Book “Mere Bachpan Ka Chand” by Dewakar Goel Released at the 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2025

Book “Mere Bachpan Ka Chand” by Dewakar Goel Released at the 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2025

Noida, India: The prestigious 13th Global Festival of Journalism & AVGC Noida 2025 witnessed a momentous occasion with the grand release of the book “Mere Bachpan Ka Chand” by renowned author Dewakar Goel. The festival, organized by the International Journalism Centre in collaboration with AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television) and the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), took place at Noida Film City, drawing a distinguished gathering of media professionals, artists, and literary figures.

The book launch was graced by an esteemed panel of dignitaries, including: Dr. Waiel Awwad, Senior Journalist, Aji Fatoumatta Joof, First Secretary, Gambia High Commission, Aparna Moazzam, TV Anchor, Naveen Choudhary, Senior Journalist

During the event, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of AAFT and Marwah Studios, emphasized the timeless value of books, stating, “Books are the best companions; they are the soul of any house. Our Global Literary Festival is the second biggest festival in India, and the Writers Association of India has emerged as one of the largest bodies of writers. We release books throughout the year to celebrate literature and its profound influence.”

The 13th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2025 continues to serve as a vital platform for journalists, artists, and writers to exchange ideas and celebrate the spirit of free expression.

International Animation Day Celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: AAFT School of Animation celebrated International Animation Day on web with the faculty and students of the institution. International Animation Day was first celebrated on Oct 28th, 2002 in honor of Emile Reynaud’s first performance of Theatre Optique.

“Every day we witness the importance and beauty of animation in a variety of media. It spreads in commercial theatres – featuring 3D animation and special effects, on TV, publicity, music industry, cross media, internet, but, and most specially, it develops and grows as an art form, through shorts, multimedia and feature films, created by independent authors, artists, students, and children from all over the world,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts while inaugurating the exhibition.

“Animation includes an impressive range of approaches, techniques and goals. Created by drawing, painting, animating puppets and objects, using clay, sand, paper and computer, working with multiple narratives and non-narratives, reflecting a diversity of themes and performances, presented on a variety of platforms. All of this confirms that ANIMATION is an extraordinary and powerful medium of art, cultural expression and communication. And, as a visual storytelling medium, animation can communicate across cultures without verbal language. It truly is a means for cultural connection,” added Dr. Marwah.

Later Dr. Marwah went through the exhibition of animated pictures, posters, games, short films prepared by the students of School of Animation and congratulated faculty for their sincere contribution.