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  • Hutch Kalakka Povathu Champions 2 – the double dose of laughter continues

    MUMBAI: Hutch Kalakka Povathu Champions – Part 2 launches on December 8, 2006 featuring the cr?me de la cr?me of the comedy kings ever.

    The comedy kings Venkatesh, Erode Srinivasan, Ramanthan, Vadivelu Ganesh and Andrews among others of Hutch Kalaka Povathu Yaaru 2 now join hands with the bandwagon of comedy kings from Hutch Kalakka Povathu Champions namely Muthuirulpandi, Robo Shankar, Arvind, Kadir Kamal and others for some belly-jiggling laughter. Over 26 weeks of non-stop laughter guaranteed.

    Muthuirulpandi of Madurai; who gained his entry into Kollywood because of the show will perform some of his best ever stand-up acts along with the inimitable duo Robo Shankar and Arvind who are set for the re-enactment of a popular TV show.

    On the other hand Venkatesh & Sasikumar gang up to mimic a kids show attended by celebrities and Andrews and Vadivelu Ganesh are busy discussing on how to stop a tsunami.

    To add to this goodie bag of laughter, Vijay proudly announces the return of the awesome trio from Hutch Kalaka Povathu Champions the enterprising glam doll Uma Riyaz Khan along with popular comedians Chinni Jeyanth and Madan Bob who catapulted the first series to fame.

    This trio along with the comedy kings of part 1 and part 2 are sure to leave the viewers laughing in splits. Double dose of laughter for double Dhamakaa. So tune in every Friday at 10pm – the one stop solution to drive all the weekday blues and welcome the weekend with a big smile.

  • Wild Card Entry to Bigg Boss house The return of one evicted housemate

    MUMBAI: If you think the excitement has gone out of Bigg Boss after the drama queens Kashmira Shah and Rakhi Sawant have been evicted from the house, then here is news for all of you. Bigg Boss has decided to give one of the evicted members a second chance, to be back in the house!

     

    The members ousted from the Bigg Boss house are Deepak Parashar, Bobby Darling, Kashmira Shah, Rakhi Sawant, Aryan Vaid, who among these will get a second chance? While Kashmira,& Rakhi are top favourites, Aryan Vaid has sympathizers who want him back to be with his lady love. There is a lot of drama in store in the coming weeks.

     

    Imagine if Kashmira were to go back. Think of all those housemates who will want to confront her with all the intrigue and suspicion she planted in their midst. Or Rakhi, for that matter, who is rearing to go back and tell all inside the Bigg Boss house what the world outside thinks of them.

     

    For Aryan of course it would be a dream come true. He could never have imagined that he would ever go back in there to breathe the same air as Anupama! Who knows what is in store for this Romeo and Juliet? Wouldn’t it be a Shakespearean tragedy if Anupama is voted out just as Aryan goes back in!

     

    The permutations are many. Let’s see whose luck holds out … Keep watching Bigg Boss to know what’s going on… On Sony Entertainment Television.

  • Essel Group institutes excellence awards

    Essel Group institutes excellence awards

    MUMBAI: The Essel Group and its flagship, Zee Network, have unveiled an ambitious Awards programme aimed at recognising institutions or individuals who have made a significant contribution in public or private life. The Awards aim at celebrating the contribution of unsung heroes in various fields in order to encourage them to scale greater heights.

    Announcing the launch of the Awards, Essel Group and Zee Network Chairman, Mr Subhash Chandra said: “Ours is a Group fired by the spirit of nationalism and patriotism. Through these Awards, we hope to inspire the youth and instil in them a pride for India’s rich heritage. The Awards represent the Group’s strong resolve to empower the people and thereby build a vibrant and resurgent India.”

    The Awards will be instituted under different categories every month, beginning January 2007. The categories are: Legislator (January), Sports (February), Civil Service (March), NGO /Social Worker (April), Police /fire force (May), Legal (June), Minister (July), Young innovator /entrepreneur (August), Medical service (September), Art, Culture and Literature (October), Media (November), Gram Panchayat / Zilla Member (December).

    The Award series will first be launched in Karnataka and then replicated in other States.

    “These Awards will ignite young minds, awaken dormant senses and motivate the people to strive for a brighter future,” Mr M. Gautham Machaiah, Vice-President, Corporate and Public Affairs added.

