Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Fashion Is A Creative Business – Marwah




London: The President of Marwah Studios and AAFT School of Fashion And Design Sandeep Marwah visited London-the capital of international fashion on a study tour to enhance his knowledge about design industry.

“A tour to London has given me a new knowledge about international fashion and design- the making, distribution, sales and marketing of the products. It is very important for the manufacturer to understand the changing trends in International fashion & design market so that he can create a strong hold for his products,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Fashion And Design surveying Oxford, Regent and Bond Streets in London W1.

“India has grown much bigger in size as far as garment export is concerned. A large number of manufacturers, designers, cloth merchants and companies have come into this business. There is a huge internal market of less expensive clothes in India for one billion people,” added Rajat Kumar of Pooja International in a meeting in London. He is also on the board of AAFT School of Fashion And Design.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Powerful Dance Workshop by Sanjay Yadav at AAFT




Noida: Renowned dance maestro Sanjay Yadav conducted a powerful dance workshop depicting bollywood style of dancing at Asian Academy of Film And Television for the students of Acting and Presentation.

“No business is better than show business, and dancing is the best part of it. Sanjay has added a lot to the acting course and pep to the whole semester. His unique way of teaching and creative style is exclusive in the industry,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios appreciating Sanjay Yadav for his sincere and effortless dancing. Style.

“Asian Academy of Film And Television is my second home. I love this place because of the energy and excitement in the campus,” said Sanjay Yadav thanking students for cooperating him in learning well.

Sanjay Yadav is a dance teacher to Hrithik Roshan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranvir Singh, Mohit Marwah, Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Shraadha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Sonam Kapoor.  He has recently directed dances and Choreographed movements in two full length feature films- Kutumb Directed by Amit Shree and Kanpur Villa Directed by Saket Behal.

Monday, June 26, 2017

London Is The Fashion Capitol-Sandeep Marwah




London: Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Fashion And Design said that London is the Fashion Capitol and visiting London teaches you how to cope up with the World fashion industry.

“I am visiting best of the stores including Selfridges, Mark And Spencer, Primark, River Island, Harrods, John Lewis and studying known brands like Aston Martin, Burberry, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani etc. to include into the syllabus of our institution,” said Sandeep Marwah.

To bring World Fashion into India Sandeep Marwah has recently launched Global Fashion Week Noida where 40 countries participated and was also attended by the super models of 34 countries of the World.

Marwah has invited few popular fashion designers and models from United Kingdom this time to visit Marwah Studios in the next session of Fashion School.

NFTC Plans Tour to London For Training


Sandeep Marwah in Press Conference in London


London: National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited will plan a study tour for the students of tourism to the city of London, United Kingdom for their training in perfect tourism.

“The level of tourist pouring in London from all over the World, through out the year amazes me. There is not even singe week where tourism activities are at its low. 31.5 million tourists in a year in this city makes London as the most faverouite city of the World,” informed Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC at a press conference at Hotel Millennium, Mayfair, London.

We are planning a tour of students of tourism from India to see for them how this city has grown with the help of strong tourism. I am sure the trip will be a lesson in itself,” added Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah is also President of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism based in Noida conducting Undergraduate and Post Graduate courses in Tourism and Hospitality industry. International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry also supports the School.

Sandeep Marwah Invited Shankardass to India


 
Sandeep Marwah With Shankardass


Sandeep Marwah had a special meeting with AVT Shankardass in London and invited him to Delhi for further talks. He has already been associated with Asian Academy of Film And Television.

AVT Shankardass is a motion picture financier and producer. His films include, Captain America: The First Avenger (Chris Evans), Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (Tom Cruise) and Superman: Man of Steel (Henry Cavill).

Shankardass worked in theatre as a director in London and Edinburgh. After a brief transition into film directing with Praying for Pay, The Commuters and The Stepmother, he moved to film production. He joined Victory Productions, UK-based Film Finance Corporation, as Head of Motion Picture and produced The War Zone and A Fortune Teller Told Me. He also wrote and developed ‘Saffron’, ‘A Drop of Life’ and ‘Noor’.

 Later, as CEO & Managing Director of Victory Productions, he financed successful films such as K-19: The Widowmaker (Harrison Ford & Liam Neeson), and Femme Fatale (Antonio Banderas) and produced Spy Game (Brad Pitt), Alexander (Colin Farrell), Fly Boys (James Franco), Johnny Was (Vinnie Jones) and Ball & Chain (Kal Penn). He was also a screenwriter with Tomhawk Entertainment and Warner Bros for 5 years.

