television Asia, 9X and NDTV Imagine. Moreover, earlier this week, Smriti revealed that she was to make her debut in ZEE TV's popular soap 'Teen Bahuraniyaan'. Now, sources at Mumbai Mirror have reported that Smriti is set to make her first comedy show for the number two channel. The programme has been tentatively titled 'Bai Bole Toh Gangubai'. It will revolve around Gangubai’s life and how she tries to solve the problems of various families living in the society. The half hour weekend primetime show is likely to go on air in December-end (in India) and the shooting will begin in the next two weeks. Says a source, "The show will revolve around the life of a maid and how she plays an important role in our day to day lives; how she solves small problems of the various families in the society and how, her absence affects our daily lives. The show has largely been inspired by Bawarchi and Hero No 1. It will have different flavors of emotions that make people laugh and cry. It is a very relatable family-oriented story. Gangubai will be a typical Maharashtrian wearing nauvari sari in the show." Related links: Smriti Irani enters ZEE TV 'Bahuraaniyan' soap Sony TV rubbishes 'Viruddh' axe rumours Ekta soap to replace Smriti's 'Viruddh'? New Balaji soap comes early on Sony TV Balaji Telefilms to produce three soaps for Sony Sony's latest weapon 'Viruddh' in ratings war Smriti Z Irani "quits" STAR Plus' 'Kyunki Saans...' (more)

Karan Johar joins reality TV show bandwagon
From Biz Asia. Posted December 8 2007, 9.54am
Popular filmmaker Karan Johar has announced he will turn judge in a musical reality show called 'Say Shaava Shaava' on upcoming entertainment channel NDTV Imagine. This will Johar's second stint on TV after the hugely successful run of 'Koffee with Karan' on rival STAR Network. 'Say Shaava Shaava', which launches in January, will be hosted by Ali Asgar. It will see television actors like Aman Verma, Apoorva Agnihotri, Divyanka Tripathi, Juhi Parmar, Mouni Roy, Narayani Shastri, Pulkit Samrat and Sumeet Raghvan showcasing their singing talent. In every episode, the participants will sing their favorite songs and Karan, along with viewers from across the country; will select the best singer among these TV stars. The participant with the least scores and votes will be eliminated. NDTV Imagine CEO Sameer Nair said, "Say Shaava Shaava is an outright entertainer. The contestants are established stars, who will use all their talent to impress Karan and the audiences. We're thrilled to have Karan on the show and I'm certain that he will bring his own brand of entertainment to his role as judge." Related links: NDTV's Hindi GEC to launch in January INX Network to launch channel in India this month New ZEE Network channel branding revealed Another STAR executive leaves for NDTV Chandra appointed NDTV (UK) CEO & MD Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

Sabras Radio & NDTV tie-up for cricket
From Biz Asia. Posted November 1 2007, 11.30pm
The Midland's most popular Asian station Sabras Radio has tied up with India’s leading news channel NDTV for live cricket updates. Starting on Monday 5th November, Sabras Radio will bring its listeners live scores from the nail biting India vs Pakistan cricket series. The tour features five ODIs and two Test Series. Sabras Radio will be taking 5-6 updates from NDTV's sports reporters during a live match. NDTV will also be bringing its expertise on Sabras Radio through any breaking news from the series directly to Sabras listeners. Previously, Sabras Radio has associated itself with ZEE News reporters from cricket updates. Related link: Sabras Radio ties up with ZEE News for cricket (more)

NDTV gets into Arabia
From Rapid TV News. Posted November 1 2007, 8.15pm
New Delhi TV (NDTV) has launched NDTV Arabia, the intention being to tap into the Gulf’s huge Asian expat population. (more)

ARY cameraman dead in Bhutto rally blast
From Biz Asia. Posted October 18 2007, 11.32pm
Pakistani broadcaster ARY Digital is mourning the death of one of its cameramen who was one of hundreds killed in the Benazir Bhutto rally blasts in Karachi, Pakistan. A suspected suicide bomber is said to have been among a crowd in Karachi watching former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's return from exile. The director of DM Digital Dr Rehman Malik and one its presenters Mazher Bukhari have also been reported to be injured in the bomb blasts. At the time of filing this article, 115 people had been confirmed dead in the explosions by Pakistani police. News broadcasters BBC News, Sky News CNN, NDTV 24x7, Al Jazeera English, Aaj Tak and ARY Digital all switched to rolling coverage for breaking news from the scene of the catastrophe at around 20:30 earlier this evening. Updated: 19/10/07 (more)

