Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025 commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, bringing together military leaders, global strategic experts, diplomats, industry leaders and young scholars. Smt Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India graced the inaugural session , with Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff delivering the Keynote Address. Organised by the Indian Army, in […]
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrated the birth centenary of legendary Goan cinematographer Shri K. Vaikunth, honouring his extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema with the release of a commemorative postal stamp. Known for his masterful cinematography across several landmark feature films and documentaries including celebrated works for the Films Division—Shri Vaikunth is remembered […]
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI) facility located at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park – SEZ, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad via video conferencing . Addressing the occasion, the Prime Minister highlighted, “from today India’s aviation sector is taking a new flight. Safran’s new facility will help […]
On 15th December last year, the world of music fell silent with the passing of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain. A visionary percussionist, composer and collaborator, Hussain’s genius transcended boundaries and genres — from Indian and Western classical music to rock, pop, jazz, world music and beyond. The NCPA’s association with him began on a historic […]
At IFFI, the Interview Session titled ‘Costume and Character Arc: The Trendsetters of Cinema’ turned into a masterclass on how costumes don’t just dress characters, they quietly shape, steer, and sometimes even rewrite their stories. With celebrated costume designer Eka Lakhani taking centre stage and filmmaker Jayprad Desai steering the conversation, the audience got a […]
