Himachal Pradesh Has Its Own Beauty- Sandeep Marwah

National Federation of Tourism at Kasauli

Kasauli: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Dr. Sandeep Marwah visited Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh to see for himself what more changes can be brought to have a better tourism.

Kasauli is a cantonment and town, located in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The British Raj established the cantonment in 1842 as a Colonial hill station 77 km from Shimla.

“The first thing what I noticed is the traffic Jam at the hills to reach to the hotels. Small and narrow roads cannot accommodate the traffic to hills especially in summers. Immediately bottle necks of the roads must be rectified otherwise the beauty hill station will loose its charm,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah talking to the press.

“Himachal in itself is a beautiful location for film shootings. Government should encourage filmmakers to come forward and explore the virgin beauty of the state. Some interesting subsidies must be planned immediately,” added Dr. Marwah also President of AAFT University (School of Hospitality And Tourism.)

Sandeep Marwah was    earlier acting as Ambassador of Tourism for State of Himachal. The meeting took place at Hotel Varefamily in Kasauli.

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated For His Contribution to Higher Education

Sandeep Marwah Honored at CEGR Education Summit

New Delhi: A National education summit to bind institution to institution under the head Academia to Academia Collaboration was organized by CEGR- Centre For Education Growth And Research was held at India International Centre New Delhi The summit came out with some wonderful results and lead to many join collaborations between universities and colleges.

“We must high light our successful points and help other institutions to rectify and grow simultaneously. Joint ventures, joint programs, joint cultural events will bring colors to all the institutions of higher learning,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University emphasizing on unity through education.

Girdhari Yadav Member Parliament and Prof. A.P. Mittal President CEGR Member Secretary AICTE presented Dr. Marwah with shawl and memento for being nominated as Chancellor of AAFT University.

Ravish Kumar of CEGR, Kunwar Shekar Vijendra Chancellor Shobit University, Dr. Ramesh Unikrishnan Advisor AICTE, Mohit Soni CEO Media and Entertainment Skill Council of National Skill Development Council, Prof. Navin Seth Vice Chancellor Gujrat Technological University, Prof. R.L. Raina Vice Chancellor J.K.Lakshmipat University also spoke on the occasion.

Fiji Film Delegation Visited ICMEI

Fiji Film Delegation At Marwah Studios

Noida: A delegation of film and television professionals from Fiji visited at Marwah Studios to develop and promote relation between two countries through cinema and other visual arts.

“We are very happy to receive the delegation from Fiji. Our IFFCF- Indo Fiji Film And Cultural Forum has picked up very nicely. We are in touch with the High Commission of Fiji in India. H.E. Yogesh Punja is a very help full person,” expressed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented the membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of AAFT University to all the members of Delegation. A radio program was also recorded at Radio Noida 107.4FM.

A poster to observe United Nation’s World Hydrographic Day was released. Dr. Mridula Tandon the Co- Director of Global Literary Festival Noida also joined on this occasion.

“We are thankful to Marwah Studios for the time and tour which was organized for us and to support our idea of joint venture,” said Ranjit Raju film maker from Fiji. Actor Shimran & Jyotishma Cinematographer Danish Singh and Production incharge  Shailendra were part of the delegation.

Public Speaking Is An Art- Should Be Part of Syllabus- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Seminar on Public Speaking

New Delhi: “Whether we're talking in a team meeting or presenting in front of an audience, we all have to speak in public from time to time. We can do this well or we can do this badly, and the outcome strongly affects the way that people think about us. This is why public speaking causes so much anxiety and concern.

Recently a public speaking competition was inaugurated by Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University at India International Centre organized by RevUp under the leadership of Nancy Juneja.

“Being a good public speaker can enhance your reputation, boost your self-confidence, and open up countless opportunities. These kinds of programs should be the part of the school syllabus to develop the personality of the children,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah congratulating the organizers.

Dr. Marwah was later presented with memento for his untiring contribution to promotion of arts, crafts and education in India.

National Day of Slovenia Celebrated at Marwah Studios

Poster Launched on The National Day of Slovenia

Noida: Indo Slovenia Film And Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT University of Media And Arts celebrated the National Day of Slovenia at Marwah Studios.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Jožef Drofenik Ambassador of Slovenia to India and the people of Slovenia on the National Day. Mat this day bring lots of energy and power to built better relations Between the two countries,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Slovenia Cultural Forum.

