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Nepal Tourism Board launches marketing blitz to revive tourism?blur=25

The need for such a major marketing initiative was felt following the Post Disaster Need Assessment Study (PDNA) which puts the total tourism business loss to the tune of $60 billion while the asset loss accounts for $20 billion

Vinod Behl Jul 9, 2015 8:54 AM

11 working groups set up for Prasar Bharati revamp?blur=25

A special advertising budget has been earmarked to promote Doordarshan and its programming through print and online media, besides outdoor

Vinod Behl Feb 7, 2013 7:16 PM

MIB panel sets up 11 working groups for Prasar Bharati revamp?blur=25

A special advertising budget has been earmarked to promote Doordarshan and its programming through print and online media, besides outdoor

Vinod Behl Feb 6, 2013 6:21 PM

TR Ramachandran re-elected Press Club President?blur=25

TR Ramachandran of G Files has been elected as President of the Press Club of India. Arun Kesari of Univarta has been elected the Vice President

Vinod Behl Jan 23, 2012 7:08 AM

Mail Today launches Chandigarh edition?blur=25

The content strategy of the Chandigarh edition would be similar to that of the Delhi edition with complete focus on national news and no local news.

Vinod Behl Jan 5, 2012 8:17 AM

Orient Tiles eyes Rs 650-cr turnover; bullish on expansion?blur=25

Orient Tiles is targeting a turnover of Rs 1,500 crore by 2015. The company has allocated an ad budget equivalent to 7 per cent of its total turnover.

Vinod Behl Jan 4, 2012 8:10 AM

Press Club of India elections: TR Ramachandran is President; Sandeep Dikshit is Secy General?blur=25

TR Ramachandran of G Files has been elected as the new President of Press Club of India (PCI) for the year 2010-11 in the elections held on November 13, 2010, for which the results were declared on the evening of November 24, 2010. Sandeep Dikshit of The Hindu has been elected as Secretary General.

Vinod Behl Nov 25, 2010 7:54 AM

Sahara has mega plans for film production & distribution: Subrata Roy?blur=25

Sahara India Pariwar’s latest move of putting in a $2 billion bid to buy MGM Inc is part of its larger plans for film production and distribution, including setting up of a hi-tech Film City at Aamby Valley. Subrata Roy, Managing Worker & Chairman of Sahara India, in an exclusive conversation with exchange4media.

Vinod Behl Sep 21, 2010 8:26 AM

Mauritius President to unveil Pravasi Film Festival Awards today?blur=25

Mauritius President Anerood Jugnauth will unveil the Pravasi Film Festival Awards on December 1, 2009, which will be given away after the first-ever film festival featuring films made by those living overseas or made outside the country.

Vinod Behl Dec 1, 2009 8:04 AM

Doordarshan goes ‘gay ga’?blur=25

At a time when there is intense debate over the recent High Court judgment legalising gay relationships in India, Doordarshan is going ‘gay ga’ with a romantic comedy, called ‘Bajega Band Baaja’, which revolves around a gay man. The public broadcaster has begun airing this all new prime time serial on DD National from July 14, 2009.

Vinod Behl Jul 17, 2009 8:09 AM

Lifeline to launch its India edition?blur=25

Lifeline, the only magazine dedicated to the voice of charity in United States, will be launching its India edition sometime towards the end of this year. Robin Raina Foundation (RRF) is the promoter of this coffee table publication.

Vinod Behl Jun 19, 2009 7:54 AM

Ayur Group to launch bilingual information & awareness channel ‘Ayur Living India’?blur=25

New Delhi-based herbal cosmetics company, Ayur Group, is all set to launch a 24-hour, free-to-air, bilingual information and awareness channel, Ayur Living India. The channel would be launched through Ayur Group’s broadcast arm, Vintage Studio Private Limited. According to channel officials, the cost outlay of the channel is in the vicinity of Rs 25 crore, and it would become operational by the June-end or early July, 2009.

