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New Delhi: In the National meeting of the members of the Managing Committee of  CEGR- Centre For Education Growth and Research Dr. Sandeep Marwah the Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts Raipur and now National Chairman for Media and Entertainment Committee of BIS Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution, Government of India  was elected as the Senior  Vice President of the  council. The  last meeting of the year met virtually.

Earlier Mr. Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra, Chancellor, Shobhit University was elected as the new National President of CEGR for the Calendar Year 2021 replacing  Sanjiv Goswami the outgoing President. The meeting was Chaired by Prof. K.K. Agarwal Mentor CEGR and Chairman National Board of Accreditation.

The new managing committee also consists of Prof. R. Hariharan, Advisor (Approval), AICTE: Mr. V. M. Bansal Chairman NDIM,  Dr. Davish Jain Chairman Prestige Education Foundation, Dr. Rakesh Chharia General Secretary IMS Group of Institutions, Dr. Ashwani Lochan Chairman Arunachal University of Studies and Prof. K. P. Isaac Director General XIME Group of Institutions a Senior Vice Presidents.

Mr. Anant Soni Chairman Arunachal University of Studies, Dr. Anupam Chouksey Pro Chancellor LNCT University, Dr. Sanjay B. Chordiya Chairman Suryadatta Group of Institutes and Dr. Sandeep Pachpande Chairman, ASM Group of Institutions were elected as  Vice Presidents. Mr. Ravish Roshan Director CEGR was nominated as Member Secretary of the organization.

 CEGR is the leading and only education think tank in India, credited with four innovations. CEGR provides a platform for exchange of dialogue among educationists, the media and policy makers and augments educational growth and research.

Raipur: AAFT University of Media And Arts has planned to launch its radio station on 13^th February, 2021 being the World Radio Day for the state of Raipur which can be heard all over the World being available on line.

“More than Hundred and thirty years after the world’s first station was founded, radio is still the most pervasive, accessible, affordable, and flexible mass medium available, especially in the developing world. The power of radio is not that it speaks to millions, but that it speaks intimately and privately to each one of those millions,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts while talking to the media students at Raipur.

“We are very excited to launch our Radio Station from Raipur. We have enough experience of 10 years of conducting Radio Station activities through our Radio Noida 107.4FM and Radio Noida.fm. This would have been there by now but owing to Pandemic the project got delayed by few months,” added Dr. Marwah.

Dr. Sushil Bharti Director Radio Noida has been appointed as the acting Director of Radio Raipur and shall be responsible for the launch of the same. The faculty and students of AAFT University are involved with the launching and day to day affairs of the Radio Station.

New Delhi: Urvashi Dance Music Art and Cultural Society in association with ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry conducted a series of program inclusive of Indian Classical music and dance competition which was open to the Whole World during the Pandemic period of 2020 under the title Sur Taal Hunar Ka Kamaal.

“Eighteen episodes consisting of approximately 150 artists from different countries including United Kingdom, Russia, USA, Bangladesh, UAE, France and Switzerland participated in this competition who will be further selected by the jury to the quarter final show. The whole series was designed, planned and executed on web to keep the artists busy and involved during Pandemic,” informed Rekha Mehra renowned Kathak Exponent and Director of Urvashi Dance Music Art and Cultural Society.

“Everybody is talented because everybody who is human has something to express. There is no dearth of talent in this country and even rest of the World. This program has proved that Indian classical dance and music both are liked and loved by people all over the World. We have learnt that  you have to believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

Now MSTV and Radio Noida 107.4Fm will showcase the 18 episodes of competition where 150 artists have participated. The exact time of broadcast will be soon informed by the authorities. The show will be supported by AAFT University of Media And Arts, Ministry of Culture and ICCR-Indian Council For Cultural Relations of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

New Delhi: National Consumers Right Day  is observed on 24 December to raise awareness about the rights of consumers and responsibilities. This is the day when the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 had received the assent of the President

“The aim of the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act is to provide safeguards to consumers against various types of exploitation like defective goods, deficiency in services, and unfair trade practices,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and National Chairman for Media And Entertainment Committee of BIS, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India at a webinar hosted in association with Asian Law College.

