Indian Dominion Completes Twenty Two Years

22 years of Indian Dominion Celebrated

Noida: Print media is the mother of all the mediums. When it gets printed it makes the part of the history of the country. I congratulate Asmi Raza for putting his heart and soul in maintaining the standard of Indian Dominion for Twenty Two years in publishing and edit this beautiful magazine” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio at a grand function on the release of new issue of the   magazine.

“I am indebted to friends like Sandeep Marwah for supporting morally and spiritually the magazine for all these years that we could bring the magazine to National standard. Hard work and perseverance pays in life,” said Asmin Raza the publisher and editor of Indian Dominion.

“The magazine must contain glamour and it comes from authentic and colorful pictures. We are ready to contribute to high profiled pictures to the magazine,” suggested Arun Anand head of Still Photography department of AAFT.

“Environment and climate is the hot topic of the day. The magazine must contain articles on environment and climate change to teach readers the value of it,” added Dr. K.D.Gupta Chairperson of Climate and environment Committee of ICMEI.

Dr A.K. Srivastava Director General Asian School of Media Studies conducted the program and paid vote of thanks. People from the field of art, culture, print and electronic media, students and teachers were part of the audience.

Later Asmi Raza announced the nomination of Sandeep Marwah as the Chief Patron of the Magazine. Sandeep Marwah honored Asmi Raza with the life membership of International Film And Television Research Centre. International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry supported the program.

ICMEI Congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi

ICMEI Congratulated  Prime Minister Narendra Modi

 New Delhi: “We are so proud of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi for speaking out words from the song of Hindi Cinema written by Gulshan Bawra sung by Manna Dey for feature film Zanzeer directed by Prakash Mehra ‘Yaari Hai Imaan Mera Yaar Meri Zindagi’and brought the level of Indian cinema to the highest level” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Addressing Afghan Parliament soon after the inauguration of the new building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his hand of friendship to the country and said that India will be with Afghanistan at every step of their journey to peace and prosperity.

"Yari hai imaan mera yaar meri zindagi, (friendship is my faith, friend is my life)," Modi said in a light-hearted way to express India's commitment to Afghanistan. "India is here to contribute not to compete, to lay the foundations of future, not light the flame of conflict, to rebuild lives, not to destroy a nation," he added.

4th Global Festival of Journalism on 12 of Feb

New Delhi: 12^th February has already been declared as the International Day of Journalism four year back by IJC- International Journalism Centre a body of journalists from all over the World.

To celebrate the existence of 12^th Feb as International Day of Journalism a Global Festival of Journalism was designed by the renowned media person Sandeep Marwah and has been celebrating this festival from last four years.

The 4^th Global Festival of Journalism has been fixed for 12^th February 2016 to 14^th February preparation for the same has already started.

“We are planning in a big way to organize the 4^th Global Festival of Journalism. Journalists from all over the World will be attending the meets during these three days of international event” said Sandeep Marwah President International Journalism Centre. International Film And Television Club will present the festival.

Association For Asian Union Part of Global Cultural Summit

Founder of AAU Beni Prasad with President AAU Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: A high profiled Global Cultural Summit took place at Noida Film City designed and organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with World Peace Development And Research Foundation and Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship, Government of India.

The other organization that participated was Association of Asian Union and Asia Pacific Region whose sole purpose is to bring Asian Countries close to each other on the lines of European Union.

“We have started this concept 14 years back, we have been successful to some extent as Asian countries have started showing interest in the concept” said Dr. Beni Prasad Agarwal founder of the organization.

The Association for Asian Union is on the board with ICMEI & WPDRF, now we could give more emphasis to the Global Cultural Summit where more than 20 countries are participating” said Sandeep Marwah summit Chairman & recently nominated as Global Cultural Minister.

Office bearers of AAU including K.K.Sharma, J.S.Saluja and other also attended the summit and gave their point of views. Delegates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Timor Leste, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sudan, Serbia, Nigeria and India attended the event.

World Parliament Is Need Of The Day-Martin

Global Cultural Minister Sandeep Marwah With Dr. Glen Martin

New Delhi:  “The World Parliament is a democratic, non-military, federal world government based on establishing peace and solving environmental problems” explained Dr. Glen Martin President of the organization from USA to a full house in a seminar organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with World Peace Development And Research Foundation at Marwah Studio, Noida Film City during his visit to India.

“Dr. Glen Martin is a global visionary who combines brilliance, heart and integrity. He’s a renowned activist for world democracy who clearly outlines the practical infrastructures needed to create a just and sustainable world. It is my hope that people everywhere will listen to Glen’s messages so that together we can go beyond the current global crises to a new level of human evolution.” read Dr Manoj Srivastava researcher and scholar.

