Human Trafficking- A virus from long headed history

Our life begins to end the day we become silent about things that matter-

In a scenario where we fight and strive hard by our Human rights, there are people who are deprived their basic rights forcefully or due to some extreme circumstances. These circumstances often lead them into unavoidable well of Human Trafficking. This practice has been coming into play since many decades. Earlier it was through slavery and now through exploitation and bondage. Human trafficking is when people are recruited or harbored by threat or force to be exploited.

A major bunch of this illegal practice comprises of commercial sex or labor exploitation. Today US along with Mexico and Philippines are marked as the worst in terms of Human Trafficking practices (Business Insider). Human trafficking was not even considered a crime till 2000 until trafficking victims protection act was made against it. Forty nine thousand cases have been reported in US of Human Trafficking since 2007. Whereas if we talk about India, the stats are no less but they are not reported.

Human Trafficking is majorly for two purposes. Either it is labor exploitation of different kinds or sex trafficking at each level. Labors are also exploited at different levels, some of these are transported from different countries specially South Asia, South Africa, poor Middle East countries and Latin America. New York is the hub of all illegitimate and legitimate practices. Everything is controlled from New York. Every year around eighteen thousand to twenty thousand people become the victims of Human Trafficking in US.

However human trafficking does not mean the victims being transferred or transported to different countries necessarily. Exploitation of people has a long back history with US when people were called for slavery and it was a common practice in the state. Labor exploitation almost has the same characteristics as of slavery in before times.

Forced Labor, Bonded Labor, Debt Bondage among migrant laborers and involuntary domestic service are the four types of Labor exploitation which takes place in terms of Human Trafficking. Accordingly there are two types of sex trafficking happening, one is normal sex trafficking where young adult women are taken and forced into certain kinds of sexual exploitation and are kept into prostitution.(Commission of status of women). The other is Children commercial sex trade which happens across the globe. In this children and teenage girls are sold commercially to a person who is free to exploit her sexually of any kind.

When a coerced, forced or deceived into prostitution by force and is forced to remain in a position of such position, that person becomes a victim of Sex Trafficking. It involves the whole process of transporting these victims from their native place to the area where they are forced into prostitution. The traffickers are themselves criminals and have committed to do such ugly jobs. They use unlawful ‘debt’ as their key to bondage these victims into prostitution from which they are never able to come out.

The majority of human trafficking in the world takes the form of forced labor. Forced labor is also a form of Human Trafficking which fell into labor slavery in ancient times. It is often hard to identify and recognize sex traffickers as they are brought so secretly and with arrangements that they are able to bypass the government security. However it may not involve the same criminal networks profiting from transnational sex trafficking. Instead it involves the subject workers who are brought to serve in coerced factories and households. Whereas in bonded labor, as the name suggests, revolves around the people who fall as victim to this deadly trap of trafficking. In expectation of removing their unlawful debts, they move to different area where the traffickers take undue advantage of them and exploit them. They do it assuming it to be terms and of the employment.

Debt Bondage among migrant workers is generally due to abuse of contracts, inadequate local laws and intentional imposition of exploitative. On the other hand Involuntary Domestic servitude is a special kind of forced labor where the victim is not allowed to go out of the house or his/her documents are taken away and they have to work as servants in informal workplace. It is quite astonishing fact that seventy one percent of the labor trafficking victims had come to US legally but were later compiled into human trafficking.Other than sex trades, victims are also forced into prostitution through health and beauty service industry.

Human trafficking is spreading at a high rate and Children are at the highest risk. Since children are more vulnerable than adults and can be easily controlled and cheaper to transport. All these types of human trafficking practices are due to similar conditions and reasons, due to lack of jobs, debts, poor working or family conditions in a country or lust for more money which leads them into this black hole.

ONCE THIS GENERATION GOES FROM APATHY TO ACTION, WE WILL SEE HUMAN TRAFFICKING END.

Dream big for Stronger India

New Delhi: “It is essential for all of you to dream big. When you think big then only you can do bigger jobs to convert India into powerful and self-reliant country. Every dream must be backed & supported by willingness and ability. Passion comes from within and ability from confidence which in return needs knowledge gained by proper education and training. You must put your best in education and extra co-circular activities right now,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and Chief Scout For India at a gathering of young students at Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women at Kolkata.

“Always remember the mantra of Mahatma Gandhi that Ambition is the beginning which needs better attitude where you have to believe in yourself with commitment to your work with better communication skills. Prove yourself a dedicated worker with lots of enthusiasm to learn with focus mind having goals on your table,” added Dr. Marwah also Chair for Mahatma Gandhi Forum & World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

The international webinar on Mahatma Gandhi’s Philosophy on Education and Peace Building was organized by Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace Forum in collaboration with Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College For Women.

