Goa: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to transform Goa into a cultural and cinematic crossroads, where films from across the globe converge to showcase the powerful narratives that define diverse societies. IFFI 2024, now in its 55th edition, will be held from November 20 to 28 in Goa, attracting a significant…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to captivate audiences in Goa from November 20 to 28, 2024. Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in partnership with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), IFFI 2024 promises an unforgettable celebration of cinema with…
Bhubaneswar: Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered a remarkable new plant species in the Western Ghats that displays a rare dual-blooming pattern triggered by grassland fires. Named Dicliptera polymorpha, this fire-resilient species has a unique inflorescence structure previously unobserved in Indian flora. The discovery was led by Dr. Mandar Datar…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. Justice Khanna, who will serve a tenure of around six months, succeeds Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. As a Supreme Court judge, Justice Khanna has…
Bhubaneswar: The Centre has taken a major step to revive the historic Pipili applique industry of Puri. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Sekhawat informed about the steps taken to preserve Pipili applique works in response to a question raised in the Lok Sabha by Puri MP Sambit Patra. The Union Minister wrote a letter to the…
Bhubaneswar: A new and exclusive exotic primate enclosure was inaugurated today at the Nandankanan Zoological Park (NZP) by Odisha’s Forest, Environment, and Climate Change Minister, Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia. The state-of-the-art enclosure is set to house seven species of primates from around the world, showcasing the park’s commitment to conservation and visitor engagement. Designed with a…
Bhubaneswar: The International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods, inaugurated by Odisha’s Chief Minister at the Convention Centre in Lokseva Bhawan, kicked off with dynamic discussions on reviving neglected and underutilized crops (NUS) and enhancing their market potential. This two-day event brought together global and national experts to explore the nutritional and economic promise…
New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), in partnership with the Rays of Wisdom Society and supported by the Ministry of Culture, hosted the 8th International Ancient Arts Festival and Symposium from November 8 to 10, 2024. This event highlighted the interplay of art, religion, and healing, featuring an exhibition titled…
New Delhi: The inaugural Asian Buddhist Summit, organized by India’s Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), took place in New Delhi on November 5-6, 2024, drawing 700 participants from 32 countries, including leading monastic figures, scholars, diplomats, and experts in Buddhist studies. Themed “Role of Buddha Dhamma in Strengthening Asia,” the summit…
Fremantle, Australia: After an arduous 39-day voyage covering 4,900 nautical miles from Goa, the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini arrived at its first port of call in Fremantle, Australia, on 9 November 2024 at 1700 local time. The journey is part of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, an ambitious global circumnavigation expedition undertaken by two…
