Yogi Adityanath Marks Mahakumbh-2025 with Logo Reveal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the new multi-coloured logo for Mahakumbh 2025 at an event. Kumbh Mela, recognised by the UNESCO as an 'Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,' is regarded as the world's largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims.
Design Elements are: (i) features a temple, a seer, an urn, the Akshayvat tree, and Lord Hanuman, (ii) embodies the confluence of nature and humanity in the Sanatan civilisation.
The Maha Kumbh 2025 is a significant Hindu event that attracts millions of devotees worldwide.
Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 26, 2025, at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, where devotees across the world will celebrate faith, tradition, and cultural heritage.
This grand festival is celebrated every twelve years and is marked by a series of ritual baths in the sacred rivers, particularly at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.
Sep 24, 2024
Laapataa Ladies: India's Official Entry for Oscars 2025
The Film Federation of India has officially announced that filmmaker Kiran Rao's "Laapataa Ladies" has been chosen as India's official entry in the Best Foreign Film Category for the Oscars 2025. This selection marks a significant milestone for the film and its creators, putting it on the global stage of cinema.
The selection process was rigorous and comprehensive, involving entries from across India:
Total entries: 22 films - 12 Hindi films, 6 Tamil films and 4 Malayalam films
The selection of "Laapataa Ladies" as India's Oscar entry is noteworthy for several reasons:
Fresh Perspective: The film brings a new voice to Indian cinema on the international stage.
Recognition of Independent Cinema: It highlights the growing importance of indie films in representing India globally.
Diverse Storytelling: The selection showcases India's rich tapestry of narratives beyond mainstream cinema.
Platform for New Talent: The film's fresh cast gets an opportunity for international recognition.
Streaming Impact: Demonstrates how digital platforms can amplify a film's reach and impact.
Sep 16, 2024
People of Zanskar Celebrate 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024
The 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024 was held with remarkable grandeur in the picturesque village of Sani, signifying a landmark event for the region. This year's (2024) Zanskar Festival was especially significant as it marked the first celebration since Zanskar was officially declared a district.
The festival served as a stage for traditional ethnic cultural troupes from various Zanskar regions to showcase their unique costumes, tailored to withstand the region's biting winter.
Not confined to the region alone, the festival also featured troupes from Purgi tribes from Kargil, Sheena from Drass, Dard-Aryan from Aryan Valley, Changpa Tribe from Changthang and even Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul, Spiti & Kinnaur Cultural Troupes also participated in this Two Days Mega Festival.
Jun 17, 2024
Malabar River Festival 2024: Kayakers From Around the World to Ride White Water Rapids
Kerala's Kozhikode is all set to host the Malabar River Festival 2024, featuring the International White Water Kayaking Championship from July 25 to 28. This exciting event aims to promote white-water kayaking in the region and will be held in Thusaharagiri, Chalipuzha, and Iruvazhinjipuzha. The high-octane events and pre-events will host over 100 national-level kayakers from India and kayaking professionals from over 20 countries.
The Malabar River Festival 2024 is organised by the Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, the District Tourism Promotion Council, and the Kozhikode District Panchayat. The Indian Kayaking and Canoeing Association is also providing technical support for this major event.
Kashmiri Pandits Take Part in Kheer Bhawani Temple Festival
Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits converged at the Kheer Bhawani temple in Kashmir Valley's Ganderbal district to attend the annual festival of Zyestha Ashtami. Many of them had migrated to different parts of the country in the 1990s in the wake of raging militancy.
The temple of Kheer Bhawani is located amid chinar trees and has a natural spring, which is considered auspicious by Pandits. According to the community, water in the pond ominously turned black in the 1990s and the community had to face a mass migration in the wake of militancy. The Kheer Bhawani temple is also believed to be an icon of the Hindu-Muslim brotherhood of Kashmir. Local Muslims living around the temple complex serve milk in earthen pots to the Kashmiri Pandit devotees on their arrival in Tullamulla town.
Apr 30, 2024
Parul University Hosts the Vadodara Film and Design Festival (VFDF) 2.0
The second edition of the Vadodara Film and Design Festival (VFDF), organised and presented by Parul University's Parul Institute of Design, was a huge success, bringing together the worlds of design and film in one holistic celebration. VFDF 2.0 provided an opportunity to explore the limitless potential of design and cinema with compelling exhibits, hands-on workshops, thought-provoking debates, and dynamic performances. The festival created a vibrant creative environment for interaction among fellow enthusiasts, students, and industry professionals.
VFDF took place over four days and featured a wide guest list, including prominent professionals, artists, and industry specialists. The festival's highlights included a flea market with unique designs and products, informative and interactive sessions on various aspects of film and design, an intercollege fashion show highlighting emerging talent, and an intercollege competition involving universities from all over the region. The festival sought to foster creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the film and design industries.
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