“A consumer is a person who buys any goods or avails a service for consideration. It does not consist of a person who obtains a good for resale or a good or service for commercial purposes. It also covers transactions through several modes like offline, online via electronic means, teleshopping, multi-level marketing, or direct selling,” added Dr. Marwah while talking to the members of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. The session was followed by discussion and question answers.

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of WPDRF-World Peace Development And Research Foundation extends his best wishes to all the people of the World- A Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.

Christmas is the festival that is celebrated with full fervour and joy across the world. It is that time of the year when everything feels right around and as the year draws to closer, it prepares us for the New Year’s eve. Every year on 25th December, we celebrate Christmas 2020 to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, who preached peace.

“May the Christmas season finish this year on a happy note and making room for a new year that is fresh and light. Wishing harmony, health, satisfaction, and success for you and your families in the coming year. May God shower you with all the goodness in the world. May you be blessed with all that you have dreamt about. Merry Christmas,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President Marwah Studios said while talking to the students of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

Noida: The International Headquarters of ICMEI -International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT School of Performing Arts decided to present two day Indian Classical music festival on the closure of 2020 and New Year gift to the lovers of Indian music all over the World.

“Music is a part of every known society, past and present, and is common to all human cultures across the globe. Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife. Music is the universal language of mankind. WE are pleased to announce the Indian Classical Music Festival for all the lovers of music around the World. Six very well-known artist from different parts of India with different history behind every session will be a knowledgeable class,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios.

Anil Kumar Mishra renowned Sarangi Player, Dr. Sudeep Rai Celebrated Sitar Maestro, Prabhat Mukherjee distinguished Santoor Player, Pt. Prateek Chaudhuri prominent Sitar Maestro, Sudhanshu Bahuguna well known Vocalist and Yogesh Kumar Shankar recognized Shehnai player will be the part of this music festival to honor the thirty years of Marwah Studios.

The final dates have been announced on 29^th and 30^th of December and session will be at 12am, 2.30 Pm and 5.00 Pm on both the days. Dr. Sushil Bharti will conduct the program.

The program is supported by Radio Noida 107.4Fm and MSTV of Marwah Studios. World Peace Development And Research Foundation, Africa Arab Asia Consultative Forum and Artisan Festival International -World Peace Initiative.

Noida: The General Assembly, on 22 December 2005, identified solidarity as one of the fundamental and universal values that should underlie relations between peoples in the twenty-first century, and in that regard decided to proclaim 20 December of each year International Human Solidarity Day.

The concept of solidarity has defined the work of the United Nations since the birth of the Organization. The creation of the United Nations drew the peoples and nations of the world together to promote peace, human rights and social and economic development.

“International Human Solidarity Day is: a day to celebrate our unity in diversity; a day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements; a day to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity; a day to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication and it is a day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts while talking to the media students of the University.

“It is in the spirit of solidarity that the Organization relies on “cooperation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural or humanitarian character” as well,” added Dr. Marwah who is also Chair for World Peace Development And Research Foundation. The event was supported by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and IJC-International Journalism Centre.

London: “We are proud to be associated with all those people who are inclined towards bringing peace to the World and are ready to guide the world with their massive international experience through art and culture. I cannot find a better person than Dr. Sandeep Marwah- The Global Cultural Minister and President of Marwah Studios to Chair the conference designed to bring Africa Arab and Asian countries under the newly formed Africa Arab Asia Consultative Forum,” said Abdul Dewale Mohammed founder and Group President AASGON and GSEF initiating the talks.