ICMEI is planning to take a delegation to Slovenia soon to study the prospects of filming in Slovenia. Also a film festival of Slovenian films has been planned. A poster was launched by Dr. Marwah mark respect to this auspicious day. Many media professionals and film students attended the event. New committees on Slovenia have been formed in the school of cinema, school of journalism and school of fashion and design in AAFT.

Indo South Africa Relations Promoted by ICMEI

Indo South Africa Film And Cultural Association

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT University of Media And Arts and CD Foundation organized a public interaction with the High Commission of South Africa at Hotel Lalit in a Cricket World Cup environment.

H.E. Ben Joubert, Deputy High Commissioner of South Africa to India was the chief guest who spoke about the prospects of business and tourism in  South Africa from Indian point of view. “ I am here to promote business and relation between the two countries. Such interactions reach fast to the people of India. I invite you all to visit my country and see for yourself the beauty of South Africa,” said H.E. Ben Joubert.

“We are supporting both the governments of South Africa and India in fulfilling te mission of bring love. Peace and unity through art and culture under Indo South Africa Film And Cultural Forum. We are looking for more interactions like this,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI.

10th BSC Ratna Award For AAFT University of Media And Arts

AAFT  University of Media And Arts Honored

New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah Founder and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts honored with BSC Ratna Award for launching the first film University of the country. The award was announced on 6^th June at Hotel Lalit and presented by the India's Minister of State for Human Resource Development Dr. Satyapal Singh.

The BCS Ratna Awards are presented annually by Aavishkar Media Group to recognize the contributions of personalities from the Broadcasting, Digital Media, Media Education, Ad Agencies, Distribution, Technology, DTH, CATV, Broadband, OTT and IPTV industry.

“Launched in 2010, the BCS Ratna Awards are the most significant & celebrated event of Indian B&CS industry. As the industry is on the cusp of big transformation because of the implementation of programmes like ‘Digital India’ by our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said Anurag Rastogi the organizer of the awards.

“I am thankful to Minister of Human Resources Development and Dr. A Rastogi for honoring us as First Film University of the country,” thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Indo Peru Culture Forum Plans Further Activities

Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum Moves Further

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Embassy of Peru in India and AAFT University of Media And Arts together will plan more cultural activities under Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum.

The Second Secretary of Embassy of Peru in New Delhi, Fabio Subia visited the office of ICMEI to discuss the future plan of IPFCF- Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum. It was decided to have a musical recital by the Peru Group at   Noida Film City.

Sandeep Marwah also offered to cut the disc of   this visiting group during their stay in India. “We are keen in releasing the music of Peru Group, we will record and release their music disc as part of the forum activity,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“We are thankful to AAFT and ICMEI for hosting the show in the coming month, and beautiful offer to cut the disc. This will bring great awareness   of our relationship to people of both the countries,” said Fabio Subia.

 Secretary General ICMEI Ashok Tyagi, Radio Noida Head Sushil Bharti, and Technicians attended the meeting from recording studios. Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT to Fabio Subia.

AAFT Scholarship For The Student From Afghanistan

Sandeep Marwah Invited by Embassy of Afghanistan

New Delhi: The Charged d’ Affaires of the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Tahir Qadiry invited Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to the Embassy in New Delhi to discuss the activities of the chamber.

“It is my great pleasure to present a letter of confirmation for the AAFT Scholarship to the Charge d’ Affaires of Afghanistan in India for the deserving student from Afghanistan. We hope that this gesture will enhance our relations with   Afghanistan,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President of Marwah Studios.

“It is a beautiful beginning with ICMEI. We are keen in working together to promote art and culture,” added Tahir Qadiry accepting the letter of offer.

Charu Das of CD Foundation, Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI and

Ahmad Shoaib Habibi Economic Counsellor of Embassy of Afghanistan was also present in the meeting. Sandeep Marwah invited Tahir Qadiry to Noida Film city to see for himself how chamber is working.

ICMEI Round Table Conference on Solar Power

Round Table Conference on Solar Power at ICMEI

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry organized a round table conference on Solar Power under the leadership of Dr. K.D.Gupta Chairman Environment & Climate Committee and Committee of Renewable Energy at Marwah Studios, film city Noida.