AAFT Partners in Asian Film Festival at Leicester


Sandeep Marwah with Romail Gulzar


London: The premier film school of India AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television has joined hands with Pukar a renowned magazine from the city of Leicester to plan and showcase Asian Films in the city.

The festival has been named as Asian Film Festival and shall screen films from different Asian countries. The city has more than 60 percent Asian population.

“We are happy to join hands with Pukar for another film festival. AAFT has already created international properties like Global Film Festival Noida, International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films etc.,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios at London office.


Romail Gulzar Managing Editor and Video Journalist of Pukar Magazine with his team of Pukar- Simon Little Head of Production & Cameraman, Ravi Vagharia Developer, Jessica Challoner Sterland Magazine Editor and Reporter, Jennifer Morris Journalist and Nick Drew Graphic Designer, is ready for this as the next venture.

Sunday, June 25, 2017

International Yoga Day Celebrated With Great Pomp And Show




On the occasion of 3rd International Day of Yoga, Namo Gange Trust in association with Asian Academy of Film And Television & ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry presented International Yoga Seminar as part of Second India International Yoga, Health & Wellness Expo 2017 to create awareness about the advantages of the oldest art of protecting physical, mental and spiritual health of human kind.

 “In today’s hectic and busy lifestyle, where people battle with their physical and physiological worries in their lives, Yoga comes as a remedy to ease the physical and mental pain and anxiety,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.

“In view of all-encompassing standards of harmony, health and fitness inside body and nature, as one’s all time wish from life, Yoga's basic stances fulfills such grants and changes the way of life from being frustrated all time into a lifestyle of peace and harmony,” said Acharya Jagdish Ji Maharaj founder of Namo Gange. 

Sandeep Marwah has been associated with Yoga from last 24 years and has trained more than 10,000 people from more than 100 countries of the World. His organization Global Yog Alliance is doing extra ordinary service to human kind,” added Nirmal Vaid member of Namo Gange.

Saturday, June 24, 2017

International Yoga Day Celebrated 0n 21st June




On the occasion of 03rd International Day of Yoga, Namo Gange Trust in association with Marwah Studios & Asian Academy of Film And Television organized International Ayurveda Seminar as part of Second India International Yoga, Health & Wellness Expo 2017 for encouraging the understanding of Ayurveda as an incorporated approach in supporting protection of health, wellness, treatment of various diseases and all-encompassing prosperity in human being’s life.

“In today's lifestyle, where people believe more in modern treatments in their lives, Ayurveda comes as a remedy to treat diseases in natural and traditional ways,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.

“In view of all-encompassing standards of harmony, health and fitness inside body and nature, as one’s all time wish from life, Ayurveda Treatment fulfills such grants and changes the way of life from being all time allopathic into a lifestyle of more natural,” said Mukesh Acharya

“It is an extraordinary answer to remain traditional, as well as a great option for treatment. Various Diseases like asthma, diabetes, skin diseases, joint pain, and ailments as serious as cancers have found an extraordinary treatment in Ayurveda,” said His Holiness Acharya Jagdishji Maharaj Founder of Namo Gange.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Vice Chair for Peacful Mind Foundation





 New Delhi:  A well known International media personality and five times World record holder Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as the Vice Chairman of Peacful Mind Foundation as announced by the founder Dr. Nabhit Kapur.


Dr Nabhit Kapur said that PMF is the only Organization in India to work on Psychology and Peace. The aims of the organization are to Understand mental health from a psycho-social perspective, to Demonstrate the linkages between mental health, discrimination, poverty and access to justice and to
de-stigmatizing mental health issues and creating both a demand and a supply for mental health care among the most marginalized communities.


Peacful Mind Foundation has already engaged in multiple awareness generation programs via community programs and social forums, multimedia campaigns, policy advocacy and partnerships with sector organizations, corporate entities, and schools.

“These activities are instrumental in integrating mental health concerns into general health concerns of the society and creating a demand for mental health care through identification of concerns,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios who is also chairing World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

India Professional Boxing Association Invites Superstar Holyfield


Team of IPBA


New Delhi; “The Indian Professional Boxing Association is growing day by day. The interest with the public has been generated in a much bigger way than our own expectations. Interstate and international games have been planned to promote professional boxers in India,” said Sandeep Marwah Advisor to IPBA.

The superstar of the international boxing scene Holyfield has given his consent to be part of the board at India and shall be visiting soon to promote boxing in India confirmed Shahe Ali President of IPBA.

“We are keeping our fingers crossed and preparing grounds to receive Holyfield,” added Amjad Khan Vice President of the organization. The only federation for the professional boxing players-IPBA is now setting its presence and motivating people to come forward to support the association.

Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2011. He reigned as the undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, being the first and to date only boxer in history to do so, which earned him the nickname of "The Real Deal". Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the WBA, WBC, IBF, and lineal titles.

Farewell to Fashion Students at AAFT SOFD 2017




NOIDA: It was the last day for the students enrolled for diploma, graduation 2014-17 and post graduation courses 2015-17 at AAFT School of Fashion And Design. The juniors were excited in preparing for the farewell to their seniors.

“Wherever you are going to be on this earth, remember you will remain student of AAFT School of Fashion And Design. Your behavior, conduct, and professional attitude will reflect your institution. You must deal with the world gracefully,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT to the out going students of AAFT.

“We have left no stone unturned in making you a professional and a good human being. Never stop learning if you want to grow in life,” said Ritu Lal Director of School of Fashion And Design.

A cake cutting ceremony was planned followed by an entertainment evening. The selected students were also presented with memento for their academic & co-circular achievents and Saransh Dogra of B.Sc interior design, Isha soni of M.Sc fashion communication, Janavi of diploma fashion and Kuldeep from diploma fashion were presented with Miss & Mr AAFT SOFD for the year 2017.

Sandeep Marwah Invited Artist to School of Performing Arts




New Delhi: If you don’t love music or any other art you are not a complete human being. Art brings you close to almighty. Only those people can make it big in creative or performing arts who have passion for it,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT at the inauguration of a musical evening at Lok Kala Manch.

Sai Newspaper organized a grand musical evening on the occasion of 8th anniversary. Large numbers of people from different strata of life and music lovers from all over Delhi were invited to Sufiana Evening.

“I would love to invite all the artists to perform for AAFT School of Performing Arts and would love to cover them at Radio Noida and MSTV. It will not only promote the artists but also give the students of AAFT SOPA to learn more,” added Marwah.

The Director Neerja Bhasin for promoting Music in India honored Sandeep Marwah with SAi Award. “Sandeep Marwah is one of the most popular music lovers in the artist community for his practical approach to life,” complimented Neerja Bhasin.

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Indo Peruvian Film And Cultural Forum Extends Its Wings




New Delhi: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has recently announced a film festival of films from Peru to be screened at Noida Film City, informed Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber at a grand function of opening of Peruvian art gallery at Vasant Vihar.


Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum in Association with AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television will soon have a festival of Peruvian Films to promote cultural relations between two countries India And Peru,” said Sandeep Marwah.

We will support the event and would like to be part of the same. Embassy of Peru in India will appreciate the efforts of ICMEI and Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum,” said H.E. Jorge Juan Castañeda Mendez Ambassador of Peru to India.

Satpal Maharaj Minister for Art And Culture, Government of Uttrakhand who emphasized on the designing of more events where large number of Indians and Peruvians can participate together, inaugurated the art gallery.

Sandeep Marwah Special Guest at National Day of Philippines


At National Day of Philippines


New Delhi: A colorful event was designed to celebrate the national day of Republic Of The Philippines by the Embassy of Philippines in India at Bikaner House at New Delhi.

Renowned media personality and five times World Record Holder Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios was the special guest at the evening.

“We are happy to welcome you all here. An interesting food with Philippines touch and a music of the country is the attraction today,” said H.E. Teresita C. Daza Ambassador of Philippines to India.

“India and Philippines have wonderful diplomatic relations. I am feeling elevated to be part of the National Day Celebration of Philippines here at New Delhi,” said Anupriya Patel State Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India as the Chief Guest of the evening.

Indo Philippines Cultural Forum of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry is working towards strong relations between the people of two countries,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber.

Ambassador of Venezuela H.E. Augusto Montiel, Ambassador of Egypt H.E. Hatem Tageldin, Ambassador of Lebanon H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek   and people from all strata of life were present there.

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Sandeep Marwah Honored With Pride of Gautam Budh Nagar Award


Sandeep Marwah Honored by Noida Administration


Noida: The whole administration of Gautam Budh Nagar gathered together to celebrate the twenty years of inception of Gautam Budh Nagar district and to            honor all those who have contributed immensely in the growth of Gautam Budh Nagar District of Uttar Pradesh.

The Member Parliament Noida- Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of the Legislative Assembly Noida- Pankaj Singh, Member of the Legislative Assembly Jevar-Dhirendra  Pratap Singh, District Magistrate-B.N.Singh, City Magistrate- Ballia and Superintendent Police-Arun Kumar Singh together presented the most prestigious district award to Sandeep Marwah in a grand function at Hotel Radisson Blue at Noida.

Founder of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios, Asian Academy of Film And Television and five times World Record Holder, Sandeep Marwah has brought the name of Noida to World level. Interaction with 164 countries of the World, 350 association and attracted more than 5 million people to Noida Film City.