STAR News tops news channels in India
From Biz Asia. Posted October 17 2007, 9.26pm
STAR News has come up trumps by retaining the numero uno position in India amongst all news channels in the Hindi speak markets. According to TAM data for Week 40m STAR News had a 22% average market share. In the top ten news genre programmes, STAR News dominated with nine out of ten shows in the chart. The dominance continues to the list of the top twenty shows, where STAR News has 16. The last quarter has seen STAR News overtake Aaj Tak on numerous occasions. The channel has also grown in reach which has increased 17% from its reach at the start of the year. STAR News is on the upswing on the back of its impressive programming, while maintaining the trend on the basis of its consistent impact-based reporting. In the UK, STAR News was the first Hindi speaking news broadcaster to launch, followed by NDTV 24x7 (English) and recently joined by Aaj Tak. (more)

Saroj Khan signs new NDTV dance show
From Biz Asia. Posted October 9 2007, 11.29pm
Bollywood's much loved choreographer Saroj Khan has confirmed to Mumbai Mirror that she will be launching her own dance reality show to rival STAR Plus' 'Nach Baliye'. Initially when STAR approached the star dancer, she refused to be a part of it, this explains why. Details remain sketchy on Saroj's new show but did say that the programme will air on NDTV's upcoming entertainment channel, launching early 2008. Says a source, "Saroj is unarguably the best choreographer in Bollywood. Her dance reality show will invariably rock. She has been working very hard on this project." Saroj said, "I have signed a contract under which I'm bound not to speak a single word about the show until the channel makes a formal announcement from their side." Related links: Plans on for UK launch of new NDTV channel NDTV looking to dislodge STAR Plus from top Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

India?s NDTV to launch ?Arabia? channel for expats
From Media Network Weblog. Posted September 21 2007, 9.41am
India’s largest private news channel, NDTV, today unveiled a new satellite channel targeting the millions of South Asian expatriates living in the Middle East and Africa. NDTV Arabia, a free-to-air channel to be officially launched at the end of October, will be “infotainment-based, with business, news and lifestyle” the channel said in a statement. Most programming [...] (more)

NDTV lifestyle channel set for India launch
From Biz Asia. Posted August 27 2007, 11.02am
NDTV's upcoming lifestyle channel, tentatively titled Goodtimes, launches in India on Friday 7th September. According to Business Standard, the lifestyle channel will be followed by with the launch of Metro Nation - NDTV’s city-specific channel for Delhi and the national capital region. Smeeta Chakrabarty, the CEO for NDTV’s lifestyle channel, would not confirm the brand name, but confirmed that the channels would be launched in the first fortnight of September. "It is the first Indian lifestyle channel with world-class programming for the global, urban Indian. It’s a channel which answers all your questions from food to travel, leisure to gadgets, marriages to parenthood and wellness to parties," she said. NDTV’s Hindi general entertainment channel is expected to be launched in January, which has received huge support from Bollywood personalities such as Karan Johar (bought a stake in the channel earlier this year). NDTV has already confirmed to BizAsia.co.uk that the lifestyle and entertainment channels will also launch in the UK when a platform becomes available. Related links: NDTV signs UK distrubution deal with BT Plans on for UK launch of new NDTV channel NDTV looking to dislodge STAR Plus from top Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

NDTV 24x7 launches in Europe on World TV
From Biz Asia. Posted August 22 2007, 8.36am
NDTV has expanded its presence in Europe with the launch of its flagship 24-hour English news and infotainment channel NDTV 24x7 on GlobeCast’s WorldTV platform, making it the only English news channel from India to be available in the region. The channel launches as part of WorldTV’s bouquet of premium quality pay television channels which are now available across continental Europe. Rahul Sood, NDTV’s Head of Distribution & Affiliate Sales, said, "With the channel having already established its presence in the UK on BSkyB, fulfilling the growing demand for a quality English news channel from India in continental Europe was our priority. Our alliance with WorldTV will now enable viewers across the region get live news and analysis from the subcontinent's most popular 24hrs English news channel." With this, NDTV’s presence now extends to all the key markets in the world - the UK, US, Europe, Canada, across the Middle East, South Africa, Australia-New Zealand and neighboring South Asian countries. Speaking on the tie-up, GlobeCast Asia CEO David Justin said "With the addition of NDTV 24X7 in our bouquet for World TV Europe, we will be in a position to provide our World TV subscribers premium quality news and current affairs programs from India in the English language. We look forward to working closely with NDTV and expanding our relationship in the near future." (more)

