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New Delhi: “It is a spiritual start of 9^th Global Festival of Journalism by show casing most beautiful and unique pictures of Kumbh Mela which is the real representation of uniting human race. I congratulate the organizers International Journalism Centre and the Photographer who has captured the real moments during Kumbh Mela,” said Balmiki Praad Singh the former Governor of Sikkim while inaugurating the photo exhibition of H.E.  Muhammed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina on the first day of 9^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2021 online.

“How do so many millions of people live so peacefully in such a small place with so little?  You will realize that over population is not the problem of the world.  It is our lack of tolerance. When you learn the secret of co-existence in the Kumbh, you carry it wherever you go and you become an embodiment of that same energy. I welcome you all here to see for yourself a show to be admired captured by a diplomat away from his routine of political and social commitments. The exhibition is fulfilling the theme of Love Peace and Unity through art and culture,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts.

“Pink skies, pristine waters, a divine presence and people from all over the world. There are a plethora of reasons why the Kumbh becomes the cynosure of all eyes. It is a showcase of diversity, religion, spiritual heritage, human magnanimity and many more things. This biggest collection of people at one place at one time induced me to click pictures with my own camera. I am fascinated with Kumbh Mela and it’s a life time experience to be there with your own camera. An opportunity to make extra ordinary pictures welcomes you there,” said H.E. Muhammed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina while showcasing his pictures online.

Harris M senator WBAF, Dr. Hemlata S Mohan Chairperson Centre for culture Resources and Training Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Anuradha Sharma Classical Dancer associated with ICCR also expressed their views. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI, Sushil Bharti Director Broadcasting Marwah Studios, Haripriya Director Events AAFT, Rajiv Mathur Director ICMEI were also present there.

New Delhi: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and High Commission of Rwanda in India to develop and promote people to people relations through art and culture in India and Rwanda.

“It is a historical day that first ever arrangements of this kind has been executed between India and Rwanda where films, television, media, art, culture, environment, skill development, fashion, design, hospitality and tourism of both the countries will be promoted together under Indo Rwanda Film And Cultural Forum,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and nominated Chair for Indo Rwanda Film And Cultural Forum while signing the memorandum.

“India and Rwanda are best friends. We are confident that we both together will be able to achieve our mission of bringing two countries much closer to each other under cultural diplomacy. We will support our best to create a better World for ourselves. We are honored and pleased to sign MOU with ICMEI in the areas of Culture, Film Industry, Arts, Fashion, Tourism and Media Management,” expressed H.E. Mrs Jacqueline Mukangira High Commissioner of Rwanda to India.

New Delhi: “We are more than happy to deal with ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry for their nonstop contribution in promoting Indo Panama relations through art and culture,” said H.E. Mrs Yasiel A. Burillo R. the Ambassador Designate Embassy of Republic of Panama to India while honouring Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI in a small event at Embassy of Panama, New Delhi.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah was earlier nominated as the Chair for Indo Panama Film And Cultural Forum jointly launched by Embassy of Panama in New Delhi and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“I am much obliged to Her Excellency Yasiel Burillo for honouring me today. It has given me new strength and motivation to work much harder for India and Panama Relations,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for IPFCF.

The ceremony was attended by Ricardo Berna Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Panama, Capt. Samuel Ferreira De Souza Diplomatic Representative in Commercial, Maritime Affairs & Merchant Navy Attache and Fauzia Bakshi Country Brand Manager Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Panama

New Delhi: IJC-International Journalism Centre has again joined hands with ANA-Asian News Agency for the forth coming 9^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2021 to cover all the ten major events during this most exclusive festival.

12^th February will be celebrated as International Journalism Day, 13^th February will be celebrated as World Radio Day and 14^th as Valentine’s Day. All these days there will be around 10 different seminars where discussions will take place on the current subjects.

The festival will be also be seeing the launching of new Radio Station-Radio Raipur on 13^th February on the auspicious moments of World Radio Day. Three very important personalities and leaders of the country i.e. Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi will be given homage during three days of the festival.

