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IMPPA Appeals to PM Narendra Modi Over Middle East Ban on Film ‘Dhurandhar’, Seeks Diplomatic Intervention

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The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has formally approached Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene in the banning of the Indian film Dhurandhar by several Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. In its appeal, the association described the ban as “unilateral

Justice for Anjel Chakma: A Killing That Exposed India’s Deep-Rooted Racism Against the Northeast

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The year 2025 drew to a close amid nationwide protests demanding justice for Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student whose killing in Dehradun has reignited urgent conversations around racism, identity, and the treatment of people from India’s Northeast. According to multiple news reports, the incident occurred on December 9, 2025, when

Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi Highlights Grassroots Entrepreneurship from Manipur

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address on December 28, highlighted inspiring grassroots success stories from Manipur, showcasing how traditional skills, when combined with innovation and vision, can transform local economies and empower communities. During the address, the Prime Minister praised Margaret Ramtharsiem from Churachandpur, whose work with

Prasoon Joshi Receives AAAI Lifetime Achievement Award, Celebrating a Legacy of Creativity and Discipline

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Padma Shri awardee Prasoon Joshi was conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) at a ceremony held last night, marking a significant moment in Indian advertising and creative leadership. During the event, Srinivasan Swamy, President of AAAI, traced the history and significance of

AGP MP Birendra Prasad Baishya Seeks Bharat Ratna for Late Zubeen Garg in Rajya Sabha

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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) Member of Parliament Birendra Prasad Baishya on Monday raised a proposal in the Rajya Sabha seeking the conferment of the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, posthumously on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg. Raising the issue during the Winter Session of Parliament, Baishya highlighted Zubeen Garg’s unparalleled

President Droupadi Murmu Visits Senapati, Inaugurates Multiple Development Projects and Interacts with Internally Displaced Persons

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President Droupadi Murmu paid an official visit to Senapati district in Manipur, marking a significant milestone for the region’s development efforts. During her visit, the President inaugurated seven key development projects and laid the foundation stones for five additional initiatives, aimed at strengthening local infrastructure and improving public services. The President

Shillong Records 213% Surge in Live Entertainment Attendance, Emerges Among India’s Fastest-Growing Cultural Hubs

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Shillong has witnessed an extraordinary 213% increase in live entertainment consumption in 2025, placing the hill city among the fastest-growing cultural destinations in India—on par with major metropolitan centres. The data, released by BookMyShow, reflects how quickly Northeast India is reshaping the country’s cultural and entertainment landscape. A Regional Cultural Upswing Shillong’s

Shout-Out to All North-Eastern Filmmakers: New OTT Platform ‘Himflix’ Invites Your Films

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A new opportunity has opened up for filmmakers from the North-Eastern region and the wider Himalayan belt, with the launch of Himflix—an upcoming OTT platform dedicated exclusively to Himalayan cinema. Ankita Shandlya from Tian Films has announced that the team is currently procuring films from the North-East for possible acquisition and

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