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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Aroon Purie, Chairman and Managing Director, is the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of India Today and Chairman of the India Today Group. He is a graduate from the London School of Economics with a degree in Economics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales).
Mr. Purie has greatly contributed to journalism in India. He entered the publishing business and founded the India Today Group. India Today is India's most read news publication with a readership of approximately 4.4 million across all Indian editions according to NRS 2002. The India Today Group also publishes several other magazines, some of which have become market leaders in their respective segments. The India Today Group has entered into various businesses and launched magazines and products such as Business Today (business magazine), Education Today (education), Music Today (thematic classical music), Care Today (charity), India Today Plus (lifestyle) and Travel Plus (travel and hospitality). Under Mr. Purie's leadership, India Today entered into a tie-up with AOL TIME Warner Group for exclusive marketing and distribution of Time and Fortune magazines. He was conferred 'Padma Bhushan', a prestigious civilian award, conferred by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian journalism.
Rakesh Kumar Malhotra is a commerce graduate from Hansraj College, Delhi University. He has about 28 years of experience in Business and Industry. Mr. Malhotra is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Anil Vig is partner in Scan India Trading Corporation and Ankur Chemical Corporation. He has completed his Bachelors of Arts in Commerce from the Delhi University and later studied at the Paper School in Finland.
Anil Mehra is proprietor of Anil Mehra & Company, Chartered Accountants and is a partner of Mehra, Singh & Vishwanath, Chartered Accountants. He completed his Bachelors in Commerce from the Delhi University and obtained professional accreditation as a Fellow Chartered Account from the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Mehra has over 30 years of audit experience in statutory audit, internal audit, management audit, and in special investigative audits of private and public companies. He also has experience in advising companies on financial management.
Rajeev Thakore completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Stephens College, New Delhi, MBA from University of Saskatchewan, Canada and Pre Business Program from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA. He has about 20 years of experience in banking and financial services sectors.
Ashok Kapur is a Bachelor of Architecture. Being an Industrialist with vast experience in diversified field, he holds position of Director in many well known Public and Private Limited Companies.
Ms. Koel Purie Rinchet, has Graduated in the field of Acting from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and Graduated in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from University of York. Ms. Rinchet holds 15 years of experience in the field of films and dramatic arts, as an actor, producer, assistant director, host and anchor etc. She is well known in the television and film industry in India. Her achievements and experience during the last 15 years in films, dramatic arts provide a vital insight to the entertainment industry.
TV TODAY NETWORK LIMITED
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR
DIRECTORS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Code of Conduct (the “Code”) is to conduct the business of the
Company in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, rules and with the highest
standard of ethics and values. The matters covered in this Code are of utmost
importance to the Company, shareholders and other stakeholders.
This Code shall come into force with immediate effect. Each and every Director/Officer
(as defined herein below) shall be duty-bound to follow the provisions of this Code in
letter and spirit. Any instance of non-compliance of any of the provisions shall be a
breach of ethical conduct and shall be viewed seriously by the Company.
Accordingly, the Director/Officers (as defined herein below) are expected to read and
understand this Code and uphold these standards in their business dealings and
activities.
I. APPLICABILITY
This Code of Conduct applies to the following:
1. All Members of the Board of Directors of the Company; (hereinafter referred to
as the “Directors”)
2. (a) Chief Executive Officer;
(b) Company Secretary;
(c) Head of Finance function (by whatever designation called);
(d) All Departmental/Functional heads of different functions of the Company
(by whatever designation they are called).
(hereinafter referred to as “Officers”)
II. HONEST AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
We expect all the Directors/Officers to act in accordance with the highest standards of
personal and professional integrity, honesty and ethical conduct, while working at the
Company’s premises, at offsite locations, at Company’s sponsored business and social
events, and/or at any other place where the Directors/Officers represent the Company.
We consider honest conduct to be conduct that is free from fraud and/or deception. We
consider ethical conduct to be conduct conforming to the accepted professional
standards of conduct. Ethical conduct includes ethical handling of actual or apparent
conflicts of interest as specified in III below between personal and professional
relationships.
III. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Duty of the Directors/Officers of the Company demands that he or she avoids and
discloses actual and apparent conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest exists where the
interests or benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or benefits of the
Company. For eg:
A. Employment / Outside Employment:- In consideration of employment with
the Company, Officers are expected to devote their full attention to the
business interests of the Company. Officers are prohibited from engaging in
any activity that interferes with their performance or responsibilities to the
Company, or otherwise in conflict with or prejudicial to the Company. For
eg. simultaneous engagement/ employment or directorship with competitors
of the Company, or from taking part in any activity that enhances or supports
a competitor’s position. Each Officer shall inform the Board of any change in
events/circumstances/ conditions that may interfere with their ability to
perform their duties. Additionally, Officers must disclose to the Company’s
Board of Directors, any interest that they have that may conflict with the
business of the Company.
