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ART AND CULTURE - March 2023

Mar 2023

Jun 26, 2023

Ladakh Holds UT-level Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition-2023

In Ladakh, the UT-level Science, Mathematics and Environment exhibition-2023, organized by DIET culminated at Kargil.
During the event, model exhibitions on the theme 'Technology and Toys' by 36 teams of Leh and Kargil were displayed.
Later, a seminar on Scientific Innovation for a sustainable future was held at Auditorium Hall, Kargil.
A total of 36 teams from Leh and Kargil participated in the UT-level event and 21 teams will contest in the national-level competition.

Jun 18, 2023

NMML Renamed Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society housed in Teen Murti Bhavan premises was renamed as Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society, prompting sharp reactions from the Congress.
Teen Murti Bhavan served as the official residence of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
In a special meeting of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society (NMML), it was resolved to change its name, the Culture Ministry said.
The meeting was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is the vice president of the Society.

Jun 17, 2023

India Makes Debut at Annecy International Animation Festival

India's Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) sector made a remarkable impression on the global stage as the country participated for the first time at the prestigious Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF) in France. Led by Apurva Chandra, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting, an Indian delegation comprising eminent personalities from the animation industry actively showcased India's prowess in creating animation and VFX content for global audiences at the AIAF.
Secretary Apurva Chandra highlighted India's commitment to nurturing the AVGC sector by providing attractive incentives to foreign companies interested in producing AVGC content in India. He emphasized that these incentives are equivalent to those provided for shooting films in the country, presenting a lucrative opportunity for companies to leverage the benefits.
During the festival, Secretary Chandra held discussions with Michael Marin, Director of AIAF, to explore avenues for enhancing India's engagement with Annecy.

Jun 16, 2023

Teenager from Maharashtra Dances for 127 Hours, Breaks World Record

A 16-year-old from Latur, Maharashtra, who danced for five days straight broke the record for the longest dance marathon.
According to Guinness World Records, Srushti Sudhir Jagtap broke the record for the longest dance marathon by an individual, with a time of 127 hours. The previous record of 126 hours was set by Nepalese dancer Bandana Nepal in 2018.
Describing the performance, GWR Official Adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar said that, Srushti's dance marathon took place in her college's auditorium, which was jam packed with supporters.
Explaining the rules, the record-keeping organisation said, "To achieve this record, a recognised dance style must be performed to a reasonable standard, and the participant's feet must be moving to the music at all times. Srushti performed the Kathak dance style, which is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance."
Srushti prepared for her record attempt for 15 months. She was trained by her grandfather, Baban Mane.

Jun 14, 2023

Films from Bangladesh, India Awarded at WHO's Health for All Film Festival 2023

Two films from the WHO South-East Asia Region won awards at this year's (2023) Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) organized by WHO.
'One in 36 Million: Story of Childhood Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh', directed by Arifur Rahma and Mitali Das and produced by Pure Earth Bangladesh, won the award under the Better Health and Well-being category. 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' a film by Vandita Sariya from India won the Special Prize under the Climate Change and Health category.
The WHO initiated HAFF in 2019 to make audio-visual language a key component of the organisation's 'communicating for health impact' approach. Well-produced and well-targeted short films can improve the health status of some groups by encouraging behaviour change or providing knowledge, motivation, or skills needed for people to take action.
This year (2023), more than 780 entries were received. Of them, 93 films were shortlisted which covered issues ranging from anxiety and depression through to the effects of climate change on health, as well as the health challenges of people with disabilities, The films were judged by a panel of distinguished professionals, artists and activists, including the renown actors, Sharon Stone and Alfonso Herrera, dance choreographer, Sherrie Silver, climate activist, Sophia Kianni and media personality, Adelle Onyango.

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