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75 young aspiring filmmakers feted

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As the country celebrates the 75th year of our hard-earned freedom, with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav flags swaying in every state of the country, 75 young aspiring filmmakers have been handpicked from across the country to attend the film festival as special guests. The names of the winners were announced at the opening ceremony of 52nd IFFI. The youngest candidate is just 16 years old, Aryan Khan from Bihar who has been chosen for his skills in film direction.

Speaking about the novel initiative, the Union I&B minister Anurag Singh Thakur said, “For the first time ever, we are recognizing and mentoring promising 75 young minds, as we celebrate 75 years of India’s independence. They have been chosen by the grand jury and selection jury after a meticulous selection process.”

Under this competition, IFFI 52 is providing a platform for tomorrow’s leaders in the film industry, to showcase their talent at a world-renowned international event. The competition is an endeavour to encourage and recognise young creative minds and budding talent in the country.

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Don’t withhold octroi due to Mormugao body, says ex-CO

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Nov 21, 2021, 12:15 AM IST
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VASCOFormer Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) chief officer turned Congress leader Elvis Gomes on Saturday hit out at the State government over the delay in salaries to the MMC staff and said the government should not withhold octroi at a time when staff of several civic bodies were deprived of their basic salaries, especially during a festive season.“Salary issue of MMC staff is an artificial and man-made issue and reflects the failure of the BJP Government. The MMC staff…

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