Social Distancing Is The Only Way To Save India- Sandeep Marwah

The Only Remedy Is To Keep Social Distancing

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the only solution to control the spread of novel coronavirus is social distancing. "If you want to tame the spread of the virus, the only way to do it is to break the cycle of transmission by practicing social distancing," the prime minister said while addressing the nation for the second time on the epidemic.

The prime minister has announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown, effective from Tuesday midnight.

“Social distancing should be adopted not only by those affected by the virus. but for each and every person of this country, including you and your family" reminded Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios writing to each and every member of AAFT family.

“This is a self-imposed curfew. Every one must remain within the houses and keep himself and families safe,” added Dr. Marwah requesting not to take a chance.

Chief Scout For India Sandeep Marwah Addressed The Nation on Corona virus

Special Thanks To Our Countrymen

New Delhi: “Government of India is taking all necessary steps to ensure that we are prepared well to face the challenge and threat posed by the growing pandemic of COVID 19 – the Corona Virus. With active support of the people of India, we have been able to contain the spread of the Virus in our country,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India addressing to all the five million scouts and guides of the country and people of the nation.

“The most important factor in preventing the spread of the Virus locally is to empower the citizens with the right information and taking precautions as per the advisories being issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare,” Marwah added and spoke about the precautions.

Precautions to be taken to prevent spread of infection

Frequently wash your hands (atleast for 20 sec thoroughly) with soap and running water and alcohol based hand rub after coughing and sneezing or when caring for the sick or when in contact with patient of cough and cold or in public gathering. 

Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and coughing with flexed elbow or tissue and throw the tissue into closed dustbin immediately after use. 

Avoid close contact and stay home when you are experiencing cough and fever and also avoid contact with anyone who has fever or cough or maintain distance of 6 feet (2 metre) from the patient. 

Avoid spiting in public and touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.  Avoid direct, unprotected contact with live animals. Avoid unnecessary travel.

Seek early medical help if you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing and share previous travel history with your health care provider. 

The infection is spread by droplets organisms (size more than 5 micron) therefore, ordinary surgical mask can also give adequate protection. 

Mask is not required to be worn by all, only those with respiratory symptoms (coughing, sneezing and fever) need to use it to protect others from getting virus. Dispose used mask properly. 

“We hope that with great precautions, sincere efforts of our all medical, forces, service teams and by the grace of God soon we will be able to over come this pandemic, which we have never seen before,” prayed Dr. Marwah asked every one to stay back home and support the national cause.

Corona Has Brought Us Close to Spirituality- Sandeep Marwah

President World Peace Foundation

 New Delhi: “Jo Hota Hai Bhale Ke Liye Hota Hai” –There is always a positive side of any event or happening and hence we can relate to the spiritual reasons for this kind of pandemic on this earth. It seems that God has pressed the restart button of planet EARTH,’’ said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

The media and entertainment industry has never believed in dividing the society on the basis of caste, creed, religion, status, region, colour, culture and this kind of pandemic is a proof that once you are sick you are treated by doctors with same kind of medicines, injections and treatment. Believe me that we all are part of the same family- Human Beings. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam .

We have learned that if such an epidemic hits   someone in any part of the World, it hurts us, it makes us worry, it bothers us too. We are somehow connected with unseen chain. Pandemic does not believe in borders of the country nor does it need a passport to cross the boundaries.

During this period we have realized that Health Is Wealth-‘Jaan Hai To Jahaan Hai’ we have been ignoring our food & health giving fast food a priority over the nutritious and hygienic home food but we have now been forced to revert back to the latter.

We had lost the meaning of life but have now been reminded of better values to help and support others especially old and sick people. We had forgotten the value of healthy food, water and medicine and had engrossed ourselves in the collection of luxuries of life, which, we now realize, are not that essential and useless at this time of danger.

It has reunited us with our family and family values which had taken a back seat and had almost vanished into oblivion. This pandemic has brought our families close to each other.

Our presence on earth is not only to make financial gains or to do an office job but also to adopt a humanitarian approach, which means looking after, supporting, loving and protecting each other.

It has taught us not to be egoistic: How powerful, how influential, how rich, or how egoistic you may be a small virus can put your ego to standstill.

It has reminded us the power of energy we possess to support, to help, to share and not to be selfish and only look after us. Doctors, Forces, suppliers they have already opted to be the first one.
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The present situation is testing us whether we should panic or be patient, whether we are gainers or losers and soon our true colors will start reflecting. At least it teaches us to be positive thinker and worker.

