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…
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…
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…
Goa: The final press conference of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) provided a glimpse into the deliberations behind the Best Web Series (OTT) Award 2024. Members of the jury, led by Chairperson Madhur Bhandarkar, shared their experiences and reflections at the Press Conference Hall, PIB Media Centre. In his opening remarks, Bhandarkar…
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…
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…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inspired children across Odisha to dream big and work diligently during the inauguration of the ‘Utsaha’ program, organized by the Odisha State Child Protection Society (OSCPS) under the Women and Child Development Department. The event, held at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium, brought together 580 children from 165 child care centres…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has declared the Hindi film The Sabarmati Report tax-free in the state. The movie, which portrays the 2002 Godhra train burning incident in Gujarat, aims to shed light on the tragic event and its repercussions. The announcement was made by the Chief Minister on his X handle, where…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida announced on Thursday that the verification process for applicants under the Subhadra Yojana will be completed within 15 days. Speaking to the media, Parida clarified that girls turning 21 this month are eligible for financial aid under the scheme. She reassured that the state government is committed to…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has directed officials to take stringent action against those involved in the production and distribution of substandard fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. Speaking during a departmental review meeting at Krishi Bhawan, the Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring high-quality inputs for farmers to safeguard their…
