etc Networks, the media company acquired by ZEE Telefilms Ltd (ZTL) in 2002 has completed a year with its new parent.

The anniversary, which was celebrated on April 8, was marked by prayer offerings by different religious groups in keeping with the company's philosophy of 'Aakhir Dil Hai Hindustani'. Besides, Subhash Chandra, chairman and managing director, ZTL cut a cake and addressed the gathering on the occasion.

A release from the company highlights that 15 out of the top 25 music programmes for the period of March 16 to 22, 2003 emanate from etc. For the same period, etc Music commanded a channel share of 29 percent.

etc Punjabi on the other hand has been at the forefront of presenting Punjabi music and culture. The channel has been associated with some of the biggest Punjabi events including Aaja Nach Le, Highway Hungama, Bhatinda Blast and Dhol Beat.