“We are moving towards the danger zone as environment has been badly destroyed and there is a huge change in climate which is giving the wrong signals.   Conserving natural resources is a basic requirement for sustainable development and improving the quality of human life. To reverse the trend towards resource degradation, we need to give greater priority to ecological principles,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Chamber and initiated the subject.

"Protecting our environment requires changing how our essential resources are managed and how our energy needs are met. Political decisions on our energy future should not be left to a cartel of multinational companies,” added B.S. Rawat 

“Solar power is the key to a clean energy future. Every day, the sun gives off far more energy than we need to power everything on earth. That’s why we’re investing heavily in solar plants and why we are now offering solar kits to our customers,” said Dr. A.K. Saxena Advisor to BEHL,

A well known film maker and sculpturist Rajiv Anchal shared his valuable experience to the house as how they converted baron land into the most fertile land for tourism.

Large number of scientists, manufacturers and Government officials participated in the conference. Later Sandeep Marwah honored every participant with the membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation. A poster to mark respect to ‘World Elder Abuse Awareness Day’ was also observed.                 

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated For His Spiritual Activities

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Paridhi Art Group

Noida: “We are proud of Sandeep Marwah. We have always considered him as Guru. His teachings and preaching are now very popular all over India and abroad. He is the only Indian representing more than 50 countries of the World as far as culture is concerned. He is indeed a spiritual leader,” said Nirmal Ratanlal Vaid while handing over the award to Sandeep Marwah.

Nirmal Vaid is the Founder Chairperson of Paridhi Art Group - a social and cultural organization celebrated World Om Day and honored some prominent Spiritual Gurus with World Om Award for their spiritual activities. Anoop Sharma General Secretary Paridhi Art Group was also present there.

Sandeep Marwah is the president to World Peace Development And Research Foundation, Patron to Confederation of World Religion, World Religious Parliament, Global Yog Alliance and many other spiritual and religious organizations.

“The biggest religion is Humanity and    best way to serve any religion is to serve    living beings that’s what I believe and consider as the religion of every human being,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University.

Noida City Magistrate Appreciated AAFT

City Magistrate S.K.Mishra Visited AAFT

Noida: The city magistrate of NOIDA City Shailendra Kumar Mishra appreciated the working style of the most popular film school of the country-AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television based in Marwah Studios, Film city Noida.

“This is my first visit to Asian Academy of Film And Television. I am impressed by the facilities being provided to the students who come here to learn film and television trade. This is one of the oldest skill development center in Noida,” said S.K.Mishra.

“We have churned out 17000 thousand students from 120 countries of the World, and attracted 1.4 million people from 145 countries of the World. AAFT is now the first film university of the country,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented and honored S.K.Mishra with Life Membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Marwah Studios. Jameel Ahmed former Secretary Noida Authority was also present on the occasion.

World Peace Foundation Nominates Amarjeet As Peace Ambassador

Amarjeet Singh Nominated as Peace Ambassador by Sandeep Marwah

Noida: A well-known international peace making organization- World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Marwah Studios nominated Amarjit Singh Chawla   as Peace Ambassador to spread the word of love, peace and unity through art and culture.

“I hereby nominate Amarjit Ji as the   Ambassador of Peace who has decided to create a history by driving car for 50,000 KM and cover 5 countries to spread the word of Peace. I wish him all the success and a very fruitful journey,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and World Peace Foundation.

Amarjeet Singh Chawla will be leaving Delhi to cover 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India and then will drive down to Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh with the same purpose to uniting the World.

WPDRF in association with AAFT University of Media And Arts, Radio Noida 107.4FM, MSTV.Co.In will cover this whole tour on radio as well as on TV.

“I thank you for the love, appreciation and honor. I am very much inspired from you. I need everyone’s best wishes to complete this journey with purpose,” said Amarjeet Singh Chawla A Turban Traveller receiving the memento at Marwah Studios.

New Art Gallery In Town Inaugurated by Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Krantz Art Gallery in Gurugram

Gurugram: “Art has no religion neither cast, people who love art are always spiritually high. When ever there is an offer to be close to art I grab the opportunity. I have been propagating   love, peace and unity through art and culture,” said Sandeep Marwah while inaugurating the new art gallery in Sushant Lok in Gurugram under the name of Krantz. 

