Archive for June, 2010
Fox Adds 7 New Channels In Its Indian Bouquet
Fox International Channels, (FIC) today added 7 feathers to their cap by launching seven new channels in India. These channels are FX, NGC HD, NG Wild, Fox Crime, NG Adventure, NG Music & Baby TV. The channels will be available across the country on multiple platforms like DTH, Digital & Analog Cable. Fox International Channels is a network dedicated to providing engaging content to Television viewers. FIC is a subsidiary of the Fox Entertainment Group, which is a part of Rupert Murdoch’s global media conglomerate News Corporation. FIC produces and distributes entertainment, factual, »»»
ADAG plans to hive off DTH business
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Firm Reliance Communications (RCom) is negotiating a cashless deal with cable television firm Digicable to set up a $600 million ( about Rs 2760 crore) entity. RCom will hive off its DTH and Internet protocol television businesses into a separate entity, which will then be merged with multiple system operator Digicable Network (India) Pvt. Ltd, sources familiar with the development said. RCom will own a majority 60 per cent stake in the merged entity. Jagjit Singh Kohli, MD and CEO of Digicable did not respond to phone calls or text messages sent by HT. An ADAG spokesperson »»»
Trai recommends 74% FDI in cable, DTH
MUMBAI: India’s broadcast sector regulator clearly feels digital distribution platform providers need a higher foreign direct investment (FDI) cap than their content services counterpart. In its recommendations sent to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry today, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended increasing FDI limit in DTH, national and state-level cable network operators and teleport to 74 per cent from 49 per cent. Trai has also recommended the FDI cap on IPTV and Mobile TV to be set at 74 per cent. There is no foreign investment policy on mobile TV »»»
94.3 Radio One celebrates its new Studio and Office in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 30, 2010: India’s only music station, 94.3 Radio One today celebrated the opening of its new studio and office in MUMBAI. The new studio in 94.3 Radio One’s new blue colors went LIVE on-air at 10am with MJ Hrishi.k voicing the brand promise of ‘Maximum Music, Maximum Choice’ with renewed gusto. ‘Everyone at Radio one felt truly blessed when Lata Mangeshkarji sent her message on twitter “Namaskar, meri aap ke naye studio ko bahot si shubh kaamnaye.acche gane bajaiye…lata” and Asha Bhosleji too tweeted her ‘Congratulations’ all the way from the US.” revealed Bavesh »»»
TRAI recommendations…Good news for broadcasters
The Consolidated FDI Policy dated 31st March 2010 issued by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) has come into effect since 1st April, 2010. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the recommendations on Foreign investment in Broadcasting sector. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has requested TRAI to review its recommendations dated 26th April, 2008 on Foreign investment in Broadcasting sector in the light of recent changes in FDI policy. The Consolidated FDI Policy dated 31st March 2010 issued by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion »»»
Reliance Communications may buy Digicable in cashless deal
MUMBAI: Reliance Communications(RCOM) is likely to acquire privately-held cable television company Digicable in a cashless deal, an investment banker familiar with developments told ET. The Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) company will spin off its direct-to-home (DTH) television service called Big TV into a special purpose vehicle in which Digicable will also be housed, the banker said. RCOM will hold 60% in the special purpose vehicle, while Ashmore, a private equity fund, Jagjit Singh Kohli, the managing director and chief executive of Digicable and Yogesh Shah the joint MD will own the remaining »»»
Haseen ‘Lamhaa’ Bipasha Aur MJ.Hrishi.K Ke Saath only on 94.3 Radio One!
~ Tune in to 94.3 Radio One on Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 to catch the sizzling hot Bipasha Basu chat about her upcoming release ‘Lamhaa’ with MJ Hrishi.K ~ Mumbai, June 29, 2010: 94.3 Radio One, the ‘Maximum Music Maximum Choice’ station, this Wednesday morning will transport its listeners to the beautiful valleys of Kashmir along with the sizzling Bengali lass Bipasha Basu and MJ Hrishi.K. Do not miss Bipasha’s candid conversation about the Jannat city, Kashmir as she shares her experiences while shooting for her yet to be released movie, Lamhaa. Enjoy the picturesque landscapes of »»»