European Union, Asian Union are just the beginning for the final outcome of World Parliament. The whole world is one family and what you need is a common parliament,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio who has recently been nominated as Global Cultural Minister and World Peace Ambassador.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored Dr. Martin with life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and invited him again.

 

9th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Announced

9th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema

New Delhi: The first ever international festival of Mobile Cinema in the World designed and planned by Sandeep Marwah of Asian Academy of Film And Television has announced its 9^th edition to be held in the month of January, 2016.

The festival was created 10 years back when a short film was shot half in Noida and half in New York as an experiment of cost effective cinema for new format. Prof. Karl Bardosh, master professor at Tisch School of Arts, New York University was partner in this film.

The festival has been successfully contributing to the promotion of cinema and has been the source of inspiration for all mobile companies of the world to start mobile broadcasting.

I am happy that I could contribute to the World Cinema through mobile. I am also thankful to Kanbar Institute of Film & TV for honoring me last year for my initiatives for cellphone cinema.

International Children’s Film Forum Celebrated UNICEF Day

Noida: The international headquarters of International Children’s Film Forum celebrated UNICEF Day at Noida Film City with the students of Apna School and Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“The future of the country is always in the hands of young children. What you are going to teach them is going to result back in few years. International Children’s Film Forum is doing its best in supporting children to learn better through films,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio in a function.

Apna School has now 10 branches in ten different slums. The school, which started with 8 students, now has 800 students in slums and learning free of cost. Whereas, AAFT has trained 12000 students from all over the World.

ICFF has conducted more than 1000 shows and large number of festivals in association with Global Film Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films and Global Literary Festival to project good ideas to bring good thinking to children.

Kisan Diwas Celebrated at Marwah Studio

Noida: ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has decided to launch a special committee on Agriculture and Farmers as a gesture of respect to the Indian farmer today on 23^rd December on the occasion of Kisan Day said Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber.

 Not very late during Global Film Festival ICMEI promised to do something with Agriculture and farmers, as it is media’s responsibility to highlight the serious problems of farmers when they are committing suicides in the country.

 India is still an agricultural country. 70 percent of the population stays in village and agriculture is the prime business of the people of India. The history of agriculture in India dates back to the Rigveda^. India ranks second in farm output worldwide. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisheries accounted for 13.7% of the GDP.

The committee will highlight the problems of farmers in media and will look for solutions too from private and public sector.

Exhibition of Paintings by Farkhanda Khan at Sufi Festival

“There is no barrier of words or explanation about the paintings of Fida or rather her soothing message of brotherhood, peace and Sufism” said H.E. Abdul Basit High Commissioner of Pakistan to India while inaugurating the exhibition of Farkhananda Khan at International Sufi Festival at Noida Film City.

“My Paintings are very magnetic and healing for soul. It helps in connecting to one inner self and soul purification” explained Farkhananda her works to the international guests.

.“Her mode of spreading message of peace and brotherhood is not only one of its kind but also very heart touching. As this life and Universe is full of different colors, in the same way every single painting of hers, and every color used in each painting spreads this message in different colorful ways” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

“Her method of spreading spirituality is instant and don’t require any word or explanation to understand it” said Gulsha Begum festival Director of International Sufi Festival.

“The connection between your eyes and heart is all that is required to understand it, you will find paintings talking to you” blessed Dr.Bhisham Narayan Singh former Governor of Tamil Nadu.

 Farkhanda Khan is MA in Fine Arts and  has exhibited her spiritual paintings  all over India and overseas. She is the recipient of various awards for her excellence in artistic endeavor.

Poster of Global Cultural Summit Released by Dignities

Curtain Raiser of Global Cultural Summit

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Asian Academy of Arts and Association For Asian Union & Asia Pacific Region planned a Global Cultural Summit at Noida Film City.

More than twenty countries participated in the meet. The event had segments on media, entertainment, culture, fashion and tourism. The speakers and delegates from all over India and abroad participated with great enthusiasm.

” We all eat, wear, enjoy and think alike. It is easy to bring people close to each other culturally than politically”, said H.E. Abdul Basit High Commissioner of Pakistan while releasing the poster of Global Cultural Summit on the occasion of International Sufi Festival organized as a curtain raiser for the summit.

“These kind of summits and cultural events are the best way to begin for better and cordial relations between different countries” added Dr. Bhisham Narayan Singh former Governor of Tamil Nadu. “Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio has been nominated as the Global Cultural Minister and his responsibilities are now much bigger” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

Grand Global Cultural Summit at Noida Film City

Global Cultural Summit at Marwah Studio

Noida: More than 20 nations participated during the Global Cultural Summit held at Noida Film City with great pomp and show under the chairmanship of renowned international media personality Sandeep Marwah the president f Marwah Studio.

