Noida Film City, India: In a magnificent celebration of media excellence, creativity, and global collaboration, the 14th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2026 was inaugurated with unprecedented grandeur at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida. The historic opening coincided with International Journalism Day, observed every year on 12th February, and witnessed an overwhelming gathering of thousands of media professionals, students, diplomats, and thought leaders from across the world.

The festival was formally inaugurated by a distinguished panel of eminent personalities including Sanjeev Paliwal, Senior Journalist, Sahitya Aaj Tak ; Rabindra Narayan Behera, Hon’ble Member of Parliament; veteran sports journalist Vimal Kumar; media strategic advisor Amitabh Srivastava; Ilie Surulescu from the Embassy of Romania; Ravi Kant Mittal, Editor-in-Chief, IBC24 News; and K. L. Ganju, Hon. Consul of the Union of Comoros.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah—President of the Festival, Chancellor of AAFT University, and President of ICMEI—set the tone of the event with a compelling address tracing the vision and evolution of the International Journalism Centre, the declaration of International Journalism Day on 12th February, and the remarkable global journey of the Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC.

Addressing the packed auditorium, Dr. Marwah proudly stated: The 14th Global Festival of Journalism has today become the biggest academic journalism event in the world. With more than 33 high-impact events over three days, participation from 92 countries, and over 100 eminent speakers from India and abroad, this festival stands as the most vibrant and inclusive celebration of journalism anywhere on the globe.” He further applauded the tireless dedication of faculty, staff, and students whose collective efforts transformed the campus into a thriving international media hub.

Hon’ble MP Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera commended the initiative, underlining the crucial role of responsible and ethical journalism in strengthening democracy and national development. Sanjeev Paliwal spoke on the evolving narratives of journalism and the enduring importance of credibility. Vimal Kumar highlighted the rising stature of sports journalism and its influence on national identity. Cdr. K. L. Ganju praised the festival for fostering cultural diplomacy and global engagement, while Amitabh Srivastava emphasized the growing significance of strategic media communication in the digital era.

The opening ceremony culminated with Dr. Sandeep Marwah conferring the prestigious Global Excellence Awards upon distinguished journalists for their outstanding contributions to the profession.

The grand inauguration was followed by a rich showcase of creativity and innovation, including a Photography Exhibition, Painting Exhibition, Furniture Exhibition, and the vibrant AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics) Wing, offering a glimpse into the future of storytelling and immersive media.

With record-breaking participation, unmatched international representation, and a powerful academic framework, the 14th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2026 has once again reaffirmed Noida’s position as the world’s leading destination for academic journalism celebrations.

International Journalism Day Marked By Grand Launch Of 14th Global Festival In Noida

The Hindi version of the first single from Pallichattambi, directed by Dijo Jose Antony and starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, has been released. Titled “Phoolon Ki Tarah,” the song is composed by hit music director Jakes Bejoy and is already creating buzz among music lovers.

The Hindi lyrics are penned by Kunwar Juneja, adding a poetic and heartfelt texture to the composition. The song is rendered by Ritesh G Rao and Krishna Lasya, whose expressive vocals beautifully elevate the emotional and romantic mood of the track.

The film features several prominent actors from the South Indian film industry. After the strong reception received for the Malayalam and Tamil versions, the Hindi version is also expected to connect widely with audiences across regions. The visually captivating song sequence showcases Tovino Thomas alongside leading lady Kayadu Lohar, further enhancing the romantic and emotional appeal of the number.

Jakes Bejoy is currently regarded as one of the most sought-after music directors in South Indian cinema. Recently, Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor praised the music of Jakes Bejoy’s Lokah during an interaction with fans, bringing further national attention to his work. With Pallichattambi, Jakes continues his successful musical journey with Tovino Thomas.

The film marks the fourth collaboration between director Dijo Jose Antony and Jakes Bejoy, a duo that previously delivered chartbuster albums in films like Queen, Jana Gana Mana, and Malayali from India.

Written by hit screenwriter S. Suresh Babu and shot by cinematographer Tijo Tomy, Pallichattambi is a period film produced under the banner of World Wide Films by Noufal and Brijesh, along with C Qube Bros Entertainment led by Chanukya Chaitanya Charan. The film is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release in five languages on April 9.

Jakes Bejoy–Tovino Combo Continues The Musical Wave; Hindi Version Song ‘Phoolon Ki Tarah’ From Dijo Jose Antony’s Pallichattambi Released

Mumbai. A special screening of the short film “Lunar Witch,” starring Dr. Kankana Ghosh and Akshay Alokk, was held at Red Bulb Studios in Mumbai, where the entire film team was present. Numerous guests and a large number of media were also present. Everyone praised the film and commended the actors’ performances.

