Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 134th Durand Cup, calls Bengal the ‘spiritual home of Indian football’

Mamata Banerjee inaugurates 134th Durand Cup, calls Bengal the ‘spiritual home of Indian football’

Kolkata, July 23 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, one of the most prestigious and historic football tournaments in the world. Held in Kolkata, the tournament is organised by the Indian Armed Forces and is Asia’s oldest and the third-oldest football competition globally. In a heartfelt […]

PM Modi arrives in London, begins 2-day UK visit

PM Modi arrives in London, begins 2-day UK visit

New Delhi/London, July 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London on Wednesday evening for his two-day visit to the United Kingdom (UK), marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at bolstering strategic partnerships and regional cooperation. PM Modi’s visit to the UK, scheduled for July 23–24, comes at the invitation of British counterpart Keir Starmer […]

Main negotiations around India-UK FTA concluded, ready to welcome PM Modi: Vikram Doraiswami

Main negotiations around India-UK FTA concluded, ready to welcome PM Modi: Vikram Doraiswami

London, July 22 As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for a two-day visit to Britain, Vikram K. Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, said on Tuesday that main negotiations around the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) have been concluded and some last-minute paperwork is left to be finalised for the pact. At […]

Tillotama Shome starrer ‘Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox’, produced by Shome and Jam Sarbh to open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 after acclaimed Berlin Premiere

Tillotama Shome starrer ‘Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox’, produced by Shome and Jam Sarbh to open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 after acclaimed Berlin Premiere

After a successful world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival 2025 in the Perspective section, the Bengali film Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox, starring Tillotama Shome, is set to open the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 as its Opening Night Film, marking its official Australian premiere. Co-directed by Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi in […]

Nominations Open for 2025 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

Nominations Open for 2025 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence

The Allan Labor Government, in partnership with the Victorian Multicultural Commission, has officially opened nominations for the 2025 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence, now celebrating its 24th year of honouring individuals and organisations that champion diversity, inclusion, and community building across the state. Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Ingrid Stitt, launched the awards with a call […]