Prakash Javadekar

Union Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar on January 31 announced that the government will soon release the guidelines for OTT platforms. Reportedly the move came after several complaints were received against serials including the recent release of web series Tandav on Amazon Prime. The need of guidelines arises because the OTT platforms and digital newspapers do not come under purview of the Press Council Act, Cable Television Networks… read-more

Amid COVID-19 blues, the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be inaugurated on January 16 at Goa’s Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium. Showcasing 224 films from across the world, the IFFI will be held in a mix of virtual and physical format. Moreover, the IFFI jury will also award Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro with the Lifetime Achievement Award besides recognizing Bangladesh as the 'Country in… read-more

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on December 16 revealed the dates for the 51st International Film Festival of India. The film gala, first scheduled from November 20-28 this year, will now be hosted from January 16-24, 2021 in Goa. Javadekar said the IFFI would premier some of the best international, Asian and Indian movies. The fest will be held in a mix of virtual and physical format and will showcase a total of 224 films.

Environment minister Prakash Javadekar has blamed the US, Europe and China for historical carbon emissions. Claiming "Climate change isn’t an overnight phenomenon", Minister Javadekar said that India contributed only 3% to the emissions. Moreover, he said the US' share was 25%, with Europe and China contributing 22% and 13% respectively to the climate change. He stated India has also nearly achieved its nationally determined contribution (NDC… read-more

The Goa Police, in the early hours of October 3, detained Congress leaders who went on a protest after allegedly being refused an appointment with Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar. Reportedly, the leaders, including Congress Pradesh Committee vice-president, wanted to meet the minister to discuss the Mahadayi River dispute with Karnataka. Calling it as "Jungle Raj", Goa Congress President Girish Chodankar has condemned the act by… read-more