    This is a truly a people’s Award, where the general public plays a key role in selecting the winner. For each category, nominations will be invited from the public and prominent citizens of the State. The nominations will be sifted by a screening committee and then put before a jury of eminent citizens, which will shortlist five finalists. A capsule on the five finalists will be produced and telecast on Zee Network. The public will then be invited to vote for best in each category.

     

    “It is significant that the Awards are being launched in Karnataka to coincide with the Suvarna Karnataka celebrations. Zee Kannada is proud to be associated with these Awards,” Head of Zee South Initiative Mr R. Ajay Kumar said.

     

    In the case of Karnataka’s Best Legislator, the parameters for the selection include: exemplary public service, commitment to issues, clean image and integrity, social and economic uplift of the constituency and constituents, accessibility to the people, and performance in the State legislature. The last date for receiving nominations is December 15, 2006.

     

    The Jury for the Best Legislator’s Award comprises Justice M.F. Saldhana, former Judge, Karnataka High Court (Chairman); Mr H.S. Balram, Editor, The Times of India, Bangalore; Dr M.S. Thimmappa, former Bangalore University Vice-chancellor; Mr M.C. Nanaiah, former Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs; and Ms Teresa Bhattacharya, former Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka.

     

    The Essel Group stands out as a shining example of a socially conscious corporate citizen. Education is among the causes that the Group is most passionate about. The Ekal Vidayalaya Foundation of India, headed by Mr Chandra provides free education to over five lakh tribal children every year in remote parts of the country.

     

    The Essel Group with interests spanning across news, entertainment, packaging, infrastructure and communication, is a pioneer in virtually every business that it ventures into. The Group has always responded to opportunities created by changes in technology and captured the first-mover advantage – be it satellite television (Zee TV), amusement parks (Essel World) or cable distribution (Siticable).

  • Jhoom Ke Aaja 2007 December, 31st, 10.00 p.m Only on Sony Entertainment Television

    Jhoom Ke Aaja 2007 December, 31st, 10.00 p.m Only on Sony Entertainment Television

    MUMBAI: It’s time to say goodbye to the year 2006, but not before we look back and introspect on the year which have been with its ups and downs, highs & lows, milestones & tragedies. Recapping the past year is like trying to put a storm in a tea cup! However, everyone looks forward to the new year with a lot of anticipation and hope.

    And to welcome the new year there is nothing better than a night of entertainment. Sony Entertainment Television brings to its viewers a star-studded night called Jhoom Ke Aaja, 2007, on December 31st, 10.00 p.m onwards, where there’s going to be lot of naach-gaana, music-masti and hungama to herald the new year.

    Jhoom Ke Aaja 2007 presents a galaxy of stars who will sing, dance & bring cheer in to your homes. The evening starts with the enigmatic performance by Ashley Lobo and his dancers to a song written by Javed Akthar and music by Aayaan & Aamaan, sons of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

    As the evening progresses Prabhudeva, the sensational dancer from south, takes the stage to give a solo performance. He is soon joined by Esha Deol and both dance to chal chaiya chaiya… Esha once again takes the stage by storm with her sizzling dhoom machya dedhoom…While the team of Prabhudeva & Esha will represent the south, Sachin & Supriya and Ritiesh Deshmukh will represent Maharashtra and this segment will see some enigmatic dancing from the trio.

    The Bhojpuri industry was represented by Manoj Tiwari .To add that extra dash of colour Bipasha Basu will perform to the very hot beedi jalile , leaving the viewers asking for more. For all the Bengali viewers Bappi Lahari in his typical style will regale the audiences with some popular Bengali songs.

    The glam quotient of the evening will come from the dazzling Amrita & Ria Sen who will have the stage lit up with their sizzling performances.

    There’s also a thundering performance by Harbajan Singh Mann singing some top favourite bhangara nos thus giving the audience the flavour of Punjab.

  • AL JAZEERA INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES SHIULIE GHOSH AS NEWS ANCHOR AT THEIR DOHA HEADQUARTERS

    24 July 2006 – Al Jazeera International, the new 24-hour English-language news and current affairs channel, headquartered in Doha, announced today that they have appointed renowned correspondent Shiulie Ghosh as news anchor at their Doha headquarters.

    Shiulie joins a large team of diverse on-screen talent based around the world at the channel’s broadcast centres: from Ghida Fakhry and Dave Marash at their Washington DC centre, to Veronica Pedrosa and Teymoor Nabili in Kuala Lumpur through to Felicity Barr and Stephen Cole and at the channel’s London broadcast centre.

