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At the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Akinola Davies Jr. was honored with the Special Jury Award, also known as the Silver Peacock, for his film 'My Father’s Shadow'. The film, set during the turbulent 1993 Presidential election in Nigeria, explores the profound familial relationships
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Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to visit Kurukshetra, Haryana, on November 30, 2025. During his visit, he will serve as the Chief Guest at the 20th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra. Additionally, he is set to grace the Akhil Bhartiya Devsthanam Sammelan, an
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The Vietnamese film "Skin of Youth," directed by Ash Mayfair, has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Best Feature Film at the 2025 International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Set in 1990s Saigon, the film tells a powerful story of transgender identity, focusing on a deep romance
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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, concluded with a poignant ceremony commemorating late icons of Indian cinema, music, theater, and other creative arts. The event highlighted the contributions of several revered artists, including legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away during the festival. The tribute video
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Ubeimar Rios secured the prestigious Silver Peacock award for Best Actor (Male) for his role in the Colombian film 'A Poet' at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Celebrated at IFFI 2025, held in Goa, Rios was recognized for his compelling portrayal of Oscar Restrepo, a
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The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded on a high note, celebrating global cinematic achievements in Goa. The closing ceremony featured captivating cultural performances and honored cinematic talents across various categories. The Vietnamese film 'Skin of Youth' received the prestigious Golden Peacock award, while Marathi and
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A distinguished book launch event for 'Lachit Barphukan: The Great Warrior Who Defeated Aurangzeb’s Army' occurred at the Vichar-Vinimay Auditorium, New Delhi, orchestrated by the Centre for North East Studies and collaborators. The work highlights the valor of Lachit Barphukan, an Ahom general from Assam, celebrated for
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India's coffee industry has grown significantly from the introduction of coffee by Sufi Saint Baba Budan in 1600 AD to becoming a major global player. Known for its diverse agro-climatic conditions, India ranks as the seventh-largest coffee producer in the world. The industry, particularly concentrated in Karnataka, Kerala,
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 550th anniversary celebration of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Math, highlighting its historical and spiritual significance. Established in 1475, the Math has been a source of cultural continuity and social welfare. Modi praised its contributions to spirituality and public service, urging the Math
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Prasar Bharati has introduced a pilot project aimed at expanding the representation of regional language channels on its DD Free Dish platform. This initiative will provide free MPEG-4 slots to popular regional channels, excluding Hindi and Urdu, until March 31, 2026. The move seeks to improve access to information and
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VOC Port in India has received its inaugural shipment of clinker under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ambuja Cement Limited. This significant first consignment, comprising 56,440 metric tonnes, was transported from Sanghi Port in Gujarat and represents a key strategic move under the Minimum Guaranteed Tonnage-based Incentive
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In the 103rd meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti initiative, three major railway projects were evaluated. These projects, proposed by the Ministry of Railways, aim to improve multimodal connectivity across critical regions. The Barbenda-Damrughutu project involves the construction of additional railway lines between West Bengal