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Cinemania: Phase Four at Don Bosco College – A Two-Day Celebration of Creativity and Cinema

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Don Bosco College’s Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, in collaboration with its Film Club Cinemaniacs, hosted the 4th edition of Cinemania on 9th and 10th October 2025. The two-day event combined interdepartmental and intercollegiate competitions, showcasing the creativity, talent, and cinematic passion of students across Goa.

Day One kicked off with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest Mr. Sachin Chatte, veteran film critic, alongside College Director Rev. Fr. Kinley D’Cruz, Principal Dr. Cedric Silveira, and Faculty In-Charge Asst. Prof. Agnelo D’Souza. Departments competed in events such as Lord of the Frames, What If?, Genres of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Any Dept Can Dance 2, with Team I.T. retaining the overall champion title.

Day Two welcomed ten colleges from across Goa for the intercollegiate edition. The red-carpet inauguration featured award-winning filmmaker Mr. Christ Silva as Chief Guest, who inspired students to tell culturally rooted stories. Students represented iconic film directors and competed in events like Action Replayy, MisMatched 3.0, Flopbuster, and Absolute Cinema, a five-hour filmmaking challenge. The dance competitions, including Let’s Nach-O!, brought energy and creativity to the stage.

Winners & Highlights:

  • Champions: Team Priyadarshan, Dhempe College, Miramar
  • Runners-up: Team Christopher Nolan, Rosary College
  • Mr. & Ms. Cinemania: Mr. Swayam Padwal & Ms. Suhani Naik, Dhempe College

The two-day spectacle concluded with gratitude expressed by Asst. Prof. Agnelo D’Souza, celebrating the contributions of faculty, sponsors, and students. Cinemania: Phase Four left behind a legacy of collaboration, creativity, and a shared love for cinema.

— Reported by Allycaral | Connecting Global

Special Occasion

National Broadcasting Day 2025: Honoring the Voice of India

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Every year on July 23, India celebrates National Broadcasting Day to mark the beginning of All India Radio’s (AIR) historic journey in 1927. The day is a tribute to India’s vibrant broadcasting heritage that has played a pivotal role in nation-building, education, and entertainment.

📡 A Legacy That Echoes

The Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC) began operations from Bombay (now Mumbai) on July 23, 1927. It was later taken over by the government in 1930 and renamed All India Radio (AIR) in 1936. For decades, AIR remained the primary medium for disseminating news, music, and cultural programming.

From the independence movement to national crises, AIR has been the voice that connected rural and urban India alike. With the emergence of Doordarshan, India’s national television broadcaster, the world of broadcasting expanded to include visual storytelling as well.

🎙️ More Than Just News

AIR and Doordarshan have contributed significantly to:

  • Educating rural communities
  • Promoting classical and regional art forms
  • Broadcasting emergency updates and public health messages
  • Fostering national unity and civic awareness

Even in today’s age of digital news and OTT platforms, radio remains relevant with FM stations and digital streaming gaining popularity.

🎧 A Salute to the Voices

As we mark National Broadcasting Day, we acknowledge the dedication of radio announcers, technicians, producers, and storytellers who made sure that every voice found its listener.

Let us continue to support credible public broadcasting and cherish the sound that shaped our nation.

📻 Here’s to the soundwaves that united a billion voices.