Rajshri.com signs NDTV, Zoom & ZEE content
From Biz Asia. Posted June 29 2007, 10.24pm
Rajshri.com has signed up content deals with three major Indian broadcasters to stream on it online portal. News channel NDTV, entertainment channels Zoom TV and ZEE TV have all supplied hours of material, which will be available to download via Rajshri's website. ZEE Network has given 2000 hours of their content to be put on the website. Shows that are available on the website are 'Astitva - Ek Prem Kahani', 'Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai', 'Rishtey', 'Hum Paanch', 'After Hrs', 'Johny Aala Re', 'Bombay Talking', 'Kareena Kareena' and 'B News'. On the other hand, NDTV's shows like 'Walk The Talk', 'Jai Jawan', 'Best of Gustakhi Maaf', 'Boss's Day Out' and 'India Questions' are currently being streamed on the website. Apart from this four Zoom shows like 'Page 3', 'Popkorn Newz', 'Maximum Style Diva' and 'Let's Talk' are also available for free streaming. "It is the progressive content owners who are high on the learning curve that have come on board first rather than the traditional ones," informs Rajshri Media managing director Rajjat Barjatya. "A lot of convincing was required to break the mindset of content owners and inform them about the potential of this new distribution and revenue channel. The platform that we are building is unmatched in terms of content and features and augurs very well for the future, since the medium is reaching out to a truly global audience," he adds. Seven months into its launch, Rajshri.com now sports more than 1400 music videos, 275 movies, 988 television shows and more on its website. The website has also undergone a change over the months and has been made navigation friendly. (more)

Plans on for UK launch of new NDTV channel
From Biz Asia. Posted June 18 2007, 9.32am
NDTV is set to unleash the first of three new channels in India next month. 'NDTV Life!' is the working title the channel has been given. It will be India's version to Discovery Travel and Living. The lifestyle channel will broadcast in English, which aims to be aspirational, shall encompass everything an ideal lifestyle channel should possess – travel, leisure, luxury, adventure, partying, cuisine, health and wellness. As per programmes and shows on travel and leisure, the channel promises to bring in stories from across the world, which could be of India’s interest. Besides, the channel will also cover the essence of India through reality shows, and big weddings, and emerging women power. The channel also promises to have fine dining shows on dishes and drinks from across the globe. The presenters, as the channel promises, will not just be pretty faces, but will make way for quirky, funny spontaneous journeys, and discover life along with viewers. According to an insider at NDTV, the new channel will launch in the UK early next year, "Our travel and lifestyle channel, NDTV Life! (that's the working title for the channel) is launching in India in July... Will keep you posted on the date once we've sorted it out internally... The plans are to get the channel to the UK by early next year depending upon how good the platforms are to us..." Extracts from AgencyFAQs Related links: NDTV looking to dislodge STAR Plus from top Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India 'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV? UK set up for new NDTV Entertainment channel Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

UTV in talks to launch business news channel
From Biz Asia. Posted June 7 2007, 9.02am
Ronnie Screwvala-promoted UTV Software Communications is in talks with the Walt Disney-owned American Broadcasting Company News (ABC News) for launching a business news channel. Sources in the know said the foreign media company would pick up a minority stake in the venture and provide technical support. The laws allow a foreign company to pick up a maximum 26 per cent stake in a news venture. The discussions were at an advanced stage, and the deal would be announced shortly, they said. Walt Disney holds 14.85 per cent stake in UTV as on 31st March 2007. When contacted, an ABC News spokesperson said, "We are exploring various opportunities for our television content business in India and Asia Pacific and have nothing to announce at the moment." However, attempts to reach the UTV CEO Screwvala failed. An e-mail query sent to him on Tuesday remained unanswered. Media buyers believe there is room for more broadcasters to enter the space. "The men-focused brands are fueling the growth of advertising. Considering that news channels, and more specifically business news channels, address the needs of these brands, entry of news broadcasters is good news for advertisers," said Manish Porwal, managing director (India-south&west), Starcom. UTV Software Communication is into motion pictures, new media (gaming and animation), broadcast and television content. The company is slated to launch a bouquet of eight channels in a year under its subsidiary, UTV Broadcasting. Its first channel, Bindass – a youth channel – is expected to go on air by September. This will be followed by regional channels in the same genre. The company has already announced the launch of the world cinema channel Olive. UTV will be the second player entering the news broadcasting space this year after the earlier announcement by INX media, led by Indrani Mukerjea, wife of ex-STAR Group chief executive officer Peter Mukerjea. INX plans to launch 12 channels, with four dedicated to news (one national news channel and three city-specific news channels). As of now, there are only few broadcasters in the business news space, including NDTV Profit and TV 18’s CNBC-TV18 and CNBC Awaaz. Article from Business Standard (more)

