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KOLKATA: Tightening of the monetary policy over the past several months has taken a toll on passenger vehicle and two-wheeler sales growth. Potential buyers appear to be holding back purchase decisions amid concerns over inflation coupled with the steep rise in interest rates. While the two-wheeler segment has witnessed a 6% slide in sales in April 2007 compared to the previous corresponding period, the passenger vehicle segment reported lower-than-expected growth. Automobile makers now expect the lacklustre spell to continue for several months.

e4m Desk May 26, 2007 9:19 AM

In a surprise move, Prasar Bharati has removed Swagat Ghosh from the crucial post of Director General-News, Doordarshan. He has been given the charge of the rather insignificant post of Press Registrar at the Registrar of Newspapers (RNI).

Vinod Behl May 26, 2007 9:15 AM

The workshop organised by Futuristix Media Communication Centre (FMCC) on ‘Mobile Marketing and Advertising’ stressed on the trends in marketing through mobile.

e4m Desk May 26, 2007 9:14 AM

The Discovery Channel is coming up with a four-part series ‘Future Car’ premiering May 31 at 10 pm. The programme will take the viewers to test tracks, design centres and manufacturing locations around the world for first-hand knowledge of car design, computer interface, alternative fuel sources and the visionaries shaping the limitless possibilities of the future.

e4m Desk May 26, 2007 9:12 AM

Anil Dhupar is back in Nai Duniya as President, after a stint with the Bhopal-based Hindi daily Raj Express. Dhupar had earlier joined Nai Duniya in September 2005 as CEO, where he spent six months.

e4m Desk May 26, 2007 9:11 AM

Alka Saxena has joined MH One news channel as CEO and Editor-in-Chief, with effect from May 25. Saxena is also the channel’s spokesperson, and is directly reporting to Bathla.

e4m Desk May 26, 2007 9:09 AM

BBC World Service and MSN India has partnered together to make the news content of the BBC Hindi website, bchindi.com, available to the users of MSN India’s Hindi portal, MSN Hindi.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2007 9:08 AM

The ‘Coca-Cola Speed Jamming’ contest presented by Zoom Television has been kicked off. The contest follows the theme ‘Sabka Thanda Ek Coca-Cola’. Zoom has also kicked off a comedy and news show ‘Santa and Banta Newz Unlimited’.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2007 9:06 AM

Taj TV and Dubai’s local English language channel City 7 TV have entered into a partnership, whereby City 7 TV will base its transmission at the Taj TV headquarters in Dubai.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2007 9:05 AM

BIG FM has announced its new programming initiatives with the launch of a show on alternative career paths and a segment of five back-to-back songs that will be played in the first hour of all shows.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2007 9:04 AM

Karan Johar has made a mark as an anchor and Percept Talent Management has taken the initiative to associate Johar with British luxury apparel brand Alfred Dunhill, as PR ambassador. The brand ambassador on Alfred Dunhill continues to be Jude Law, globally.

Noor Fathima Warsia May 26, 2007 9:02 AM

Joseph T Joseph has joined Miditech as Senior Vice President for People and Structures. This is a new position and in this capacity Joseph drives the human resources and organisational development functions in Miditech’s ambitious plans for growth. Joseph will also head the Delhi Operations of Miditech.

exchange4media Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2007 9:01 AM