In a scene dominated by flick-n-surf viewers, Zee Network looks out for wannabes who sneak up from behind
It’s a case of the Davids taking on the Goliaths. At a recent orientation programme in Mumbai to prepare for his second magazine, a publisher emphasised the advantage of coming in as a rank newcomer. ''The leader never took us seriously the first time: they were too big, had been around for decades and we were just starting out. By the time they woke up, it was too late. We were a hit.” Moral of the story: always watch your flanks. Moral number two: Never discount the surprise element.

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HEMA PLAYS DURGA
The makers of Ramayan and Shri Krishna finally launched the much-awaited, much-touted mega-serial, Jai Durga last week with great fanfare. Besides being their third mythological in a row, the Sagars have managed a casting coup by roping in Hema Malini to play the title role of Durga.