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Mint
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates 14th Goa Marathi Film Festival in Panjim
Panaji (Goa) [India], August 10 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 14th edition of the Goa Marathi Film Festival in Panaji on Saturday, August 9. The CM was present at the inauguration ceremony alongside many other delegates and celebrity guests like Mahesh Manjrekar and Mrinal Kulkarni. He also took to his official social media handle and shared pictures from the event, celebrating the essence of Marathi cinema. "I congratulate the organiser, Mr. Sanjay Shetye, for this vibrant celebration of Marathi cinema. I wholeheartedly welcome all the film enthusiasts, artists, directors, and dignitaries who have come to Goa for this festival. Your presence enriches our cultural heritage and inspires our creative community," CM Sawant wrote. He further highlighted how the coastal state has been working toward developing its film industry and ecosystem to make it a hub for creative talent, cultural exchange, and excellence in filmmaking. "Such festivals not only bring the joy of outstanding films but also foster a robust ecosystem. Heartfelt best wishes to this festival and wishes for celebrating the magic of cinema for many years to come!" he added. Besides the inauguration, the Goa Chief Minister also presented the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 to veteran actor Mohan Agashe. "From the stage to the silver screen, Dr. Agashe's powerful performances and unwavering commitment to the arts have left an indelible mark on the world of storytelling," read a post by the festival's official social media handle. The two-day film festival has been organised by the Vinson Group, promising star-studded pure cinematic magic with the screening of over 20 films, said organiser Sanjay Shetye. Eight films will have their world premiere at the festival. Also, an AI workshop on filmmaking will be held. The Goa Marathi Film Festival will be held on August 9 and 10 at INOX Panjim and Maquinez Palace. (ANI)
The Hindu
30-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Ethiraj College confers awards on four women biotech professionals
The Ethiraj College for Women on Wednesday honoured four women scientists and innovators in the field of biotechnology at its Fifth Annual Women in Biotech Conclave and Awards. Dr. Radha Rangarajan, Director, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow, received the Excellence in Leadership of Women in Science 2025 award while Dr. Sharmila Bapat, Director, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award 2025. Similarly, Dr. Albeena Nisar, Senior Lead, R&D and CMC, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Navi Mumbai, was awarded the Woman Scientist of the Year 2025 while Dr. Jyotirmayee Dash, Founder, Teralumen Solutions, Chennai, received the Golden Jubilee Biotech Park's Annual Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025. V.M. Muralidharan, chairman, Ethiraj College Trust, and P.M. Murali, chairman, Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Society, spoke.
Korea Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
GEDU Global Education's Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award
LONDON, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GEDU Global Education Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana, has been recognised by the POWER 100 and British Asians Who's Who Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025. The announcement was made at a gala dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London, on Saturday. The awards recognise members of the UK's Asian communities making contributions across key sectors, contributing to cultural and economic growth. Dr Rana said he was honoured that his work across the global education sector was being recognised. "Across the GEDU Group, we work tirelessly to ultimately change lives through education," said Dr Rana. "This is a significant undertaking, so we focus on providing access to education to as many students as possible while maintaining the academic quality and student experience. "We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of location or economic situation. "GEDU operates in 15 countries with over 75,000 students, and 3,000 full-time employees. "We offer a range of educational opportunities, including the full range from K12 to Higher Education qualifications, PhDs, apprenticeships and language schools, spanning countries including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia and Australia. " I am extremely grateful that the work we do has been recognised on this scale." Dr Rana completed his MBA at Ohio University and gained an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. While working for HSBC in New York, Dr Rana executed a number of complex cross-border equity-/debt-structured investments and financing transactions in the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong. Dr Rana was appointed as an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board of UNITAR's Division for People and Social Inclusion, as a result of his work in Higher Education to widen participation and enable social mobility. He has also written a textbook, "Dr Rana on Applied Corporate Valuation & Financial Modelling." GEDU's portfolio is characterised by a keen focus on both employability and student experience to maximise return on investment for students. Education is transformative, and this is what drives the group.
Cision Canada
16-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
GEDU Global Education's Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana Recognised with Lifetime Achievement Award
LONDON, May 16, 2025 /CNW/ -- GEDU Global Education Group CEO, Dr Vishwajeet Rana, has been recognised by the POWER 100 and British Asians Who's Who Awards with the Lifetime Achievement Award 2025. The announcement was made at a gala dinner at the Savoy Hotel, London, on Saturday. The awards recognise members of the UK's Asian communities making contributions across key sectors, contributing to cultural and economic growth. Dr Rana said he was honoured that his work across the global education sector was being recognised. "Across the GEDU Group, we work tirelessly to ultimately change lives through education," said Dr Rana. "This is a significant undertaking, so we focus on providing access to education to as many students as possible while maintaining the academic quality and student experience. "We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality education, regardless of location or economic situation. "GEDU operates in 15 countries with over 75,000 students, and 3,000 full-time employees. "We offer a range of educational opportunities, including the full range from K12 to Higher Education qualifications, PhDs, apprenticeships and language schools, spanning countries including the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Malta, UAE, India, Saudi Arabia and Australia. " I am extremely grateful that the work we do has been recognised on this scale." Dr Rana completed his MBA at Ohio University and gained an MS and PhD from Stevens Institute of Technology. While working for HSBC in New York, Dr Rana executed a number of complex cross-border equity-/debt-structured investments and financing transactions in the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong. Dr Rana was appointed as an Honorary Member of the Advisory Board of UNITAR's Division for People and Social Inclusion, as a result of his work in Higher Education to widen participation and enable social mobility. He has also written a textbook, "Dr Rana on Applied Corporate Valuation & Financial Modelling." GEDU's portfolio is characterised by a keen focus on both employability and student experience to maximise return on investment for students. Education is transformative, and this is what drives the group.
