Mumbai: The third day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai witnessed a landmark moment as the Motion Picture Association (MPA) unveiled a comprehensive report detailing the economic impact of India’s film, television, and streaming sectors, estimating their annual contribution at over $60 billion and support for 2.6 million jobs….
Sheopur: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of a Stratospheric Airship Platform from its Sheopur trial site in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. Developed by the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, the indigenous airship was launched with an instrumental payload and ascended to a stratospheric altitude of approximately…
Bhubaneswar: In a major stride toward sustainable water resource management, the Government of Odisha has reported remarkable improvements in irrigation efficiency, farmer income, and agricultural productivity, according to an independent evaluation study shared at a high-level meeting chaired by Anu Garg, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Water Resources Department. The meeting, held on April 25, 2025,…
New Delhi: President of India Droupadi Murmu today inaugurated the Mediation Association of India and addressed the First National Mediation Conference 2025, emphasizing the transformative role of mediation in India’s justice delivery system and social fabric. Describing mediation as a critical step toward achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat by 2047, President Murmu said the…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a notification prohibiting the import of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan to India. The new directive, effective immediately, halts imports from Pakistan directly or through any other trade route. The prohibition was announced via…
Bhubaneswar: The CSC CSR Conclave 2025 marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward inclusive growth, with a focus on rural empowerment through technology. Inaugurated by Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the event spotlighted the crucial role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in bridging the urban-rural…
Mumbai: At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Indian cinema took center stage in a thought-provoking panel titled “Beyond Nostalgia: The Business of Restored Classics.” Curated and moderated by renowned film trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the session brought together a diverse group of industry stalwarts to explore the importance of restoring India’s…
Mumbai: Bollywood icon Aamir Khan brought his signature humility and wisdom to the stage at WAVES 2025, offering budding performers an intimate glimpse into his approach to acting during a much-anticipated session titled “The Art of Acting” at the Creatosphere segment of the summit. Speaking with disarming honesty, Khan began by admitting, “I am not…
Mumbai: At the 8th National Community Radio Conference held alongside the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, Radio Namaskar, a community radio station based in Konark, Puri district of Odisha, brought pride to the state by securing the second prize in the ‘Sustainability Model’ category at the 10th National Community Radio Awards….
Mumbai: On Day 3 of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with actor Saif Ali Khan, shedding light on how streaming platforms have redefined India’s entertainment landscape. The session, held at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai, was titled “Streaming the New India:…