Vinod Behl Jun 17, 2009 7:28 AM

Sadhna News geared to launch three regional news channels?blur=25

In a bid to emerge as a key player in the regional news domain, Sadhna News, part of Sadhna Media, is planning to launch three regional news channels this year. Company officials informed exchange4media that this includes UP-Uttrakhand, Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. The expansion plans also include a national news channel by 2010.

Vinod Behl Jun 16, 2009 7:39 AM

BSNL empanels Crayons, Planet, Prabhatam & Concept for Rs 100 cr outdoor ad biz?blur=25

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has empanelled four advertising companies - Crayons Advertising, Planet Advertising, Prabhatam Advertising and Concept Advertising - to carry out its proposed Rs 100 crore outdoor campaign for the year 2009-10. It is learnt that BSNL had received tenders for the business from 13 agencies.

Vinod Behl Jun 16, 2009 7:37 AM

Leji Koshy quits Big Cinemas, to join Sadhna News?blur=25

Leji Koshy, the National Sales Head of Big Cinemas has left the organisation. He will be joining Sadhna News as its National Sales Head.

Vinod Behl Jun 12, 2009 7:50 AM

KBK launches Poll Graphics package for 2009 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections?blur=25

News graphics agency KBK has come out with a special Poll Graphics package for the print and web media covering both the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections and Assembly elections. The KBK Poll Graphics package offers integrated and comprehensive coverage from pre-election to post-election period, with ready-to-print and uploadable graphics.

Vinod Behl Mar 30, 2009 8:11 AM

Neerja Chowdhury elected President of Indian Women Press Corps?blur=25

Neerja Chowdhury of Indian Express and TK Rajalakshmi of Frontline have been unanimously elected as President and General Secretary, respectively, of the Indian Women Press Corps (IWPC) for the year 2009-10. Navika Kumar of Times Now has been elected Treasurer.

Vinod Behl Mar 30, 2009 8:10 AM

Hindi weekly Chauthi Duniya set for relaunch on March 29?blur=25

Chauthi Duniya, a Hindi weekly broadsheet, is being revived after a gap of 17 years. The Sunday paper that had closed down in 1992 after a six-year run is making a comeback in its new avatar on March 29. Chauthi Duniya is being launched by Ankush Publications, a subsidiary of infrastructure company Gannon Dunkerley.

Vinod Behl Mar 27, 2009 7:46 AM

DD to help women ‘Choo Lo Asman’ in new reality show from today?blur=25

Doordarshan is launching a new talent based realty show, ‘Fair & Lovely Choo Lo Asman’, produced by Endemol, from March 25. The 26-part primetime show will be aired on Wednesdays at 10 pm. The realty show, in which Doordarshan is a co-producer, will feature 24 young women vying with each other for top honours.

Vinod Behl Mar 25, 2009 8:14 AM

Aruna Sharma retained as DD Head, broadcaster gets its first regular woman DG?blur=25

The month-long controversy over the appointment of Aruna Sharma (a Madhya Pradesh cadre IAS officer and former Joint Secretary in the National Human Rights Commission) as Director General of Doordarshan has finally ended with the Prasar Bharati Board selecting her for the top post.

Vinod Behl Mar 25, 2009 8:09 AM

India’s first HDTV channel Sakshi launched?blur=25

Sakshi, a Telugu news channel claiming to be the country’s first HDTV channel, has started full-fledged operations. This 24-hour free-to-air channel is promoted by Jagati Publications of which YS Jaganmohan Reddy, son of Andhra Chief Minister YS Rajashekhara Reddy, is the Chairman.

Vinod Behl Mar 20, 2009 8:25 AM

Neelam Kapur tipped to become Principal DG of PIB?blur=25

Neelam Kapur, a 1982 batch Indian Information Service officer, is set to take over as the next Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB), replacing Uma Kant Mishra, who retires on March 31.

Vinod Behl Mar 18, 2009 8:21 AM

PVR, Major Cineplex Group form JV to launch Blue-O bowling brand?blur=25

Entertainment conglomerate PVR Ltd has entered into a joint venture with Major Cineplex Group, a leading Thai player with expertise in running bowling alleys and allied entertainment activities, to launch Blue-O brand bowling facilities across India. PVR has 51 per cent stake in the joint venture.