    Speaking on Shiulie’s appointment from the channel’s headquarters, Director of News, Steve Clark said, “I am pleased to have Shiulie on board. She brings a wealth of experience in news reporting to the channel and is a great addition to the team.”

    “I’m thrilled to be joining Al Jazeera International and to be part of this exciting television project which will balance the information flow from South to North, bridging cultures for English speakers around the world,” said Shiulie Ghosh.

    Shiulie joins Al Jazeera International from ITV News where she was a correspondent and a presenter covering a range of major events around the world. Her reporting from Thailand on the Asian tsunami was awarded the 2006 Alfred I. Dupont Columbia News Broadcasting Award. During the conflict in Kosovo, Shiulie was based in southern Italy, where she reported on the bombing missions flown by NATO crews.

    She secured the first television report from the British aircraft carrier HMS Invincible heading for action off the coast of Montenegro. Post-conflict, she reported on the continuing tensions in the divided town of Mitrovica.

    Shiulie first joined ITV News as a general reporter in January 1998 and later spent three years as Home Affairs Editor of ITV News. Shiulie has covered a wide range of prominent domestic stories for ITV News including the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry, the May Day disturbances and the death of the Queen Mother.

     

     

    In 2001 Shiulie was named Best Television News Journalist at the British Telecom Ethnic Multicultural Media Awards.

     

     

    Her journalistic career began in 1989 when she joined BBC Radio
    Cleveland as a programme assistant. In 1990 she became a news trainee at the BBC and went on to report for BBC’s East Midlands Today. By 1991 Shiulie was regularly presenting their half-hour news slot – one of the youngest people ever to do so. In 1993 she joined the BBC’s Country File programme as a presenter and this was followed by a move in 1995 to Newsroom South East as a reporter/presenter.

     

     

    Shiulie was born in the UK and spent the early part of her childhood in India with her family. When she was five the family returned to the north-east of England where she was raised and educated. She has a BA (Hons) Law degree from the University of Kent.

     

     

     

    About Al Jazeera International

     

    Al Jazeera International is the world’s first English language news channel to be headquartered in the Middle East. Broadcasting from within the Middle East, looking outwards, Al Jazeera International will set the news agenda and act as a bridge between cultures. With unique access as the channel of reference for Middle East events, and broadcast centres strategically placed around the world in Doha, Kuala Lumpur, London and Washington DC, Al Jazeera International will balance the information flow from South to North, providing accurate, impartial and objective news for a global audience from a grass roots level, giving voice to different perspectives from under-reported regions around the world.

     

    Al Jazeera International is building on the ground-breaking heritage of its sister Arab-language channel – Al Jazeera, which was responsible for changing the face of news within the Middle East, now extending that fresh perspective from regional to global.

     

     

    For further information please contact:
    Doha: Charlotte Dent or Lana Khachan: +974 489 2320/1
    Email: press.int@aljazeera.net
    mailto: press.int@aljazeera.net
     
  • Shekhar Kapur- on BBC World’s ‘HardTalk Extra’

    Shekhar Kapur- on BBC World’s ‘HardTalk Extra’

    Shekhar Kapur is one of the elite club of Asian film directors who have cracked Hollywood. He talks to Mishal Husain about his early films in Bollywood, controversy around his film ‘ Bandit Queen’ , his breakthrough ‘ Elizabeth’ which gained seven Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture . He also tells Mishal that Hollywood as we know it, is seriously under threat, as asian culture becomes a force to be reckoned with on the global stage.

    HARDtalk Extra is the BBC’s most widely broadcast arts and entertainment interview programme. Each Friday, the programme profiles leading personalities in the arts, entertainment, science, culture and the media. This edition of HARDtalk Extra will be broadcast on BBC World on Friday 3rd February @ 1000 with additional appointments to view @ 1400, 1700 and 2100 IST.

    Further information:
    Deeptie Sethi/ Neha Sharma
    Tel: 91 11 2341 2672/73 Extn. 102
    Fax: 91 11 2341 1109
    Email: deeptie.sethi@bbc.co.uk

    Notes to Editors: BBC World, the BBC’s commercially funded international 24-hour news and information channel, is owned and operated by BBC World Ltd, a member of the BBC’s commercial group of companies. BBC World is available in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, and reaches 280 million households (136 million 24-hour homes) and more than one million hotel rooms. BBC World launched in its present format in 1995 and is funded by advertising and subscription. For further information on how to receive BBC World, download schedules or find out more about the channel, visit bbcworld.com.

