MUMBAI: NDTV HINDU, Chennai?s only English News and Features channel has within a month of its launch garnered an impressive 18% market share in the city. It has already overtaken channels like CNN-IBN, Headlines Today, NewsX, and BBC World in the English news genre. The combined market share for NDTV 24x7 and NDTV HINDU in this space has also achieved a clear commanding position of 41.5% in the same period.

Heartened by the early success of NDTV HINDU, CEO Rajiv Lulla, says, "This is a vindication of the belief that the future of TV News lies in the ability to provide city specific news channels. NDTV HINDU is a compelling advertising platform for both local advertisers and companies for whom Chennai is a high priority market. And with lots more lined up, the channel has all the makings of the most happening destination for the city?s leading brands."

The brainchild of Dr. Prannoy Roy of NDTV and N Ram of The Hindu, NDTV HINDU is Chennai?s only free-to-air English news and features channel. The channel is clearly aimed at the young, savvy, Chennaite, and in addition to being hugely informative, is just as entertaining too. Needless to add, authentic, credible, entertaining are the key words here. From the hottest eat-outs to the coolest hangouts; every programme reveals a new facet of Chennai.

?Rush Hour?, ‘As It Happens‘, ‘Noon Focus‘ are the lead programmes that bring news as it happens. The primetime show being ?Night Vision? hosted by the channel‘s Managing Editor/COO, Jennifer Arul and Anchor/Editor, Saptarishi Bhattacharya who bring a wrap on the day‘s big stories. Shows like ‘Big Pic‘, ‘Super Shopper‘, ‘I Spy With My Digital Eye‘, ‘Workout Victim‘, Shift Focus‘ and ‘Feeding Frenzy‘ complete the exciting programming lineup.

The channel has also roped in R K SWAMY BBDO to help with its advertising efforts.

MUMBAI: The deteriorating law and order scenario in the country has been a matter of rising concern amongst the public. The internal security of the country is at greater risk than ever before, with the law and order situation in West Bengal worsening because of the increasing Maoist violence. West Bengal has been rocked with political violence and with more than 50 people dying in the bloodshed ripping through the state since the Lok Sabha polls.

Amidst the blame game between the parties, NewsX, India?s only HDTV-ready English news channel brings an informative forum of discussion with the focus experts from different metros. The forum features some of the most well known and respected analysts from the political circuit- Prof Kamal Mitra Chenoy, Political analyst; Arun Bhagat, Former Commissioner of Police and Former Director IB G Balakrishnan, Political Editor, The Times of India and Dipankar Dasgupta, Political Analyst.

A one- hour special, the show discusses the matter of deteriorating law and order in the country and the situation prevailing at Lalgarh. The show has instances from Bengal with three CPM leaders being killed and the rise of petty crimes in the country, eventually culminating into analysis of 26/11 report by Pradhan Committee.

Tune in for a glimpse on your country?s political scenario only on NewsX on Wednesday, June17, 2009.

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: World Cyber Games India (WCG India / www.wcgindia.com), the organizer of the premier international video game competition in India, will participate in the WCG 2009 Asian Championship for the fourth year running in Singapore. The WCG 2009 Asian Championship will be held on July 4 and 5, 2009 concurrently with the Singapore National Finals which begins on July 3.

The WCG 2009 Asian Championship is a by-invitation-only tournament for 112 WCG 2008 or 2009 National Final champions in 14 countries across Asia. The countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, China, Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Korea, Japan, Chinese Taipei and host city Singapore.

‘‘The WCG 2009 Asian Championship has quickly become one of the biggest gaming events in Asia. It is designed to promote eSports in Asia and we look for this year‘s event to be one with strong competition and fair play,‘‘ said Hyoung-Seok Kim, CEO of World Cyber Games. ‘‘We look forward to meet not only hardcore gamers but also casual gamers to compete and enjoy this pan-Asian tournament.‘‘

‘Indiagames Ltd, the Strategic Partner to WCG in India since 2002 firmly believes that The World Cyber Games and the Asian Championship provide an excellent platform to the young gamers from India to compete in an international scenario. The growing popularity for cyber sports in our country indicates that soon they will be huge like any other mainstream sports, said Vishal Gondal, Founder and CEO Indiagames Ltd.