B. Outside Directorships: It is a conflict of interest to serve as a Director of any
Company that competes directly with the Company. Directors/Officers must
first obtain approval from the Company’s Board of Directors before accepting
such Directorship. Further each Director/Officer shall inform the Board of
any changes in their board positions, relationship with other businesses
(including charitable).
C. Business Interests: If any Director/Officer is considering investment in the
business of any competitor of the Company, he or she must first take care to
ensure that these investments do not compromise on their responsibilities
towards the Company. Before making substantial investment in the business
of the Competitor, the Director/officer shall take permission from the Board
of Directors of the Company. Substantial Investment shall mean any
investment over RS. 50.00 Lacs for Directors and Rs. 5.00 Lacs for Officers.
D. Related parties: As a general rule, Director/Officers, before conducting
Company business with a relative and/or with a business in which a relative
is associated in any significant role, must disclose their interest before the
Board of Directors of the Company and take their prior approval for the
same. Relatives include spouse, siblings, sibling’s spouse, children, children’s
spouse, parents, grandparents, grandchildren and step relationships.
E. Payments or gifts from others: Under no circumstances any Director/Officer
shall accept any offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization to pay any
money, gift, or anything of value from customers, vendors, consultants, etc.
of the Company, that is perceived and/or intended, directly or indirectly, to
influence any business decision, of the Company any act or failure to act, any
commitment of fraud, or opportunity for the commitment of any fraud.
F. Corporate opportunities: Directors/Officers shall not exploit for their own
personal gain, opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company
property, information or position, unless the opportunity is first disclosed in
writing to the Company’s Board of Directors.
G. Other situations: Because other conflicts of interest may arise, it would be
impractical to attempt to list all possible situations. If a proposed transaction
or situation raises any questions or doubts, Directors/Officers must consult
the Company’s Chairman and/ or the Board of Directors.
IV. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL LAWS, RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Directors/Officers must comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules and
regulations. Directors/Officers must acquire appropriate knowledge of the legal
requirements relating to their duties sufficient to enable them to recognize potential
dangers, and to know when to seek advice from the Finance and/or Legal Department.
Violations of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations may subject
Directors/Officers to individual criminal and/or civil liability. Such individual
violations may also subject the Company to civil and/or criminal liability and/ or the
loss of business.
V. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Directors/Officers are required to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential
information that they receive or become privy to in connection with the Company's
business, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated. Confidential
information includes all nonpublic information that might prejudice the ability of the
Company to pursue certain objectives, be of use to competitors or harm the Company,
its suppliers or its advertisers, if disclosed. Confidential information also includes any
information relating to the Company's business and affairs that results in or would
reasonably be expected to result in a significant change in the market value of the
Company's securities or any information a reasonable investor would consider
important in making an investment decision. Directors/Officers must not use
confidential information for their own advantage or profit directly or indirectly.
VI DISCLOSURES
Company’s policy is to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure
in reports and documents that Company file with, or submit to, the stock exchange, SEBI
and/or any other government agency and in all other public communications made by
the Company. Company’s management has the general responsibility for preparing
such filings and communications and shall ensure that the same shall conform to all
applicable laws and regulations.
VII VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE
Part of the Directors/Officer’s job, and of his or her ethical responsibility, is to help
enforce this Code. Directors/Officers should be alert to possible violations.
Directors/Officers must co-operate in any internal or external investigations of possible
violations. Reprisal, threat, retribution or retaliation against any person who has, in
good faith, reported a violation or a suspected violation of law, this Code or other
Company policies, or against any person who is assisting in any investigation or process
with respect to such a violation, to be avoided.
Actual violations of law, this Code, or other Company policies or procedures, should be
promptly reported to the Legal/HR Department.
VIII WAIVERS AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CODE
We are committed to continuously reviewing and updating our policies and procedures.
Therefore, this Code is subject to modification. Any amendment or waiver of any
provision of this Code must be approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and
promptly disclosed on the Company’s website and in applicable regulatory filings
pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, together with details about the nature of
the amendment or waiver.
IX. NO RIGHTS CREATED
This Code of conduct is a statement of certain fundamental principles, ethics, values,
policies and procedures that govern the Directors and senior management of the
Company in the conduct of the Company's business. It is not intended to and does not
create any rights in any employee, customer, client, supplier, competitor or shareholder.
TV Today enters into a strategic partnership with TheOneAlliance
Aaj Tak, Headlines Today & Tez turn pay
Delhi, November 30, 2007: TV Today Network Ltd has entered into a strategic tie up with TheOneAlliance to distribute its channels – Aaj Tak, Headlines Today and Tez.
TV Today is India’s No. 1 News Network and has made significant inroads in the International market by launching in US, UK and Continental Europe. With an eye on the future, the network has decided to tap into the domestic subscription market.