Sandeep Marwah also inaugurated the first exhibition of the gallery dedicated to British Master Painter Thomas Gainsborough. The exhibition showcased the art works of Akhil Esh, Hem Raj, Archana Sen Gupta, Bahija Abdouelali from Morocco, Debjani Dey, Liliana Cortina from Cuba, Livet Pena Echemendiadia from Cuba, Nidhi Jain, Purnima Arora, Christina, Raghu Neware, Rajesh Baderia, Sailendra Goswami, Saanya Dahawn, Sansita Gogai and Shalini Tyagi.

“Our goal is to bring great international regional artists to you and to promote, nurture and support our artists in their work,” said Iqbal Krishan founder and director of Krantz Art Gallery.

The art works of  Shridhar Iyer, Jyotsna Sharma, Onkar Singh, Swapan Roy, Adriana Ruth Thevenin from Mexico, Veena Khanna, Vijender Sharma and Mona Kapoor are also displayed in the exhibition. The inauguration was attended by     many art lovers from all over Delhi and Gurugram.

National Day of Iceland Celebrated at ICMEI

National Day of Iceland Celebrated at ICMEI

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Indo Iceland Film And Cultural Forum celebrated National Day of Iceland on 19^th June at AAFT University of Media And Arts, Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

”I extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson Ambassador of Iceland and the people of Iceland on this very auspicious day and wish them a very bright future. I also wish India and Iceland a very strong ties and best of relationship in every field,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Iceland Film And Cultural Forum.

A poster to mark respect to the day was released in the presence of large media students and professionals of Marwah Studios. Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajiv Sharma and Supreme Court Lawyer Surat Singh also spoke on India Iceland relations.

New committees on Iceland in School of Fashion and Design, School of Cinema and School of Mass Communication & Journalism were also inaugurated on this day.

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence Observed At AAFT

Poster Launched at AAFT

Noida: AAFT University of Media And Arts believe in propagating all the social causes, which United Nations has marked on specific days, and support UNIC- United Nations Information Centre from last few years. A very important event of International Day for the Elimination of  Sexual Violence was observed at   the campus by releasing the poster of the same.

The term “conflict-related sexual violence” refers to rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, enforced sterilization, forced marriage and any other form of sexual violence of comparable gravity perpetrated against women, men, girls or boys that is directly or indirectly linked to a conflict.

“The term also encompasses trafficking in persons when committed in situations of conflict for the purpose of sexual violence or exploitation,” informed Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of IHRO affiliated to United Nations and Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations.

On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honor the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world and to pay tribute to all those who have courageously devoted their lives to and lost their lives in standing up for the eradication of these crimes.

AAFT Join Hands With Ministry of Science And Technology

Dr. Sandeep Marwah With Team of 9th Science Festival

Noida: AAFT University of Media And Arts is probably the biggest network of media professions in the country. More than hundred thousand film, television, print, radio and new media professionals are associated with different activities of the University.

This time AAFT has joined hands with 9th National Science Film Festival of India 2019,the Science Film Festival of Ministry of Science And Technology, Government of India to support the festival in all manners.

“I have full confidence in AAFT and its managing capacities by leader Sandeep Marwah. The other international festivals of AAFT are now known to the World now,” said Adeep Tondon renowned Cinematographer, advisor to Ministry and the founder of Indian Cinematographers Society.

Not only we are ready to participate in 9^th National Science Film Festival of India but we will support the festival whole heartedly by propagating it on Radio Noida, MSTV, and our international contacts,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

“Vigyan Prasar is focused on enabling access to appropriate information in a timely manner aligned with India’s developmental imperatives so that her citizens will be able to acquire the necessary scientific insights to improve their core strengths in all sectors of learning with implications for sustainable development,” informed Dr. Nakul Parashar Director Vigyan Parasar.

Secretary General of ICMEI Ashok Tyagi and Director, Nimish Kapoor, Head Science Film Division, Vigyan Prasar, Govt of India attended the meeting.

PHDCCI Delegation Met Minister of Culture And Tourism

PHDCCI Delegation Met Minister of Culture And Tourism

New Delhi: A delegation of members of     PHD Chamber of Commerce under the leadership of Rajiv Talwar President of PHDCCI met the State Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Culture, Government of India at Transport Bhawan New Delhi.

