IFFI 2025: Cinema, Culture, and Change Come Together in Goa

November 17, 2025 3:35 PM

IFFI 2025: Cinema, Culture, and Change Come Together in Goa

For more than seven decades, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has carried the spirit of a nation that believes cinema is not just art but a bridge between cultures. As India prepares for the 56th edition of IFFI in Goa, the festival feels larger, more connected, and more purposeful than ever before. This year’s edition reflects India’s growing confidence on the global cinematic map and its belief that creativity becomes stronger when nations collaborate. In this context, the s...

I&B Secretary urges AI startups to embrace India’s linguistic diversity, develop tools to bridge language gaps

July 18, 2025 1:52 PM

I&B Secretary urges AI startups to embrace India’s linguistic diversity, develop tools to bridge language gaps

Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Thursday urged AI startups to create homegrown, scalable solutions that reflect India’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. Speaking at a meeting with incubators and startups at T-Hub in Hyderabad, Jaju encouraged them to take part in the ‘Kalaa Setu’ and ‘Bhasha Setu’ challenges. These are part of the WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. These initiatives, Jaju said,...

Bharat, the Sutradhar

May 27, 2025 4:41 PM

Bharat, the Sutradhar

At the WAVES Summit earlier this month, the icons of an industry that once framed itself as the voice of India stood still for a moment, not on a set, not in a scene, but in real time. Khans and Kapoors, studio heads and screenwriters, streaming moguls and old-guard directors — all of them under one roof, hosted not by a production house, but by a government they had, not long ago, considered creatively toxic. The man whose rise to power had been declared the death of free speech in India was ...

WAVES: Prasar Bharati’s all-in-one OTT platform for family-friendly entertainment

May 8, 2025 10:50 PM

WAVES: Prasar Bharati’s all-in-one OTT platform for family-friendly entertainment

WAVES, a new OTT platform launched by Prasar Bharati, is rapidly emerging as a comprehensive digital hub offering family-friendly entertainment and services under one roof. The platform, available on Android and iOS devices, provides a blend of live TV, on-demand videos, digital radio, gaming, and even online shopping. Addressing a press conference at Doordarshan Kendra Panaji on Thursday, Sunil Bhatiya, Deputy Director General of Doordarshan Kendra Panaji, described WAVES as a “one-stop digi...

We are the very cradle of civilisation: Nita Ambani champions India’s cultural legacy at WAVES 2025

May 2, 2025 3:51 PM

We are the very cradle of civilisation: Nita Ambani champions India’s cultural legacy at WAVES 2025

Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani on Friday underscored India’s deep cultural heritage and rising global influence, calling it a “timeless civilisation” powered by its youthful population and rich traditions. Speaking on the second day of the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, Ambani delivered a keynote on “Taking Indian Culture to the World”. The summit has drawn over 10,000 delegates from more than 90 ...

WAVES 2025: PM Modi unveils commemorative stamps honouring Indian cinema legends, highlights cultural impact

May 1, 2025 4:13 PM

WAVES 2025: PM Modi unveils commemorative stamps honouring Indian cinema legends, highlights cultural impact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released commemorative postage stamps in honour of five legendary figures from Indian cinema — filmmaker Guru Dutt, actress P. Bhanumathi, director Raj Khosla, filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak, and music composer Salil Chowdhury, at the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit 2025. The PM also inaugurated WAVES 2025 at the Jio World Centre in Mumbai on Thursday. In his keynote address, PM Modi reflected on India's growing cultural influence, citing examples...

‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch direct-to-mobile phones in India

April 28, 2025 4:47 PM

‘Make in India’ booster: HMD Global to launch direct-to-mobile phones in India

In a major step towards advancing India's technological landscape, HMD Global, in collaboration with FreeStream Technologies (incubated at IIT Kanpur), Tejas Networks, and other partners, has unveiled plans to address the growing demand for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) phones in the country. The announcement will be officially made at the ‘World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025,’ set to take place from May 1-4 in Mumbai. D2M technology represents a breakthrough in next-generat...

PM Modi calls on India’s creative industry to join WAVES summit, honors cinema legends

December 30, 2024 2:20 PM

PM Modi calls on India’s creative industry to join WAVES summit, honors cinema legends

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a call to India’s entertainment and creative industries to come together and showcase the nation’s creative prowess on the global stage. In the 117th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ the Prime Minister announced that India will host the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5-9, 2025, marking a milestone moment for the country’s burgeoning media and entertainment sector. WAVES Summit Drawi...