Gaurav Laghate

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Star, Zee, Colors and Sony fight it out on weekends
Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

The four major Hindi general entertainment channels -- STAR Plus, Sony, Colors and ZEE...

'Govt shouldn't treat radio spectrum as telecom'
Rediff.com3 May 2013

Harrish M Bhatia, chief executive of 94.3 MY FM, the station under the Dainik Bhaskar...

Broadcasters-ad agencies spat over billing continues
Rediff.com2 May 2013

This follows a series of tax notices to broadcasters to pay TDS on the 15% agency...

Drop ads, IBF tells TV channels
Rediff.com1 May 2013

A few small networks including niche channels have decided to stay out.

Brand IPL still scores heavily
Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

For advertisers, the cricket carnival remains the single-biggest impact window.

TV digitisation phase two sees analogue blackout
Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

The government-mandated digitisation programme calls for a complete switchover from...

IPL6: Teams now hunt for innovative partnerships
Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

s also create buzz with contests, promotions, mall activations and events.

'The big picture is that you can do business here'
Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Interview with President & CEO, Viacom International.

Broadcasters oppose Trai's 12-minute ad regulation
Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Dependence on advertising remains absolute, with about 90 per cent of revenues coming...

STAR India's IPL googly stumps Sony
Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

By becoming associate sponsor, STAR Plus brand will get assured mileage on broadcaster...

As TV digitisation deadline nears, talk of a let-up
Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

There has been talk in the I&B ministry on allowing analogue signals in a few cities,...

M&E sector's Budget wishes
Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The industry wants relief, rationalisation of multiple taxes; says govt policy...

Dawn of 'paisa vasool' video parlours
Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

While it is very difficult to ascertain the total number of such screens across the...

Music to Nokia's ears
Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

1.4 mn songs are getting downloaded through the Nokia Music Store every day.

Tatas to trim Tata Sky stake, Temasek to exit
Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Temasek is exiting by selling its 10 per cent stake while Network Digital Distribution...

Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Son Of Sardaar open well
Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Experts feel both the films have the potential to rake in about Rs 100 crore at the box...

DTH firms, cable operators make windfall in metros
Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

This is no surprise, given that the deadline for digitisation in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata...

Digital TV era dawns in Delhi and Mumbai
Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Mamata halts removal of analogue transmission in Kolkata Chennai waits for high court...

Price war: Dish TV offers basic channels for free
Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Viewers availing Dish TV's offer will have to remain active by subscribing to a regular...

Mallya Jr seeks brands to endorse
Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

KWAN was in talks with a few clients in luxury and lifestyle space for Mallya junior....