TheOneAlliance is One of the leading television distribution company that has premium channels like Sony Entertainment Television, Max, SAB, PIX, Discovery, DTL, Animal Planet, Animax, MTV, Nick, AXN, Ten Sports, NDTV 24X7, NDTV Profit, NDTV India, Vh1 in their bouquet.
G Krishnan, CEO TV Today said: “This is a key development and I am glad we are going to be a part of the TheOneAlliance bouquet. I firmly believe that as a network if we continue to provide compelling content, the viewers will be willing to pay for the channels. I am certain that subscription revenue is going to gather significant momentum in time to come”
Said Gurjeev Singh Kapoor, Head of SET Discovery: “ SET Discovery has always been keen on partnering with the best channels in every genre so as to provide our viewers a wider choice. It gives us pleasure to have three channels from TV Today -- Aaj Tak(India’s No.1 Hindi News channel), Headlines Today and Tez in the TheOneAlliance Bouquet. These channels from the TV Today group would further strengthen TheOneAlliance Bouquet. We have positiOned ourselves with a thrust and are poised to spread our network in each & every home.”
About TV Today
TV Today Network Limited is India’s No. 1 news network. The network’s flagship channel Aaj Tak has been the undisputed leader in the news space for the last 7 years. Headlines Today targets the younger metro urbanite with cutting edge programming and concise news bulletins. Tez is the network’s third 24-hour news channel with a headlines format for the busy viewer. Dilli Aaj Tak is a city specific channel for the national capital. Aaj Tak has been awarded the Best News Channel by the Indian Television Academy for six years in a row.
About TheOneAlliance
SET Discovery Private Limited is a joint venture between SET India Pvt. Ltd. and Discovery
Communications India. The company was set up in April 2002. Today, the company distributes 16
leading channels under the brand name of TheOneAlliance to over 61 million homes spread over 4000 cities and towns across India. The channels in TheOneAlliance network include Sony Entertainment Television, MAX, Discovery, TEN Sports, Discovery Travel and Living, MTV, SAB, PIX, AXN, NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, Nick, VH1, Animal Planet and Animax.
About India Reports@10
Exclusives, investigations and stories that make you sit up and take notice. Watch India Reports@10 for a fast paced bulletin with the biggest stories of the day filed by Headlines Today correspondents, garnished with the top sports and international stories. The show is anchored by Shiv Aroor and Padmaja Joshi.
About News Night
Monday to Friday 8 pm
The show brings the focus back on reportage. The show will open with an exclusive/investigative hard news story. The aim is to set the news agenda at Prime Time with a high impact story that Headlines Today owns and drives. The mid and back end will highlight the news of the day with context. Besides packages presenting the day's three biggest headline stories, each segment will be interspersed with wraps to increase story volume and news flow. The show is anchored by Headlines Today Executive Editor Rahul Shivshankar.
About Headlines Tonight
Monday to Friday 7:30 pm
Headlines Tonight is a daily prime time news bulletin on Headlines Today that takes an event or happening and dwells with the various issues connected with it. The programme tells us how a particular event happened and looks at it from different angles. The show has been conceptualised as an anchor-driven one with a sharp focus on the issue chosen. The show is anchored by Gaurav C. Sawant.
About Entertainment Quarter
Everyday 2.30 pm
Entertainment Quarter (EQ) is a daily dose of entertainment news from across the country. It equips the viewer with the knowledge of what's happening in the entertainment world. The programme is immensely popular with the audience as the anchors are young and energetic and can relate to the TG. EQ is a half-hour programme on everything that has anything to do with entertainment. The show will have the news of the day from Hollywood, Bollywood and the world of lifestyle. In a short burst-format of tightly edited stories, it packs as much as possible from all sections. The programme is high on energy. Besides the regular series of news stories, the show also carries interviews from the stars, a reality show section and a gossip section. Everything from Britney to Bollywood and Bermudas is on the show. Stories like Shah Rukh's style statement to Shakira's sexy video and Shahid-Kareena's split, EQ has it all. .
About Fast Track 50
Monday to Friday 7 to 8 am
If time is money, so is information. Switch on Fast Track 50 when you want the most reports in the least time. News without the frills, crunched to the bare essentials. There is no faster way to update yourself on what's happening in sports and business and in the country and outside.
About Bottomline
One of India's best business presenter's back. And he is set to pose some tough questions to India Inc. Watch Govindraj Ethiraj grill the who's who of India's billion dollar club. As policy paralysis and reforms compete for attention, watch Govindraj Ethiraj bring you Bottomline.
About Right to be Heard The you Matter Show
A half-hour show RTH The You Matter Show will have segments and stories linked together by a dedicated anchor. The stories will be from all across India but there will be a conscious effort to keep the focus metro centric. With three segments, the show addresses specific problems faced by common people, a city’s problem is taken up via a celebrity from that city and the interactive part which involves viewers talking or raising issues concerning them.
