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
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Viacom and Measat team up
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has confirmed a deal with Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. for use of the MEASAT-3a satellite for the international distribution of Viacom 18’s channels across the Asian region. Viacom 18 is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group. The joint venture includes leading brands across television, film and digital media including MTV, NICK, VH1, COLORS and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The MEASAT-3/3a … [Read more...] about Viacom and Measat team up