The members of PHDCCI congratulated the Minister for being nominated as the part of Government and presented him with the tree.

D.K. invited the minister for the forth-coming program under Cultural Committee-an annual art and culture awards-PHD Cultural Samman to be held on 2^nd July 2019.

“We will be more than obliged with the presence of Minister at the Samman function. These awards are to be handed over to the most deserving people of the country who all are contributing to the promotion of Indian art & culture,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President of Marwah Studios.

D.K. Aggarwal Senior Vice President of PHD, Sandeep Marwah Chairman Art & Culture Committee, Rajan Sehgal Co- Chairman of Tourism Committee, Yogesh Srivatava Principle Director PHDCCI were the part of the delegation.

GCTC Delegation Met Union Cabinet Minister of Jal Shakti

GCTC Delegation Met Union Minister  of Jal Shakti

New Delhi:  A powerful delegation of GCTC- Global Counter Terrorism Council lead by Dr. Shekhar Dutt, Patron-GCTC & Former Governor & Former Defense Secretary called on the Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Cabinet Minister for Jal Shakti, Government of India at his office at Shram Shakti Bhawan.

The delegation congratulated the minister for being nominated as part of the  Union Government and invited him to be the Chief Guest for the coming Conference of MODI 2.0: Foreign Policy & Security Issues.

“I am pleased to meet the delegation of GCTC and happy to note that they are working on the national issues. We are open for new ideas and suggestions from different organizations,” said Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

“We have lined up few important seminars which need Minister and his   participation from the ministry,” said Dr.Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

The Members part of delegation were Lt. Gen. Suresh Sharma, Advisor-GCTC & Former Engineer in Chief; University; Ashok Khurana, Advisor-GCTC & Former Director General-CPWD & Independent Director-NBCC; Prof. S.K. Singh, Advisor-GCTC & Dean, Delhi Technological University & Independent Director-Wapcos; Mansi Singh  & Abhijeet Nagpal(Research Interns, GCTC.

Adiya Tikoo Secretary General of GCTC thanked Minister for the precious time, and Ashwani JP Singh for arranging this meeting. The registration for the seminar has already started.

Noida Film City On The World Map of Cinema- Mike Berry

Cinema Meet at  International Head Quarters of ICMEI

Noida: A powerful meeting was held at the International Head Quarters of ICMEI to plan, design and execute a World Conference on Cinema in the   month of January 2020 in Noida/ Delhi.

Well-known Hollywood producer Director Mike Berry in the meeting threw a wonderful idea. “I am well aware of International events at Marwah Studios. I have attended some of them. No institution in the World whatever discipline they may be in, never ever conducted global events the way Marwah has been doing. He is the real show man of this industry,” said Mike Berry initiating the project.

“Global Film Festival, Global Literary Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, Global Fashion Week, Six World Records in Media and a family of 17000 media professional, One Hundred Organizations, etc. you wont find under one roof even in America. Noida Film City today is on the World Map of Cinema,” added Mike Berry.

“We are ready to work for this international convention of Cinema and my team can produce any result what an international event is looking for,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Secretary General of ICMEI Ashok Tyagi, Film Producer Mann Singh Deep, National award winning Director Girish Juneja were also present there in the meeting.

ICMEI and Embassy of Tunisia Will Work Together

Sandeep Marwah With Ambassador of Tunisia

New Delhi: The President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry Dr. Sandeep Marwah visited H.E. Nejmeddine LAKHAL Ambassador of Tunisia to India to explain the wide section of activities related to art and culture, conducted by the Chamber.

“We are here to support the embassy to fulfill their aim of   high lighting relations between India and Tunisia. Our purpose of starting this chamber is to develop and promote relation between two countries and            built a wonderful contact between people of two nations,” said Sandeep Marwah also President of Marwah Studios.

“I am fully aware of the activities and successful programs of the chamber. Very soon we will plan number of programs in association with Chamber to promote Tunisia in India,” said H.E. Nejmeddine LAKHAL Ambassador of Tunisia to India.

The meeting finished with a note to inaugurate Indo Tunisia Film And Cultural Forum soon at ICMEI. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI presented set of books and magazines of chamber to the Ambassador.