About On the Couch with Koel
Saturday 7:30 pm
An interview-based show, On the Couch with Koel features interviewer Koel Purie drawing out her guests on, as the name makes it clear, the couch. Koel's line of questioning hovers around what makes her guest tick, what has been his/her state of mind in different stages of life, how the guest got to where he/she is and how he/she feels about it. No matter how controversial the question, Koel phrases them with compassion and understanding, which highlights the depth of research required to make the guest comfortable. The guests, who range from actors, cricketers and socialites to young politicians, business heads and new spiritual gurus, featured on the show are those who are in the public eye and appeals to Koel and her generation of viewers.
About Big Ticket
Saturday 8:30 pm
Big Ticket is a weekly special on all the happenings of Bollywood. The anchor would typically take the viewers through all the major releases of the week, along with the behind-the-scenes coverage. The show weaves the different aspects of Bollywood very well together—the packaging is exemplary. The show equips viewers with the latest in Bollywood, along with major happenings in the lives of the stars.
About Centre Stage
Monday to Friday 9:00 pm
Centre Stage is an in-depth analysis of the biggest story of the day, and not necessarily politically governed. The topic is something that concerns the world we live in. Taking the story from the top, the programme examines all the factors that affect it and the circumstances that govern it. The story brings to the studio the newsmakers of the day to battle it out in front of live television cameras. They tussle it out to the bottom of the barrel, in the process uncovering the truth layer by layer. The big stories, both broken and covered by us, include the fake drug bust that exposed a parallel drug manufacturing cartel. The anchor of Centre Stage is well versed in asking pertinent questions and a representative of the people.
About Sports Quarter
Sunday to Friday 7:30 pm to 8 pm, Saturday 7 pm to 7:30 pm
Sports Quarter is a Headlines Today programme on the latest in sports from around the world. The typical sports programme in India is mostly about a single sport—mostly cricket. But Sports Quarter is about all sports news. The look and feel of the programme is vibrant and sporty; the anchors are young and direct. Sports news from around the world is packaged into a half-hour show, giving the viewers updates on cricket, tennis, football and a host of other sports
About Wake Up India
Say goodbye to long stories short on information. Wake up to a brand new Headlines Today. Between 8 and 10 every morning, wake up to a news show that's fast, crisp and accurate. Headlines Today brings you the day's agenda by an anchor who isn't afraid to roll up the sleeves. A shot of news that's as strong as caffeine, served piping hot. Wake Up India. Your mornings are never going to be the same again.
About Right to be Heard Town Hall
The Establishment has to answer, the system has to be accountable and everyone has the Right To Be Heard. Right To be Heard Town Hall show is a weekly affair where one representative of the system comes and faces the representatives of the people of India.
Anchors
Rahul Kanwal
He's the face that launches a million debates every single evening on Headlines Today.
Rahul Shivshankar
Rahul Shivshankar brings 18 years of print and electronic experience to the table.
Gaurav Sawant
All day, Gaurav and his team of producers are hard at work sifting through hundreds of bits of critical news items to spot that one story which is developing beyond limits.
Shiv Aroor
Shiv Aroor is a Deputy Editor at Headlines Today and is a primetime anchor weeknights at 10PM on India Reports.
Gaurav Gala
Gaurav Gala has 10 years of television experience. He was part of the initial start up team that launched Headlines Today in 2003.
Denzil O'Connell
From Bollywood to Hollywood. From saas-bahu soaps to reality TV. From Size Zero to Supersize Me. It's all on Denzil's radar.
Padmaja Joshi
Padmaja Joshi is Associate Senior Producer with Headlines Today. She anchors and produces India Reports - the channel's 10 pm primetime show.
Nida Khan
Never has your breakfast news been served to you as well as Nida does. While you sleep through the night, the newshound is up and stocking up on her story pile.
Koel Purie
On the Couch With Koel is a super slick, uber conversational half an hour interview-based show.
NEWS MEDIA MANAGEMENT
HARD COPPY OF PROJECT ON
BY PAWAN S. SHARMA
ROLL NO: 08
TYBMM- JOURNALISM
SM SHETTY COLLEGE (POWAI)
• launched- 1 January 2003
• Owner - India Today Group
• Picture format - 4:3(576i,SDTV)
• Country - India
• Language - English
• Broadcast area - India
• Headquarters -Mumbai ,India.
• Sister channel(s) - Aaj Tak
• Website - www.headlinestoday.in
A popular 24 hour English language TV network that carries news, current affairs and business programming in India.
Sponsored by TV Today Network Ltd. which is a part of well-known India Today Group.
Launched in the year 2003 , is also a sister channel of the Hindi Aaj Tak news channel.
Also regarded as on of the 4 niche news channels from TV today Network stable.