Vinod Behl Mar 12, 2009 7:44 AM

Hindi weekly ‘Chauthi Duniya’ to be relaunched from January 2009?blur=25

‘Chauthi Duniya’, a Hindi weekly broadsheet paper that ran successfully for six years till 1992, is being revived from January-end 2009. The Sunday broadsheet is being relaunched by Antriksh Publication, also runs a daily, ‘Afternoon’, from Mumbai. The group is also planning to launch a Delhi edition of ‘Afternoon’ in the coming year.

Vinod Behl Dec 22, 2008 6:39 AM

Spiritual music channel Divya launched?blur=25

After a spate of religious channels, it is now the turn of a spiritual music channel, Divya, to hit the airwaves. This 24-hour free-to-air channel has been launched from Chandigarh by Divya Broadcasting Network Pvt Ltd. Divya claims to be the first and only spiritual music channel that has the look and feel of a mainline music channel.

Vinod Behl Dec 20, 2008 6:57 AM

Filmbooth 2008 opens in Delhi today?blur=25

A unique three-day festival of short films, Filmbooth 2008, is getting underway in Delhi on December 19. The festival is being organised by Forum for Films. Planned on the lines of LA Shortfests, The Manhattan Shorts, NY Shorts, the event aims at bringing together short films from across the country.

Vinod Behl Dec 19, 2008 6:59 AM

Bilingual magazine on immigration launched?blur=25

A special interest bilingual (English & Hindi) magazine on immigration – ‘Immigration Today’ – was launched on December 17, 2008. Priced at Rs 35, the 56-page magazine is being initially distributed in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir, besides Canada, England, Europe and Dubai. Brought out by First Immigration Publishers Pvt Ltd, this monthly magazine is published from Jalandhar.

Vinod Behl Dec 18, 2008 6:32 AM

Rajdeep Sardesai elected Editors’ Guild President; sets up five-point agenda?blur=25

Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network, has been unanimously been elected as President of Editors’ Guild of India. Sardesai is the first ever TV editor to be elected to this post. The Week’s Sachidananda Murthy has been re-elected General Secretary, while India TV’s Rohit Bansal is the treasurer.

Vinod Behl Nov 18, 2008 6:58 AM

Sadhna News to launch Bihar-Jharkhand centric Hindi news channel in December?blur=25

Delhi-based Sadhna News, which runs a Madhya Pradesh-Chattisgarh centric 24-hour Hindi news channel, is set to launch another regional news channel in Hindi centered on Bihar-Jharkhand on December 20. This will be the third Bihar-centric channel after Sahara Samay Bihar and ETV Bihar.

Vinod Behl Nov 12, 2008 5:49 AM

Anindo Chakravarty elevated to Managing Editor of NDTV India?blur=25

Anindo Chakravarty has been promoted as Managing Editor of NDTV India. This key post had been lying vacant ever since the last incumbent, Dibang, had stepped down in August last year. Prior to this elevation, Chakravarty was Executive Editor, NDTV Profit.

Vinod Behl Nov 11, 2008 5:42 AM

Adfactors bags celebrity PR contract for Olympian Abhinav Bindra?blur=25

Adfactors PR has bagged the sports celebrity PR contract for Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra. The agency would not be holding any events to promote Bindra, but would be doing PR around those events in which the ace shooter participates.

Vinod Behl Nov 6, 2008 5:37 AM

Ashish Kaul quits BAG Films & Media as Group COO?blur=25

Ashish Kaul, Group Chief Operating Officer, BAG Films & Media, has put in his papers. Kaul has bid adieu to the Delhi-based media Group less than six months of joining it. Kaul had joined BAG Films & Media in April 2008 after a decade-long association with Zee Network.

Vinod Behl Oct 27, 2008 8:25 AM

The Tribune launches Dehradun edition?blur=25

The Tribune strengthened its presence in the North Indian market with the launch of its edition in Dehradun on October 20. This is the sixth new edition launched by the paper in the last five years and the second one this year after the launch of its Jammu edition in January.

