Kolkata Hosts 8th Edition of International Chair Poetry Festival
Kolkata was a global meeting point for poets as the eighth edition of Chair Poetry Evenings was held from November 28 to 30, 2025. The festival continues to strengthen the city's reputation as a centre for literary and cultural exchange, drawing poets from diverse backgrounds and traditions.
Poets from thirteen countries shared their work in sixteen languages, highlighting the festival's commitment to cultural plurality. The line-up featured acclaimed voices including Susan Rich, Simon Armitage, Mona Arshi, Madara Gruntmane and Peter Verhelst, alongside several Indian poets.
Nov 29, 2025
'Safe House' Wins the Prestigious ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal at International Film Festival of India
The Norwegian film 'Safe House', directed by Eirik Svensson, was awarded the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2025) for its outstanding contribution to cinema that promotes peace, non-violence, and intercultural dialogue. The award was received by Manouj Kadaamh, Honorary Representative of ICFT–UNESCO Paris on behalf of the film's director Eirik Svensson and presented by MD, NFDC, Prakash Magdum.
Instituted in collaboration with the International Council for Film, Television, and Audiovisual Communication (ICFT) and UNESCO, this award honours films that reflect ideals of tolerance, intercultural dialogue, and culture of peace.
The Golden Peacock for the Best Feature Film at IFFI 2025 was bagged by Ashleigh Mayfair's 'Skin of Youth'. The Vietnamese drama follows the precarious lives of San and Nam, and their struggle for love and identity in 1990s Saigon.
Nov 27, 2025
India Debuts at WorldSkills Asia 2025 with 23-Member Contingent
For the first time, India officially joined the WorldSkills Asia Competition, a prestigious skills championship that brings together the best young professionals from across the continent. A 23-member Indian contingent is participating in the event, taking place in Chinese Taipei. This debut marks a major milestone in India's mission to become the "Skill Capital of the World", aligning with the government's push to enhance global competitiveness through vocational excellence.
Taipei is hosting the 3rd WorldSkills Asia Competition from November 27 to 29, 2025 at Nangang Exhibition Centre.
The WorldSkills Asia competition is held every two years, in one of the member countries, to showcase the best of vocational skills in Asia.
Nov 25, 2025
Sangai Festival 2025 in Manipur
Manipur's Sangai Festival, the state's biggest cultural event, opened in Imphal. The ten-day festival, which will run till November 30, is named after the rare Sangai deer.
The festival showcases Manipur's traditions, handloom, food, indigenous sports, and local crafts. Every year, it brings together more than 35 tribes and communities.
This year's edition includes events across multiple venues under the theme 'Where blossoms breathe harmony'.
Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the 10-day festival at the Bhagya Chandra Open Air Theatre in Imphal.
Named after the rare Sangai deer found only in Manipur, the festival has grown since 2010 into a major platform to showcase the state's heritage.
The aim of the festival is to bring more domestic and international tourists to the state by highlighting Manipur's diverse cultures and landscapes. It gives local artisans, weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs a chance to display their work and find new markets.
Nov 21, 2025
Dr L Murugan Inaugurates WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 at IFFI Goa
The Indian film industry received a fresh boost in November 2025, as Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, inaugurated the WAVES Film Bazaar 2025 at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Positioned as one of South Asia's leading film industry events, the Film Bazaar aims to bring together filmmakers, producers, distributors, festival programmers, and financiers under one roof to foster collaboration and growth.
WAVES Film Bazaar is the official film market segment of the IFFI and serves as a marketplace for filmmakers, especially emerging voices, to connect with industry professionals. Organized annually alongside IFFI, the Bazaar supports content creators by facilitating both creative collaboration and financial partnerships.
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