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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.

Nov 18, 2025

Nagaland Confirms UK as Partner for Hornbill Festival 2025

Nagaland confirmed the United Kingdom as the official country partner for the Hornbill Festival 2025, marking a renewed phase of cultural cooperation. The collaboration aims to expand international engagement, highlight local traditions, and bring global artistic talent to one of India's most celebrated cultural events.
The agreement was signed in New Delhi between the Nagaland Chief Minister and senior representatives of the British Council. The partnership reinforces ongoing efforts to deepen cultural relations and create new avenues for artistic collaboration. Officials emphasised that the association will boost the festival's global profile.

Nov 16, 2025

The 10th International Gita Festival

The 10^th edition of the International Gita Festival opened in Kurukshetra, marking the start of a three-week spiritual and cultural celebration. The annual event draws devotees, scholars and visitors from India and abroad, highlighting the global reverence for the Bhagavad Gita and the historic significance of Kurukshetra.
The festival runs from November 15 to December 5, featuring large-scale cultural, spiritual and educational activities.
Since its inception in 2016, the International Gita Mahotsav has expanded each year, with celebrations also held in countries such as Mauritius, Britain, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka and Japan.

Nov 14, 2025

Ahmedabad International Book Festival

The Ahmedabad International Book Festival 2025 opened at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre to an 11-day (November 13 to 23) celebration of books.
Jointly organised by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the National Book Trust of India, the event, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, saw a massive turnout from schools and book lovers across the city.
Described as Gujarat's largest open classroom without boundaries, the festival features multiple learning zones. The Children's Corner (NCCL Pavilion) hosts morning sessions for school groups with storytelling, puppet theatre, and creative workshops.
The Gyan Ganga zone holds writing and design studios, workshops on poetry, drama, and film scripts, along with hands-on activities like zine-making, painting, and terracotta crafting. Another pavilion hosts daily inter-school contests celebrating the centenary of school boards.

Nov 04, 2025

'Project Y' Wins Best Film at London East Asia Film Festival 2025

Director Lee Hwan's crime noir film 'Project Y,' starring Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, secured the Best Film Award in the competition at the 10th London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) held in November 2025 in London.
LEAFF also honoured Kang Yoon-sung's 'Run to The' with the Future of Asia Cinema Award.

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