St. Xavier’s College welcomed a delegation from St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad, for an enriching academic and cultural exchange organized by the Department of Microbiology. The visit featured technical sessions, cultural performances, and a guided campus tour, strengthening collaborative ties between the two institutions.
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IFFI Closes International Section on a High with Thailand’s Surreal Gem A Useful Ghost
Thailand’s A Useful Ghost wrapped the International section at IFFI with a whimsical, surreal story of love, loss, and an unusual ghost—a vacuum cleaner. Director Ratchapoom and his team reveal the playful visuals, emotional depth, and global journey behind this extraordinary film.
Tribeny Rai’s Shape of Momos Brings Everyday Sikkimese Lives to the Big Screen at IFFI 2025
Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai’s debut feature Shape of Momos premiered at the 56th International Film Festival of India, offering a heartfelt portrayal of everyday life in Sikkim while highlighting the challenges of a nascent regional film industry.
Sindarov Becomes Youngest FIDE World Cup Champion After Beating Wei Yi in Tiebreak
Uzbekistan’s 19-year-old GM Javokhir Sindarov created history in Panaji by defeating China’s GM Wei Yi in the second rapid tiebreak game to win the FIDE World Cup 2025. The victory makes him the youngest-ever World Cup champion and the first from Uzbekistan to claim the title.
Masterclass on “The New AI Cinema” Explores the Future of Filmmaking at IFFI 2025
At IFFI 2025, a groundbreaking masterclass titled “The New AI Cinema” brought together filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and leading technologists to explore how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping the future of filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to democratizing creativity for all.
