Goan filmmaker Miransha Naik, whose award-winning Konkani film Juze swept 14 awards at the Goa State Film Festival, has returned all his accolades in protest. The decision came after the same organiser, the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), gave the film a 'C' grade while evaluating it for the State’s Film Finance Scheme, sparking outrage across the film fraternity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling, a gift from British King Charles III, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. The gesture symbolised a shared commitment to environmental conservation and continued collaboration between the UK and India.
Bank of Baroda, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has received the First Prize under the Government of India’s Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar scheme for 2024–2025. The award was presented by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah at the Hindi Day celebrations and Fifth All India Official Language Conference on 14 September 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.
Huma Qureshi is currently attending the Busan Film Festival. The actress dedicated the Face of Asia award to young girls and spoke about her personal journey and struggles. “This is my first award in Busan, and I am excited. I was always told my dream was beyond reach,” said Huma.
The ‘Fashion Runway’ aligned with the global theme “Walk Your Worth” from the L’Oréal Paris show Le Défilé, emphasizing empowerment. Mumbai witnessed a dazzling prelude to Paris Fashion Week with Runway to Paris, an event that blended Parisian sophistication with India’s creative pulse. The evening’s highlight was the announcement of the winning team, who will now attend Paris Fashion Week.
