FTN: 'The Dirty Picture' row: TV censorship laws behind the times?

FTN: 'The Dirty Picture' row: TV censorship laws behind the times?

The telecast of 'The Dirty Picture' was banned by the government on prime time on Indian television. ...
11:54 PM, Apr 24, 2012

What is wrong with Indian TV? Well, everything

What is wrong with Indian TV? Well, everything New Delhi: I am not going to talk about reality TV. Reality shows have destroyed the TV viewing experience everywhere, not just in India. They are a mindless, easier to produce sure-shot ratings hack and this post will not delve into that. This post is about fiction programming. There was a time, when Doordarshan was the only TV network (it still is), and programming was great. You had dramas -...
01:56 PM, Feb 27, 2012

Network 18 bags six honours at the ITA Awards

Network 18 bags six honours at the ITA Awards Mumbai: Network 18 bagged six awards at the Indian Television Academy Awards on Sunday night, grabbing the maximum for any news network. It was a night of honours for CNN-IBN at the 11th Indian Television Academy Awards on Sunday night. CNN-IBN picked up five awards in various categories taking home the Best English News Channel award yet again for the fifth time in six years. CNN-IBN Editor in Chief Rajdeep...
07:59 AM, Sep 26, 2011

NBA to move to monthly ratings for news channels

NBA to move to monthly ratings for news channels New Delhi: News Broadcasters Association (NBA), an umbrella body of TV news channels, has decided to move from existing weekly ratings to monthly ratings for all national news and business channels in Hindi and English. The NBA board has taken the decision with an aim to improve news broadcasting standards as coverage and reportage of news and programmes cannot always be linked to popularity or audience measurement, a statement issued...
07:16 PM, Sep 08, 2011

Reality check for TV shows

Reality check for TV shows Indian television will see more reality shows with real people instead of celebrities as contestants, says Myleeta Aga, general manager and creative head of BBC Worldwide Productions India. She also believes TRPs will continue to be an important factor for content. "In the coming time I think there will be more interest in reality shows with real people. Our audiences for the last few years have been looking at basically...
11:02 AM, Mar 22, 2011

CNN-IBN bags top award at ITA 2010

CNN-IBN bags top award at ITA 2010 New Delhi: Your favourite news channel CNN-IBN swept the Indian Television Awards (ITA) 2010 on Sunday night, winning as many as three major awards, including the award for the Best English News Channel for the fourth time in a row. IBN Network 18’s Editor-in Chief Rajdeep Sardesai has also bagged the award for being the Best Anchor - News/Current Affairs for Ground Zero Bhopal. The weekly 30 Minutes show has...
09:47 PM, Oct 31, 2010
Colors on top among Hindi entertainment channels

Colors on top among Hindi entertainment channels

Colors has topped the Television Audience Measurement (TAM) ratings. ...
06:16 PM, Apr 15, 2009

TV channel Colors touches a new high

TV channel Colors touches a new high Colors and Star Plus get an equal share of the viewers- of 27 per cent each. ...
03:33 AM, Mar 14, 2009

Shah Rukh to host the boldest Indian television show

Shah Rukh to host the boldest Indian television show This show will be the Indian version of Moment of Truth. ...
03:36 AM, Mar 03, 2009

It's a hat-trick! CNN-IBN sweeps ITA awards

It's a hat-trick! CNN-IBN sweeps ITA awards Editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai has bagged the Best News Anchor award. ...
01:31 AM, Dec 15, 2008

ITA TV awards set to dazzle, glamour to be honoured

ITA TV awards set to dazzle, glamour to be honoured A special category will honour the most glamorous face of the year. ...
12:47 AM, Nov 12, 2008

Ekta's soap family celebrates Janamashtami

Ekta's soap family celebrates Janamashtami It was celebrated on the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. ...
10:59 AM, Aug 24, 2008

I&B Min plans to institute awards for ent, news

I&B Min plans to institute awards for ent, news Dubai: The ICC on Thursday confirmed that an error by the host broadcaster during first day's play in the second Test between the West Indies and India in Barbados led to the wrong replay being shown to the third umpire that caused Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's dismissal. During India's innings, India captain Dhoni was out caught at mid-on off the bowling of Fidel Edwards. On-field umpire Ian Gould suspected...
10:48 PM, Feb 07, 2008
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