Jharsuguda: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida distributed land titles to 120 landless families under the Vasundhara Yojana in a programme held in Jharsuguda district on Sunday. The initiative is part of a larger effort to provide land ownership to underprivileged families residing in mining-affected areas of the district. According to district officials, 804 landless…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today joined the vibrant celebrations of Odisha Parba 2024 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, where he paid homage to the state’s cultural heritage, historical contributions, and future aspirations. Addressing a gathering of Odia brothers and sisters, he lauded Odisha as a land of saints, scholars, and brave hearts…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated two remarkable films, Amma’s Pride and Onko Ki Kothin, which captivated audiences with their poignant narratives and social relevance. At a media interaction held in Panaji, the filmmakers and actors shared their inspirations and challenges in bringing these powerful stories to life. As the only…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) continued its celebration of cinematic diversity with an engaging media interaction featuring the cast and crew of Amar Aaj Marega (Hindi) and Swargarath (Assamese). Both films, celebrated for their unique narratives and thoughtful treatment of life and death, highlight the festival’s dedication to emerging filmmakers and…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary actor and director Raj Kapoor as part of his centenary celebrations. The special session, attended by Kapoor’s grandson and acclaimed actor Ranbir Kapoor and veteran filmmaker Rahul Rawail, offered a profound exploration of Raj Kapoor’s contributions to Indian cinema…
Goa: A packed auditorium at the Kala Academy witnessed a lively and insightful discussion between veteran actor Manisha Koirala and visionary filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The session, titled From Big Screen to Streaming, brought together the iconic “Mallikajaan” of Heeramandi and the creative mind behind Udaan, Lootera,…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday disbursed financial assistance of ₹5,000 to over 20 lakh new beneficiaries in the third phase of the first installment of Odisha’s flagship women empowerment scheme, Subhadra Yojana. This initiative, the state’s largest empowerment program for women, has now reached 80 lakh beneficiaries, with a cumulative assistance of…
Fremantle, Australia: The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini departed from Fremantle today at 8:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local time), embarking on the second leg of the Navika Sagar Parikrama-II (NSP-II) expedition to Lyttelton, New Zealand. An enthusiastic crowd gathered to bid farewell to the intrepid crew, cheering for their safe and successful passage…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the diversity of global storytelling with two remarkable entries in the Cinema of the World category: the Canadian film Bassima’s Womb and the Polish production Loonies. These films, created by visionary directors and talented actors, explore deep themes such as societal pressures, identity, redemption, hope,…
Goa: The fifth day of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa offered delegates an immersive dive into cutting-edge advancements in cinema technology. Held at the Kala Academy, the day began with a masterclass titled “Laser for Post-Production and Evolution to HDR”, led by Anthon Muller, Global Strategic Director of Barco Cinema. Anthon Muller…
