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Eight Day Theatre Festival Concludes In Srinagar

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SRINAGAR: The 8-day long Kashmir Theatre Festival which began at the Tagore Hall on March 2nd concluded here on Friday. The festival was organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) and supported by Cluster University, Srinagar and Chief Education Office, Budgam.
Eight plays were staged during the festival which included Arnimal, Gindan Tamashe, Chakdar Paether, Tankha, Akh Pryetch, Fatah, Dakhe Loor and Nam Te Maaz.
Prof. Qayoom Hussain, Vice Chancellor, Cluster University, Srinagar was the chief guest at the concluding day function while as Prof. Deeba Sarmad, Dean Humanities and Hina Mir, Principal, Hr. Secondary School Chadoora were guests of honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Hussain described Theatre as ‘a way of life’ and exhorted the JKAACL that it should continue to promote and develop such activities. He also promised support of the Cluster University in all such endeavours.
Others who spoke on the occasion included Prof. Deeba Sarmad, Dean Humanities, Cluster University and JKAACL Kashmir I/c, Dr. Farooq Anwaar Mirza.
On the concluding day today a large gathering comprising theatre lovers, artists, and students witnessed the play and appreciated the performers.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 10, 2023
Dubai Metro Music Festival is back at these metro stations

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Abu Dhabi: The Dubai Metro Music Festival will return for a third edition this year from March 6 to March 12. It will feature a group of 20 local, regional and international musicians, performing live at five Dubai metro stations.
It is organized by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in association with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Here are you can watch the live musical performances
Photo: Dubai Media Office
This year’s festival brings together artists from Egypt, India, France, Thailand, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Nigeria, Cuba, the United Kingdom, Lebanon, Canada, the Netherlands, Jordan and Australia.
The show also includes special performances by Iman Al-Raisi, an Emirati electric guitarist, and self-taught Saudi musician Shadi Al-Harbi, who will play the oud.
The Dubai Metro Music Festival will introduce audiences to new instruments like the flute beatbox, folk beatboxing which will take place from 4 pm to 10 pm across selected metro stations.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

March 4, 2023
Theatre Festival 2023 Starts At Tagore Hall

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages inaugurates the eight-day long Theatre Festival Kashmir 2023 in presence of Secretary Culture Department Syed Abid Rasheed, OCD Culture Tufail Matto and Incharge Cultural Academy Mirza Farooq Anwar as special guests on Thursday.
The guests were welcomed by performers of Band Pather headed by Manzoor-Ul-Haque. The programme is aimed to promote the rich cultural heritage in Jammu and Kashmir. Mirza Farooq Anwar delivered a welcome speech where he spoke about several upcoming cultural programmes.
While addressing the audience Tufail Matto focused on the need for attachment with culture. He said, “Kashmiri Pandits teach kids Kashmiri language primarily but in Kashmir, it is the least preferred language.” “Theatre has helped people to get international recognition. We should develop the habit of engagement with Kashmiri music, art and culture in our kids to keep it alive,” he added further.
Syed Abid Rasheed also spoke at the event and promised to work on the revival of theatre in Kashmir. He said, “If we do not revive our culture of language, art and music, we will be left with buildings, roads and infrastructure only. It is important too but cultural heritage is the soul of a society.”
While interacting with the audience he asked for suggestions for the theatre to evolve with the needs of the present generation. He expressed his views on saving cultural heritage along with incorporating the interests of youngsters by saying, “We should be open to change and evolution.”
He also mentioned some measures that the Cultural Academy will be taking under his leadership including involvement of stakeholders to take decisions, taking up initiatives for handholding of artists, providing platforms for artists on school level, acceptability of all the true artists and providing international opportunities to artists from Jammu and Kashmir.
The event is being held in collaboration with Cluster University Srinagar, Government College for Women MA Road, Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College, Government Degree College Chadoora, and Chief Education Office Budgam. The ceremony was attended by Srinagar Coordinator of the National School of Drama Gulzar Ahmed Ganie, Mohammad Amin Bhat, and Javed Ahmed among hundreds of other people in the audience.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 3, 2023
President Murmu to inaugurate National Cultural Festival

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Jaipur: President Droupadi Murmu will formally inaugurate the National Cultural Festival in Bikaner on Monday.
She is scheduled to reach Bikaner at 3.25 p.m., and after the inauguration, the President will depart for the national capital at 5.50 p.m.
Around 1,200 policemen have been deployed in the city as well as the Dr. Karni Singh Stadium as a security measure.
The President will reach Bikaner on board a special Air Force aircraft which will land at an Air Force’s special airstrip.
At around 4 p.m., she will be joined by artists from across the country.
While inaugurating the National Culture Festival here, the President will address the common people.
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February 27, 2023
Over 11,000 travellers attended snow festival in J-K’s Bhaderwah