Vinod Behl Oct 21, 2008 8:31 AM

Parvez Ahmed elected President of Press Club of India?blur=25

Parvez Ahmed, the outgoing Vice-President of the Press Club of India, has been elected as the new President of the Club for the year 2008-09 in the elections held on October 19. Pushpendra Kulshrestha was re-elected as Secretary General. Jayanta Bhattacharya of Times Now and Narendra Bhalla of Hindi Outlook have been elected as Vice-Presidents.

Vinod Behl Oct 20, 2008 8:44 AM

Doordarshan to telecast new devotional series on Guru Granth Sahib?blur=25

Doordarshan has lined up a new devotional series, ‘Guru Manyo Granth’, to commemorate 300 years of Gurta Gaddi Divas of Siri Guru Granth Sahib. The seven-part daily series goes on air on DD National (DD1) from October 24 at 8.30 pm and will cover the entire history and philosophy of Siri Guru Granth Sahib.

Vinod Behl Oct 18, 2008 9:05 AM

Two new members join Prasar Bharati Board?blur=25

Two new persons, Retd Major General Utpal Chattopadhayay and journalist Sunil Dang, have been inducted as part time members on the Prasar Bharati Board on October 16. They have come in place of Chitra Mudgil and ML Mehta. The other part time members on the Board are RN Bisaria, Sunil Kapoor, George Verghese and Mamata Shanker.

Vinod Behl Oct 17, 2008 8:59 AM

India to get a new ‘Wardrobe’?blur=25

Organised laundry business in India is set for a major boost with Wardrobe launching its operations in Delhi with an aim of setting up a pan-India network of an ultra modern chain of dry cleaning and laundry stores. The company will be investing Rs 150 crore over the next five years on expanding the operations to 1,000 retail outlets in 30 cities.

Vinod Behl Sep 8, 2008 8:17 AM

National Housing Bank seeks empanelment of ad agencies?blur=25

National Housing Bank (NHB), wholly-owned by Reserve Bank of India, has invited applications from INS accredited advertising agencies for empanelment with it. The eligibility critera for ad agencies include full accreditation of INS, Advertising Council of India for press advertisement, and Prasar Bharti accreditation for electronic media ads.

Vinod Behl Jul 28, 2008 8:14 AM

Deepak Chaurasia puts in his papers at Aaj Tak; resignation not accepted?blur=25

The resignation of Deepak Chaurasia, who had put in his papers last week, as Executive Editor at Aaj Tak, has not been accepted by the TV Today management. exchange4media has learnt that a final decision on the resignation would be taken after Aroon Purie, who is currently out of India, returns on June 21.

Vinod Behl Jun 16, 2008 8:21 AM

Zee News set for relaunch, Punya Prasoon Bajpai joins as Consulting Editor?blur=25

With Punya Prasoon Bajpai, former Channel Head of Sahara Samay, joining as Consulting Editor, Zee News is all set for a relaunch, repositioning itself as a serious and sensible news channel. Bajpai has been specially inducted to add punch to the new direction that Zee News would be taking following its relaunch. He would be directly reporting to Group Editor, BV Rao.

Vinod Behl May 5, 2008 9:02 AM

India’s first women-centric TV news channel, Focus TV, set for launch by June?blur=25

In an era of niche TV channels, Focus TV, touted as India’s first women-focused news and current affairs channel, is gearing up for launch by June this year. Meanwhile, the channel’s promoter, Positiv TV Media, has also unveiled plans to launch a Bhojpuri infotainment channel and a metro channel from Hyderabad by June.

Vinod Behl Apr 22, 2008 7:48 AM

Sahara Group outsources marketing of its MP-Chhattisgarh news channel to Naman Communication?blur=25

Sahara News has entered into an agreement with Naman Communication to outsource the marketing of its regional news channel in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Naman Communication is an SPV in which Prabhatam Advertising and Kamaljit Singh Ahluwalia, a businessman with interests in mining, have a 50:50 stake.