  • The Cell, TV18’s Creative Unit, adds a punch to Channel 7’s “Khabar Har Keemat Par’

    The Cell, TV18’s Creative Unit, adds a punch to Channel 7’s “Khabar Har Keemat Par’

    New Delhi, June 10, 2006: The Cell, TV18’s creative unit, has been entrusted with the task of handling all the print & design work required by Channel 7. The action-packed and riveting promos have been conceptualized to capture the essence of Channel 7.

     

    Dilip Venkatraman, Director Marketing, CNN-IBN & Channel 7 said, “The promo-frames grab on screen action with an entirely authentic approach. They are brilliant and brings alive the concept behind which Channel 7 is built on”

     

    Zubin Driver, Creative Director, The Cell said “Each of the promos approaches the baseline in different ways, bringing alive the thought that the entire Channel 7 team lives by. For all of us it’s not a baseline, its a mission. A case in point being Ashutosh ‘making news promo’, where we actually capture the action, the spirit and the passion of Channel 7 at work, shot in a very ‘real’ and ‘hard news’ style, the promos explore the very essence of world-class TV journalism.”

     

    About The Cell

     

    The Cell was formulated in September 2002 as the creative unit for the TV 18 group; it has grown into a creative-strategic unit that services a huge number of TV 18 clients. In addition to all channel promos for CNN-IBN, Channel 7, CNBC TV 18, AWAAZ and moneycontrol.com, it makes over 50 commercials every month and produces a huge amount of print and design work for clients investing on the channel.

     

    The cell has been picking up awards at every Promo Award ceremony in the last two years like RAPA GOLD-2005, RAPA GOLD-2006, PROMAX INDIA SILVER-2005 & PROMAX ASIA, GOLD, 2006.

     

     

    For further information please contact:
    Parul Bhasin/ Namrata Bhalla, PR Pundit, New Delhi
    Tel: 2656 0415, 2651 3075

  • Star Ananda celebrates one year!

    Star Ananda celebrates one year!

    Mumbai, June 1, 2006: STAR Ananda, India’s First 24 hour National Bengali News Channel celebrates its first anniversary. And if impact, viewer response, marketshare and other news channel launches are anything to go by, STAR Ananda can justifiably claim to have introduced a paradigm shift in the broadcast of regional language news on the foundation of viewer relevance and trail-blazing leadership. Viewers have indeed provided a thumbs up to STAR Ananda’s positioning as the expression of the Bengali on the move, reflecting their urges, aspirations and their impatience with the rate of change. STAR Ananda thus mirrors the new vibrancy among the Bengali-speaking people.

    Says Uday Shankar, CEO & Editor – MCCS, “Last year with STAR Ananda we offered to the viewers of Bengal a news channel that does justice to their news needs & requirements. The response has been overwhelming by the people of Bengal. But more importantly the channel has gone to create a new benchmarks & standards in language news broadcasting.”

     

    Indeed, STAR Ananda has blazed an enviable trail with commendable milestones. While leading the Bengali television news space currently with close to 60% marketshare and a recent milestone reach of 3414000 with a whopping 138% growth in West Bengal since it’s Launch, the Channel has also pulled its weight with general entertainment channels. On Counting Day in the recently concluded legislative elections viewers ‘voted’ for STAR Ananda as the undisputed # 1 television channel in ‘any category’ in Kolkata with a 30% marketshare ahead of ETV Bangla and Aakaash Bangla (both GEC Channels) and far ahead of the rest of the news television world with Kolkata TV’s 7% and 24 Ghanta TV’s 5%. On the important parameter of Time Spent too, STAR Ananda scored at the top of the list at 54 minutes, here too ahead of ETV Bangla, thus consolidating a fast-building legacy.

    The successful trend for STAR Ananda began with the launch on June 1, 2005 and quickly consolidated with the Municipal Elections in Kolkata in TAM Week 26, notching an astounding 69 % market share on Polling Day (19th June) and 63% market share on Counting Day (21st June) in Kolkata (amongst all news channels) and in the process also achieved the unique distinction of the highest watched Channel during the Exit Polls leaving even the GEC channels far behind in its wake.

    The coverage of the most important event in the Bengali calendar also proved another feather in the STAR Ananda cap last year, with an outstanding variety filled line-up of the Durgotsav celebration in the State of West Bengal, thus proving that STAR Ananda best represents the pulse of the Bengali people.