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Bhaderwah: Over 11,000 visitors converged at the picturesque Jaie Valley to participate in the two-day snow festival ‘Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav’ that concluded in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah on Saturday.
The festival was organised by the Doda district administration in collaboration with the Jammu tourism department and the army’s Rashtriya Rifles unit based at Bhaderwah.
On the concluding day, various teams participated in snow football, skiing, scooter race, hot air ballooning and snow cricket competitions amid a musical bonanza, an official said.
Doda Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan said the festival was a success and national and international travellers have shown tremendous interest to visit Bhaderwah. “Efforts will continue to attract more and more tourists to the picturesque region,” he said.
Overwhelmed by the response, Joint Director Tourism, Jammu, Sunaina Mehta said,” We wanted to encash the beauty of snow-filled meadows here to attract national travellers as well as foreigners.”
“The joint holistic approach by the district administration, the army and the tourism department resulted in resounding success,” she said.
Mehta suggested other districts to follow the Bhaderwah model of tourism and said “the festival in Bhaderwah has the potential to develop tourism in the Jammu region”.
Locals engaged in tourism, who had suffered due to the Covid pandemic, were hoped that the festival would finally turn out to be a catalyst to attract tourists round-the-year and revive area’s economy.

#JammuAndKashmir: Two-day Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav concludes at the picturesque and snow-covered Jaie Valley of Bhaderwah.
An encouraging 11,500 visitors converged at the Valley to participate in the Utsav’ today. pic.twitter.com/Qo7lonjMnX
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 25, 2023
“Earlier, we had just a two-month tourism season as Bhaderwah used to be a summer destination only. This festival advanced the tourism season and we are getting advance bookings beside a lot of queries, indicating that we have to get ready for round-the-year tourism,” Shabir Ahmed Zargar, a hotelier in Bhaderwah, said.
According to the data issued by the tourism department, 11,500 visitors converged at Bhaderwah for the two-day festival.

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February 25, 2023
Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor win Dadasaheb Phalke International film festival awards 2023
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Mumbai: Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor swept the Dadasaheb Phalke International film festival awards 2023, held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai on Monday.
Alia won the best actress award for portraying the iconic character Gangubai in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, while Ranbir was named the best actor for ‘Brahmastra’.
Ranbir was not present at the occasion. Alia received the award on his behalf. Varun Dhawan won the Critics best actor award for ‘Bhediya’. Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ was awarded the Best film award. For this film, Anupam Kher received the award of most versatile actor of the year.
It’s a proud moment for Neetu Kapoor as two awards came to her home. Taking to Instagram, Neetu shared the screenshot of recipients on her story.
Alia posed with her trophy and shared it on her Instagram story.
Varun Dhawan has also posted glimpses from the night and his award on his story.
Anupam Kher posted a long note saying, “Thank you #DadaSahebPhalkeInternationalFilmFestival for honouring me with the #MostVersatileActor of the year award for #TheKashmirFiles #Kartikeya2 & #Uunchai. I dedicate this award to my audiences who have loved me for the last 38 years. I will continue to dream and work hard. Also proud that #TheKashmirFiles got the #BestFilmAward. Jai Ho!”
As per their official website, the festival celebrates the brilliance of the Indian film industry by making an effort to acknowledge and aid nascent projects by bringing them to mainstream audiences.

Other celebs present at the event included Varun Dhawan, Ronit Roy, Shreyas Talpade, R Balki, Sahil Khan, Natalia Barulich, Jayantilal Gada, Sachet, Parampara, Vivek Agnihotri, Rishab Shetty and Hariharan among others.
Dadasaheb Phalke International film festival awards 2023 complete list of the winners:
- Best Film: The Kashmir Files
- Best Director: R Balki for Chup: Revenge of The Artist
- Best Actor: Ranbir Kapoor for Brahmastra: Part 1
- Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi
- Most Promising Actor: Rishab Shetty for Kantara
- Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023 for Outstanding Contribution In The Film Industry: Rekha
- Best Web Series: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness
- Critics Best Actor: Varun Dhawan for Bhediya
- Film of The Year: RRR
- Television Series of The Year: Anupamaa
- Most Versatile Actor Of The Year: Anupam Kher for The Kashmir Files
- Best Actor In A Television Series: Zain Imam for Fanaa- Ishq Mein Marjawaan
- Best Male Singer: Sachet Tandon for Maiyya Mainu
- Best Female Singer: Neeti Mohan for Meri Jaan
- Best Cinematographer: PS Vinod for Vikram Vedha
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )
February 21, 2023
Zelenskyy ‘born for this moment,’ Sean Penn says at film festival

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“It’s hard to explain, but there was a resolve in reaction to something that no one has ever faced before,” Penn said.
At a press conference also Saturday, Penn said they returned to the hotel after the interview and the shelling started that very night. When they first met Zelenskyy, he had “a proper suit and a proper office.”
“The next time we saw him, he was in camos and his country was at war,” Penn said.
The outbreak of war sent the documentary on an unexpected track. The film contains further interviews with the president conducted over the past year.
After completing the project, the pair have continued to speak off camera. Zelenskyy presented the Hollywood star — who has been involved in numerous international humanitarian and anti-war efforts over the years — with the Ukrainian Order of Merit last year. Penn was also given a plaque on a Kyiv walkway honoring world leaders who have shown solidarity with Ukraine.
Penn told the AP that people would be most surprised by Zelenskyy’s “command of the mechanisms of government.”
“Not only his, but all of those upon whom he is reliant, his sense of mapping the diplomatic territory,” he said. “He’s on fire. He has that extreme gift for politics.”
Penn at the Berlinale’s opening ceremony on Thursday (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Penn recalled the “civility” he saw when leaving Ukraine via the Polish border a few days after the invasion began.
“No one was honking. No one was trying to drive around the other and take and there was a kind of quiet acceptance,” Penn said during the interview. “You know, and these were families being torn apart. Some, most remain torn apart.”
During a later visit to Ukraine, Penn loaned one of his two Oscars to Zelenskyy, telling him: “When you win, bring it back to Malibu.”
“The Oscar is there in his office and it’s ready to be melted anytime he wants to melt it,” Penn clarified in the press conference after threatening to smelt his awards in public if Zelenskyy was not on the program for last year’s Oscar telecast.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did not include a video address from the president, opting instead for a moment of silence in support of the people of Ukraine. Zelenskyy did address the opening of the Berlinale on Thursday, exhorting artists and filmmakers to express support for Ukraine.
Penn said at the press conference that the gift of the Oscar was inspired by his “continuing shame towards the leadership of the Academy, the motion picture academy, in choosing to present Will Smith smacking Chris Rock rather than the greatest symbol of cinema and humanity living today on their broadcast.”
Penn’s two Oscars both were for best actor, in 2003 for “Mystic River” and in 2008 for “Milk.”
While it is not unusual for entertainment personalities to get behind a cause, “Superpower” sees Penn travel all the way to the front line of the war to talk to soldiers in the trenches. When it comes to his drive and determination, the star couldn’t tell you where that comes from.
“I could make up a number of answers” he joked to the AP. “It’s something I just don’t really ultimately think about, though I’ve been asked many times. … I don’t have the words for it.”
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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

February 19, 2023
DC Kulgam visits Migrant Colony Vessu; oversees arrangements for Maha Shivratri festival

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KULGAM, FEBRUARY 17: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dr Bilal-Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat today visited Vessu colony to review the arrangements being made for the festival of Maha Shivratri.
During the visit, the DC inspected sale counters established in the colony by Fisheries, Agriculture, Horticulture and other departments where Trout fish, dry fruits and fresh vegetables were made available for the inhabitants.
Later, the DC also took stock of the pace and progress made on construction of transit accommodation at the colony which is under the execution of JKPCC.
On the occasion, it was given out that out of 13 blocks consisting of 208 2BHK flats, 6 blocks consisting of 96 Flats have been completed. The ambitious project has a total project cost of 64.62 crore.
The DC instructed the concerned to mobilize men and machinery to complete other blocks at an earliest.
Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner were SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal, ACR, ACP, Tehsildar, Executive Engineers from PDD and PHE, CAO, CHO, EO and other officers.
NO: PR/DDI/SGR/23/70057/

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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

February 17, 2023
Grand Snow Festival held at Aharbal, Kulgam

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Festival aimed to promote Winter tourism, Winter sports; provide enhanced economic avenues to people: Dr Bilal
KULGAM, FEBRUARY 16: In order to give fillip to the Winter tourism potential of Aharbal, promote tribal culture and to increase tourist footfall especially in winters, the District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with Aharbal Development Authority, RDD, YS&S, Tourism and Forest Division Kulgam today organised a daylong Winter Carnival, here.
The Winter Carnival was today jointly inaugurated by Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, M Afzal Parrey; Deputy Inspector General (DIG), South, Rayees Mohammad Bhat; Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-din Bhat at Aharbal Tourist destination by flagging-off two groups of 60 trekkers to Chiranbal and Sangam.
During the festival, multifarious activities and events were carried out which included Snow cricket, Snow run, Snow Rugby, Tug of war, Snow Volleyball, Skiing and other Snow games.
Multiple stalls were installed by various departments including Agriculture, Horticulture, Tourism, Handicrafts, Fisheries, Employment, NRLM and other departments for showcasing government schemes and programmes.
A stall housing articles and artifacts depicting local tradition and culture were also displayed which attracted immense public response.
Scintillating cultural performances especially performances on tribal culture were also presented by local artists and school children which mesmerized the audience and guests present.
Addressing the mammoth gathering, DDC Chairperson Mohd Afzal Parrey appreciated efforts of District Administration for organising the festivals to promote virgin lands in the district for larger public benefit.