Vinod Behl Mar 27, 2008 8:24 AM

Ashish Kaul puts in his papers as EVP, Zee Group?blur=25

Ashish Kaul, Executive Vice President, Corporate Brand Development, Zee Group has quit the group after a decade-long stint. Confirming the development, Kaul said, “After a decade-long association with the Group I have decided to move on. I have already put in my papers and am currently serving a one-month notice period.”

Vinod Behl Mar 26, 2008 8:28 AM

Sanjay Bragta ‘returns’ to Sahara Samay’s fold?blur=25

Barely three weeks after ‘quitting’ as Executive Producer of Sahara Group’s national Hindi news channel Samay, along with channel head Punya Prasoon Bajpai and six other key editorial people, Sanjay Bragta is back with the channel. However, Bragta is now insisting that he had not resigned earlier, but was simply not coming to office.

Vinod Behl Mar 26, 2008 8:27 AM

Sakaal Group to launch English daily Sakaal Times in April 2008?blur=25

Sakaal Group of Newspapers is strengthening its product portfolio with an English daily, Sakaal Times, which is slated for launch in April. To be launched from Pune, Dilip Padgaonkar is the Editorial Director for the newspaper, while A N Sen is its Editor-in-Chief. The price of the newspaper has not been decided on yet.

Vinod Behl Mar 7, 2008 6:46 AM

Churn at Sahara’s Samay: Punya Prasoon Bajpai and 7 key editorial people quit channel?blur=25

Barely six months after well-known TV journalist Punya Prasoon Bajpai was brought in with much fanfare to head Sahara News’ national Hindi news channel Samay, Bajpai and his entire editorial team made a controversial exit on March 1, 2008.

Vinod Behl Mar 3, 2008 7:10 AM

The Tribune launches Bhatinda edition?blur=25

The Tribune has launched its Bhatinda (Southern Punjab) edition on October 28. This follows the launch of its Haryana edition on September 14 this year. The Bhatinda edition is the sixth edition of The Tribune after Chandigarh, Delhi, Jalandhar, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.

Vinod Behl Oct 30, 2007 8:11 AM

The Tribune to launch Haryana edition on September 14?blur=25

The Tribune is launching its Haryana edition on September 14. This follows the launch of Haryana Plus, the weekly news and features pullout on Haryana, by The Tribune in June this year.

Vinod Behl Sep 13, 2007 9:28 AM

New regional news channels set to be launched in UP, Haryana and Goa?blur=25

The regional television news market is set to expand further with the proposed launch of three new regional news channels in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Goa today by STV Enterprises Ltd, promoted by JK Jain. The Group’s flagship Punjabi news channel Punjab Today has successfully completed five years of operations.

Vinod Behl Aug 30, 2007 9:25 AM

Sat Soni brought in as Sandhya Times Editor?blur=25

Sat Soni has joined as Editor of Sandhya Times, the Hindi eveninger from The Times of India Group. He replaces Madhurendra Sinha, who quit a few months back. For veteran Soni, who launched this newspaper in 1979, it is a home coming following his retirement in 2002.

Vinod Behl Aug 11, 2007 9:41 AM

Dibang ‘steps down’ as Managing Editor of NDTV India?blur=25

In a sudden development, Dibang, Managing Editor of NDTV's Hindi news channel NDTV India, has ‘stepped down’ and gone on two months’ leave. In his place senior staffers Sanjay Ahirwal and Manish Kumar have been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day news operations.

Vinod Behl Aug 4, 2007 9:41 AM

CNBC Awaaz to unleash new programming bonanza with focus on SMEs?blur=25

CNBC Awaaz is gearing up for a programming blitz to mark 60 years of India’s independence, which would focus on SMEs.

Vinod Behl Jun 28, 2007 9:18 AM

The Tribune launches 'Haryana Plus', Haryana edition on the anvil?blur=25

The Tribune is launching a regular supplement on Haryana, ‘Haryana Plus’. The daily will be shortly coming up with a separate edition for Haryana.