It is reminding us that time has come when we have to learn from our past. Love and respect your Mother Earth. It has taught us that life is very important -there is power of hope, power of healing and power to win. Let’s treat CORONA VIRUS as THE TEACHER OF THE CENTURY and pray almighty to please save us from this calamity.

World Theatre Day Celebrated by AAFT On Line

Theatre Day Celebrated by AAFT On Line

New Delhi: The Theatre has been one of the most popular forms of entertainment since the Greeks, and is one of the most important activities in performing arts.

“Theatre Day is celebrated on 27^th March to pay respect to the artists and encourage performing arts as a means of infotainment. Theatre has been able to bring in voices of neglected in the foray, and given a platform to artists to convey their emotions and message across to a wider audience,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and one time theatre artist himself.

“Theatre is a very important part of our studies at AAFT. All acting courses and performing arts like dance actually have been originated from theatre. We still give lots of importance to theatre exercises in our syllabus,” added Dr. Marwah while addressing the students on line.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah now renowned international media personality started his carrier as theatre artist way back in school, college and then professionally.

He has been involved with great theatre personalities like B.V. karant, Meena Jacop, Rati Bartholomeo, Nadira Babbar, Umesh Luthra and S.C. Sehgal as an actor.

Later he graduated to theatre director, producer and presenter also. He has performed more than 100 shows on stage and has been associated with plays like Andher Gardi Choupat Raja, Bhaye Ka Devta, Hai Watan, Tash Nagri, Jasma Odan, Oh Mere Sapne, Hum Do Humare Do, Ek Se Barkar Ek, Baqi Ithihas, Rustam Saurabh, Dial M for Murder and many more.

World Poetry Day Celebrated by AAFT University On Line

World Poetry Day Celebrated by AAFT University

New Delhi: Poetry reaffirms our common humanity by revealing to us that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings. Poetry is the mainstay of oral tradition and, over centuries, can communicate the innermost values of diverse cultures.

In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.

“One of the main objectives of the Day is to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University

“The observance of World Poetry Day is also meant to encourage a return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, to promote the teaching of poetry, to restore a dialogue between poetry and the other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting, and to support small publishers and create an attractive image of poetry in the media, so that the art of poetry will no longer be considered an outdated form of art, but one which enables society as a whole to regain and assert its identity,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Different poets from all over India exchanged the poetries at mobile apps and facebook in different languages.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS CELEBRATED ON LINE

International Day of Happiness Celebrated on Line

New Delhi: The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and well being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives.

 “It also recognized the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Patron to IFUNA-Indian Federation of United Nations Associations and President WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation while first time celebrating the event on line owing to the self curfew imposed due to Corona Virus complications in the country.

Large numbers of messages were sent on mobile and created chat box on line to tell many about International Day of Happiness. Dr. Marwah showed his concern about Corona virus, an uncertain mishap in the World.

Bhagat Singh Remembered on Martyrs' Day

New Delhi: Shaheed Diwas is observed on 23 March to mark the occasion when freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar were hanged to death by the British in 1931. The three were convicted for the assassination of John Saunders, a British police officer.

“Lets give our tribute to the three heroes Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev  for their courage and bravery and laying down their lives for the country on this Shaheed Diwas Day,” said Sandeep Marwah Chair for Shaheed Bhagat Singh Forum at Marwah Studios.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah has been a product of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College  of Delhi University of 1978 Batch. “We have learned a lot from this great leader- The Patriotism,” added Dr. Marwah.

Bhagat Singh Forum at Marwah Studios has been involved in making films on Bhagat Singh, maintaining a book library and a film library. Number of workshops,seminars, interaction programs, talks are arranged to cultivate the sense of Nationalism within the young people of India.

World Consumer Rights Day Celebrated at AAFT School of PR Events & Advertising

Sandeep Marwah at AAFT

Noida: World Consumer Rights Day is an annual international event that signifies celebration and solidarity in the international consumer movement, demanding that, consumer rights are to be respected and protected.

The event also gives a chance to protest against the market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. Each year, World Consumer Rights Day adopts a theme to highlight. This year the theme promoted is "The Sustainable Consumer".

“In order to protect the planet and provide fair social conditions for current and future generations, we need to think about the way we produce and consume goods and services,” reminded Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of PR Events And Advertising talking to the young entrepreneurs in making at Noida Film City.

