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…
Goa: The Annual Navy Education Society (NES) Conference 2024 was successfully held from November 20 to 22 at the Headquarters Goa Naval Area in Vasco-da-Gama, Goa. The conference focused on shaping the future of Naval Schools through discussions on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and other key policy frameworks. The event…
Goa: The Maquinez Palace buzzed with energy as the Closing Ceremony of Creative Minds of Tomorrow (CMOT) brought down the curtain on another electrifying edition of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Over 48 unforgettable hours, the young, creative, and relentless energy of India’s emerging filmmakers transformed the venue into a hub of…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday implemented a significant reshuffle in the senior IAS cadre, involving several key positions across departments. The changes, aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency, were detailed in a notification issued by the General Administration and Public Grievances Department. Key Appointments and Changes Chithra Arumugam, currently Special Secretary in the Planning &…