Vinod Behl Jun 22, 2007 9:21 AM

Doordarshan’s Director General-News Swagat Ghosh shunted out to RNI?blur=25

In a surprise move, Prasar Bharati has removed Swagat Ghosh from the crucial post of Director General-News, Doordarshan. He has been given the charge of the rather insignificant post of Press Registrar at the Registrar of Newspapers (RNI).

Vinod Behl May 26, 2007 9:15 AM

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In a surprise move, Prasar Bharati has removed Swagat Ghosh from the crucial post of Director General-News,

Vinod Behl May 25, 2007 3:07 PM

Haryana government terminates contract with Concept PR?blur=25

The Haryana government has terminated its PR contract with Concept PR on the grounds of non-performance. The one-year contract has been scrapped two months prior to its expiry in June this year. The termination of the contract also coincides with the exit of Concept PR President Sanjey Roy.

Vinod Behl May 1, 2007 9:32 AM

Five-day international documentary films festival opens in Goa?blur=25

An international films festival for documentary, short and animation films opened in Panaji on April 28. The five-day film festival is showcasing 75 films from 26 countries, including 28 award-winning films.

Vinod Behl Apr 30, 2007 9:29 AM

Triveni Group to launch national Hindi news channel and 17 regional news channels?blur=25

Triveni Media Limited, which recently acquired the socio-spiritual channel Sadhna TV, is set to launch a national Hindi news channel and a bouquet of regional news channel in various states, cost of Rs 200 crore. Rahul Kulshrestha, Technical Director, Aaj Tak, and Satish. K Singh, Executive Producer, NDTV, are likely to join the group’s Hindi news channel as CEO and Director-News respectively.

Vinod Behl Apr 26, 2007 9:15 AM

The Tribune to launch HP edition on March 15?blur=25

Chandigarh-based leading English daily The Tribune will be launching its edition for Himachal Pradesh on March 15. This will be the fourth daily edition of the newspaper after Chandigarh, Delhi and Jalandhar.

Vinod Behl Mar 14, 2007 9:41 AM

Rahul Kanwal appointed new channel head for Headlines Today?blur=25

In a surprise move, Rahul Kanwal, Senior Special Correspondent with TV Today Network, has been elevated to the post of Executive Producer to head the Headlines Today channel. He replaces S Srinivasan, who has quit the channel.

Vinod Behl Jan 17, 2007 9:02 AM

ICC Champions Trophy to reach out to more people with live telecast on DD and AIR?blur=25

Beginning Sunday, October 15, the ICC Champions tournament will be available to more viewers across India thanks to the Live telecast on DD and broadcast on All India Radio.

Vinod Behl Oct 14, 2006 8:56 AM

Virgin Atlantic awards PR mandate to Good Relations?blur=25

Good Relations (India) Pvt Ltd has bagged the Virgin Atlantic Airways account following a multi-agency pitch. This follows a revamp in Virgin’s creative and media accounts. O&M is the new agency handling Virgin’s creative business, while GroupM has been given the media mandate.

Vinod Behl Oct 5, 2006 10:30 AM

New India Today Group actively mulling entry into morning daily segment?blur=25

According to well-placed sources, magazine giant India Today Group is chalking out plans to launch a morning tabloid as part of its foray into the daily newspaper segment. The group is said to be aiming at a launch around March 2007.

Vinod Behl Sep 21, 2006 5:43 PM

Malaysia Tourism launches new marketing initiative around Tri-Series?blur=25

Malaysia Tourism Board, which has earlier successfully promoted golf and Formula 1 in the Indian market as part of its sports tourism initiatives, has now launched a new promotion to coincide with the upcoming Tri-nation cricket series involving India, West Indies and Australia.

Vinod Behl Sep 2, 2006 8:27 AM

Domino’s launches major marketing drive, to expand number of outlets to 135 by March 2007?blur=25

Riding high on its expansion plans, Domino's Pizza is set to launch a major marketing drive to support its ‘Fun Meal For 4’, the newly introduced value for money combos for the family. Domino's, which has an annual marketing communication budget of Rs 20 crore, has earmarked a marketing spend of Rs 4 crore for this new promotion campaign.