 “The aim of sustainable consumption is to increase resource efficiency and fair trade while helping to alleviate poverty and enable everyone to enjoy a good quality of life with access to food, water, energy, medicine and more,” added Dr. Marwah highlighting the World Consumer Rights Day, which falls on 15^th March every year.

Chief Scout For India Sandeep Marwah Addressed to The Nation on Coronavirus

Chief Scout For India Spoke to The Nation

New Delhi: “There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India while addressing to the Nation.

“We are taking full support of Radio Noida 107.4FM World Radio and MSTV an international television to spread the word to maximum number of people to   prevent them from this dangerous virus,” added Dr. Marwah.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah instructed press to publish and broadcast the following precautions so that it reaches to the largest number.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.

Cover coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw used tissues in the trash. Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. 

If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. Dr. Marwah suggested to consult their doctor in case of emergency. They must follow instructions passed on by the Government from time to time.

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated by Ambassador of Uzbekistan

H.E. Farod Arziev Presented Memento to Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: “I extend my heartiest thanks and regards to Dr. Sandeep Marwah and all the members of Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry for their sincere cooperation and powerful association for all these two and a half years of my stay in India as Ambassador of Uzbekistan. My team also joins me in thanking you all,” said Farod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India now been nominated as Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan.

We are indebted to H.E. Farod Arziev for the formation of  Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum and nominating Sandeep Marwah as the Chair for the same,” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

“We left no stone unturned in making this forum popular one. Every segment of media and department of culture has been touched during H.E. Farod stay in India including music, films, tourism, talks, workshops, exhibitions, fashion shows, book releases, National Day, press conferences and presentations,” said Sandeep Marwah accepting the memento from the Ambassador at the Embassy in the farewell dinner.

International Day of Action For Rivers Observed at Marwah Studios

Noida: “The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities around the world come together with one voice to say that our rivers matter,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nations at a small event at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

“The reality is communities having access to clean and flowing water matters. That everyone should have a say in decisions that affect their water and their lives. That it’s our time to stand up for these rights, now more than ever,” added Dr. Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations

The International Day of Action for Rivers 2020 theme is “Women, Water, and Climate Change”.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah and his organizations are continuously working on two major projects that is Clean Ganga and now Clean Yamuna. Workshops, seminars, talks, interaction programs, painting competitions, allocations, recitations, writing competitions etc. are being organized to sensitize media organizations, the students of schools and colleges all over the State of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

Electrifying Show of Canadian Singer Manjeet Uppal at AAFT

Musical Show by Canadian Singer Manjeet Uppal at AAFT

Noida: A powerful and electrifying performance by Manjeet Uppal at the musical show organized by AAFT School of Performing Arts at Marwah Studios Noida Film City mesmerized the young college audience.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University.

Manjeet Uppal is a well Known Singer from Canada. He has established his name in a short period as an actor, director, music composer and a singer.  He is a multi talented person.

Manjeet has done over thousands of shows and specializes in Punjabi, Hindi, Pop, Rock, Ghazals and Sufi folk music. His unique style allows all different genres with a mix of old and new songs

“Music plays an important role in our life. It has the ability to play around with our emotions, being a musician by heart and soul, I have devoted myself to express from my inner self as a stage entertainer and performer and captivates the audience with soulful voice,” said Manjeet Uppal.

MP Jagannath Spoke to Members of International Journalism Centre

MP Jagannath Sarkar at International Journalism Centre

 Noida: “I appreciate the idea of Positive & constructive Journalism as President of International Journalism Centre Sandeep Marwah has put it so clearly. Lets work towards positivity and bring our country to better platform in the World,” said Jagannath Sarkar  an Indian politician who has been a Member of Lok Sabha for Ranaghat since 2019.

 “We need news papers, TV channels and other mediums of media to also high light the achievements of individuals, business houses & associations and our own government,” added Jagannath Sarkar Member Parliament on the occasion of third day of Global Festival of Journalism Noida

 “Constructive journalism is an emerging domain which involves communication based around reporting solution-focused news, instead of revolving only around negative and conflict-based stories. Constructive journalism aims to give stories more context and make the consumer of the news more intelligent,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

 Dr. Marwah Presented and honoured Jagannath Sarkar with life membership of International Journalism Centre of Marwah Studios along with memento of Global Festival. The event was attended by large number of professional journalists and mdia students from all over India and abroad.