7th ranking English news channel in India.
28% channel share in 6 metro cities.
Considered to be a channel that gets strait to the point so as to match the speed and lifestyle of the big cities.
Understands the urgency of news by urban audience.
Split screens with multiple tickers.
Free to air and uplinked from the country.
Aims to capture 30-40% of English news.
Aroon Purie, Chairman and Managing Director, is the Founding Editor and Editor-in-Chief of India Today and Chairman of the India Today Group. He is a graduate from the London School of Economics with a degree in Economics and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales).
Mr. Purie has greatly contributed to journalism in India. He entered the publishing business and founded the India Today Group. India Today is India's most read news publication with a readership of approximately 4.4 million across all Indian editions according to NRS 2002. The India Today Group also publishes several other magazines, some of which have become market leaders in their respective segments. The India Today Group has entered into various businesses and launched magazines and products such as Business Today (business magazine), Education Today (education), Music Today (thematic classical music), Care Today (charity), India Today Plus (lifestyle) and Travel Plus (travel and hospitality). Under Mr. Purie's leadership, India Today entered into a tie-up with AOL TIME Warner Group for exclusive marketing and distribution of Time and Fortune magazines. He was conferred 'Padma Bhushan', a prestigious civilian award, conferred by the Government of India for his contribution to Indian journalism.
Rakesh Kumar Malhotra is a commerce graduate from Hansraj College, Delhi University. He has about 28 years of experience in Business and Industry. Mr. Malhotra is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Anil Vig is partner in Scan India Trading Corporation and Ankur Chemical Corporation. He has completed his Bachelors of Arts in Commerce from the Delhi University and later studied at the Paper School in Finland.
Anil Mehra is proprietor of Anil Mehra & Company, Chartered Accountants and is a partner of Mehra, Singh & Vishwanath, Chartered Accountants. He completed his Bachelors in Commerce from the Delhi University and obtained professional accreditation as a Fellow Chartered Account from the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England & Wales) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Mehra has over 30 years of audit experience in statutory audit, internal audit, management audit, and in special investigative audits of private and public companies. He also has experience in advising companies on financial management.
Rajeev Thakore completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Stephens College, New Delhi, MBA from University of Saskatchewan, Canada and Pre Business Program from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA. He has about 20 years of experience in banking and financial services sectors.
Ashok Kapur is a Bachelor of Architecture. Being an Industrialist with vast experience in diversified field, he holds position of Director in many well known Public and Private Limited Companies.
Ms. Koel Purie Rinchet, has Graduated in the field of Acting from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and Graduated in Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE) from University of York. Ms. Rinchet holds 15 years of experience in the field of films and dramatic arts, as an actor, producer, assistant director, host and anchor etc. She is well known in the television and film industry in India. Her achievements and experience during the last 15 years in films, dramatic arts provide a vital insight to the entertainment industry.
TV TODAY NETWORK LIMITED
CODE OF CONDUCT
FOR
DIRECTORS & SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Code of Conduct (the “Code”) is to conduct the business of the
Company in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, rules and with the highest
standard of ethics and values. The matters covered in this Code are of utmost
importance to the Company, shareholders and other stakeholders.
This Code shall come into force with immediate effect. Each and every Director/Officer
(as defined herein below) shall be duty-bound to follow the provisions of this Code in
letter and spirit. Any instance of non-compliance of any of the provisions shall be a
breach of ethical conduct and shall be viewed seriously by the Company.
Accordingly, the Director/Officers (as defined herein below) are expected to read and
understand this Code and uphold these standards in their business dealings and
activities.
I. APPLICABILITY
This Code of Conduct applies to the following:
1. All Members of the Board of Directors of the Company; (hereinafter referred to
as the “Directors”)
2. (a) Chief Executive Officer;
(b) Company Secretary;
(c) Head of Finance function (by whatever designation called);
(d) All Departmental/Functional heads of different functions of the Company
(by whatever designation they are called).
(hereinafter referred to as “Officers”)
II. HONEST AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
We expect all the Directors/Officers to act in accordance with the highest standards of
personal and professional integrity, honesty and ethical conduct, while working at the
Company’s premises, at offsite locations, at Company’s sponsored business and social
events, and/or at any other place where the Directors/Officers represent the Company.
We consider honest conduct to be conduct that is free from fraud and/or deception. We
consider ethical conduct to be conduct conforming to the accepted professional
standards of conduct. Ethical conduct includes ethical handling of actual or apparent
conflicts of interest as specified in III below between personal and professional
relationships.
III. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Duty of the Directors/Officers of the Company demands that he or she avoids and
discloses actual and apparent conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest exists where the
interests or benefits of one person or entity conflict with the interests or benefits of the
Company. For eg:
A. Employment / Outside Employment:- In consideration of employment with
the Company, Officers are expected to devote their full attention to the
business interests of the Company. Officers are prohibited from engaging in
any activity that interferes with their performance or responsibilities to the
Company, or otherwise in conflict with or prejudicial to the Company. For
eg. simultaneous engagement/ employment or directorship with competitors
of the Company, or from taking part in any activity that enhances or supports
a competitor’s position. Each Officer shall inform the Board of any change in
events/circumstances/ conditions that may interfere with their ability to
perform their duties. Additionally, Officers must disclose to the Company’s
Board of Directors, any interest that they have that may conflict with the
business of the Company.
B. Outside Directorships: It is a conflict of interest to serve as a Director of any
Company that competes directly with the Company. Directors/Officers must
first obtain approval from the Company’s Board of Directors before accepting
such Directorship. Further each Director/Officer shall inform the Board of
any changes in their board positions, relationship with other businesses
(including charitable).
C. Business Interests: If any Director/Officer is considering investment in the
business of any competitor of the Company, he or she must first take care to
ensure that these investments do not compromise on their responsibilities
towards the Company. Before making substantial investment in the business
of the Competitor, the Director/officer shall take permission from the Board
of Directors of the Company. Substantial Investment shall mean any
investment over RS. 50.00 Lacs for Directors and Rs. 5.00 Lacs for Officers.
D. Related parties: As a general rule, Director/Officers, before conducting
Company business with a relative and/or with a business in which a relative
is associated in any significant role, must disclose their interest before the
Board of Directors of the Company and take their prior approval for the
same. Relatives include spouse, siblings, sibling’s spouse, children, children’s
spouse, parents, grandparents, grandchildren and step relationships.
E. Payments or gifts from others: Under no circumstances any Director/Officer
shall accept any offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization to pay any
money, gift, or anything of value from customers, vendors, consultants, etc.
of the Company, that is perceived and/or intended, directly or indirectly, to
influence any business decision, of the Company any act or failure to act, any
commitment of fraud, or opportunity for the commitment of any fraud.
F. Corporate opportunities: Directors/Officers shall not exploit for their own
personal gain, opportunities that are discovered through the use of Company
property, information or position, unless the opportunity is first disclosed in
writing to the Company’s Board of Directors.
G. Other situations: Because other conflicts of interest may arise, it would be
impractical to attempt to list all possible situations. If a proposed transaction
or situation raises any questions or doubts, Directors/Officers must consult
the Company’s Chairman and/ or the Board of Directors.
IV. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL LAWS, RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Directors/Officers must comply with all applicable governmental laws, rules and
regulations. Directors/Officers must acquire appropriate knowledge of the legal
requirements relating to their duties sufficient to enable them to recognize potential
dangers, and to know when to seek advice from the Finance and/or Legal Department.
Violations of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations may subject
Directors/Officers to individual criminal and/or civil liability. Such individual
violations may also subject the Company to civil and/or criminal liability and/ or the
loss of business.
V. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Directors/Officers are required to maintain the confidentiality of all confidential
information that they receive or become privy to in connection with the Company's
business, except when disclosure is authorized or legally mandated. Confidential
information includes all nonpublic information that might prejudice the ability of the
Company to pursue certain objectives, be of use to competitors or harm the Company,
its suppliers or its advertisers, if disclosed. Confidential information also includes any
information relating to the Company's business and affairs that results in or would
reasonably be expected to result in a significant change in the market value of the
Company's securities or any information a reasonable investor would consider
important in making an investment decision. Directors/Officers must not use
confidential information for their own advantage or profit directly or indirectly.
VI DISCLOSURES
Company’s policy is to provide full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure
in reports and documents that Company file with, or submit to, the stock exchange, SEBI
and/or any other government agency and in all other public communications made by
the Company. Company’s management has the general responsibility for preparing
such filings and communications and shall ensure that the same shall conform to all
applicable laws and regulations.
VII VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE
Part of the Directors/Officer’s job, and of his or her ethical responsibility, is to help
enforce this Code. Directors/Officers should be alert to possible violations.
Directors/Officers must co-operate in any internal or external investigations of possible
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TV Today enters into a strategic partnership with TheOneAlliance
Aaj Tak, Headlines Today & Tez turn pay
Delhi, November 30, 2007: TV Today Network Ltd has entered into a strategic tie up with TheOneAlliance to distribute its channels – Aaj Tak, Headlines Today and Tez.
TV Today is India’s No. 1 News Network and has made significant inroads in the International market by launching in US, UK and Continental Europe. With an eye on the future, the network has decided to tap into the domestic subscription market.
TheOneAlliance is One of the leading television distribution company that has premium channels like Sony Entertainment Television, Max, SAB, PIX, Discovery, DTL, Animal Planet, Animax, MTV, Nick, AXN, Ten Sports, NDTV 24X7, NDTV Profit, NDTV India, Vh1 in their bouquet.
