Dear Sri Srinivasan: dAsan. Thank you for your suggestion. I sent an email to watchIndiaTV and
followed it up with a phone call to watchIndiaTV and requested to add DD Podhigai.
Apparently, they are in negotiation with different Tamil Channels (he was not
sure about the details) and they will be adding a few channels next month. He asked me to call on Tuesday to speak to one of the managers. If other bhagavathas could also email/call them (www.watchindia.tv
) and request DD Podhigai, may be we will get lucky. Best, Vasudevam From: V. Srinivasan
[mailto:sekaranddheepawedding@xxxxxxxxx] Dear Kanna, It is going to take a massive movement to have DirectTV
channel pick up Pothigai! The number of SriVaishnavas living in North
America may not be that many to subscribe to this channel. I am talking of
people who are 60 years and older who really love to watch such
programs! Some senior citizens like me may have some interest,
others may have very minimal interest! Writing in to launch this
channel is not in my huble opinion going to catch the momentum!
We all know how much Jaya Lalitha is struggling to launch her JayaTV
station on the cable because of politics and Sun TV does not want other
Tamil Channels to be beamed to North America and other countries, lest
they'll lose their subscriptions to Sun. I think it would be a good idea to approach Watch
India.TV (visit their site www.WatchIndia.TV)
being aired via computer/internet connection. We might have better luck
and easy access for Fellow SriVaishnavites like me living in NA to watch and
enjoy this program. Moreover, WatchIndia.TV is now offering some of the
paid channels that are costing $60 or $70 per channel for a paltry $16.99/month
(for upto three channels) without any long term contracts. They are
hungry to launch various channels and get their subscriptions going! I am
sure, they will listen to us. Forgive me if my idea seems running counter to what you have
all been trying to accomplish! Good luck in your endeavors, Ad i yen, V. Srinivasa Daasan On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 7:59 PM, Varadarajan Pelapur <vrajan09@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: To: Oppiliappan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
SriRangaSri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
ramanuja@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
desikasampradaya@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dear Bhagavathas: As you all know, DD Podhigai broadcasts excellent programs and we (in the
U.S) do not have access to this channel. I have started corresponding with
DirectTV to request them to add Podhigai to their line-up in TamilDirect
Service Pack since they already offer a DD India in their HindiDirect Service
Pack. Following is my email correspondence to DirectTV. My request to Bhagavathas living in the U.S. – could please send an email to
DirectTV requesting DD Podhigai? If more people write to them , they might move
quickly and take action. Thank you. dAsan Vasudevan ===========================================Correspondence with
DirecTV==================================================== -----Original Message----- Thank you for your quick response. There are tens of thousands of families from Tamil Nadu (one of the most
populous states in India) living in the United States. Almost all of them are
highly educated (usually Doctors, Software engineers and Professors) and have
very high disposable incomes. They are also very religious and most of them
belong to the Hindu Religion. DD Podhigai is part of the DoorDharshan (DD)
Family that is Government-Operated and is broadcast from Tamil Nadu. Since DD
Podhigai broadcasts culturally rich and religiously popular programs, DD
Podhigai will draw numerous new high-income customers to DirectTV. Please note
that DD Podhigai is already offered in South East Asia and the Middle East by
their respective satellite operators. Since you already have a relationship with Doordharshan-DD (you offer DD
India, Channel 2025 under your HindiDirect Package), you could possibly
negotiate easily the addition of DD Podhigai to your TamilDirect package. I hope you consider this request and take appropriate action. Thank you. Best Regards, Vasu Devan -----Original Message----- From: DIRECTV Customer Service [mailto:directvcustomercare@xxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:07 PM Subject: Plan to add DD Podhigai Channel from Tamil Nadu, India [Reference
#: 080630-004349] Subject --------------------------------------------------------------- Plan to add DD Podhigai Channel from Tamil Nadu, India Discussion Thread --------------------------------------------------------------- Response (Aubrey S. - 100126090) - 06/30/2008 10:07
PM Dear Mr. Devan, Thanks for choosing DIRECTV and for taking the time to write us. Currently, we're not offering programming in DD Podhigai, but we continue
expanding out international programming to channels from all around the world. Whenever we add channels to our lineup, we release a statement to the press,
so keep an eye on the news to find out about the newest channels or visit our
web site at directv.com/pr We're proud to offer TamilDirect (Star Vijay) on DIRECTV channel 2004. Star
Vijay is one of the most popular entertainment channels in India broadcasting
in Tamil. Vijay features an excellent mix of dramas, soaps, comedy, music and
movies to talk shows and debates on topical issues. TamilDirect can be added a
la carte to any base programming package for only $14.99 a month. To receive international programming you will need special DIRECTV
equipment, including a 36" dish and an APG receiver. Please visit our web
site at http://directv.com/DTVAPP/packProg/channelChart2.jsp?assetId=1200040
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today. Customer (Vasu Devan) - 06/30/2008 05:55 PM I see that you have DD India, Channel 2025 under your HindiDirect Package.
Do you plan to offer DD Podhigai (from Tamil Nadu State in India) under
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