 Major award functions presentation of -Newly constituted Citizen’s Award, Marwah Studios International Award for Excellence In Journalism and now well established Mahatma Gandhi National Award for Journalism will take place on three different days.

“More than sixty countries are participating in the festival and around 500 media houses have given their consent to cover this international event,” confirmed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 9^th Global Festival of Journalism.

New Delhi: “Sports are a crucial part of a student’s growth and development. They help in the development of mental health and physical fitness of the body. Through participation in sports and games, a student gains various skills, experience and confidence that are helpful for developing their personality,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Founder President of Marwah Studios and Founder Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts in the capacity of Chief Guest in a 3^rd Global sports summit on Sports Facilities & Infra Development organised by Indian Golf Circuit.

Sandeep Marwah has a World record in sports of producing 102 short films, 102 radio programs, 1000 hours of film making and 10,000 pictures during Commonwealth Games Delhi by covering 28 states 5 Union Territories, 300 events, 900 cities and following Queens Baton for 20,000 Km in 102 Days. The opening film of Commonwealth Games was  prepared by Marwah Studios and Marwah was one of the 900 athletes who ran with the baton informed Vijay Bhagat Ram President of IGC.

“I am leaving no stone unturned to promote and support sports. Our radio station Radio Noida, Television Station mstv.co.in and forth coming radio station Radio Raipur will be broadcasting sports programs,” added Dr. Marwah.

MCC- Marwah Cricket Club, Asian Premier League for Indoor Games and Ethleema    an annual national level sports event are regularly conducting major events           outdoors. ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and other hundred organizations including Asian Education Group and AAFT University Raipur conduct regular sports shows under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah to keep the youngsters occupied.

“I am personally promoting Foot Volley, Basketball, Boxing, Pithoo as I am advisor to the national federations of these games. Our contribution to Yoga and Fit India is a continuous exercise,” expressed Marwah. Later Vijay Bhagat invited Dr. Marwah to join the organisation as Patron.

New Delhi: “The Internet is currently trending with its ever expanding eco-system of digital sensors, appliances and wearable smart devices. Like other sectors, the role of Internet in sustainable development and environment protection will be crucial in the coming years,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts in an international seminar on- Role of Internet in future Sustainability organised by  Dr. Amit Kaur Puri Founder and president AKP Healing India.

Dr. Marwah discussed and expressed seven major heads where internet through different applications have done wonders including Water Management, Agriculture, Wildlife, Marine Organisms, Buildings, Waste Management and waste water.

“These devices promise to be the major drivers of change within the coming few years With higher demands for this technology from both public and private sector for better energy distribution, accurate business forecasts, the fruits of Green IT  and an answer to many of the environment challenges faced by the region, the overall production gains is expected to shoot up. The new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, will emerge making Internet more intuitive and user friendly, but largely, manufacturers will have to work harder at securing their connected devices as the risk to data will also increase. Amid all of these trends and predictions, the future ahead is definitely a promising one and certainly worth looking forward,” added Dr. Marwah.

Dr. Jasbir Kaur Noida, Darshan K. Patel from Mexico, Dr. Indu Anand Delhi, Indarjit Gosh Chairman Msme Delhi, Corina Sujdea from Romania, Major Mohomad Ali Shah and Rajalakshmi Joshi from Mumbai, Dr. Sushil Bharti Director Radio Noida 107.4FM, Kolapo Emmanuel from  Nigeria, Dhanraj Singh Puri of Canada, Dr. Alka Chaturvedi & Dr. Rajkumar Khapekar from Nagpur also participated in the discussion.

New Delhi: The difference between poor and rich nation is not the age of nation, nor it depends upon the availably of natural resources, the difference is the attitude of the people, molded for many years by education and culture,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder & Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts in a webinar organized on New Education Policy by GCTC on Republic Day titled -Issues before the Republic.

