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Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, the creator of the iconic Hindi film ‘Sholay’, captivated audiences at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) with a nostalgic ‘In-Conversation’ session that celebrated the film’s 50-year legacy. The biggest revelation of the event...

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, has urged the government to review and harmonize sector-specific regulations with the new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) framework. The...

The jury of the Indian Panorama Web Series (OTT) section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) declared that streaming platforms are not only liberating stories from the confines of formula but are profoundly reshaping India’s creative...

Aamir Khan brought the penultimate evening of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) alive, headlining the final Fireside Chat titled ‘The Narrative Architect of Social Transformation and Inclusivity’ in a packed Kala Academy auditorium. In a spirited...

WAVES Film Bazaar 2025, held alongside the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, concluded successfully, reaffirming India’s rising global position as a hub for film production, collaboration, and market expansion. The five-day market facilitated business discussions...

The Supreme Court(SC) of India has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to prepare a draft mechanism for the pre-screening of user-generated content before it is uploaded on social media platforms. The bench, comprising CJI Surya Kant...

The New Delhi edition of CNBC-TV18’s ‘Future. Female. Forward.’ Season 3 brought together a powerful mix of leaders, policymakers, and industry CXOs to push for measurable, systemic gender reform in India’s economic and leadership spaces. The event emphasized that...

Ajay Mehta, a key architect of branded content and creative services, has resigned from WPP Media after more than eleven years with the network. Mehta, who most recently served as Head — Content & Creative Services at WPP Media...

Balaji Telefilms Ltd. has registered a record-breaking start for its latest digital venture, ‘Balaji Astro Guide’, which crossed 2.5 lakh downloads within just 24 hours of launch. The app's rapid uptake places it among the fastest-scaling digital products launched...

Grammy-nominated devotional singer Acyuta Gopi will headline the cultural programme at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Friday, November 28. The New York-based artist, celebrated globally for her kirtan tracks like ‘Radhe...