Category: 6th GFJN

Noida: The sixth edition of the most exclusive journalism festival of the World opened at Noida Film City with great pomp and show. Large number of national and foreign delegates made the journalism festival colorful and vibrant on the first day of the event designed for 12^th to 14^th February, 2018.

“Seven years back we announced 12^th February as the International Day of Journalism, as there was no day marked earlier for the oldest profession on earth. To mark respect to the day we started Global Festival of Journalism every year,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Journalism Centre and the festival.

“We are thrilled to be the part of the 6^th edition of first ever festival of this kind in the World. Bosnia and Herzegovina and India friendship has taken a new shape today. Media can boost our relationship to bigger platforms,” said H.E. Dr.Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina while lighting the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the festival.

“Marwah studios is the Mecca and Medina of film and media activities. Last time I was here for launching of Indo Ghana Film And Cultural Forum. Global Festival of Journalism has brought India and Ghana once again close to each other. I invite Marwah to Ghana as a state guest to further enhance our ties,” said H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

Sandeep Marwah is a popular name in United Kingdom, his involvement has added more by joining hands with Teesside University. Asian Education Group and our University will soon tie up for joint gains,” added Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu Teesside University United Kingdom.

The reaches of 12th February as International Day of Journalism and Global Festival of Journalism have induced many organizations in the World to celebrate this day. I am ready to go to any extend to promote good journalism,” added Dr. Ved Pratap Vaidic veteran journalist of India.

Kumar Mohan Veteran Journalist from Mumbai representing the Indian film industry congratulated all the journalists from all over the World on International Journalism Day. ”International Journalism Centre has created the day and history in the books of journalism,” said Kumar Mohan.Himanshu Zhunzhunwala was also present there.

The festival organized workshops, seminars, interactions, talks, exhibitions, screening of documentaries, release of posters etc. on the first day along with launching of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum by the Ambassador of Bosnia.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored the dignities with the life membership of International Journalism Centre of Marwah Studios.

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry created another organization to build and promote relations between two countries India & Bosnia And Herzegovina under the name and banner of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum.

The remarkable opening of 6^th Global Festival of Journalism was followed by the launching of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum at Noida Film City where media persons from all over India and abroad were present to see the auspicious launch by the international dignities.

Well known media personality and world record holder Sandeep Marwah was honored and nominated as the Chairperson of this forum as he has been well aware of international relations between two countries. H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina was offered Patron ship of the forum.

Veteran journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai and renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala, witnessed the event.

“There is a need of these kind of organizations which can work people to people of the country and bring them close to each other through arts and cultural events,” said H.E. Sabit Subasic.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to all present here on this historical moment on the 6^th Global Festival of Journalism and on the formation of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum,” said H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

Noida: A colorful and authentic faces in the shape of paintings were presented by the renowned artist Dipak Ghosh on the first day of 6^th Global Festival of Journalism at Marwah Studios designed by International Journalism Centre on International Journalism Day, 12^th February 2018.

“We have always promoted art and culture in our every event. We have believed that Indian art and culture is base for our growth and promotions,” said Sandeep Marwah President of GFJN.

The exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India, veteran journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai, renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala and H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

“I harbor an interest in all art forms with a special interest in music and filmmaking besides the visual arts. When I’m not occupied with my passions, I help artists and leaders of tomorrow see the light, my primary endeavor is to make them dream better. My thought process has always aligned better with children as they are fearless and forever evolving, naturally possess a vivid imagination and are open to all possibilities of fancy,” said Dipak K Ghosh.

Madhavi Advani director of International Children’s Film Forum curated the exhibition. Dipak K Ghosh pursued commerce from Jadavpur High School and Prafulla Chandra Collage (City Collage, Golpark, Kolkata), started drawing when in 3 rd grade of school. His first earning came by making a Portrait when in class eighth. He is currently working at Bubna Advertising.

Noida: “The biggest and the only festival of its kind in Asia and second in the World Global Festival of Journalism has been planned by International Journalism Centre to promote good journalism and to support love, peace and unity through journalism, is the motto of the festival,” said Sandeep Marwah President IJC to the large international audience gathered at Marwah Studios.

A newsletter planned by the Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Asian School of Media Studies was released by the important dignities present on the occasion on the first day of 6^th Global Festival of Journalism.

The news letter was released by H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India, veteran journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai, renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala, Madhavi Advani Director International Children;s Film Forum, Dipak K Ghosh renowned painter, Actor Ekta Jain and educationist Padmini Prameshwaran.

“Creating a news paper, involving the students of mass communication and journalism and publishing on all the days of the festival adds a lot to the international festival,” said Dr. Xiaoxian Zhu of Teesside University.