G Krishnan, CEO TV Today said: “This is a key development and I am glad we are going to be a part of the TheOneAlliance bouquet. I firmly believe that as a network if we continue to provide compelling content, the viewers will be willing to pay for the channels. I am certain that subscription revenue is going to gather significant momentum in time to come”
Said Gurjeev Singh Kapoor, Head of SET Discovery: “ SET Discovery has always been keen on partnering with the best channels in every genre so as to provide our viewers a wider choice. It gives us pleasure to have three channels from TV Today -- Aaj Tak(India’s No.1 Hindi News channel), Headlines Today and Tez in the TheOneAlliance Bouquet. These channels from the TV Today group would further strengthen TheOneAlliance Bouquet. We have positiOned ourselves with a thrust and are poised to spread our network in each & every home.”
About TV Today
TV Today Network Limited is India’s No. 1 news network. The network’s flagship channel Aaj Tak has been the undisputed leader in the news space for the last 7 years. Headlines Today targets the younger metro urbanite with cutting edge programming and concise news bulletins. Tez is the network’s third 24-hour news channel with a headlines format for the busy viewer. Dilli Aaj Tak is a city specific channel for the national capital. Aaj Tak has been awarded the Best News Channel by the Indian Television Academy for six years in a row.
About TheOneAlliance
SET Discovery Private Limited is a joint venture between SET India Pvt. Ltd. and Discovery
Communications India. The company was set up in April 2002. Today, the company distributes 16
leading channels under the brand name of TheOneAlliance to over 61 million homes spread over 4000 cities and towns across India. The channels in TheOneAlliance network include Sony Entertainment Television, MAX, Discovery, TEN Sports, Discovery Travel and Living, MTV, SAB, PIX, AXN, NDTV India, NDTV 24x7, NDTV Profit, Nick, VH1, Animal Planet and Animax.
About India Reports@10
Exclusives, investigations and stories that make you sit up and take notice. Watch India Reports@10 for a fast paced bulletin with the biggest stories of the day filed by Headlines Today correspondents, garnished with the top sports and international stories. The show is anchored by Shiv Aroor and Padmaja Joshi.
About News Night
Monday to Friday 8 pm
The show brings the focus back on reportage. The show will open with an exclusive/investigative hard news story. The aim is to set the news agenda at Prime Time with a high impact story that Headlines Today owns and drives. The mid and back end will highlight the news of the day with context. Besides packages presenting the day's three biggest headline stories, each segment will be interspersed with wraps to increase story volume and news flow. The show is anchored by Headlines Today Executive Editor Rahul Shivshankar.
About Headlines Tonight
Monday to Friday 7:30 pm
Headlines Tonight is a daily prime time news bulletin on Headlines Today that takes an event or happening and dwells with the various issues connected with it. The programme tells us how a particular event happened and looks at it from different angles. The show has been conceptualised as an anchor-driven one with a sharp focus on the issue chosen. The show is anchored by Gaurav C. Sawant.
About Entertainment Quarter
Everyday 2.30 pm
Entertainment Quarter (EQ) is a daily dose of entertainment news from across the country. It equips the viewer with the knowledge of what's happening in the entertainment world. The programme is immensely popular with the audience as the anchors are young and energetic and can relate to the TG. EQ is a half-hour programme on everything that has anything to do with entertainment. The show will have the news of the day from Hollywood, Bollywood and the world of lifestyle. In a short burst-format of tightly edited stories, it packs as much as possible from all sections. The programme is high on energy. Besides the regular series of news stories, the show also carries interviews from the stars, a reality show section and a gossip section. Everything from Britney to Bollywood and Bermudas is on the show. Stories like Shah Rukh's style statement to Shakira's sexy video and Shahid-Kareena's split, EQ has it all. .
About Fast Track 50
Monday to Friday 7 to 8 am
If time is money, so is information. Switch on Fast Track 50 when you want the most reports in the least time. News without the frills, crunched to the bare essentials. There is no faster way to update yourself on what's happening in sports and business and in the country and outside.
About Bottomline
One of India's best business presenter's back. And he is set to pose some tough questions to India Inc. Watch Govindraj Ethiraj grill the who's who of India's billion dollar club. As policy paralysis and reforms compete for attention, watch Govindraj Ethiraj bring you Bottomline.
About Right to be Heard The you Matter Show
A half-hour show RTH The You Matter Show will have segments and stories linked together by a dedicated anchor. The stories will be from all across India but there will be a conscious effort to keep the focus metro centric. With three segments, the show addresses specific problems faced by common people, a city’s problem is taken up via a celebrity from that city and the interactive part which involves viewers talking or raising issues concerning them.
