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A new step towards developing English communication skills among the Elementary Teachers of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, 22nd November 2024:   The State Institute for Languages and Teachers Training (SILTT), Odisha, Bhubaneswar has started the English Language Enrichment Course for Elementary teachers in collaboration with the Azim Premji University (APU), Bangalore to improve the English communication skills among the Elementary teachers of Odisha. Last July, a total of 60 teachers, two each from 30 districts, were ...

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Robert Connolly Calls Indian Cinema a Global Bridge, Praises IFFI’s Role in International Storytelling

Goa:22 November 2024:Celebrating the vibrancy and modernity of Australian cinema, 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), hosted in the vibrant state of Goa, showcased Force of Nature: The Dry 2 as a special feature in the “Country Focus: Australia” segment. Director, writer, and producer Robert Connolly engaged with the media in Goa today. The film follows five women on ...

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Short Film is a great form for aspiring filmmakers to begin their cinematic journey: Chidananda S Naik

Goa: 22 November 2024:   At a captivating press conference held today at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the crew of the acclaimed short film Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know engaged with the media, sharing their insights into the making of this cinematic gem. During the interaction, Director Chidananda S. Naik revealed that Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know is ...

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Miramar Beach in Goa witness the stunning sand artistry of Sudarsan Pattnaik of Odisha

Panaji, 22 November 2024: As the sun sets over Goa’s Miramar Beach, the golden sands come alive with the story of Indian cinema’s enduring legacy. Amid the rhythmic crash of waves, Padma Shri award-winning sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik has crafted a mesmerizing tribute to four cinematic legends — Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi, and Raj Kapoor — ...

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Odisha delegation, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, concluded its four-day visit to Singapore

Bhubaneswar: Nomber:21/2024:The Odisha delegation, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, concluded its four-day visit to Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to attract global investments and establish strategic partnerships across key sectors. The visit, supported by Enterprise Singapore (ESG), the High Commission of India (HCI) in Singapore, Invest India, and FICCI, featured over 25 high-level B2G ...

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Odisha Governor Extends Tenure of 3 Universities’ VCs by 6 months

Bhubaneswar: 21-Nov-2024:The Governor of Odisha, also the Chancellor of Universities, extended the tenure of the vice-chancellors of Gangadhar Meher University, Utkal University, and Rama Devi Women’s University on Thursday. This extension is valid for six months from the end of their current tenure or until the appointment of new vice-chancellors, whichever occurs first. An official notification was released today from ...

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Legendary Filmmakers Discuss the Future of Global Cinema and the Vital Role of Film Festivals at 55th IFFI

Goa: 21 November 2024: The panel discussion- “360° Cinema: Film Festival Directors’ Round Table”, held as part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa brought legendary film festival directors to discuss the importance of promoting global cinema and ensuring its future. The panel featured Cameron Bailey, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF); Giona Nazzaro, ...

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Tried to ensure that all parts of the country get deserving representation in Indian Panorama: Himanshu Sekhar Khatua, Jury Member

Goa:21 November 2024: Selecting 20 Indian Films from 384 films was a difficult task and non-selection of the films for this IFFI should not necessarily be considered a statement on the quality of the films, expressed Jury Members for the Feature Films section of Indian Panorama at IFFI 2024. They were speaking at a Press Conference on the sidelines of ...

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Tolerance for gender injustice in the workplace is no longer acceptable

Goa: 21 November 2024:The first-panel discussion of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off today with a conversation on Women’s Safety and Cinema. Moderated by renowned actor and producer Vani Tripathi Tikoo, the session brought together panellists including filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, actors Suhasini Maniratnam, Kushboo Sundar, and Bhumi Pednekar, to discuss crucial issues surrounding women’s safety in the film industry, ...

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For the First time ever, a Ladakhi Film “Ghar Jaisa Kuch” opens the non-Feature category in 55th IFFI

Goa:21 November 2024:Bringing untold stories to the forefront at the global platform, the Non-feature film category in the 55th International Film Festival of India opened with the Ladakhi-language Film, Ghar Jaisa Kuch, today at the festival. The filmmaker along with the cast and crew interacted with the media in a press conference held by PIB at the 55th IFFI. Ghar Jaisa Kuch is ...

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