Delegates from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Timor Leste, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Sudan, Serbia, Nigeria and India attended the meet.

Ambassador Dr. Beni Prasad Agarwal, Dr Anthony Raju of All India Human Rights Council For Liberties And Social Justice, Dr. Raj Singh of NIESBUD Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship Government of India, Vimla Batham Member of the Legislative Assembly Noida Uttar Pradesh, Ashok Tyagi Film Maker & Secretary General of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida expressed their views on the definition of culture.

“We Have One God We Live In One World We Are One Family” quoted by Sandeep Marwah who is also the president of World Peace Development And Research Foundation. The delegates from different countries share their experiences and views on the subject.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored all the delegates with summit’s memento & life membership of WPDRF. The summit close down with a happy note and 11 point program announced by Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Human Rights Council

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Human Rights Council

New Delhi: All India Council For Human Rights Liberties And Social Justice, New Delhi honored Sandeep Marwah for his deep involvement with the social activities, human upliftment and bringing the whole World together through arts and culture.

Sandeep Marwah who has been recently honored with the tittle as ‘Global Cultural Minister’ and ‘World Peace Ambassador’ during Global Peace Summit, Global Cultural Summit and Global Media Summit at New Delhi has brought many countries under the umbrella of World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

Renowned international media person Sandeep Marwah is the founder of film city Noida and Asian Academy of Film And Television. He has brought many laurels to India.

Dr. Anthony Raju the Chairman of All India Council For Human Rights Liberties And Social Justice handed over the award to Sandeep Marwah and requested him to be the Patron of the council.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Cultural Organization Sparsh

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Sparsh

New Delhi: “We are proud to have with us the recently nominated Global Cultural Minister of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry Sandeep Marwah who has five World Record to his credit. Founder of Noida film city, Marwah is also the founder of Asian Academy of Film And Television”, citation read by Someshwar Sharma President of Sparsh cultural group.

The award was presented to Sandeep Marwah in a jam-packed house at Sai International Auditorium at New Delhi. Later Sandeep Marwah presented awards to few known and upcoming artist from the field from music, dance and event management.

Ek Shaam Geeton Ke Naam- A musical tribute for all legendary singers of Bollywood was organized to celebrate the first event of Sparsh-

“The Indian Cinema is the most popular cinema in the World.  Music and songs from Hindi film industry has impressed people from all over the World” Marwah also shared his experiences of his visits to different countries of   the World.

Nepal And India Will Promote Culture Together-Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah With Krishna Prasad Dhakal

Noida: The visit of H.E. Krishna Prasad Dhakal Deputy Chief  of Nepal to India to Noida Film City was a fruitful exercise, as he was not only impressed by the arrangements but by the concept of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry that is Love, Peace and Unity through Art and Culture.

“We have designed 11 point program with Nepal and would love to promote our relations through art and culture” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and now nominated Global Cultural Minister.

“We can even proceed further to open Indo Nepal Film And Cultural Forum to promote more activities for time to come. It will be a permanent platform for both the countries,” added Marwah.

“We are keen in inviting Sandeep Marwah to Nepal to discuss and plan of film shootings in Nepal. We are also ready to organize film festival of Nepali films at New Delhi” expressed H.E. Krishna Prasad Dhakal the Deputy Chief of Nepal to India.

Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI presented the details. Sushil Bharti also recorded an interview at Radio Noida.

India And Azerbaijan Will Work Together Towards Cultural Promotion

President ICMEI Sandeep Marwah & H.E. Ibrahim Hajiyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan

Noida: “We will work towards the promotion of cinema, art and culture together. India and Azerbaijan will develop its friendship through films and media,” said H.E. Ibrahim Hajiyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India on his visit to the international Headquarters of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry at Noida Film City.

ICMEI is going to provide scholarship to the deserving student from Azerbaijan for a short-term course. Marwah Studio is ready for joint production of short film. The first step will be the formation of Indo Azerbaijan Film And Cultural Forum and a festival of Films from Azerbaijan can be organized in short period of time” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber who has recently been nominated as the Global Cultural Minister during Global Media Summit.

The meeting lasted for an hour where the secretary General Ashok Tyagi prepared the minutes. The radio head Sushil Bharti was also present in the meeting.

Sandeep Marwah Part Of UCLA Education

Interaction of Sandeep Marwah With UCLA MBA Students

New Delhi: A group of 32 full time MBA students of University of California Los Angles, USA visited Marwah Studio during their study tour to India to learn more about Indian Entertainment Industry and Bollywood.

