Livestock census goes digital, to cover 12 species and 221 breeds
Nov 21- The five yearly livestock census commenced in Goa today. This is the 21st census and for the first time it will be conducted digitally. “The census will cover 16 species and 221 breeds, including cattle, buffaloes, goats, pigs, and poultry. For the first time, it will also gather breed-specific data on pet dogs,” informed Minister for Animal...
Decennial exposition of St Francis Xavier’s relics begins in Old Goa
Nov 21- Thousands of pilgrims have gathered in Old Goa on the first day of the decennial exposition of the relics of St Francis Xavier. The relics, transported in a grand procession from the Basilica of Bom Jesus, are now placed at the Se Cathedral for veneration until January 5, 2025. The event began with a solemn ceremony and...
Two brothers from Porvorim killed in accident near Ramnagar
Nov 21- A late-night accident on the Mangalore-Bangalore highway claimed the lives of two brothers from Alto Porvorim. The accident occurred near Mandya when their Fortuner car collided with a lorry. Ross and Darryl Vaz, residents of Alto Porvorim, died on the spot. Two other occupants of the car, Nathan Vaz and Neil Faria, sustained injuries and were rushed...
IFFI Day 3 – Nov 22,2024 Schedule
Master Class Living Movies: Filmmaking and the Creative Life By Vidhu Vinod Chopra In-Conversation Sound Design: The Aural Universe of cinematic Storytelling By Nakul Kamte and Eric Hoehn Transforming Literary Masterpleces Into Engaging Films By Mani Ratnam Open Air Screening Miramar Beach • Sirf Ek Banda Kaafi Hein @ 7 Pm Vagator (Helipad) • Penguins of Madagascar@7 Pm Ravindra Bhavan (Margao) • Gulmohor @ 7 pm Gala premeler Snow Flower • Screw love! / Saali Mohabbat Full schedule...
Randeep Hooda’s ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ Opens Indian Panorama at 55th IFFI 2024
Randeep Hooda’s directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, was the opening film of the Indian Panorama at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. The film, which explores the life of the controversial freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, delves into the untold story of the armed revolutionaries who played a crucial role in India’s independence movement alongside Mahatma Gandhi’s...
IFFI 2024 Unveils ‘Safarnama’ Exhibition Celebrating Indian Cinema’s Legacy
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has taken a step toward celebrating India’s cinematic heritage with the inauguration of ‘Safarnama: Evolution of Indian Cinema’, a multimedia exhibition set up by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The event, held at the Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa, was inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry...
Nithya Menen on Mastering the Power of Nuance at IFFI 2024
Nuance in acting is the art of conveying profound emotions through subtlety, and National Award-winning actress Nithya Menen exemplifies this mastery. Speaking at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) during the session ‘Character and Actor: The Power of Nuance’ in Panaji, Goa, Menen shared her insights into the craft that has made her performances in films like Thiruchitrambalam and OK Kanmani universally admired. Reflecting...
A Tale of Tradition and Aspirations: Ghar Jaisa Kuch Makes Waves at IFFI
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) spotlighted regional storytelling with the Ladakhi-language film Ghar Jaisa Kuch opening the Non-Feature Film category. Directed by independent filmmaker Harsh Sangani, the film explores the tension between tradition and ambition through a poignant narrative shaped by the spirits of the protagonist’s parents. Set against the backdrop of Ladakh, the film beautifully portrays the protagonist's...
Storytelling Suffers from ‘Story Infanticide’ in India : Prasoon Joshi
Renowned author and lyricist Prasoon Joshi highlighted the challenges of storytelling in India during his masterclass The Journey from Script to Screen: Writing for Film and Beyond at IFFI 2024. Joshi described how creative and practical restrictions often lead to the premature abandonment of story ideas, terming it "story infanticide." "India is the place where story infanticide happens," he remarked,...
Ulhas Jewellers wishes for SFX Exposition Pilgrims
ULHAS Expressions in Jewellery Wishing all pilgrims attending the novenas and exposition of ST. FRANCIS XAVIER a blessed and spiritual experience. May your faith be strengthened and your hearts filled with peace and joy.
