Mumbai: “Nothing is more dramatic than reality; it is interesting in itself. Reality is the only key to making a documentary,” stated Audrius Stonys, renowned film director, producer, and professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, during his session ‘Motivating Stories: Originality and Ingenuity’ at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. Stonys,…
New Delhi: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Jayant Chaudhary, undertook a comprehensive review of the Directorate General of Training (DGT) to assess its operations and initiatives aimed at enhancing skill development across India. The review session included discussions on various schemes and institutions under the DGT,…
Kochi: Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Government of India, George Kurian, undertook a comprehensive review of the activities and facilities at the Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) in Kochi today. The visit aimed to assess CIFNET’s operational capabilities and explore…
Hyderabad: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) continues to fortify India’s cybersecurity framework through its “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” initiative, aiming to raise awareness about cybercrime and enhance the capabilities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials across government departments. From June 18 to 22, 2024, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) organized…
New Delhi: The Department of Consumer Affairs held an interactive session today to discuss the implementation of guidelines aimed at tackling the issue of dark patterns in e-commerce. The event focused on deceptive design practices on online platforms and explored effective strategies for their regulation. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government…
New Delhi: The Post Office Act, 2023, a significant legislative reform aimed at modernizing India’s postal services, has officially come into force today. This follows its passage in both houses of Parliament and the assent of the President of India on December 24, 2023. The new Act, which repeals the Indian Post Office Act of 1898,…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 17th instalment of approximately Rs 20,000 crore under the PM-KISAN scheme and distributed certificates to over 30,000 self-help groups known as Krishi Sakhis today in Varanasi. The event was attended by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and several…
New Delhi: The provisional figures for Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2024-25 reveal a significant increase, with net collections amounting to Rs. 4,62,664 crore as of June 17, 2024. This marks a 20.99% rise compared to the Rs. 3,82,414 crore collected during the same period in the previous Financial Year 2023-24. The Net…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion today titled “Biographical Documentaries versus Biopics: The Blurring of Boundaries.” The session delved into the nuanced debate between these two genres, exploring their delicate distinctions and coexistence within the film industry. Renowned figures from the film industry, including veteran film director and…
Mumbai: The 18th Mumbai International Film Festival was graced by the presence of acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and cinematographer Alphonse Roy, who conducted a Master Class on “Exploring the Wilderness: Indian Wildlife Documentaries and Conservation Efforts.” During the session, Roy discussed the challenges and intricacies of creating documentaries focused on Indian wildlife and conservation initiatives. Roy…
