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Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Online Learning Platform to Propel Transformation and Technology Absorption

New Delhi: General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), today launched an innovative online learning platform named Eklavya, marking a significant step in the Indian Army’s transformation journey. The initiative aligns with the Indian Army’s vision for the “Decade of Transformation” and coincides with the theme for 2024, the “Year of Technology Absorption.”…

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Lithuanian Film Toxic Wins Golden Peacock for Best Feature Film at IFFI 2024

Goa: Lithuanian film Toxic, directed by Saulė Bliuvaitė, has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Best Feature Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). This highly anticipated announcement underscores Toxic‘s profound impact, with its exploration of adolescence against a backdrop of stark physical and social realities. The Golden Peacock comes with…

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India-Russia Working Group on Military Cooperation Concludes Successful Meeting in Moscow

Moscow: The fourth meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation under the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military-Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) concluded successfully in Moscow, marking a significant advancement in the enduring strategic partnership between the two nations. Co-chaired by Lieutenant General JP Mathew, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (India), and Lieutenant General Dylevsky…

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Phillip Noyce Honored with Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFI 2024

Goa: Celebrated Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was awarded the prestigious Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award at the closing ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The honor pays tribute to Noyce’s outstanding contributions to global cinema, recognizing a career that has spanned decades and delivered iconic films. Known for directing cinematic…

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Marathi Web Series ‘Lampan’ Wins Best Web Series (OTT) Award at IFFI 2024

Goa: The Marathi web series Lampan has won the prestigious Best Web Series (OTT) Award at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), celebrated for its compelling storytelling, exceptional performances, and top-notch production values. Directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari and based on the works of writer Prakash Narayan Sant, Lampan narrates the story of…

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Navjyot Bandiwadekar Wins Best Debut Director Award for Gharat Ganpati at IFFI 2024

Goa: Marathi filmmaker Navjyot Bandiwadekar has won the Best Debut Director of an Indian Feature Film Award for his directorial debut, Gharat Ganpati, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The newly instituted award, introduced by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, recognizes emerging talent in Indian…

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Swedish Film Crossing Wins ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2024

Goa: Swedish filmmaker Levan Akin’s Crossing has been awarded the prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Recognizing films that embody the values of peace, non-violence, and human rights, the award celebrates Crossing for its evocative portrayal of love, understanding, and social equality. Instituted by IFFI in collaboration with…

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Malayalam Films Aadujeevitham and Thanupp Captivate Audiences at IFFI 2024

Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa became a platform for powerful storytelling as two Malayalam films, Aadujeevitham and Thanupp, mesmerized audiences with their poignant narratives. Both films delve into deeply human experiences—one chronicling resilience and hope, and the other confronting the stigma surrounding infertility in modern society. Directed by the…

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IIT Ropar and CCCT Sikkim Launch Northeast India’s First Cyber-Physical Systems Lab

Chisopani, Sikkim: Marking a significant milestone in education and technological innovation, IIT Ropar’s iHub-AWaDH, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has partnered with the Centre for Computers and Communication Technology (CCCT) in Chisopani, Sikkim, to establish Northeast India’s first AWaDH Cyber-Physical…

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