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Stars of Literature Shine at the 2024 Crossword Book Awards in Mumbai: Amitav Ghosh Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Mumbai, India – The 2024 Crossword Book Awards celebrated a star-studded evening in Mumbai on December 8, spotlighting the year’s literary successes across a variety of genres and categories. The prestigious event, known for acknowledging exceptional literary contributions, awarded winners a cash prize of Rs 50,000 each and also honored distinguished writer Amitav Ghosh with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards were decided by different juries for every category to ensure a fair and balanced judgment of the works. The Fiction category was judged by noted critics Manjula Narayan, Prayaag Akbar, and Somak Ghoshal, while … Read more

Cinema Celebrates Culture and Resilience: Winners Shine at the 46th Festival des 3 Continents in Nantes

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Nantes, France — The Festival des 3 Continents, famed for celebrating cinema from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, saw a significant demonstration of resilience and unity in its 46th edition amidst abrupt funding cuts from regional authorities. Despite the financial shakeup, a surge in attendance underscored the community’s unwavering support for the festival and the broader arts and culture sector. The event, held in the culturally vibrant city of Nantes, spotlighted a rich tapestry of global cinema, drawing an enthusiastic crowd eager to partake in this annual cinematic journey across three continents. In a striking … Read more

Female Directors Shine Bright at the 55th IFFI, Dominating Awards Ceremony in Goa

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Panaji, India – The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), held in Goa, showcased a notable trend this year: the rise of women filmmakers who dominated the awards ceremony, reflecting a shift towards greater gender diversity in cinema. This festival, which is one of Asia’s largest, took place amid the scenic backdrop of Goa, attracting cinema enthusiasts from around the world. Throughout the festival, several female directors and screenwriters were spotlighted for their unique perspectives and compelling storytelling. Their works not only added depth to the festival’s lineup but also challenged the traditional narratives … Read more

Global Cinematic Talents Shine at the 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival Awards

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Thessaloniki, Greece – The 65th Thessaloniki International Film Festival, a prestigious gathering celebrating global cinema, concluded its run from October 31 to November 10 with a dazzling awards ceremony. The festival’s top honor, the “Theo Angelopoulos” Golden Alexander for Best Feature Film, was bestowed on Scandar Copti’s “Happy Holidays,” a film lauded for its intricate portrayal of societal divides framed through gender, class, and national perspectives. Garnering the Silver Alexander for Best Direction, Leonardo Van Dijl’s “Julie Keeps Quiet” successfully captured audience attention. The film exposes the silent struggles of a teenage tennis player who … Read more