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Discovery launches high-definition channel in India

From http://www.hindu.com/

NEW DELHI: The Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific on Thursday announced the launch of its 24-hour high-definition channel to bring Indian television viewers closer to its world of breathtaking imagery and content that is beamed across 62 countries.

The launch of the new channel expands Discovery's portfolio in th ...

With new set-top boxes that include the first major overhaul of its iconic user interface, TiVo is pushing Internet... ...

Source: BBC

The Supreme Court in Sri Lanka has ordered the authorities of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) to establish an independent panel to investigate charges against sacked media workers.

Authorities were also ordered to include a retired judge into the panel.

A three-member bench chaired by Justice Shirani Thilakawardene made the order after considering a Fundamental Rights ...

South African TV’s big overhaul

From http://www.techcentral.co.za/tvs-big-overhaul/13163/

[By Duncan McLeod] Television in SA is on the verge of its biggest changes since its introduction in 1976. Two new pay-TV operators will finally launch soon to take on DStv, and the move to digital terrestrial television will change the competitive dynamics of the industry forever.

It’s taken se ...

Indian DTH platform, DishTV is still a year away from launching HD services in India, COO Salil Kapoor told Satellite News.



“We are working on HD services, but there is very little HD content right now. I think the content needs to be there, before we look to HD services. I think we are at least a year from launching HD services,” Kapoor said in an interview… ...