     

    STAR ANANDA features a mix of informative and thought-provoking programming. Almost all its programmes occupy an overwhelming top slot in the ratings for the week 23rd Apr – 20th May 2006 (Source: TAM; TG: All Adults; CS 15+; Market: Kolkata). Ananda Prabhat on STAR Ananda boasts a 48% marketshare against Kolkata TV’s 27%, 24 Ghanta TV’s 19% and Tara Newz’s 6% in the time band 6 am – 7.59 am. Shokaler Ek Dojon meanwhile ranks a 53% marketshare against 24 Ghanta TV’s 19%, Tara Newz’s 17% and Kolkata TV’s 11% in the time band 10 am – 10.59 am. Ekhon Kolkata ranks a 48% marketshare against Kolkata TV’s 27%, 24 Ghanta TV’s 19% and Tara Newz’s 6%in the time band 18 – 18.29 hours (Mon-Sun). 7Tar Duniya ranks a 49% marketshare against Kolkata TV’s 23%, 24 Ghanta TV’s 16% and Tara Newz’s 12% in the time band 19 – 19.29 hours (Mon-Sun). Abaar Kolkata meanwhile shares a 37% marketshare against 24 Ghanta’s 31%, Kolkata TV’s 20% and Tara Newz’s 12% in the time band 20 – 20.29 hours (Mon-Sun). Ak Dojon Golpo scores a 44% marketshare against 24 Ghanta’s 23%, Kolkata TV’s 22% and Tara Newz’s 12% in the time band 22 – 22.29 hours (Mon-Sun). Hou Ma Noy Bouma leads at 52% marketshare against 24 Ghanta TV’s 24%, Kolkata TV’s 16% and Tara Newz’s 9% in the time band 16.50 – 16.59 hours (All Days). Filmstar also leads at 51% marketshare against Tara Newz’s 18%, 24 Ghanta TV’s 15% and Kolkata TV’s 15% in the time band 23.20 – 23.29 hours (All Days). Meanwhile, STAR Ananda scores a winner with Berliner Ladai, the new World Cup football programme, at a whopping 53% marketshare (16th May – 20th May)!

    STAR Ananda has constantly scored with its programming, positioning and packaging, bravely showcasing the people’s point of view. The anniversary success is merely an endorsement of the STAR Ananda philosophy to keep the viewer first and for its stand of empowering viewers. In the manner of a pioneer and trailblazer, by keeping its programming initiatives fresh and addressing the aspiration of the Bengali all over the country, STAR Ananda renews its commitment to the people.

    ABOUT STAR Ananda
    STAR Ananda is India’s First National Bengali News Channel. Introducing a paradigm shift in the broadcast of regional language news, STAR Ananda reflects the heritage of an impressive parentage and provides in-depth and extensive coverage of local, national and global news. STAR Ananda is broadcast by Media Content & Communications Services India Pvt. Ltd. (MCCS), a 74:26 joint venture between ABP TV – a 100% subsidiary of ABP Pvt. Ltd., and STAR News Broadcasting Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiary of the STAR Group; two of the biggest brands in Indian media. Headquartered in Kolkata and housing state-of-the-art production facilities, STAR Ananda boasts an extensive bureau network, bringing to the Bengali viewer unparalleled, comprehensive and incisive news coverage. With an over 40 per cent majority marketshare in the Kolkata and West Bengal markets amongst all news channels in launch week, STAR Ananda continues to consolidate, adequately reflecting the aspirations of the Bengali people.

    For further info, please contact:
    Navin Tauro / Swati Sundareswaran / Daylon D’cruz
    Vaishnavi Corporate Communications;
    Tel: 022-66568787 / 9821154455

  • Music album on AIDS awareness released

    MUMBAI: BBC World Service Trust, National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and national network Doordarshan have joined hands to spread awareness about AIDS through a music album Haath Se Haath Milaa (HSHM) or let’s join hands.

    The music video and album released today is also being supported by multiplex major PVR Cinemas, which will screen it in all its 68 screens across India.

    Though the association of PVR Cinemas with BBC World Service Trust is only for three months, the multiplex company CEO (digital) Sunil Patil is optimistic to maintain the relationship for a longer period of time.

    The music track has been composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Sonu Nigam and Shreya Ghoshal bring the words alive.

