Satyamev Jayate gets more viewers than IPL, soaps Aamir Khan's debut on the small screen, Satyamev Jayate, which has captured the imagination of a large number of people and has been a constant talking point across the social networking platforms, has earned a rating of 3.8 in the three Metros of Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai on Star Plus, according to TAM data released by the channel. That is higher than the IPL 5 ratings (based on the released...  
10:30 AM, May 11, 2012

The Chosen One: Genelia returns to the small screen
by IANS
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza, whose first brush with the small screen came with 'Big Switch' in 2009, is set for her TV comeback. She will play a mentor on UTV Stars' 'The Chosen One'. Genelia, who tied the knot with actor Riteish Deshmukh in February, is already back in action. Last seen on the big screen in 'Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya' with her husband, Genelia is said...  
10:57 AM, May 10, 2012

Has 'Satyamev Jayate' redefined TV shows? New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's first television show 'Satyamev Jayate' has proved immensely popular after the very first episode was aired on Sunday. The show carries a strong message of social change and calls for a fight against the evils of society. 'Satyamev Jayate' many say has created television history, others are calling it an exquisite piece of journalism. The question is whether the show has redefined entertainment and...  
12:23 PM, May 08, 2012

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Last Sunday started in a rather unusual way. Aamir Khan, in his show Satyamev Jayate, exposed a grim reality of the world's largest democracy. His ...
10:00 AM, May 08, 2012

Satyamev Jayate: Why the cynics are wrong New Delhi: While Aamir Khan's television debut 'Satyamev Jayate' got a thumbs up from the film industry and a large number of viewers, but there are a set of people who believe that the show is overrated. First episode of Aamir's chat show Satyamev Jayate raised the issue of female foeticide in our country. Media reports claim that Aamir Khan is being paid Rs 3 crore per episode for hosting...  
01:09 PM, May 07, 2012

Satyamev Jayate is about the people of India: Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan makes his small screen debut with 'Satyamev Jayate' that goes on air this Sunday. ...
09:29 PM, May 01, 2012

100 channels for Rs 100, TRAI lays down rules New Delhi: Television viewers will soon get to choose a minimum of hundred Free to Air (FTA) channels at a maximum retail price of Rs 100, as per new tariff rules for Cable TV announced by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Monday. According to the regulatory framework for Digitalised Cable TV brought out by TRAI to safeguard consumers' interests, cable operators will have to mandatorily offer a Basic...  
09:46 AM, May 01, 2012

TV actress Shveta Salve ties the knot in Goa Mumbai: Shveta, who got hitched to fiance Harmeet Sethi on April 24 in Goa, sounded hoarse with excitement when we called her. "My friends have been tweeting about my marriage and putting up pictures on social networking sites, so I guess everyone was bound to find out," she laughs. Admitting that she's 'super happy' with life post-marriage, the dusky actress revealed her state of mind. "Ever since Harmeet proposed to...  
01:04 PM, Apr 29, 2012

Chennai: Man killed for complaining about loud TV Chennai: A quarrel pertaining to turning down television volume between neighbours led to a murder at Pallikaranai on Friday. Police said Tarun (27), a van driver with a textile store at T Nagar was a tenant in a house at Kamakshi Nagar, Pallikarani. He had asked his neighbour, an auto driver Marimuthu to turn down the volume of his television. A wordy duel ensued when Marimuthu refused to comply and...  
10:44 AM, Apr 29, 2012

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

Satyameva Jayate: Aamir's son Azaad turns actor Mumbai: It looks like Aamir Khan's son, all of five months, is more than keen to follow in papa's footsteps. The actor reveals to us that Azaad features in one of the promos of his forthcoming TV show that were shot at his Bandra home. However, it has been decided to keep the footage strictly for family viewing. Aamir's wife Kiran Rao had earlier barred him from using shots of...  
10:46 AM, Apr 24, 2012

Why 'Dirty Picture' can't be shown before 11 PM New Delhi: Facing flak for barring Sony TV from telecasting Vidya Balan-starrer 'The Dirty Picture' during daytime, the Information and Broadcasting ministry today said its decision was based on the advice of Censor Board. "The CBFC, which is an independent statutory body, had held that even the UA certificate given to the movie after several cuts meant that parental guidance was a must. The ministry was simply acting on the...  
05:10 PM, Apr 23, 2012

by IANS
New Delhi: Odisha girl Rajasmita Kar feels like a star after winning the third season of reality show 'Dance India Dance'. She not only aims to be the best dancer, but also teach young children. "I feel like a star. People are clicking my pictures and want to know more about me. I used to watch all this happening to people on TV but now people are watching me," the...  
12:20 PM, Apr 23, 2012

Regional stars stealing the limelight with brand endorsements

After 8 years of being the face of a popular cola drink, Akshay Kumar has been replaced by Telugu star Mahesh. ...
01:00 PM, Apr 18, 2012

IKEA, TCL integrate TV, sound and furniture into one Stockholm: Sweden's IKEA, the world's largest furniture maker, is set to enter the consumer electronics market with products developed in co-operation with China-based TCL Multimedia, IKEA officials said. IKEA, known the world over for low-price, self-assembly flat-packed furniture, plans to launch a line of furniture with integrated connected television and sound systems in five European cities in June, throughout seven European countries this autumn, and in its remaining markets in...  
05:57 PM, Apr 17, 2012

Details of Aamir Khan's 'Satyameva Jayate' revealed

Aamir Khan's much awaited TV debut on a show called 'Satyameva Jayate' will be on air next month. ...
10:53 AM, Apr 17, 2012

'Tarak Mehta' to 'Khichdi': Gujarati shows rule TV
by IANS
New Delhi: Gujarati culture came right into Indian drawing rooms with the popular television show 'Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka' in 1999 and, after more than a decade, it is still one of the strongest flavours on the tube. Those based in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Maharashtra too abound on the small screen. Be it a weekly or a daily soap, the regional flavour is everywhere....  
11:06 AM, Mar 29, 2012

7 CNN-IBN shows, IBNLive win at NT Awards New Delhi: CNN-IBN's seven shows and IBNLive emerged winners at the News Television Awards on Wednesday evening. IBNLive was the winner in the Best News Website category at the NT Awards. CNN-IBN's show Bollywood Blockbusters on the renowned Bollywood music director Madan Mohan won the award for the Best Entertainment Feature at the NT Awards that took place in New Delhi. India at 9 was awarded in the Best Presented...  
08:59 PM, Mar 28, 2012