“When we analyze the conduct of people from rich and developed nations, it is observed that a majority abide by the principles like ethics, integrity, responsibility, respect for laws and regulations, the respect from majority of citizens by right, the love for work, the efforts to save and invest, will to be productive, punctuality, etc. in the poor countries a small minority follow these basic principles in their daily life,’ added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

“The new Education policy has been designed to bring in these changes in attitude of Indian so that we can move faster and systematically in life,” Dr. Marwah spoke about the silent features of the new Education Policy and the drastic changes in school and higher education in India now.

Earlier Dr. Yogendra Narain Chancellor-HNB Garhwal University & former Secretary General-Rajya Sabha, Kartikeya Sharma Senior Journalist, Suresh Prabhu G20 & G7 Sherpa & Member Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Salman Khurshid Former Union Minister Government of India, Prof. Saugata Roy Member Parliament (Lok Sabha) & Former Minister of State for

Urban Development Government of India, Sudhanshu Mittal Political Analyst & National Spokesman of Bhartiya Janta Party spoke on different subjects in the daylong conference.

Noida: A new award has been constituted for the foreign journalist who all have contributed a lot to the global unity by the management of Marwah Studios to be presented during the second day of 9^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2021.

“We are humbled to declare Marwah Studios International Award For Excellence in Journalism for bringing love peace and unity through journalism. There may be few journalists this time as this rare award shall go to all those who have done commendable work on the international platform,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and    Global Festival of Journalism.

Global Festival of Journalism, one of the most exclusive events of the World was planned ten years back to support the constructive and positive journalism and to mark respect to 12^th February as International Journalism Day by International Journalism Centre. The 9^th edition of the festival is fixed for 12^th to 14^th February 2021.

The festival is going to be online. It has been supported by the journalism department of AAFT University of Media And Arts together with ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. International Award Excellence in Journalism will be presented on 13^th February at five PM Indian Standard time.

Raipur: AAFT University of Media And Arts has decided to have its own radio station under the name and banner of Radio Raipur at the University campus to be launched on World Radio Day which falls on 13^th February every year.

We all are very excited for the launching of our radio station at University site on 13^th February to be called radioraipur.fm where all the three important segments of media that is information, education and entertainment are going to be presented like sangam of three rivers,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of the University while talking to the students and faculty on 26^th January The Republic Day.

The launching of the radio station is going to be the part of 9^th Global Festival of Journalism 2021 this year where12th Feb will be celebrated as International Journalism Day. radioraipur.fm is going to be online and can be heard from any part of the World. We may start politely for two hours a day but soon after all preparations we will increase the hours of broadcasting,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah renowned media person.

Needless to say, that Marwah Studios, the founders of Noida Film City, has another very popular community radio station Radio Noida 107.4Fm and has been successfully running from last ten years.

The faculty, management and especially the students of AAFT University of Media And Arts are going to be the part and parcel of the radio station. The event will be supported by ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and IJC-International Journalism Centre.

New Delhi: Roopa Rao is an independent Indian filmmaker from Bangalore.  She is the writer and director of India’s first same sex  love story web series, The Other Love Story 2016. Rao is also known for directing critically acclaimed award winning Kannada film Gantumoote.

“Rao completed Masters in Commerce with Personnel Management as a specialization and discontinued Masters in Finance. For a span of six Years, she worked at Infosys. Later, with a persistent desire to make movies, she quit her job to pursue film making. She completed a course in film direction and production from AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television, Noida. After this, she moved to London, UK to assist a documentary filmmaker In 2019,” informed Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

She returned to India, where she made documentaries and short films in order to improvise her craft. After co-directing Vishnuvardhana, a Kannada feature film and Kurai Ondrum Illai, an independent Tamil feature film, she began to work on her first big scale venture, The Other Love Story.

“ We all at AAFT are proud of Roopa and her exclusive ventures. Rao’s first feature film, Gantumoote  was screened for a world premiere at New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) where it won the “Best Screenplay” award,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.