About On the Couch with Koel
Saturday 7:30 pm
An interview-based show, On the Couch with Koel features interviewer Koel Purie drawing out her guests on, as the name makes it clear, the couch. Koel's line of questioning hovers around what makes her guest tick, what has been his/her state of mind in different stages of life, how the guest got to where he/she is and how he/she feels about it. No matter how controversial the question, Koel phrases them with compassion and understanding, which highlights the depth of research required to make the guest comfortable. The guests, who range from actors, cricketers and socialites to young politicians, business heads and new spiritual gurus, featured on the show are those who are in the public eye and appeals to Koel and her generation of viewers.
About Big Ticket
Saturday 8:30 pm
Big Ticket is a weekly special on all the happenings of Bollywood. The anchor would typically take the viewers through all the major releases of the week, along with the behind-the-scenes coverage. The show weaves the different aspects of Bollywood very well together—the packaging is exemplary. The show equips viewers with the latest in Bollywood, along with major happenings in the lives of the stars.
About Centre Stage
Monday to Friday 9:00 pm
Centre Stage is an in-depth analysis of the biggest story of the day, and not necessarily politically governed. The topic is something that concerns the world we live in. Taking the story from the top, the programme examines all the factors that affect it and the circumstances that govern it. The story brings to the studio the newsmakers of the day to battle it out in front of live television cameras. They tussle it out to the bottom of the barrel, in the process uncovering the truth layer by layer. The big stories, both broken and covered by us, include the fake drug bust that exposed a parallel drug manufacturing cartel. The anchor of Centre Stage is well versed in asking pertinent questions and a representative of the people.
About Sports Quarter
Sunday to Friday 7:30 pm to 8 pm, Saturday 7 pm to 7:30 pm
Sports Quarter is a Headlines Today programme on the latest in sports from around the world. The typical sports programme in India is mostly about a single sport—mostly cricket. But Sports Quarter is about all sports news. The look and feel of the programme is vibrant and sporty; the anchors are young and direct. Sports news from around the world is packaged into a half-hour show, giving the viewers updates on cricket, tennis, football and a host of other sports
About Wake Up India
Say goodbye to long stories short on information. Wake up to a brand new Headlines Today. Between 8 and 10 every morning, wake up to a news show that's fast, crisp and accurate. Headlines Today brings you the day's agenda by an anchor who isn't afraid to roll up the sleeves. A shot of news that's as strong as caffeine, served piping hot. Wake Up India. Your mornings are never going to be the same again.
About Right to be Heard Town Hall
The Establishment has to answer, the system has to be accountable and everyone has the Right To Be Heard. Right To be Heard Town Hall show is a weekly affair where one representative of the system comes and faces the representatives of the people of India.
Anchors
Rahul Kanwal
He's the face that launches a million debates every single evening on Headlines Today.
Rahul Shivshankar
Rahul Shivshankar brings 18 years of print and electronic experience to the table.
Gaurav Sawant
All day, Gaurav and his team of producers are hard at work sifting through hundreds of bits of critical news items to spot that one story which is developing beyond limits.
Shiv Aroor
Shiv Aroor is a Deputy Editor at Headlines Today and is a primetime anchor weeknights at 10PM on India Reports.
Gaurav Gala
Gaurav Gala has 10 years of television experience. He was part of the initial start up team that launched Headlines Today in 2003.
Denzil O'Connell
From Bollywood to Hollywood. From saas-bahu soaps to reality TV. From Size Zero to Supersize Me. It's all on Denzil's radar.
Padmaja Joshi
Padmaja Joshi is Associate Senior Producer with Headlines Today. She anchors and produces India Reports - the channel's 10 pm primetime show.
Nida Khan
Never has your breakfast news been served to you as well as Nida does. While you sleep through the night, the newshound is up and stocking up on her story pile.
Koel Purie
On the Couch With Koel is a super slick, uber conversational half an hour interview-based show.
NEWS MEDIA MANAGEMENT
HARD COPPY OF PROJECT ON
BY PAWAN S. SHARMA
ROLL NO: 08
TYBMM- JOURNALISM
SM SHETTY COLLEGE (POWAI)
• launched- 1 January 2003
• Owner - India Today Group
• Picture format - 4:3(576i,SDTV)
• Country - India
• Language - English
• Broadcast area - India
• Headquarters -Mumbai ,India.
• Sister channel(s) - Aaj Tak
• Website - www.headlinestoday.in
A popular 24 hour English language TV network that carries news, current affairs and business programming in India.
Sponsored by TV Today Network Ltd. which is a part of well-known India Today Group.
Launched in the year 2003 , is also a sister channel of the Hindi Aaj Tak news channel.
Also regarded as on of the 4 niche news channels from TV today Network stable.
7th ranking English news channel in India.
28% channel share in 6 metro cities.
Considered to be a channel that gets strait to the point so as to match the speed and lifestyle of the big cities.
Understands the urgency of news by urban audience.
Split screens with multiple tickers.
Free to air and uplinked from the country.
Aims to capture 30-40% of English news.