Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) showcased two powerful films that promise to leave an indelible mark on audiences and critics alike. The Iranian film For Rana, directed by Iman Yazdi, and the Romanian entry The New Year that Never Came, helmed by Bogdan Mureșanu, are among the standout contenders in IFFI’s…
Kaziranga: The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) was inaugurated today in the iconic Kaziranga National Park by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, in the esteemed presence of Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The event marks a significant step in…
New Delhi: In a landmark initiative aimed at eradicating child marriage and empowering young girls, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annapurna Devi, launched the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat” in New Delhi today. Accompanying the launch was the inauguration of the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal, an innovative platform enabling citizens to…
New Delhi: The Bharat CISO’s Conclave and Bharat Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition, key components of the Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2024, were inaugurated today, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to enhance its cybersecurity ecosystem. Organized by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), the event underscored…
Bhubaneswar: In a bid to promote sustainable development, Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Empowerment, and Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, unveiled innovative strategies for managing waste generated by the Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC). The proposals were discussed during a review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhavan on Wednesday. According to…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced its commitment to implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) in schools across the state by 2025. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond shared the update during the Assembly session on Wednesday, highlighting the steps being taken to ensure a smooth transition. According to Gond, a Task Force Committee,…
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha embarks on its journey toward Vision 2036 and 2047, the aspirations for the state’s future are boundless. These years hold monumental significance for every Odia: 2036 will mark the 100th year since the reorganization of Odisha, while 2047 will celebrate the centenary of India’s independence. The state’s legacy dates back to 1936,…
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs has announced a significant milestone in consumer empowerment with the nationwide rollout of the E-Daakhil portal, now operational in all states and union territories of India. This development was marked by the launch of the portal in Ladakh on November 22, 2024, by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor Brig. (Dr.)…
New Delhi: The DRDO Industry Academia–Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE), in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has showcased groundbreaking advancements in quantum communication technologies, cementing India’s position at the forefront of this cutting-edge field. In a series of demonstrations held in New Delhi, the center unveiled its development of entanglement-based quantum key distribution (QKD) systems designed to…
Goa: The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) witnessed the world premiere of ‘Left Unsaid’ (Lo Que No Se Dijo), a deeply moving Portuguese film by debutant director Ricardo Valenzuela Pinilla. Featured under the Cinema of the World section, the film offers an introspective look at the paradoxes of human communication in the age…
