Northeast India’s cinema takes the spotlight at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa, with acclaimed films from Assam, Manipur, and Sikkim featured in the Indian Panorama section. From biographical dramas to stories of resilience and cultural depth, this year’s selection celebrates the region’s vibrant cinematic voices and artistic evolution.
In a proud moment for Goa and Sesa Football Academy, defender Aaroshi Ramdas Govekar has earned a call-up to the Indian senior women’s football team for a friendly against Nepal on October 29, 2025, at Gangtok’s Paljor Stadium. This match marks India’s first-ever international outing in Sikkim, commemorating 50 years of the state’s formation.
As India gears up for FY25 ITR filings, Sikkim remains the only state where certain native residents legally pay zero income tax, even on crore-level incomes. Protected by Article 371(F) and Section 10(26AAA), this decades-old exemption makes Sikkim a one-of-a-kind example in Indian tax history.
IHCL and Ambuja Neotia Group have signed an agreement for 15 new hotels, expanding their partnership to over 40 properties. The move strengthens IHCL’s luxury presence in East and North East India.
