The Ministry of Human Resource Development will soon launch 50 DTH educational channels, according to a report by The Times of India,which added that the channels will be more interactive, and will air programmes that will be live and not pre-recorded. The number of channels will later be increased to 1,000, added the report.According to the Indian Express, the channels will be free to air, with content from IITs, Central Universities and Indira Gandhi National Open … [Read more...] about India set to launch 50 educational TV channels
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TRACE Sports boosts global expansion with rebrand
On October 1, 2013, international sports entertainment channel TRACE Sports rebranded to TRACE Sport Stars, globally. Read TV Asia Plus' exclusive interview with TRACE executives about the rebrand here (http://www.onscreenasia.com/article/tv-asia-plus-web-exclusive-interview-with-trace-s-co-founder-chairman-and-ceo-olivier-laouchez-and-md-asia-pacific-james-ross/13210). As part of the rebrand,TRACE Sports Stars has commissioned more than 100 hours of entertainment programming from … [Read more...] about TRACE Sports boosts global expansion with rebrand
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
India’s TV18, part of the Network18 Group, formed a joint venture with A+E Networks known as A+E Networks | TV18. The JV operates the channel HISTORY TV18, which launched in India in October 2011. TV ASIA Plus spoke to Sangeetha Aiyer, VP & Head Marketing, A+E Networks | TV18, and Ritu Kapur, Head Programming, A+E Networks | TV18. Ritu Kapur … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: Interview with HISTORY TV18
BBC Worldwide premieres three productions in India
Singapore - BBC Worldwide India has announced the premiere of three new fiction and non-fiction productions for the Indian market. Har Ghar Kucch Kehta Hai (House That Made Me) and Ek Boond Ishq (A Drop of Love) went on air over the recent long weekend in India, while Yeh Hai Aashiqui launched on August 25, 2013. All three series were produced by BBC Worldwide India’s production arm which licenses and produces BBC Worldwide formats in … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide premieres three productions in India
“Must-carry” rule implemented in major Indian cities
According to The Economic Times, India's Information and Broadcasting ministry has issued a notification about which cable operators must show the 24 channels to all their subscribers, in cities where digitisation has been implemented. This follows the increased channel-carrying capacity of cable networks after digitisation, adds the report. The government has already implemented digitisation in four metros and 38 other major cities, and the I&B ministry intends to make … [Read more...] about “Must-carry” rule implemented in major Indian cities
Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus
Star TV India and Spuul have inked a deal allowing 11 Star Plus shows to be made available on-demand on Spuul, 30 minutes after they are broadcast. This service will be made available to viewers in India and Pakistan. Spuul is available as an online service, as well as via iOS and Android apps. The 11 shows to be made available include Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad, Diya Aur Baati Hum and Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyar Pyara. Started in 2010 in Singapore, … [Read more...] about Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus