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The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off global partnerships for upcoming Indian Institute of Creative Technology
The Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on Saturday (May 3, 2025) unveiled the vision for the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT), an upcoming Mumbai-based national centre of excellence dedicated to the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) sector in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). On the third day of the WAVES (World Audio Visual and Entertainment) summit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flagged off the institute's partnerships and long-term collaborations with global industry leaders, including JioStar, Adobe, Google and YouTube, Meta, Wacom, Microsoft, and Nvidia. These companies have agreed to provide support to the IICT in curriculum development, internships, scholarships, start-up funding, and job placements, Mr. Vaishnaw said. Representatives from IICT signed several Letters of Intent at the event, including with Jiostar, Adobe, Google, YouTube, and Meta. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vaishnaw said the IICT was on track to evolve into a premier institution in its field, on the lines of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). 'We have started an initiative which is completely novel in the world of film and entertainment. This [initiative] follows the vision of our Prime Minister that India can take the global lead in the world in the media and entertainment sector,' he said. Industry leaders present on the occasion included Richard Kerris of Nvidia, Sanjog Gupta of JioStar, Mala Sharma of Adobe, Preeti Lobana of Google India, Rajiv Malik of Wacom, Sandeep Bandivdekar of Microsoft, and Sunil Abraham of Meta. Also present were members of the IICT's Board, and Governing Council, including Ashish Kulkarni, Biren Ghosh, Manvendra Shukul, Munjal Shroff, Chaitanya Chinchlikar, and Subhash Sapru. Union Minister of State for I&B L. Murugan, I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, and Press Information Bureau Principal Director General Dhirendra Ojha attended the event too. Meanwhile, WAVES Bazaar 2025 garnered deals worth over ₹250 crore, a figure that is projected to cross ₹400 crore by the end of the summit on Sunday. In its inaugural edition, WAVES Bazaar brought together leading AVGC-XR players from over 22 countries, including South Korea, Japan, the U.S., Germany, Russia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand. WAVES Bazaar witnessed participation from 95 global buyers and 224 sellers. Key buyers included Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Meta, Disney Star, Zee Entertainment, Banijay Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, SonyLIV, Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Jio Studios, Rotterdam Film Festival, and Rushlake Media. In all, 115 filmmakers presented their completed works to international buyers and 15 projects were picked up as top selections. Of the 104 project submissions, 16 curated projects were selected to be pitched live, offering early-stage creators a platform to engage directly with industry stakeholders. On Friday, winners of 32 creative contests under the 'Create in India' programme were announced. Over 750 finalists from more than 60 countries converged at the event. The programme also saw participation from over than 1,100 international candidates. Mr. Vaishnaw and Mr. Murugan congratulated the young creators on their achievements.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"He is a fighter": Rajinikanth praises PM Modi's efforts in bringing peace in Jammu and Kashmir
At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment (WAVES) Summit 2025, superstar Rajinikanth spoke about the Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including one Nepalese national, and injured many. He hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's efforts in bringing peace to Jammu and Kashmir , and expressed faith in his leadership. In his speech, he said, "After the barbaric, merciless attack that happened at Pahalgam, many people told me that the government would postpone this event because of unnecessary criticism, because the event's subject is entertainment. But, I was confident that this event will definitely happen, because I have confidence in our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji." While praising PM Modi , he added, "He is a fighter. He will meet any challenge, and prove what we have been saying for the last one decade, that he will face even this situation gracefully and bravely, and bring peace in Kashmir and glory to our country ." Expressing his gratitude for being part of the WAVES summit, he added, "I am extremely happy to be here, and it's my privilege to be a part of this WAVES moment. My hearty congratulations to the central government..." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 on Thursday at the Jio World Convention Centre, calling it a historic moment for India's cultural and creative sectors. The four-day summit, themed "Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries," aims to position India as a global hub for media, entertainment, and digital innovation. In his keynote speech, PM Modi addressed a diverse audience of artists, innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers from over 90 countries. "...India, with a billion-plus population, is also a land of a billion-plus stories and over a billion storytellers," he said "Every street, every river, every mountain in India carries a tale. Across more than six lakh villages, each one holds a new story, a fresh perspective. Truly, India has much more to offer," the Prime Minister said. WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It will bring together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network. From film and OTT to AVGC-XR, comics, AI, and broadcasting, the event encompasses the entire spectrum of media and emerging technologies. The four-day event, which began on May 1, will continue until May 4.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
WAVES summit: PM Modi bats for creative responsibility to uphold cultural integrity and instil positive values
Mumbai: Underscoring the importance of creative responsibility in a technology-driven 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised that as technology increasingly influences human lives, extra efforts are needed to preserve emotional sensitivity and cultural richness. He also highlighted the need to protect young generations from divisive and harmful ideologies, stating that the World Audio Visual and Entertainment (WAVES) Summit can serve as a vital platform to uphold cultural integrity and instil positive values. PM Modi warned that neglecting this responsibility could have grave consequences for future generations, and asserted that the goal is not to create robots but to nurture individuals with heightened sensitivity, emotional depth, and intellectual richness - qualities that cannot stem from information overload or technological speed alone. In his inaugural address at the WAVES summit here, the Prime Minister remarked that the creative world holds the power to foster human compassion and deepen societal consciousness. PM Modi stressed the importance of art, music, dance, and storytelling, noting that these forms have kept human sensibilities alive for thousands of years. He urged creatives to reinforce these traditions and build a more compassionate future. Emphasising technology's transformative impact on the creative world, PM Modi highlighted the importance of global coordination to harness its full potential. He remarked that WAVES will serve as a bridge connecting Indian creators with global storytellers, animators with global visionaries, and transform gamers into global champions. He invited international investors and creators to embrace India as their content playground and explore the country's vast creative ecosystem. Addressing global creators, PM Modi urged them to dream big and tell their story. He encouraged investors to invest not just in platforms, but in people, and called on Indian youth to share their one billion untold stories with the world. PM Modi also expressed his unwavering confidence in India's content creators, highlighting that their free-flowing creativity is redefining the global creative landscape. He emphasised that the youthful spirit of India's creators knows no barriers, boundaries, or hesitation, allowing innovation to thrive. He remarked that through his personal interactions with young creators, gamers, and digital artists, he has witnessed firsthand the energy and talent emerging from India's creative ecosystem. He acknowledged that India's massive young population is driving new creative dimensions, from reels, podcasts, and games to animation, stand-up, and AR-VR formats. The Prime Minister asserted that WAVES is a platform designed specifically for this generation, one that enables young minds to reimagine and redefine the creative revolution with their energy and efficiency. He highlighted that WAVES will serve as a major platform where creativity meets coding, software blends with storytelling, and art merges with augmented reality. PM Modi urged young creators to make the most of this opportunity, dream big, and dedicate their efforts to realising their visions.
India Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
PM Modi will bring peace in Kashmir: Rajinikanth at WAVES Summit 2025
Actor Rajinikanth took the stage at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment (WAVES) Summit 2025 on Thursday, and spoke about the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives. The superstar appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in bringing peace to Jammu & Kashmir, and expressed his faith in his 74-year-old called Modi a 'fighter' and shared that he trusts the Prime Minister to handle the current situation with 'grace'. Rajinikanth spoke in English: "Namaskar, honourable Prime Minister, and Chief Minister of Maharashtra. After the barbaric, merciless event that happened at Pahalgam, many people told me that the government would postpone this event because of unnecessary criticism, because the event's subject is entertainment. But, I was confident that this event would definitely happen, because I have confidence in my PM - Narendra Modi ji (sic)."advertisementHe continued, "He is a fighter. He will meet any challenge, and prove what we have been saying for the last decade, that he will face even this situation gracefully and bravely, and bring peace in Kashmir and glory to our country (sic)." Thailavar went on to express his gratitude for being a part of the Summit. He said, "I am extremely happy to be here, and it's my privilege to be a part of this WAVES moment. My hearty congratulations to the central government, the media, on taking one step ahead with the cooperation of the global entertainment fraternity. I wish you all success. Thank you very much for the opportunity (sic)." WAVES Summit 2025 is a one-of-its-kind four-day event being held at the JIO Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event aims to put India at the global front of the arts, creativity and entertainment scene. It will feature a series of intelligent conversations with prominent names from the Indian film fraternity, and will also highlight the country's folk dance and music as its soft power. From left to right - Mohanlal, Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Chiranjeevi, Akshay Kumar and Mithun Chakraborty at WAVES Summit 2025 (Photo: X/ @surbalutwt) Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, and Instagram Head Adam Mossari, among others, are scheduled to be a part of the Watch IN THIS STORY#Rajinikanth#Narendra Modi
