CNN International has announced that Ravi Agrawal will be the new Delhi Bureau Chief. Agrawal will commence in this role with effect from April 1, 2014. Based in the country’s capital, Agrawal will manage and oversee CNN’s multi-platform newsgathering operations from India. Agrawal is an award-winning CNN producer and has worked with the network across its London and US offices for eight years. He assumes this new role from being the senior producer of CNN’s flagship Sunday … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints new Delhi Bureau Chief
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Indian High Court temporarily lifts ban on Comedy Central
According to The Hindu, The Delhi High Court has temporarily lifted the 10-day ban on Viacom 18’s Comedy Central channel. On May 25, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting imposed the ban on the channel for airing two programmes - a French prank show that featured simulated sex with a dummy and a stand-up comedy act, which it said, “offended good taste and decency,” and “denigrated women.” Viacom 18 had challenged the ban in the court. The report adds that a … [Read more...] about Indian High Court temporarily lifts ban on Comedy Central
BIG RTL THRILL expands to Mumbai and Delhi
Mumbai – BIG RTL THRILL, the ultimate action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences, is now available on digital distribution platforms in Mumbai and Delhi. A joint venture channel between Reliance Broadcast Network and Europe’s RTL Group, BIG RTL THRILL goes with the tag-line “Action ka Baap”, and showcases internationally acquired content dubbed in Hindi. The channel has, within a quarter of launching in Uttar Pradesh, achieved strong ratings, beating regional … [Read more...] about BIG RTL THRILL expands to Mumbai and Delhi
TLC explores New Asia in latest travel series
TLC is premiering a brand new travel series, Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, in September. In Go Asia With Anita Kapoor, Kapoor leaves no stone unturned as she explores Asia’s changing lifestyles shaped by the new-found prosperity in our own backyards. Crucial to supporting her in her quest are local agent provocateurs from a diverse range of backgrounds. These pioneers of new Asia provide their insider knowledge leading Kapoor to discover hidden local pleasures. The series, which starts … [Read more...] about TLC explores New Asia in latest travel series