The film’s director Gaurav Bhatt, writer Shubham Chaudhary, and EP Manish Sinha also shared their experiences. Produced under the banner of KG Films, the short film “Lunar Witch” is streaming on Hungama OTT. The screening was sponsored by Kavya Brew.

Kankana Ghosh is not only a doctor and lawyer but also a film producer, actress, and singer. Lead actress Dr. Kankana Ghosh, who began her career as a child artist, said, “I thank the entire team involved in the film. Special thanks to my coach and co-actor, Akshay Alokk. Casting Akshay in this film was director Gaurav Bhatt’s idea. Thanks to EP Manish Sinha. The film’s story is very intense. A film isn’t made by one person; it’s a team effort. I learned from the experience of making and releasing this 9-minute film. I told everyone as a child that I would become a producer, and today, I’ve achieved that. This script was written for a feature film, but it was made into a short film. Many friends contributed to the premiere, including Vijay, Swati, Ashish, Bhavesh, Prabhat, and Monica.

The film’s lead actor, Akshay Alokk, said that the story is unique. Kankana played the character with great intensity.

Film director Gaurav Bhatt said, “I’m still very nervous. Kankana did a great job. She produced the film and released it on Hungama.”

Special Screening Of The Short Film “Lunar Witch” Starring Dr. Kankana Ghosh And Akshay Alokk

A four-day intensive leadership and business transformation program titled “Ultimate Millionaire Blueprint” was successfully conducted in Lonavala, introducing a powerful new direction in Indian entrepreneurship. The program was not merely a business growth workshop, but a transformational platform integrating purpose-driven leadership, structured systems, and social responsibility.

The prestigious workshop was organized by Devidas Group of Company under the guidance of renowned spiritual business coach and mentor Devidas Naikare. In his keynote address, he emphasized that modern businesses must go beyond profit-making and embrace responsibility toward society and the nation.

Over four days, participants received in-depth and practical training on the scientific understanding of the Business Cycle, mindset transformation, structured team development, leadership building, brand positioning, scalable business systems, and sustainable revenue models. Concepts such as “Business as a Service” and “Spiritual Leadership” provided entrepreneurs with a long-term strategic vision for building impact-driven enterprises.

During the closing ceremony, selected entrepreneurs from various regions of India were honored for their innovation, leadership excellence, and social contribution. Among the awardees were Nikul Trivedi, Ashish Chilekar, Anupriya Khadye, Dr. Swapnil Mohape, Ganesh Yadav, Sneha Gaonkar, Vaishali Borale, Ketan Sonawane, Umesh Tari, Nitesh Gaikwad, Lukesh Tukar, Mukesh Singh Raj, Rajesh Kumar, Kunal Padalkar, and Pravin Patel, along with several other inspiring business leaders.

The event was further strengthened by the presence of senior business coaches from Devidas Group of Company, including Vedant Naikare, Pramod Bhujbal, Dr. Sneha Hinge, Mihir Shikhwal , Harsh Sinha, Dr. Sunil Sutar, Avinash Deshmukh, Vinay Sahu, Prafull Kamble, Kushal Lonarkar, Dipesh Pandey, and Ajay Rane.

Adding prestige to the occasion, Bollywood actress Smita Gondkar attended as a special guest. In her address, she remarked that true success is achieved when businesses grow while uplifting society alongside them.

The core message that emerged from this four-day transformational experience was clear:

Leadership inspired by service creates businesses that are sustainable, impactful, and socially meaningful.

Bollywood Actress Smita Gondkar Was A Special Guest At The Prestigious Workshop “Ultimate Millionaire Blueprint” Conducted In Lonavala

मुंबई ।भारतीय जनता पार्टी के अनुषांगिक संगठन भाजपा नीति मंच में संगठनात्मक विस्तार के अंतर्गत श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ को एक महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रीय दायित्व सौंपा गया है। इस अवसर पर नवनियुक्त पदाधिकारी श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ ने भाजपा नीति मंच के राष्ट्रीय संगठन के प्रति आभार व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि संगठन द्वारा उन्हें जो बड़ी जिम्मेदारी सौंपी गई है, उसका वे पूरी निष्ठा, लगन, ईमानदारी और कर्मठता के साथ निर्वहन करेंगे।

