Village Rockstar bags best film award at 65th National Film Awards for 2017

The 65th National Film Awards for 2017 were announced at PIB Conference Room, Shastri Bhawan in New Delhi on April 13, 2018. In it, Assamese Film ‘Village Rockstar’ bagged the best film award, while ‘Newton’ has been selected as the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Kandaangi

Kandaangi or Chettinad cotton saree is the traditional sari of the Chettinad region in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. It is characterised by its silk-like texture, contrasting border and body colours with intricate designs along the border. It has unique ..

Kerala football team wins 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football tournament 2018

The Kerala football team has won the 72nd edition of Santosh Trophy Football tournament 2018 by defeating West Bengal in the final by 4-2 via penalties at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on April 1. It is their sixth ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

South Asian Cinema Foundation receives 2017 Frederick Pincott Award for promoting Hindi cinema

The South Asian Cinema Foundation (SACF), a London-based organisation, has received the Frederick Pincott Award for 2017 from the Indian High Commissioner, Y K Sinha for promoting Hindi cinema in Britain for the last 18 years. The institution has been ..

Halkaa wins Grand Prix de Montreal award at 21st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montréal Film (FIFEM)

National Award-winning Odia filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s upcoming movie “Halkaa” has bagged the Grand Prix de Montreal award at the 21st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montréal Film (FIFEM). “Halkaa” was selected among 7 international children’s films from ..

The National Crime Records Bureau celebrates its 33rd Inception Day on 11 March

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) celebrated its 33rd Inception Day on March 11, 2018 in their newly constructed Complex at Mahipalpur, New Delhi and released “Citizen Services” Mobile APP. This single App is a bouquet of various essential police ..