The education includes the case study of Sandeep Marwah from stage artist to founder of Noida Film City where more than 350 channels are being broadcast to 162 countries of the World and how 30,000 employment has been generated from here for media and entertainment industry.

The study also includes the production of 4500 television programs, 125 feature films and producing of largest number of short films in the World. Sandeep Marwah has five World Records in media to his credit. Nothing is impossible for a willing mind,” said Sandeep Marwah.

“On behalf of International Study Program of UCLA delegation of MBA let me thank you for meeting with us and adding to our learning experience in India” said Tereza Wodenhouse Coordinator of UCLA. “We look forward for future cooperation,” added Prof. Romain Wacziarg of UCLA.

5th International Sufi Festival Loved by One And All

5th International Sufi Festival 2015 at Noida

New Delhi: The prestigious grand 5th international Sufi Festival organized by Marwah Studio & Divide Abode along with AAFT, witnessed presence of galaxy of scholars & renowned personalities in a jam packed auditorium at Noida  Film City supported by ICMEI.

” I am impressed by the wonderful words stated by our honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Islam and Hinduism can meet at Sufism. Keeping that in mind we have now promoted in a much bigger way our 5^th International Sufi Festival to bring in love, peace and unity” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio introducing festival to the large audience present there from all over India and abroad.

“We are always ready to extend our hand of friendship. No religion teaches you  hate and war.  Sufism is above religion. It is the devotion towards almighty” expressed H.E. Abdul Basit High Commissioner of Pakistan to India.

The graceful presence of Dewan of Khawja Ajmeer Sharief Dargah Jenab Zain ul Aabidin spoke on the oneness of all the religion towards humanity. He shared his spiritual experiences with the audience. USA envoy Ivon Boekelheide said that there is a need to strengthen bonds of love.

“Love and tolerance is the key to success. We have always believe in and respect all the religions. India is the biggest example of spirituality. Sufism teaches you humanity,” said Dr. Bhisham Narayan Singh former Governor of Tamil Nadu.

In her speech Gulshah Begum who has entirely devoted her life for Saintly devotion in her capacity as chairperson of Divine Abode said that it is some Great spiritual power at Ajmeer Sharief, which directed her to devote her entire self for serving Sufiyat, & divinity .She highlighted contribution of Hazrat Khawaja Main-ud-din Chasti (RA) in Promoting mutual love & brotherhood.

While addressing the Function Khawja Farooq Renzushah, who is author of several  books said that Kashmir has remained abode of Great Sufi Awaliyas since times immemorial  who inculcated sprit of love and humanity.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation to all the dignities present there.

Poster of Global Cultural Summit 2015 Released

Poster of Global Cultural Summit 2015 Released

Noida: Asian Academy of Arts in association with World Peace Development And Research Foundation has planned a Global Cultural Summit in the month of December 2015.

“It is a great gesture of Sandeep Marwah and his organizations to think so deeply and sincerely towards the country’s cultural development and planned to organize huge cultural meet” said Dr. Yogendra Narain the former Secretary General of Rajya Sabha while releasing the poster of Global Cultural Summit planned for 22^nd December 2015 at Marwah Studio.

“Cultural exchange is the best policy to bring two nations close to each other” said A.V. Rajan former Indian Ambassador to Nepal. “Sandeep Mawah is the first Indian to be presented with the tittle as Global Cultural Minister said Nidhi Sharma Secretary General of ICOU.

Dr Kiran Mehra Kerpelman Director United Nation Information Centre appreciated the non stop working and untiring efforts of Marwah Studio in developing international relations through art and culture. H.E. Jan Luylk Ambassador of Kingdom of Belgium persuaded International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to pursue the formation of Indo Belgium Cultural Forum while releasing the poster.

The Pride of India Award For Sandeep Marwah

Pride of India Award to Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: Five International records, 300 awards including 40 international, and chairing 54 social, cultural and media organization proves Sandeep Marwah’s involvement and deep interest in promoting art and culture of India.

Recently Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as World Peace Ambassador and Global Cultural Minister in different Global Summits.

The Pride of India Award 2015 goes to Sandeep Marwah for his untiring contribution towards promoting and developing art and culture, media and entertainment and education.

Former member Parliament J.P. Aggarwal and Pradeep Gandhi, Minister in Bihar Government, Chandra Shekhar, Justice Supre Court of India S.L.Bhayana presented the award to Marwah at a glittering function at Hotel Oberai, New Delhi.

