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UTV Software FY'09 net dips 40 pct at Rs 46.52 cr

UTV Software reported 40 pct fall in its consolidated net profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2009, to Rs 46.52 cr.

Thomson Reuters acquires Indlaw Comm

Thomson Reuters has acquired a city-based online content provider Indlaw Communications for an undisclosed amount.

Govt to take action against deceptive advts

The Govt said it is aware of deceptive advertisements of several products on TV channels.

Print media stimulus extended by 6 months

The Govt announced the extension of stimulus package, including a 10 pct increase in government advertisement rates.

Global newspaper bodies WAN, IFRA to merge

WAN in Paris and IFRA in Darmstadt, Germany, have announced they will merge to create WAN-IFRA from July 1.

Thomson Reuters to delist from LSE, Nasdaq

Thomson Reuters plans to delist from the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq as part of its initiative to unify the company's capital structure.

Journalist Harish Khare to be PM's Media Adviser

Senior journalist Harish Khare will be the new Media Adviser to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Zee News FY'09 net up 20%

Media house Zee News reported a growth of over 20 per cent in its consolidated net profit during the financial year ended March 31 to Rs 44.56 crore.

Dish TV Q4 net loss at Rs 79 cr

Driven by huge subscriber addition, Dish TV has reduced its net loss to Rs 78.66 crore for the fourth quarter.

Jagran Prakashan Q4 net up 41%

Media house Jagran Prakashan reported a growth of 41 per cent in its net profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31 to Rs 21.81 crore.

Virgin Media, Universal to offer unlimited music

Virgin Media is to launch an unlimited music download subscription service through a partnership with the world's largest music company, Universal.

3i Infotech forays into Media & Broadcasting Industry in India

3i Infotech, a global information technology company, announced its entry into the Media & Broadcasting Industry as a System Integrator.

Network18 Media to raise Rs 119.63 cr

The company would issue 92.02 lakh shares at Rs 130 to SAIF III Mauritius Company Ltd, Network 18 Media & Investments said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Boston Globe union rejects cuts, Times to slash pay

Members of the Boston Newspaper Guild voted 277-265 against accepting the concessions.

BIG TV joins hands with ESPN

iCricket will be available in four languages -- English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Wire & Wireless to raise Rs 192 cr via private placement

Cable television firm Wire & Wireless said it will raise Rs 192 crore on a private placement basis from institutional investors.

Mamata trying to get DD telecast rights for T20 WC

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken initiative to ensure that cricket fans in India could watch all Twenty20 ICC World Cup matches in UK.

Adlabs gets nod for radio biz demerger

Govt has approved the transfer of Adlabs Films' radio business to Reliance Unicom.

Virgin Media lines up high yield deal

British cable operator Virgin Media plans to sell a two-part bond, with an expected size of $650 million.

Indian Express Group wins cybersquatting case at WIPO

The Indian Express Group has won a cybersquatting case against one Sanjeev of Bangkok at WIPO.

WSJ starts printing in India in arrangement with Express Group

Wall Street Journal Asia commenced printing in India in a comprehensive arrangement with The Express Group.

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