Vipin Gaur of Newspapers Association of India, Prodip Adhikari State President of MGGPF, Principal Dr. Soma Ghosh also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Marwah was nominated Global Peace Ambassador by the forum.

Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: “On 18 July every year, we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University talking to the group of people running different organizations in India.

Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

“November 2009 – in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day,” added Dr. Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations and President World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

The charter recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups; the fight against poverty; the promotion of social justice. The resolution acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

Chief Scout of India spoke on Kargil Divas

New Delhi: “Let me first extend my gratitude to each and every one who was involved with the Kargil operation. Let me pay homage to all those who have laid their lives for the nation. The countrymen will never be able to forget the sacrifice these soldiers have done for the motherland,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India addressing scouts and guides and many people on web. 

 “Lets come together as a Nation of Youths and celebrate the success of our forces during Kargl operation. Our forces who all served this operation are today the real source of inspiration for the youth of this country. We have to learn a lot from these martyrs,” added Dr. Marwah motivating Scouts and Guides of India. 

 Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the successful Operation Vijay, is celebrated in India on 26 July. On this date in 1999 India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistan. The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days, ended on 26 July and resulted in loss of life on both the sides. 

 Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah read the important messages of the dignities “ one by one.Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination & exceptional valour of our Armed Forces. I salute the soldiers who fought the enemy and laid down their life to defend Bharat Mata. The nation is forever grateful to them and their families,” said Shri Ram Nath Kovind President of India. 

 “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations,” said Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India 

 “Kargil is not only a symbol of our self-respect but also a step taken against injustice. Former PM AB Vajpayee had said that within the purview of national security whatever we do is for self-defence and not attack,” said :Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

Religion to spirituality webinar by World Peace Foundation

New Delhi: “Hey lord give me good thinking and good feelings so that I can do good deeds and through by good Karmas I would love to convert Earth into heaven. Today is the World Population Day, the current population of 770 crores will be 850 crores in 2030 What values we are planning to pass on to the next generation will depend upon what values we are going to create today,” we have to be serious and definitely concerned about it,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation initiating the webinar organized by Confederation of World Religion.

 

Avadhuta H. H. Jagat Guru Dileep ji Maharaj spoke about his vision vision of fulfilling the ancient Vedic wisdom of great masters from India and create a global family “Vasudaivakudumbakam”. He suggested the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi “Simple Living and High Thinking”, the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati “Love All, Serve All”, and the teachings of Mother Teresa “A Smile Can Change The World”.

 

His Holiness Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami Ji believes that only spiritual upliftment of mankind is not enough, along with it there has to be all-round knowledge of basic things. We all should be committed towards this development and carry related activities to fulfill this divine objective. Education is the need of the day he said.

 

“What is required is the combination of ancient meditation, yoga and new science. This method is very helpful to eradicate the beastie tendency and to proliferate the divine thoughts in human mind to build a peaceful society. Environment protection, conservation and restoration is another very important job we all have to get involved with to leave mother earth in good condition for the next generation,” said H.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni.

 

Rajyogni B K. Saroj Didi Ji of Brahma Kumari, Adv. Brahmideviji of Sadguru Foundation Goa, B.K. Sunita Malik from Brahm Kumaris, Dr. Gopal Ji of Global Yog Alliance also spoke on the occasion.

 

Acharya Satyendra Narain President Confederation of World Religion extended vote of thanks and promised to come back with new discussion. AAFT University of Media And Arts, International Film And Television Research Centre and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry supported the event.

Excessive Force used by Police officers in US

Police and the law is made to protect us rather than to exploit us. Police officers also have some rules and regulations which they need to follow strictly in any procedure during their duty hours. But in-spite of all this, there is a case of police brutality or violence every seven hours in United States. Excessive use of powers by police officers has been observed to suppress the situation or take that situation under their control.

Undue advantage or misuse of powers given by government to the police officers on common citizens breaching their civil rights is called police brutality or police violence. Police brutality does not just includes torture or encounters but also physical or verbal abuse,  mental torture, giving stress during interrogation, rape and false arrests. Police is meant to help us and protect our rights but it is more often seen that it terrifies the people around.