Sandeep Marwah Honored For Contribution to Journalism

Dr. Sandeep Marwah With Maroof Raza

Noida: “Dr. Sandeep Marwah is a legend and his contribution towards media is beyond explanation. Our organization is honored to present this award to Dr. Marwah for supporting large number of media organization. I am attending first event at Marwah Studios and amazed to note the energy here at this function,” said Maroof Raza Chief Editor GNN News 24x7 Hindi National Channel while presenting the ward on behalf his association.

“I am thankful to Maroof Raza and his organization for presenting me this honor. I am humbled and feeling motivated to do more in journalism,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios addressing international audience.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah himself is the editor of a new paper, a radio Station and a TV Channel. He is the instrument in declaring 12^th February as the International Day of Journalism. He is the single promoter of first ever Global Festival of Journalism. Dr. Marwah is also the president of one of the biggest school of journalism- AAFT School of Mass Communication And Journalism and now president of International Journalism Centre.

ICMEI Celebrated Mauritius National Day at AAFT

National Day of Mauritius Celebrated at AAFT

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry celebrated the National Day of Mauritius, which falls on 12th March, with the students of Media of Asian Academy of Film And Television at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.

Three projects were launched for research including Cinema in Mauritius, Mass Communication and Journalism of Mauritius and Fashion And Design Industry of Mauritius. Three projects were handed over to the students of AAFT and Asian School of Media Studies under their director’s guidance.

“I on behalf of Media And Entertainment Industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to the High Commission of Mauritius to India and the people of country on this auspicious day. May friendship between the two countries remain best for ever,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

National Day in Mauritius annually falls on March 12. It celebrates the day, when the country gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1968 and the Republic of Mauritius was formed in 1992.Mauritius became a British colony in 1810.

Indo Ghana Cultural Forum Wished On National Day

National Day Celebrated At Marwah Studios

New Delhi:  President of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and Chair for Indo Ghana Film And Cultural Forum Dr. Sandeep Marwah extended his best wishes to the High Commissioner of Ghana H.E. Michael Aaron Nii Nortey Oquaye on the National day of Ghana falls on 6^th March.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of Ghana on the National Day. I wish India and Ghana friendship and business partnership to grow to a new level,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah counting his own different interactions with Ghana.

Independence Day is an official state holiday celebrated by the Ghanaians and the Ghanaian diaspora, which is celebrated on March 6 every year. Independence Day marks the declaration of independence from British colonial rule, by Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah on 6th March 1957. Ghana became the first sub-Saharan African country to achieve independence from British colonial rule.

Indo Bulgaria Cultural Forum Congratulated Ambassador Eleonora

National Day of Bulgaria Celebrated

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for IBFCF-Indo Bulgaria Film And Cultural Forum at ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry congratulated H.E. Eleonora Dimitrov Ambassador of Bulgaria to India on the National Day, which falls on 3^rd March.

The Embassy of Bulgaria in New Delhi celebrated the National Day of Bulgaria on March 5, 2020. The event was well attended by Bulgarian dignitaries, members of diplomatic community and expatriates.

Her Excellency Eleonora Dimitrova addressed the audience highlighting the strong relationship between India and Bulgaria. G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Government of India was the esteemed Chief Guest.

Indo Bulgarian Film And Cultural Forum

On 3rd of March Bulgaria celebrates the anniversary of its Liberation from the five century-long Ottoman rule. It is also referred to as the date of the creation of the Third Bulgarian Tsardom. March 3 is a national holiday for Bulgaria and it was declared as such in 1978.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Shivaargya Dance Presentation

Sandeep Marwah at Ganesa Natyalaya

New Delhi: “Work like you don’t need the money, love like you’ve never been hurt and dance like nobody’s watching you. We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Founder of Noida Film City at the inauguration of annual male classical dance presentation titled Shivaargya at Ganesa Natyalaya curated by Saroja Vaidyanathan at New Delhi.

“The dance can reveal everything mysterious that is hidden in music, and it has the additional merit of being human and palpable. Dancing is poetry with arms and legs,” added Dr. Marwah also the Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts appreciating the perfection of the dancers who all were participating in day long festival.

Saroja Vaidyanathan is a guru and a notable exponent of Bharatanatyam a prolific choreographer and has to her credit ten full-length balle and nearly two thousand individual Bharatanatyam items.

Saroja Vidyanathan has written a number of books on Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music including ‘The Classical Dances of India’, ‘Bharatanatyam – An In-Depth Study’, ‘Carnataka Sangeetham’, and ‘The Science of Bharatanatyam’.

Saroja was conferred the Padma Shri in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2013 by the Government of India. Later Saroja presented a set of her books to Dr. Sandeep Marwah.