    The music video features over 50 film and 10 television stars and opens with veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman who is joined by the current favourites like Shilpa Shetty, Fardeen Khan, John Abraham, Tabu, Bipasha Basu and Naseerudin Shah and telly personalities like Smriti Irani, Saakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Pooja Bedi, Nikki Aneja, Mini Mathur, Simone Singh, Yash Tonk, Suchitra Pillai, Lilette Dubey and Nasir Khan.

    According to the director of the video Anu Malhotra, “All the stars have generously contributed to the cause by filming for this video completely pro bono.”

    The album, produced by Music Today consisting of eight soundtracks, will be available in music stores and sold commercially across the country.

    All profits from sales will be donated to non-governmental organization Salaam Baalak Trust and Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT).

    In an official statement, BBC World Service Trust director general Andrew Whitehead, “The selections of songs were done from the Music Today catalogue.”

    The launch ceremony today was graced by Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty who said that the video would appeal to all and help combating AIDS and the stigma attached to it.

    BBC World Service Trust supports a reality television series on DD, titled Jasoos Vijay where the central theme revolves around spreading awareness about AIDS.

    The third series of Jasoos Vijay will finish its run by end September and HSHM will end by February 2007.

  • Channel [v] bags ‘2006 Rocket Award’ at the Promax & BDA World Gold Awards in NewYork

    Channel [v] bags ‘2006 Rocket Award’ at the Promax & BDA World Gold Awards in NewYork

    Mumbai, June 28, 2006… Channel [v], India’s No 1 music channel reaffirmed its leadership position with an awards haul at the prestigious PROMAX & BDA World Gold Awards in NewYork. Channel [v] was awarded the illustrious ‘2006 Rocket Award’ for the second time in a row. The Rocket Award recognises a producer, marketer or designer with four or less years of experience in promotion, marketing or design who is already creating outstanding work. The recipient of this year’s award is the pioneering Channel [v] producer, Siddharth Sikand.

    Speaking on the occasion, Amar K Deb, Head Honcho Channel [v], said, “It’s a fabulously mind-blowing experience to be recognised by our peers internationally. All of us at Channel [v] are ecstatic and overjoyed to have won in the face of stiff international competition. These awards are sure to power the team to continue to ‘re-design’ Indian television.”

    PROMAX & BDA Awards 2006 – Gold Awards for Channel [v]:-
    Art Direction & Design- Contest Bumper Wazzat Noise
    PSA (Public Service Announcement) – Wear a Helmet
    Best Direction- Ringtone TV promo

    PROMAX & BDA Awards 2006 – Silver Awards for Channel [v]:-
    Art Direction & Design- Interstitial Campaign V Gyaans
    Best Copywriting- Everyuth Skintillating Contest
    Bumper – Fathers Day Bumper
    PSA (Public Service Announcement) Stop Letching- Mona Lisa
    Consumer production- Happydent Smile for [v] Contest
    Best Editing- Hang 5
    Non-Promotional Animation Campaign- Sunday’s Open
    Promotional Item- Recycle bag

    PROMAX & BDA Awards 2006 – Bronze Awards for Channel [v]:-
    Art Direction & Design: Special Events Promo Happydent Smile for [v] Contest

    PROMAX & BDA are the world’s foremost organisations working on behalf of those involved in the promotion, marketing and design of electronic media. They represent more than 4,200 member companies and individuals in over 60 countries who work in television, radio and digital media. They include senior executives, producers, and designers involved in the creation of advertising, graphics, and marketing materials for their companies.

    STAR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of News Corporation, is Asia’s leading multi-platform content and service provider. STAR’s 40 distributed services in eight languages reach more than 300 million viewers across 53 Asian countries. STAR television channels include STAR Chinese Channel, Xing Kong Wei Shi, Phoenix Chinese Channel, STAR Plus, STAR World, Channel [V], ESPN, STAR Sports, STAR Movies, STAR Gold, Phoenix Movies Channel, VIVA Cinema, STAR News, Phoenix InfoNews Channel, in addition to distributed channels National Geographic Channel, Adventure One, Vijay, Fox News and Sky News. STAR has interests in cable systems in India and Taiwan. It also powers the launch of Total TV in Taiwan, Asia’s first interactive digital cable TV services, and Radio City, India’s leading commercial FM radio network.

    For more details contact: Shiraz / Poonam at Vaishnavi Corporate Communications Tel: 5656 8787 / 9821718954