Visitors to the WCG 2009 Asian Championship this year can look forward to a showcase of the highest level of gaming products and numerous activities offered by partners Samsung, Dell and Intel that will entertain them in between the heated tournament competition.

MUMBAI: Considering the huge popularity of IPL, The producer Asit kumarr Modi , who always comes up with innovative ideas to live up to the ever increasing expectation of viewers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, thought of having IPL in our Gokuldham society too.

Also, soon vacations will be coming to an end and schools will be reopening. So Asitkumarr Modi and the production house Neela Telefilms planned to play the game of cricket in society.

Soon, we will be seeing rocking affair GPL (Gokuldham Premier League) in Gokuldham society. Jabardast Jetha against Bindaas Bhide.

The cast is more than happy about the Gokuldham Premier League. ? We have designed logos for our teams and have also called for sponsors. A winning trophy will be given to the winning team? says Asitkumarr Modi, Neela Telefilms.

Team of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is pretty much excited about it and is praying that rains don?t disturb the cricket schedule.

MUMBAI: UTVi, UTV‘s business news channel presents PSU Roundtable in association with Dalal Street Journal. This exclusive high powered event that took place in New Delhi on June 11th 2009 will be aired on Wednesday, June 17th at 9.30pm. This event was attended by the likes of:

With the global economy slowly getting back on track and consolidating their positions in the world economy, India is poised to bring in a new era of governance. With the UPA being re-elected at the centre, there is a sense of euphoria that is being reflected in the markets today. In such a scenario, one looks at the leading PSUs, who have sustained the global economic storm and ponder over questions involving the success mantra of the PSU Model. The theme of the discussion was "Leading India Forward". The panel discussion was moderated by Pranjal Sharma, Executive Editor, UTVi and Sunil Damania, Managing Editor, Dalal Street Journal.

UTVi PSU Roundtable‘s discussion throws light on the following topics:
- The Public Sector Unit business model - the most sustainable
- PSUs - major recruiters
- The role reversal of PSUs from Reactive Enterprises to Proactive Enterprises setting the pace and direction for growth and revival of the Indian economy
- PSU as acknowledged leaders of CSR activities.
- PSUs cater to every need of the Indian citizen (Roti /Kapada /Makaan)
- PSUs as the pioneers in the infrastructure industry

Quotes from speakers

R.S. Sharma, CMD, ONGC said, " As we have learnt that don‘t take the decision at the spur of the moment and why this decision making is slow it is because of the fact that the accountability in the public sector is unparallel accountability. There is no doubt that the accountability is providing better governance for PSU as a whole."

Hari Khunteta, Dir. Finance, REC, "Last year we had sanctioned the loan of Rs 45,000 crore and before that we had sanctioned the loan of Rs 46,000 crore and we have a growth of 30%-35 % beyond that we have not faced any problem and because of the check and balances in the system of the internal auditor and the CAG, the employees are also concerned that they have to follow the proper system".

V. RS Natarajan, CMD, BEML said, "Last four years we have made investment of close to 500 crores for modernization of the plant and machinery and replacement of the plant and machinery and reconditioning of the plant and machinery. The kind of growth in this sector is prominent and if you talk of the infrastructure it includes the ports, the roads and the urban development .We are happy to say that we have supplied 220 cars in Broad-gauge metro to Delhi and I am happy to say that India s first indigenously manufactured car is being rolled out and the first has reached Delhi."
N M Bohra, CMD, Oil India Ltd said, "As a fact of the matter rather than curtailing we are expanding".

MUMBAI: Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited (TTML) today announced that its Rest of Maharashtra circle has crossed the 5 million subscriber mark.

The increasing subscriber base stands testimony to Tata Indicom?s constant endeavour to innovate and introduce smart products on a network rated No.1 on overall customer satisfaction in independent surveys commissioned by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Rajesh Puri, President ? Operations, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited said, ?Rest of Maharashtra is a very important region for us. Our investments in network and consumer care hold us in good stead. We will continue to introduce innovative offerings for both existing and new consumers and be the brand of choice across segments.?