Marwah has brought more than 70 international awards to India. He has trained more than 12000 media professional, associated with 4500 television programs, 125 feature films, 5000 training films out of his studios said Hari Om Tyagi the organizer of the program.

94th Edition of AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films Inaugurated




94th Edition of AAFT Festival Inaugurated
Noida: 94th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films is inaugurated with much international participation at Marwah Studios highlighting 15 short films made during the last semester of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“It is a historical day and we are creating a World Record of conducting 94th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films. The first festival in the World to touch 94th edition, happens four times in a year, showcased 2300 directors debut short films in last 24 years,” introduced the festival by Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.

“It is like a dream to plan, design and conduct 4 editions of the festival in one single year and reaching to 94th edition in 24 years of its existence, three cheers to Sandeep Marwah an international media Guru,” said Isaiah Anthony a writer and motivator from Nigeria at the inauguration of the festival.

“I am well travelled and have been to many film schools of the World. No single institute can be compared to the activities of AAFT. The syllabus and training program offered by AAFT is the best so far in the World,” said Mike Berry a filmmaker and jury member of the best festivals like Cannes, Berlin, New York, etc.

The exposure and contacts what you can develop in a film school like AAFT is unbelievable. No film school organizes a festivals of this grandeur to promote their students,” said Hari Om Dhaiya President Royal Commonwealth Society.

Arun Arora of cultural organization Udan emphasized on the social subjects of the film. Prafulla Ketkar Editor of 70-year-old magazine Organizer talked about unique ideas for the films, Anju Kamal Kant Municipal Councilor, Dr. V. K. Goswami former Vice Chancellor and Satya Bhushan Jain also spoke on the occasion.

Later Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival honored the dignities with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

AAFT Has Brought Revolution in Cinema Training- Marwah


AAFT Is The Best School of Cinema -Mike Berry


Noida: AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television has been the first private film school of the country, it has just celebrated its completion of 24 years of existence. 95th Short term batch has recently begin has proved to the world its quality and untiring support to the Indian film industry said Prof. Kalyan Sarkar addressing to the large audience at 94th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films

Students from 120 countries of the World, exposure to the real industry while learning at AAFT is the biggest specialization of our education system also makes us the most important and exclusive film school of the World added Prof. Mansoor Naqvi Associate Dean of AAFT.

AAFT has brought three revolutions to the cinema training-one that film education and training has shifted to private hands from government in 1993 when institute was launched. Second we have shifted the Post Graduation courses to graduation level in 1993 and third a very special short-term courses in cinema were launched in 1993 said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

The Indian film and television industry is indebted to AAFT for a very powerful and strong contribution in uplifting the standard of film and television training.
AAFT has been rated as the best film school in this part of the World expressed Mike Berry a filmmaker and jury member from Los Angles attending the event.

Sandeep Marwah Honored With Cinema Fankar Award




New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah needs no introduction today. He is one of the most popular Indian names abroad. His interaction with 164 countries of the World has brought him a title of Global Cultural Minister.

Founder of Noida Film City, Asian Academy of Film And Television, Marwah Studios and 100 more film, television and media organizations he has been chairing to develop and promote Indian cinema, art and culture.

The organization is feeling proud to present Cinema Award to this great international personality. His acceptance has raised the level of our awards said Lokesh Verma.

“I am thankful to the organization for the award and putting me to such a high stature,” thanked Sandeep Marwah accepting the award.

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Sandeep Marwah Honored for Green India Projects




New Delhi: “Being a part of Clean India Movement which became the first National campaign of Prime Minister of India and was launched on 2nd October 2014 it self is a great achievement,” said Bhu Tyagi in a jam-packed Mavlankar Hall at Constitution Club at New Delhi celebrating World Environment Day.

Marwah has created and associated with many Environment and Climate committees in number of organizations including AAFT, ICMEI, ICOI, PHD, ASSOCHAM, IHRO, and working hand in hand with United Nations Information Centre. He has been nominated patron to Indian Federation of United Nation Associations added Mukesh Sharma.

Marwah has created 543 committees in NFTC- National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and dealing with 543 parliamentarians to remind them about Clean India, Green India, Clean Ganga and many other projects to make India beautiful.

Marwah was honored with a memento for his untiring works in Environment and save the Mother Earth. Later Sandeep Marwah also presented awards to the members of the Municipal corporations present there.

Sandeep Marwah Honored on Founders Day of IHRO




New Delhi: “It is a great pleasure to celebrate the Foundation day of International Human Rights Organization on the World Environment Day. Today we have completed eight years of services under this banner,” said Nem Singh Premi Chairperson of IHRO at a function to celebrate foundation day at Indian Law Institute, New Delhi.