Vinod Behl Sep 1, 2006 8:46 AM

Navin Kumar selected new Officiating CEO of Prasar Bharati?blur=25

Navin Kumar, Director General, Doordarshan, has been selected as the Officiating CEO of Prasar Bharati. He replaces K S Sarma, who retired as Prasar Bharati CEO on June 30, 2006 after completing his six-year term.

Vinod Behl Jul 1, 2006 7:47 AM

Delhi gets a new financial and political paper - ‘Political & Business Daily’?blur=25

Colours Multimedia Pvt Ltd, a newly formed publishing house of a Chandigarh-based group with interests in the education sector, has launched ‘Political & Business Daily’, a newspaper from Delhi. Former Financial Express Chandigarh hand, Parveen Modi, has been roped in as Editor of the 18-page broadsheet, which will focus on north India.

Vinod Behl Jun 14, 2006 7:06 AM

Ansal API unleashes mega communication campaign to establish new brand identity?blur=25

Real estate developer, Sushil Ansal Group, has embarked on a massive print, outdoor and electronic communication campaign to mark its redefined identity as Ansal API. The new brand promotion campaign is estimated to be in the range of Rs 2 crore.

Vinod Behl May 22, 2006 6:38 AM

Aaj Tak editorial exodus continues, but programme revamp pushes up channel ratings?blur=25

Despite an exodus of senior editorial hands from Aaj Tak, the channel has notched up impressive ratings in the news genre. Aaj Tak honchos are now looking forward to the month-end launch of their Delhi & NCR news channel with optimism.

Vinod Behl May 12, 2006 6:44 AM

India TV in revamp mode; Alok Tomar inducted as Senior Editor?blur=25

Rajat Sharma promoted India TV is taking new initiatives to beef up its content and talent pool. The channel has recently inducted Alok Tomar as Senior Editor, while Girish Juneja and Shibani Kapur have been taken as Senior Producers for two new programmes beginning May 8.

Vinod Behl May 6, 2006 6:08 AM

Tribune to launch supplements on real estate and Himachal Pradesh?blur=25

Tribune is revamping its editorial content with two new weekly supplements focusing on real estate and Himachal Pradesh. The supplement on Himachal Pradesh, christened Himachal Plus, is being launched on May 3, while the one on real estate will be unveiled on May 6.

Vinod Behl May 3, 2006 7:02 AM

Punjab seeks to be major media and entertainment hub?blur=25

In order to focus on investment opportunities to develop Punjab as a media entertainment and film industry hub in the northern India the Punjab government, in association with International Punjabi Chamber for Service Industry, is organising an international conference on media and entertainment on April 22, 2006 in Mumbai.

Vinod Behl Apr 22, 2006 7:42 AM

Aaj Tak undergoes major revamp; Amitabh to head Delhi Aaj Tak, Shailendra Kumar Jha to head Tez Channel?blur=25

Aaj Tak honchos have finally undertaken the much-expected restructuring following the exit of its senior staffers, including Ashutosh, Mrityunjay Jha and Prabal Pratap Singh. As part of this restructuring exercise, Associate Executive Producer, Amitabh, who was heading Tez Channel, has been made the new head for Delhi Aaj Tak, the upcoming channel on Delhi and NCR, which is scheduled for launch next month.

Vinod Behl Apr 17, 2006 6:38 AM

DLF appoints Concept Communications as advertising and PR advisor for its Rs 10,000 crore IPO?blur=25

Delhi-based DLF Group, India’s largest real estate developer, has awarded the mandate for all communication needs of its forthcoming IPO to Concept Communications. The account size is pegged in the region of Rs 30 crore. DLF Universal Ltd is coming up with one of the largest in India IPOs in June-July worth Rs 10,000 crore to fund its pan India expansion plans. The group is also venturing into the hospitality sector.