इस क्रम में भाजपा नीति मंच के माननीय राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष फतेहउद्दीन खान कादरी एवं नीति मंच के राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष हितेंद्रभाई जोशी के समर्थन एवं सहमति से श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ को भाजपा नीति मंच महाराष्ट्र की कमान सौंपी गई है। संगठन का मानना है कि उनके अनुभव, सक्रियता और संगठनात्मक क्षमता से नीति मंच को नई मजबूती प्राप्त होगी।

श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ ने अपने वक्तव्य में कहा कि वे भाजपा संगठन को और अधिक मजबूत करने के उद्देश्य से सतत प्रयास करते रहेंगे और पार्टी की विचारधारा को जन-जन तक पहुँचाने का कार्य करेंगे। उन्होंने स्पष्ट किया कि उनका उद्देश्य केवल संगठनात्मक कार्यों तक सीमित नहीं रहेगा, बल्कि समाज के प्रत्येक वर्ग की सेवा करना उनकी प्राथमिकता होगी।

उन्होंने कहा कि भारत के यशस्वी प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व में देश निरंतर प्रगति के पथ पर अग्रसर है और सबका साथ, सबका विकास, सबका विश्वास के मूल मंत्र को आत्मसात करते हुए वे प्रधानमंत्री मोदी एवं भाजपा सरकार की जनकल्याणकारी योजनाओं को आम जनता तक पहुँचाने का हर संभव प्रयास करेंगे, ताकि समाज के अंतिम पंक्ति में खड़े व्यक्ति तक भी विकास की किरण पहुँचे।

श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ ने आगे कहा कि भाजपा नीति मंच के माध्यम से राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर एक विशेष कार्ययोजना के तहत समाजसेवा, जनसहयोग एवं राष्ट्र निर्माण से जुड़े कार्यों को और अधिक प्रभावी बनाया जाएगा। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का सपना है कि देश का हर नागरिक आत्मनिर्भर बने और विकास की मुख्यधारा से जुड़े, और इसी सपने को साकार करने में भाजपा नीति मंच राष्ट्रीय संगठन की अहम भूमिका होगी।

उल्लेखनीय है कि श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ न केवल राजनीति और जनसेवा से लंबे समय से जुड़े हुए हैं, बल्कि वे एलियन सेंस फिल्म्स के संस्थापक भी हैं, जो एक नेशनल अवॉर्ड प्राप्त फिल्म निर्माण कंपनी है। फिल्म पोस्ट-प्रोडक्शन और वीएफएक्स के क्षेत्र में उन्हें लगभग तेईस वर्षों का अनुभव है और उन्होंने भारतीय सिनेमा को तकनीकी दृष्टि से नई ऊँचाइयों तक पहुँचाने में महत्वपूर्ण योगदान दिया है।

संगठन का मानना है कि उनके अनुभव, दूरदर्शी सोच, रचनात्मक दृष्टिकोण और अनुशासित कार्यशैली से भाजपा नीति मंच को राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर नई मजबूती मिलेगी। उनकी नियुक्ति से संगठन के कार्यकर्ताओं में उत्साह का माहौल है और सभी को विश्वास है कि उनके नेतृत्व में भाजपा नीति मंच सेवा, समर्पण और राष्ट्र निर्माण की दिशा में और अधिक प्रभावशाली भूमिका निभाएगा।

भाजपा नीति मंच में श्रीरंजन भागवत रथ को मिली अहम जिम्मेदारी

Mumbai. Pandit Rajkumar Sharma has discovered an excellent method of purifying water using the Vedic World Mukti Yantra. This will provide you with healthy and energized drinking water, protecting you from various diseases.

In a press conference held in Mumbai, Pandit Rajkumar Sharma claimed that water purified by modern filters is not healthy and that our Vedic scriptures mention water purification.  He has adopted this method of water purification based on the study of these Vedic texts, which is beneficial to humans in many ways.

Vedic yantras increase the life force energy in water, and the daily use of the Mukti Yantra not only keeps your body healthy but is also beneficial for mental well-being.

Pandit Rajkumar Sharma says that the Mukti Yantra protects against many diseases. There is a deep connection between water purity and spiritual health. Vedic science is far ahead of modern science. The Mukti Yantra also facilitates emotional healing.

The Mukti Yantra has many benefits for people of all ages, including children and the elderly. This yantra also removes negative energy from the water. The importance of such yantras will increase even more in the future. Thousands of people have already benefited from these yantras, and their experiences have been very positive.

Its price is only Rs. 5100, and you can obtain it by contacting Pt. Rajkumar Sharma at this number: 7738707923

The “Mukti Yantra” For Drinking Water Purification By The Vedic World Created By Pandit Rajkumar Sharma For Healthy And Energized Water