NDTV looking to dislodge STAR Plus from top
From Biz Asia. Posted April 10 2007, 9.24am
Prannoy Roy's NDTV Group is all set to launch its entertainment channel by year-end and its goal is to give STAR Plus a run for its money for the top slot. (more)

NDTV revamps website; streaming goes free
From Biz Asia. Posted March 29 2007, 12.06pm
India's popular news network New Delhi Television (NDTV) has revamped its website with a much more interactive interface. (more)

Confirmed: STAR's Sameer Nair to join NDTV
From Biz Asia. Posted March 15 2007, 7.54am
Its finally been confirmed that STAR TV Network's Sameer Nair is joining NDTV's Hindi channel subsidiary 'Imagine' when he leaves later this month. (more)

'KBC' and 'Koffee With Karan' to move to NDTV?
From Biz Asia. Posted January 27 2007, 12.41pm
A strong rumour doing the rounds is that Star's two new posh shows 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' and 'Koffee with Karan' will follow Karan Johar and Samir Nair into NDTV's soon-to-be-launched entertainment channel. "How can that be? My relationship with STAR during the first season of 'Koffee...' has been fantastic. At the same time my association with NDTV is my future on television. Let's see how it goes. I don't want to jump the gun and make plans for the future. 'Koffee with Karan' is a STAR brand-show," says Karan currently in Dubai promoting 'Koffee...' As for Sameer Nair's move into NDTV. "Pranoy Roy who's the man behind NDTV is a great visionary. I'm proud to be part of NDTV. As for Samir, he's a tremendously intelligent man. He has proven himself time and again in the world of television. And I'm sure he'll be a winner in whatever he does." Fatigued, he brightens as he watches his closest friend Shah Rukh on the first episode of the new 'KBC'. "I haven't been on the set to watch him shoot. But I did his clothes on 'KBC'. I just hope my 'Koffee...' matches up to the high standards set by Shah Rukh. We've put in our best. This time around I'm far more relaxed with the format. I'm hoping I'm less worried with my guests. I'm no longer a debutant." Karan sees 2007 as one of his busiest years. "Not just busy but also a very different year. Because television gets priority." Does he like his new role as a TV tycoon? "Television is the future. Anyone in the visual media is advised to take the plunge. I'm happy to have my talk show on one channel and the privilege of making software for another channel. I was lucky to get the opportunity to get into TV ahead of my colleagues. And that NDTV, a channel I really respect, considered me good enough for their entertainment channel is really flattering for me. Because at the end of the day, I’m not a TV person. I'm a filmmaker." He singles out Shah Rukh as the pioneer on television. "Even before he became a superstar in the movies he was a well-known name on television. So he's come a full circle. Shah Rukh is an entertainer and a warm, emotional human being. That combination will succeed tremendously in 'KBC'. I've seen how he interacts with all his loyal fans. Shah Rukh is very confident on television. As for me I want to entertain on both television and in cinema. I'm full of ideas." Would he make feature films for television? "Whatever they want me to do on NDTV I'll do for them. But tele-films? Nooooo! I don't think so. The two mediums are totally exclusive. Television is for talk shows, game shows etc. I'll make feature films only for the big screen. I'll make software for NDTV. With Shah Rukh doing television that sense of television being cinema's poor cousin is gone. If you ask me, my brand value has tripled after my talk show on television. More people want to see my films because they see me on television. It's a communication medium of instant gratification. I love it. But cinema is my first love. I've enough time to take care of both mediums. As a filmmaker, I've my own directorial venture this year. Then there's my associate Tarun's film and an animation film. There's lots of room for television. I've learnt one thing from my father. Never put your feet up. How can they be up? They should always be on the ground for walking. There's always time to do more." Article from IndiaFM Related links: It's official! Top bosses quit STAR India Dharma Productions buys stake in NDTV channel (more)

India?s NDTV extends global reach to Australia, New Zealand
From Media Network Weblog. Posted January 24 2007, 12.24pm
Text of report by Indian exchange4media website on 23 January English[-language] news channel NDTV 24×7 has become available to viewers in Australia and New Zealand from 20 January 2007, through a distribution partnership with Vision Asia, the largest ethnic distribution platform in the region. The channel will be available as part of the Vision Asia basic [...] (more)