Stressing on tapping the potential of virgin destinations, the DIG South said that potential of this and other offbeat destinations needs to be harnessed optimally for better economic avenues.
He also highlighted the role of the media for promotion of these destinations to attract tourists.
Earlier, addressing the public DC Kulgam said that Aharbal and other tourism destinations in Kulgam have huge potential to attract tourists and the Winter Carnival is an initiative to promote winter tourism activities in unexplored scenic places, destinations of the district and to boost the tourism sector in Kulgam.
The DC further added that organising Winter Festivals is also aimed at changing perception of people for winter tourism and to engage youth towards winter sports.
Promotion of tourism is linked to enhanced employment generation and besides, engaging youth in sports activities will prevent them from falling into the trap of drug menace which has victimized youth badly, added Dr.Bilal.
Later, a calendar of District Administration and a booklet prepared by Forest Division Kulgam titled ‘Nature is Calling’, containing information about various tourist destinations of the district was released.
The picturesque area hosts breathtaking spots ranging from famous Waterfalls, to mesmerizing views of Gurwattan and Sangam and the Expansive meadows of Kungwattan, gushing waters of turbulent Vishaw besides the fascinating Upstream Alpine Lake, Kousarnag, which is a trekker’s Paradise, and Mahinag.
They offer vast adventure tourism avenues, trekking, sight viewing, camping and are famous for picnicking and leisure activities.
Besides general public, adventurists, participating sportspersons, students, the event was also attended by SSP Kulgam, Sahil Sarangal; ADC, Viqar Ahmad Giri; SDM Noorabad, Bashir Ul Hassan; ACR, Mir Imtiyaz besides local people and officers from Civil and Police administration.
NO: PR/DDI/SGR/23/70044/
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February 16, 2023
G20 International Food Festival in Delhi draws hundreds

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New Delhi: Aromas of golden jalebis dipped in sugar syrup, tikkis frying in oil and kung pao chicken being tossed in a wok waft through Talkatora Stadium here, drawing food lovers to their favourite cuisines at the G20 International Food Festival.
“This is where the scent of chhole bhature is coming from,” 13-year-old Himanshu tells his mother after meticulously searching the venue for his favourite dish.
The two-day G20 International Food Festival, themed “Taste the World”, was inaugurated by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at 11:30 am on Saturday.
Four G20 countries — China, Turkey, Japan and Mexico — are participating in the festival.
Also on offer are cuisines from 14 Indian states and union territories — Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Delhi, Bihar, Punjab, Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Manipur and Meghalaya.
More than 11 hotels, including Taj Palace, Taj Mahal, The Connaught, Taj Ambassadors, Le Meridian, ITC Maurya and The Park, are offering their signature food items.
A large crowd was seen at the Tihar jail bakery stall where a range of products from biscuits to savoury snacks and jalebis kept the visitors coming.
“All these products are prepared by prisoners of Tihar jail and that is why there is so much excitement among the people. People are coming back for jalebis again and again,” said Ashutosh, one of the workers at the stall.

For 45-year-old Vikram, the food festival gave him a chance to try the food from Hotel Taj Palace.
“This is the first time I am having food from Hotel Taj Palace. It is a little more expensive than other stalls but it is a good experience,” he said.
At the Japanese stall, teriyaki chicken was the speciality of the day.
“It is fried chicken which is served with special sauces. Sushi with teriyaki chicken filling is also on the menu. Another dish being served today is dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelette),” said Amrit, the stall manager.
A chef is busy rustling up authentic Chinese delicacies at a stall set up by a Saket-based restaurant owned by an Indian man and his Chinese wife.
“My wife is Chinese and I am Indian. We were approached by the Chinese embassy and our chef is also Chinese. We are offering our specialities here like kung pao chicken and fried long beans,” said Abhishek, the restaurant owner.
The Ministry of Agriculture has also set up stalls at the festival on the theme of ‘International Year of Millets’.
Several small businesses that set up stalls at the festival were elated with the good response to their millet products.
“We started this company two years back but suddenly our business is picking up. It is because of the promotion of millets by PM Modi. People are learning about the benefits of millets and this is helping us,” said Manisha Srivastava, whose company sells snacks made from different kinds of millets.
Hundreds of people were seen relishing their favourite delicacies at the food festival.
The public has responded well and helped make this food festival a success, said an official of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), which has organised the event.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 11, 2023