The “Cyber Surakshit Bharat” initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness about cyber-crime and build capacities of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and frontline IT officials, across all government departments, for ensuring adequate safety measures to combat the growing …
Read More »Subbiah Nallamuthu announces his first ambitious feature film at MIFF Press Conference
Renowned wildlife filmmaker Shri Subbiah Nallamuthu shared his insights and announced his latest groundbreaking project at a press conference held on the sidelines of the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. “It’s easy to get footages, but difficult to spot a captivating and fascinating story as all footages don’t …
Read More »Gross Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25 register a growth of 22.19%
The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2024-25 (as on 17.06.2024) show that Net collections are at Rs. 4,62,664 crore, compared to Rs. 3,82,414 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding Financial Year (i.e. FY 2023-24), representing an increase of 20.99%. The Net Direct Tax collection of Rs. 4,62,664 …
Read More »CDS Gen Anil Chauhan releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan released the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations during the Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting held on June 18, 2024, in New Delhi. The Joint Doctrine is a keystone publication that will guide Commanders in conducting Cyberspace Operations in today’s complex military operating …
Read More »Fourteen Documentaries competing for Golden Conch award at 18th MIFF
Fourteen films including three Indian films are competing for the Golden Conch award for Best Documentary Film at the ongoing Mumbai International Film Festival this year. A total of 25 films are selected for the International Competition section which includes separate categories for Documentary, Short Fiction and Animation Films. While …
Read More »Renowned Swiss Animator Georges Schwizgebel Conducts Master Class at 18th MIFF
Swiss animation filmmaker Georges Schwizgebel chaired a master class session titled “Georges Schwizgebel’s Approach to Animation” at the 18th Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) today. The session, held on the sidelines of film screenings, showcased Schwizgebel’s illustrious career and his unique techniques in animation. Schwizgebel, whose 2004 paint-on-glass animated film …
Read More »MIFF Celebrates National Film Heritage Mission with Restored Classics Screening
The 18th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF) is set to offer cinephiles a remarkable opportunity to experience a selection of shorts, animation films, and documentaries from the collection of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and the National Film Archive of India (NFAI). These films have been …
Read More »Oakridge IBDP Students Attend the NAE-UNICEF Summit in Houston
Samudrika & Bhavya from IBDP 1 represented Oakridge International School, Bengaluru, at the NAE – UNICEF Summit in Houston, Texas, from June 12 to 19, 2024. The summit aims to unite students across the NAE family of schools in 33 countries to foster global connections while enhancing their youth advocacy …
Read More »Software Technology Parks of India, Apiary CoE Launches Pollen Propel Pre-Incubation Program to Promote Blockchain Startup Ecosystem
STPI Apiary,a Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) in pioneering blockchain technology launched the pioneering Pollen Propel Pre-Incubation Programaimed at capacity building for tech students. The Pre-Incubation Program will focus on transforming blockchain ideas into innovative ventures by offering state-of-art technology, comprehensive resources, hands-on workshop, and expert-led sessions delivered by industry product …
Read More »NHAI to Enhance Green Cover Along the National Highways with Miyawaki Plantations
To realise the vision of saturating National Highways with green cover, NHAI will undertake a unique initiative to plant Miyawaki plantation on land parcels adjacent to National Highways at various locations. Total land area of over 53 acres has been identified at different places in and around Delhi-NCR to establish the …
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