Cinema lovers were transported back in time as the legendary filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, creator of the iconic Hindi film Sholay, took the audience on a riveting journey through the movie’s history at an ‘In-Conversation’ session titled “50 Years of Sholay: Why Sholay Still Resonates?” during the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The session, hosted by his wife and versatile […]
The last Fireside Chat for the 56th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) titled, “The Narrative Architect of Social Transformation and Inclusivity” got fired up when noted actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan entered into a fully-packed and applauding Kala Academy. Session moderator acclaimed film critic Baradwaj Rangan began the session paying tribute to […]
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 President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army’s Seminar, ‘Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025’, in New Delhi (November 27, 2025). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Indian Armed Forces have exemplified professionalism and patriotism in guarding the sovereignty of India. During every security […]
The International Competition Jury held a press conference at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), with esteemed members of the global film fraternity in attendance. This year, there were 15 film entries in the competition, including 3 Indian films. The panel was chaired by celebrated filmmaker Rakesh Omprakash Mehra, alongside jury members editor and […]