The who’s who of Delhi, art, culture, film &TV, media, socialites, politicians and member of the different chamber of commerce were present there. The event saw Pranav Sharma Chairman Toppers Education, Kamal Taori IAS Retd. former Secretary Government of India, Dr Nonika Bedi Goyal and social worker Nidhi Sharma.

Delhi Gaurav Award for Sandeep Marwah at Vigyan Bhawan

Delhi Gaurav Award Presented to Sandeep Marwah by Union Minister Dr. Harshvardhan

New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah has brought the laurels to India. He is the only person from the field of media and culture who has brought 40 International awards to the Nation.

There are five international records in media by Sandeep Marwah. His contribution to media and entertainment industry is marvelous.  Devender Panwar read the citation in a jam-packed Vigyan Bhawan at New Delhi.

Dr. Harshvardhan Union Minister of Science And Technology presented the  National Award to Sandeep Marwah for his deep involvement in the field of art and culture, media and entertainment.

“We need sincere and dedicated workers like Sandeep Marwah in India to promote this country and create a world reputation for India” said Dr. Harshvardhan honoring Marwah.

“Nothing is difficult in life if you have a strong determination to achieve. The positive attitude can bring you success,” said Sandeep Marwah while addressing to the audience at Vigyan Bhawan.

Sandeep Marwah Presented Awards on International Human Rights Day

Award Presented by Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi; 10^th December has been declared and celebrated by United Nation as the International Day of Human Rights. The social organization All India Council of Human Rights Liberties And Social Justice had a grand function at India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi to honor some of the prominent personalities of the country who have contributed to the social cause.

Sandeep Marwah the five times World record holder in media, World Peace Ambassador and Global Cultural Minister was the guest of honor who presented the awards. The first Bhartiya Manav  Adhikar Samman-2015, a national level award was for H.H. Holiness Dalai Lama which was collected by his minister representative.

“I am honored to honor H.H.Dalai Lama for his untiring contribution to the World Peace. His vision is the blessings to the whole World,” said Sandeep Marwah. All awards were dedicated to the former President of India Late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

More than 30 awards were presented to people from different segments of life who all have contributed immensely to the social welfare and society upliftment informed Dr. Anthony Raju the Global  Chairman of the organization.

Exhibition of Paintings by Kiran Mehra Inaugurated at Marwah Studio

Exhibition of Paintings by Kiran Mehra at Marwah Studio

Noida: Asian Academy of Arts has been formed to promote all the fine arts including paintings, sculptures, writing, music, dance and theatre. AAA has supported large number of known and unknown painters and artist from all over the World,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

An exhibition of paintings of Kiran Mehra Kerpelman the Director of United Nation Information Centre for India and Bhutan was inaugurated here at Marwah Studio by H.E. Jan Luylk the Ambassador of Kingdom of Belgium to India along with Dr. Yogendra Narayan former Secretary General Rajya Sabha, A.V. Rajan former Indian Ambassador to Nepal and Raj Nidhi Sharma Secretary General of ICOU.

The energy and enthusiasm of ICMEI and Marwah Studio is infectious.  I am thankful to ICMEI for making me part of this beautiful event” said H.E. Jan Luylk Ambassador of Kingdom of Belgium to India.

“Marwah has been rightly nominated as World Cultural Minister. He is not only promoting Indian art but whole of the World through his different platforms” said Dr. Yogendra Narain former Secretary General of Rajya Sabha.

“I am happy to announce an International award for Sandeep Marwah from Malaysia for his contribution to art and cinema” added Raj Nidhi Sharma Secretary General of ICOU.

“The dynamism of Asian Education Group and their participation in every segment of media, entertainment and art has made them an international brand” said A.V. Rajan former Indian Ambassador to Nepal.

“I am thankful to AAA for exhibiting my paintings that is also at such a high level. My paintings depict my experience in India and mt love for each and every place I visited during my tenure in India” said Kiran thanking the large audience present there.

Study on Tourism of Goa by NFTC

Goa, 15^th Dec. 2015: The state of Goa, India is famous for its beaches and places of worship, and tourism is its primary industry. Tourism is generally focused on the coastal areas of Goa, with decreased tourist activity inland. NFTC will prepare a report on Goa Tourism.

 Foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, arrive in Goa in winter whilst the summer and monsoon seasons see a large number of Indian tourists. Goa handled 2.30% of all foreign tourist arrivals in the country informed Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC-National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited at the meeting at Grand Hyatt during his visit to Goa.

Influenced by over 450 years of Portuguese rule and Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different representation of the country to foreign visitors. Major tourist attractions include: Bom Jesus Basilica Fort Aguada, a wax museum on Indian culture and a heritage museum. UNESCO has declared the Churches and Convents of Goa a World Heritage Site.