“Sandeep Marwah deserves a lot of appreciation, he has been the international Ambassador of IHRO which is affiliated to United Nation and International Bar Association,” added Padamshri Dr. Syam Singh Shashi who was sharing his experience of change in life pattern of all these years.

“The whole world works on relations, good relations can lead to any heights. We have to maintain relations with nature also to service on this planet,” said Vibhav Kant Upadhyay President India Center Foundation.

“Charity begins at home, tiny and small contributions can save the environment. It is the high time we must change our mentality and start participating in saving the earth,” said Jyotika Kalra member National Human Rights Council.

“I am honored to be part of this group, which has spent eight years in serving human through different activities. Marwah Studios and AAFT have been in continuous practice of Saving Earth, be it a clean India project or Clean Ganga, Green India or Healthy India. We have left no stone unturned to serve the Mother Earth,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios accepting the award from IHRO.

Brajesh Kumar Organising Secretary BMS, Simmi Anderson Secretary International Affairs, Advocate Virender Sood Head Legal Cell, Advocate Sangeeta Sharma Secretary, Deependra Chahar Secretary Art And Culture and Advocate R.R. Bag Legal Cell were also present there.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Patron to BRICS International Forum

Marwah Patron to BRICS




The President of BRICS International Forum, Purnima Anand handed over the official invitation to Sandeep Marwah, President of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) to become the Patron of BRICS International Forum and support the upcoming World Festival of Youth and Students 2017 from India on the sidelines of United Nations Information Centre & International conference of Intellectuals celebrating the world Environment day organized by the ICMEI on May 06, 2017 at Noida Film City.

BRICS International Forum (BRICS-IF) is a socio, economic, political centre working amongst BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) with a goal to initiate people-to-people dialogue. It is the first independent international public organization, working towards creating a structured social, economic and environmentally sustainable BRICS bloc with support from a network of governmental and non-governmental organizations.

 BRICS-IF has been formed to cater, mobilize and carry forward the agenda, policies and decisions made by the heads of states at the annual BRICS summits and aims to encourage and strengthen multilateral cooperation within BRICS and beyond.

Padmini from Teesside University, J.P.Singh Director India Skill Development Council, J.S.Saluja Secretary Association of Asian Union, Dr. K.D. Gupta Chairman Environment Committee ICMEI, Bharti Tanrja renowned beautician, Priyanka Sharma Secretary ICOI, Babeetta Sakxena Secretary International Children’s Film Forum and Prof. Mansoor Naqvi Associate Dean AAFT were present on the occasion.

 Priyanka Kothari renowned actress, Warren Harrison of Teesside University, Gurbeer  Khera of AAU,  Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida, Deepak Parvityar of IFUNA, S.S.Dogra Journalist, Ashok Tyagi Secretary ICMEI also participated in the function.

ICMEI Celebrated World Environment Day at Noida Film City


World Environment Day 2017 at AAFT


New Delhi: A powerful seminar to celebrate the World Environment Day was organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with United Nation Information Centre and Indian Federation of United Nation Associations at AAFT, Noida Film City.

“It is not only our duty but it is our religion to keep the country clean and beautiful. Three most important factors which we have to keep in mind that is Air, Water & Earth to live longer and to save our planet,” initiated the seminar by Sandeep Marwah president Marwah Studios, nominated Global Green Ambassador for his non stop working for environment and climate at ICMEI.

Warren Harrison a filmmaker from United Kingdom emphasized that schools and colleges must take an initiative to teach the students about the importance of environment so that they churn out to be responsible citizens of their country.

Renowned actress Priyanka Kothari appreciated the efforts and said that these kinds of events should be the continuous process to teach young and old to love mother earth to have pleasing environment.

Padmini  Parameswaran from Teesside University, J.P.Singh Director India Skill Development Council, J.S.Saluja Secretary Association of Asian Union, Dr. K.D. Gupta Chairman Environment Committee ICMEI, Bharti Tanrja renowned beautician, Priyanka Sharma Secretary ICOI, Babeetta Sakxena Secretary International Children’s Film Forum, Prof. Mansoor Naqvi Associate Dean AAFT also spoke on the occasion.

 Gurbir Khera of AAU,  Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida, Deepak Parvityar of IFUNA, S.S.Dogra Journalist, Purnima Anand President of BRICKS also participated in the conference. Later Marwah honored all the speakers with memento of the session.

A huge participation of members from films, television, media and education fraternity made the whole program very impressive and useful. International council of Intellectuals also supported the seminar.