“Whether it’s peace of mind or peace on earth you’re after, it all begins with making an effort to be more calm and present. Peace can challenge us to discover ourselves and perhaps, allow us to surrender to our circumstances. Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Peace begins with a smile and art and culture can bring smile to you every time. I congratulate Abdul Dewale Mohammed for taking initiative in launching today Africa Arab Asia Consultative Forum to bring Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for this first international meeting.

Renowned social Worker from United States of America Dr. Hari Eppanpally Founder and Chairman Lead India Foundation USA,  Chairman, the CIC Group and Founding Chairman Eppanapally Charitable Foundation shared his vast experience in managing large charitable events he has been involved with.

Sanjoy Roy, Founder and Chairman of Teamwork Arts,  Recipient of the United State of America President’s  Committee of Arts and Humanities Awards and Founder of Salaam Baalak Trust expressed his views as how we can start and bring best of the influential people to talk and share their ideas with large audience on monthly basis.

Mohan Singh Sudan, President and CEO, Chamber of International Trade and Industry (CITI), President Info Global Business Park ( IGBP) and Director General General Unique Infrastructures Group (UIG) covering South Asian Association for Corporation (SAARC), Prof. Dr. Etienne E Ehile, Secretary-General Association of African Universities (AAU), Dr. Ashish Dongre Director and Treasurer Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), Prof. Dr Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor ICFAI University Sikkim (IUS), Faiz Askari Founder and Editor in Chief SME Street India and  David Kpondehou, Founder and Coordinator Africa Diaspora Network (ADN) Japan attended the meeting.

The event was supported by ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation and ANA-Asian News Agency.

Noida: “Fashion Designers have broadened their boundaries and opted to showcase garments and fashion of different countries of the World. It was a great idea to bring the whole World together through fashion and design during 4^th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2020,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of   GFDWN.

“Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future. Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. Design is the intermediary between information and understanding,” added Dr. Marwah appreciating the designers for their sincere contribution and participation.

“List was pretty long of the participants who all were working on their piece of art. Research, planning, designing, execution and then presentation of garment has taken long time to all these young and talented designers from all over India. The purpose of the festival is to promote, highlight and showcase their product to the large audience,” said Ritu Lal Festival Director.

Akash Kiran prepared garments from Israel, Anjali Sharma  and Akshay Kumar opted Egypt,  Snigdha Kaushik and Anjali Nagpal designed for Gambia, Ankit Sharma for Fiji, Srishty Gupta and Apoorv Arya planned for Bulgaria, Bhavya Shuklaand  and Mehakdeep Kaur emphasised on  Brazil, Cheshta Jhamb brought clothes from  Afghanistan, Shivam Sharma and Dimple Pal designed for Turkmenistan, Sheetal and Dipali Agarwal worked for Tunisia.

Designer  Divya Negi designed for Serbia, Divya Sharma and Jyoti Chauhan for Kazakhstan, Shelly Mohan and Esha Grover looked upon  Iran, Hasim Malik for India, Jacqueline Gurung designed for  Romania, Jyoti Chauhan finalised for Hungary, Kritika Bajaj and Mansi Chaudhary  preferred Vietnam, Ruchi Yadav and Lalit Kumar for  Sudan and Mayank Bharti shaped for Azerbaijan.

Designer Pooja Patni and MD Mohsin designed Russian garments, Muskan Duggal opted South American country Guatemala, Swati Pandey and Muskan Khurana from Central Asia Armenia, Ramya Sharma and Muskan Rastogi finalised Morocco, Muskan Soni went out of way to do for South Africa,  Rinki designed for Georgia, , Shivani Saini for neighbouring country Nepal, Shobha Rani presented garments from Rwanda, Simranpreet Kaur concentrated on Montenegro,  Stuti Singh for Peru, , Vitika Singh and Tapsna Tyagi – Germany and  Vedika designed clothes from Panama.

The 4^th Global Fashion and Design festival was planned and designed by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT School of Fashion And Design & World Peace Development And Research Foundation.