Mumbai – Following Mr. Modi’s historic win at the general elections this year; all eyes were on the much awaited outcome of the Obama-Modi meet during his visit to the U.S. on the sidelines of the annual United Nations (UN) general assembly in New York. Modi's public reception at the UNGA is believed to be the largest by a foreign leader on American soil in recent history. Times Now, India’s English news channel, through its exclusive coverage of events, covered Modi’s … [Read more...] about Times Now broadcasts Modi’s visit to the U.S.
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TDSAT settles ongoing dispute
The tribunal has directed Hathway to pay Taj Television for Zee & Turner channels at the rate of Rs 21.50 cost per subscriber (CPS) for the period from April to July. This excludes the Sports channels, for which Hathway has a subsisting agreement with Taj Television. Hathway has to pay RIO rates to Taj for availing its channels. The tribunal has also directed Hathway to pay Star India at the CPS rate of Rs 23.00 for the period from April to September. TDSAT has additionally … [Read more...] about TDSAT settles ongoing dispute
ATN acquires exclusive broadcast rights for first Pro-Kabaddi League
Toronto – Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN) (TSX-SAT), Canada's largest South Asian Broadcaster and pioneer broadcaster of Cricket, announced on July 28 that it has acquired exclusive broadcast rights for the first ever Pro-Kabaddi League to be held in India from July 26 to August 31. The Pro-Kabaddi League (PKL) is a professional kabaddi league in India, based on the format of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The first edition of the tournament will feature eight … [Read more...] about ATN acquires exclusive broadcast rights for first Pro-Kabaddi League
Colors launches new show “Shastri Sisters”
Mumbai – Bringing alive the bond of sisters is a brand new offering from Colors – Shastri Sisters – a show that follows the life of four sisters – Alka (Neha Pednekar), Anushka (Ishita Ganguly), Devyani (Sonal Vengurlekar) and Peeya (Pragati Chourasiya) – as they make their journey from Kanpur to Delhi, while supporting each other on the rollercoaster of life. Produced by Shakuntalam Telefilms, Shastri Sisters will air … [Read more...] about Colors launches new show “Shastri Sisters”
BBC Worldwide India to produce two new shows for MTV India
Mumbai – BBC Worldwide India has been commissioned by MTV India to produce two new fiction programmes – MTV Fanaah and MTV Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan for the channel. These shows add to the increasing portfolio of youth-targeted programming that BBC Worldwide has undertaken in India. Both programmes – MTV Fanaah and MTV Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan will run daily, from Monday to Friday starting July 21. They will go out to approximately 35 million … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide India to produce two new shows for MTV India
Zee Studio to showcase Marvel’s “The Avengers”
Mumbai – Zee Studio will be bringing world-class entertainment to Indian TV screens as Zee Studio presents the International box office blockbuster, The Avengers in July. The Avengers Viewers will be able to watch the characters of Marvel Comics - Iron Man, incredible Hulk, Thor, and Captain America as they team-up to fight against bad and save humanity from disaster. The fast paced plot, cutting edge technology and breathtaking action sequences will leave the viewer … [Read more...] about Zee Studio to showcase Marvel’s “The Avengers”
