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India TV has restructured its top management in line with its expansion plans. Managing Director Ritu Dhawan has been given the additional responsibility of CEO, while Executive Director RK Arora as been given the additional charge of Chief Financial Officer. The first among the new appointments at the company is that of Manoj Sharma, who is joining as Group Business Head.

Noor Fathima Warsia Nov 21, 2009 10:22 AM

ESPN Star Sports and SingTel have announced the launch of ESPNEWS in Singapore, touted as the first 24x7 sports news channel specially dedicated to Asian sports fans, on SingTel’s mio TV platform. ESPNEWS is expected to be rolled out across other markets in the region, including India, in the coming months.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau Nov 21, 2009 8:01 AM

Network18 is reorganising the business broadcast operation of its group company TV18, which runs CNBC TV18 and CNBC Awaaz. The company expects to optimise approximately 20 per cent in annual operating costs via this restructuring. However, about 12 per cent positions in the company would also be rendered surplus post this revamp.

e4m Desk Nov 21, 2009 8:00 AM

Forbes India recently unveiled its India Rich List in Bangalore with a panel discussion on the topic ‘Purpose of Wealth’. The Forbes India Rich list reveals that despite the sluggish economy last year, the combined net worth of India’s 100 richest people stood at $276 billion, which is almost a quarter of the country’s GDP.

exchange4media Bangalore Bureau Nov 21, 2009 7:59 AM

Noshe Oceanic’s recent print campaign for Genesis Global School was provocative enough to merit mention in Hindustan Times. Launched as a sequel to the ‘redefine academics’ launch campaign, the latest campaign shows a young girl playing with a ball and a broom with a header that goes “Is Kantabai becoming your child’s guru?”

Pallavi Goorha Kashyup Nov 21, 2009 7:59 AM

Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Gurudas Kamat, explained the process of allocation of 3G spectrum in India during the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha on November 20, 2009. He also introduced an indicative timetable for 3G spectrum auction, which will be carried out in four stages.

e4m Desk Nov 21, 2009 7:58 AM

“We are one of the top five agencies in the country. You may say that our creative products have slipped over the couple of years; maybe or maybe not. But in the Asia Pacific context, Grey India is the key driver in both its top line and bottom line numbers. And India is the jewel in the Asia Pacific crown,” says Jishnu Sen, COO, Grey India.

e4m Desk Nov 21, 2009 7:57 AM