Odisha Diary

Indian Panorama Non-Feature Jury had a tough but enjoyable experience shortlisting 20 films from 500 submissions for the 56th IFFI

Selecting 20 films out of 500 submissions was really tough!” said Shri Dharam Gulati, Chair of the Indian Panorama (IP) Non-Feature Jury at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
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When Cinema Thinks Green: Four Nations Reflect on Craft, Culture and Climate

Sustainability and Storytelling Across Four Cinemas” at the 56th International Film Festival of India brought together filmmakers and producers from India, Japan, ...
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IFFI Day 2 showcases India’s Creative Potential through Masterclasses, Roundtables, and Talent Showcases

The second day of the 56th IFFI 2025 witnessed a dynamic blend of global cinematic exchange, emerging talent showcases, high-level diplomatic engagement, and vibrant cultural conversations. A ...
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From Technique to Timeless Roles: Khushboo and Suhasini Share the Many Lessons Behind the Lens

The In Conversational Workshop session at IFFI transformed the Kala Academy into a space where craft, collaboration and cinematic memory converged. Titled “The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and ...
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‘Kakori’ Ignites IFFI 2025 with Patriotic fervour: A Century-Old Revolution Returns to the Spotlight

The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) lit up with a wave of nostalgia, pride, and sheer cinematic energy as Kakori, the latest creation of Director Kamlesh K. Mishra, made its ...
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Trail of Teresa’s ‘journey of self-discovery’ traced at the Press Conference at 56th IFFI

Tasting the stirring admiration and wonder alike from the audience during yesterday’s screening, Director Gabriel Mascaro along with Sound Designers María Alejandra Rojas, Arturo Salazar RB and ...
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Khadi artisans have a key role in PM Modi’s vision of “Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadeshi” and “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”: KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar

India’s timeless Khadi tradition is on full display at Hall No. 6 of the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The Khadi and Village ...
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Simulations decode rare twin radio galaxies twisting in space

Researchers have reproduced the complex morphology of the most recently discovered Twin radio galaxies (TRGs) divulging secrets that are reshaping the understanding of the physics of jets that ...
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Scientists trace chaotic movements through fluids like polymer solution, gel useful for oil & cosmetic industry

Researchers have recently developed a novel method to investigate how fluids formed by surfactant or soap molecules (wormlike micellar fluids) behave up close, at the level of a single moving ...
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IWAI Signs Key MoUs Worth ₹3,000 Crores at India Maritime Week 2025 to Boost Inland Waterways & Industrial Connectivity in the Northeast

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency for development of waterways under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), has signed two key Memoranda of ...
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Release of Discussion Paper on “Methodological Improvements in Compilation of National Accounts Aggregates Using Production/ Income Approach”

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is in the process of revising the base year of national accounts. An Advisory Committee on National Account Statistics (ACNAS) under the ...
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Ministry of Steel Suspends Enforcement of 55 IS Standards Under Steel Quality Control Order to Support Industry Needs

Based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (HLC-NFRR), the Ministry has examined the broader implications of enforcing the Steel and Steel ...