New Delhi: Anuradha Prasad, former Secretary to the Government of India in the Inter-State Council Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs, was sworn in today as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.), the seniormost Member of the Commission. With…
Mumbai: In an inspiring session titled “Enabling Creative Expression: How Gen Z Consumes Content” at WAVES 2025, celebrated actress Shraddha Kapoor and Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, Meta, came together to explore the phenomenal rise of digital content creation in India and the pivotal role Gen Z plays in shaping its future. Opening the session…
Mumbai: A powerful panel discussion on “Accessibility Standards in the Media & Entertainment Sector” at WAVES 2025 today sparked a critical conversation around the future of inclusive content in India’s rapidly digitizing landscape. Voices from academia, journalism, law, technology, and policy came together to assert a unified message: accessibility must be a core pillar of…
Mumbai: At the heart of the ongoing World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), the Global Media Dialogue held in Mumbai brought together delegates from 77 nations, highlighting the power of creative collaboration in bridging cultural divides and promoting global harmony. The Dialogue culminated in the adoption of the WAVES Declaration, underlining the shared…
New Delhi: At the forefront of media transformation, a high-profile panel discussion titled ‘Radio Reimagined: Thriving in the Digital Age’ convened today at WAVES 2025, drawing influential voices from across the global broadcasting landscape. The session delved into how radio can evolve and thrive amidst rapid digital disruption. Moderated by Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO…
Ho Chi Minh City: The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Ho Chi Minh City this morning, marking a spiritually significant moment in the lead-up to the United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations being hosted by Vietnam from May 6 to 8, 2025. Accompanied by Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren…
New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, today graced the event ‘Ageing with Dignity – Initiatives for the Welfare of Senior Citizens’ at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. Organized by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the event marked the launch of several transformative initiatives for elderly welfare, reinforcing the government’s commitment…
Bhubaneswar: A first-year Nepalese student at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar, was found dead in her hostel room on Thursday evening in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The deceased, identified as Prisha Shah from Birgunj, Nepal, was pursuing a B.Tech in Computer Science and residing alone in room number…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday to review the ongoing and proposed aviation infrastructure projects across the state. With a focus on “Aviation and Network Construction Management,” the meeting sought to accelerate development and enhance regional air connectivity in Odisha. At the centre of the…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government is making extensive preparations for paddy procurement during the current Rabi season, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the protection of farmers’ interests. An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, was held today at Lok Seva Bhawan to finalize arrangements for the statewide procurement drive. The…