Vinod Behl Apr 11, 2006 7:04 AM

DD, AIR chalk out innovative plans for revenue streams?blur=25

Buoyed by the record commercial revenue of Rs 1,200 crore generated by Doordarshan and All India Radio in the fiscal 2005-06, Prasar Bharati honchos have initiated a number of innovative plans for additional source of revenue for the public broadcaster.

Vinod Behl Apr 6, 2006 8:01 AM

Aaj Tak's Deputy Editor Mrityunjay Jha quits, headed for IBN 7?blur=25

Following the exit of Aaj Tak Executive Producer, Ashutosh, another senior Aaj Tak staffer, Deputy Editor Mrityunjay Kumar Jha, has also put in his papers to join under his ex-colleague at IBN 7. A few other senior Aaj Tak staffers like Metro Bureau Head, Prabal Pratap Singh; Senior Special Correspondent, Sumit Awasthi; and Principal correspondent, Sukesh Ranjan are likely to leave shortly to join IBN 7.]

Vinod Behl Apr 1, 2006 8:11 AM

Delhi High Court orders implementation of CAS; gives Centre four weeks’ time?blur=25

Justice Vikramjit Sen of the Delhi High Court on Friday morning pronounced a landmark judgement quashing the July 10, 2004 notification of the Government of India, which had abandoned the implementation of CAS (conditional access system) in South Delhi.

Vinod Behl Mar 11, 2006 8:18 AM

Delhi High Court orders implementation of CAS; gives Centre four weeks’ time?blur=25

Justice Vikramjit Sen of the Delhi High Court on Friday morning pronounced a landmark judgement quashing the July 10, 2004 notification of the Government of India, which had abandoned the implementation of CAS (conditional access system) in South Delhi.

Vinod Behl Mar 10, 2006 10:56 AM

Aaj Tak’s Ashutosh heading for Channel7 as Managing Editor; channel to be rechristened IBN-7?blur=25

Ace anchor and Executive Producer of Aaj Tak, Ashutosh has put in his papers and is learnt to be heading towards Global Broadcast News-controlled Channel 7, which is to be renamed IBN-7. Q W Naqvi, News Director, Aaj Tak confirmed the news, saying, “Ashutosh has indeed put in his papers with Aaj Tak”.

Vinod Behl Mar 10, 2006 8:01 AM

AIR DG Brijeshwar Singh elected vice-president of CBA; AIR, DD bag EU-India Media Award?blur=25

All India Radio has much to cheer. The public broadcaster has bagged the prestigious EU-India Media Award, while its Director General, Brijeshwar Singh, has been appointed elected Vice-President of Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA).

Vinod Behl Feb 20, 2006 8:13 AM

Ace Brandwidth Communications bags PR accounts of Nuchem, Worldwide Leather Exports?blur=25

Delhi-based PR firm, Ace Brandwidth Communications, has bagged the national level public relations accounts of Worldwide Leather Exports Ltd (WLE), Nuchem Ltd and Good Living (India) Pvt Ltd.

Vinod Behl Feb 18, 2006 7:45 AM

Doordarshan, NDTV bag Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Awards?blur=25

Doordarshan and NDTV are among the winners of the prestigious Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Awards 2006. The other awardees this year include Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The awards were announced on Thursday as part of the ongoing 26th CBA General Conference in Delhi.

Vinod Behl Feb 17, 2006 7:47 AM

Prasar Bharati to host Commonwealth Broadcasting Association conference today?blur=25

Prasar Bharati will co-host the 26th general conference of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association in New Delhi from February 15. The theme of the four-day conference is ‘Making a difference in the multi-platform world’. The conference is expected to attract more than 250 delegates from over 100 Commonwealth nations.

Vinod Behl Feb 15, 2006 8:20 AM

I&B Ministry moots content monitoring mechanism for electronic media in the Budget Session?blur=25

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is evolving content monitoring mechanism for television and radio. As part of this mechanism, the Ministry is finalising an action plan to make private TV channels accountable to viewer forums.

Vinod Behl Feb 7, 2006 8:31 AM