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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Inaugurates 6th International Moot Court Competition at Asian Law College Noida. India: Hon’ble Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Government of India, inaugurated the 6th International Moot Court Competition at the Asian Law College campus in Noida. The two-day competition brings together participants from 26 colleges across India and abroad, with 26 lawyers and judges joining as jury members. Addressing the gathering, Shri Rijiju encouraged young people to develop the knowledge, confidence and discipline needed to make a meaningful contribution to the country. He praised the participating students for taking on…

Dr. L. Murugan Unveils Poster of 2nd CINEKIND Awards at Global Film Festival Noida. September 2026: The official poster of the 2nd CINEKIND Awards was unveiled by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, alongside distinguished dignitaries at the inauguration of the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026. The ceremony took place before a packed audience at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The CINEKIND Awards are an initiative of the Film Federation of India (FFI) and People for Animals (PFA). The awards recognise filmmakers and individuals whose work reflects compassion towards animals. PFA,…

Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan inaugurates three-day celebration of cinema, creativity and cultural diplomacy at Marwah Studios Noida. India: The 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 commenced with a spectacular inaugural ceremony at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, bringing together distinguished leaders from government, cinema, broadcasting, diplomacy, media and the creative industries. The three-day festival is presented by the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry in association with the International Film and Television Club, with the support of AAFT University. Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, formally inaugurated…

Union Minister Dr. L. Murugan Inaugurates the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios Noida. India: The 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 opened on a magnificent note at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, bringing together eminent representatives from government, cinema, broadcasting, diplomacy, media and the creative industries presented by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry in association with International Film and Television Club supported by AAFT University. The festival was formally inaugurated by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of a distinguished…

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), was appreciated for his eight years of dedicated service as Chair of the Indo-Iceland Film and Cultural Forum. The Forum was established in 2018 under the patronage of the then Ambassador of Iceland to India, H.E. Thorir Ibsen, with the objective of strengthening cultural relations between India and Iceland through cinema, media, education, art and cultural exchange. Dr. Marwah was nominated as its Chair at the time of its creation. Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said, “It has been a great…

Icelandic Ambassador H.E. Benedikt Höskuldsson Becomes Patron of Indo-Iceland Film and Cultural Forum. New Delhi: In a significant step towards strengthening cultural relations between India and Iceland, the Patronship of the Indo-Iceland Film and Cultural Forum was formally presented to H.E. Benedikt Höskuldsson, Ambassador of Iceland to India, during a gracious ceremony held at the Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi. The Indo-Iceland Film and Cultural Forum was established by the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) to develop meaningful cooperation between the two countries through cinema, television, media, art, culture, education, tourism and other creative disciplines. Dr. Sandeep…

Second Edition of Cinekind Awards Announced in Mumbai; Maneka Gandhi Calls Upon Cinema to Become a Powerful Voice for Animal Welfare. Mumbai, September 2026: The second edition of the Cinekind Awards was officially announced in Mumbai with a renewed and expanded vision to bring together the Indian film industry, animal welfare organisations, creative professionals and socially conscious citizens on one influential national platform. Supported by the Film Federation of India (FFI) and People for Animals (PFA), Cinekind has been conceived as a movement that uses the extraordinary reach of cinema to promote compassion, kindness, responsible treatment of animals and greater awareness…

100 Countries Connect with 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 Noida. India: The 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, scheduled from 16th to 18th September 2026 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, is set to bring together the spirit of cinema, culture and international friendship, with connections and participation representing more than 100 countries from across the world. Organized by Marwah Studios in association with the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) and supported by leading organizations from the film, television, media, arts and cultural fraternity, the three-day festival has developed into an important international platform for creative…

19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 to Pay Musical Tribute to R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar and Yash Chopra Noida. India: Such as The 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, scheduled from 16th to 18th September 2026 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, will pay a special musical tribute to three legendary personalities of the Indian film industry—R.D. Burman, Lata Mangeshkar and Yash Chopra—celebrating their extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema and entertainment. As part of the three-day festival, specially curated musical programmes will showcase some of the most memorable and popular songs associated with these iconic personalities. Hence The festival will…

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), extended his heartiest congratulations to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day, celebrated on 31st August. Dr. Marwah conveyed his warm greetings and best wishes to H.E. Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India, and the people of the country on this significant national occasion. “On behalf of ICMEI and the entire fraternity of art, culture, media and entertainment, I extend my warmest congratulations to H.E. Chandradath Singh and the people of Trinidad and…