According to a data, every nine out of ten people claim that police violence is a problem in the country. (The Guardian)  Excessive force refers to situations where police officials try exceeding the minimum limit to control the situation. The constitutional right meant to protect from excessive force is found reasonable and as a requirement in the fourth amendment right and the prohibition of cruel or unusual punishment in eighth amendment law. But even after that many of rights of common people are violated by the police officers. (Kellie Pantekoek, Findlaw)

There have been many such cases where there was found to be misuse of force by the police officers. In a certain case of Tennessee V. Garner who was trying to flee from a house he had burglarised, he was a non- threatening teenager but the police shot him to stop him. This case was taken to Supreme Court and it refused to authorise the use of “all the necessary means to affect the arrest” plead so avoid the violation of fourth amendment. Similarly, it recognized the arrest of unnecessary people and torturing them to get information. There should be certain ways to do it. (Berenice Garcia, The Monitor)

In the recent times, where there is a huge protest for treating black people with respect and dignity, there had been some cases which show excessive steps taken by police officers to stop the crowd, which was protesting peacefully. Last month when U.S president Donald Trump went to visit a historic church near the white house, the police officers threw tear gas on the people doing silent protest and turned them out of the way. (The Guardian)

The Black Lives Matter protests peaked on 6 June with half a million people protesting in nearly 550 places across America. This is being considered as biggest protest till date and the reason, not to mention, is excessive force and torture being executed on the common people by the police officers. It all started with George Floyd unreasonable brutal torture, where he was restrained in the ground on road and was tortured to such an extent that he lost his life. George kept on appealing that let him breathe nearly 30 times, he told that he was claustrophobic and did not had any weapons and was ready to surrender but the police officers inhumanly tortured him to death. (USA Today, Joshua Bute)

Racism is a big problem in America and the growing cases of police violence and brutality only makes it worse. There is a need of strict monitoring to avoid and discrepancies further and the US government should take strict actions against anyone not following or going through the defined laws. However, Trump has launched full-throated defenses of the police, about which the survey found by the guardian had contrasting views.  

According to the survey, three out of four people that are around 76 percent of people believe that most cops are good people but there are a few “bad apples”. But more than one in 10 that is thirteen percent people have the opposite opinion which is that most police officers are bad people, but there are some good ones. Through the survey one thing was clearly evident that excessive use of powers in US by the police officers was a serious matter or concern.

Law is above all and everyone should follow it. Police officers also have some guidelines which they should follow regardless of their personal liking or disliking. Powers are given to the police officers to take action when there is need. But misusing it for their personal grudge, no matter how serious is not acceptable.

Fourth Amendment and Eighth amendment speaks about the violence against common citizens. Also Supreme Court asked the police to get into the detail of an investigation and before taking actions, certain decorum should be maintained. Supreme Court issued some steps of differentiating the level of punishment and actions which can be taken by police officers in order to arrest the criminals. (Associated Press)

Physical presence, verbalization, empty hand control which deals which physical body moves, less lethal methods or weapons and then lethal weapons like guns and firearms should be allowed. And while taking action on any step, police should have credible proof of arresting the person. Even then use of unreasonable force should stop if the suspect is successfully restrained and checked. It is not allowed to punish suspects or criminals who do not posses threats. 

After acknowledging all this, it is our role to keep ourselves aware of the rights and keep in check abouhow we can prevent police officers from using excessive force on the public unnecessarily. For that purpose some remedies are available. Excessive force is a constitutional violation and any person who has been a victim of such thing can file a civil right complain for monetary injunctive relief. (Associated Press)

The victim can also file a complaint in Department of Justice, which may decide to investigate your case if some relevant clue is found. Generally when the person files the complaint, the court looks into the matter very precisely and judges on some crucial criteria. They try to know the severity of the crime committed by the person, any happening which could or had threatened the police officer to take that particular action against him/her and whether it is justified or not. The court tries to find if the individual was resisting request or trying to flee in any case. If there were any alternatives which the officer had to prevent the action of sequences and if at all warning was provided by the police official. (Kellie Pantekoek, Findlaw)

These factors matter a lot however saying so over the year’s police officials somehow escape the trap and get immunity for just doing the job. The situation often is not that complicated as it is shown in the court of justice. Hence the real victims of police brutality do not get proper justice and their rights are often violated. It would not be wrong to say that due to existing racism in the country, a major amount of cases happening due to excessive power used by police force is on a particular community or race.

It is really disheartening to know that in every seven hours, there is case of police violence or brutality where the police officers use excessive force resulting in violation of civil rights of people living in United States. (Business Standard)  This unfair and unreasonable practice should stop as soon as it is possible.

Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of Higher Education which were made for the purpose of enriching the education among the African American Community. Cheney University, established in 1837, is the oldest HBCU founded by Richard Humphreys. Today more than 70% of African Americans dentists have obtained their degree from a Historically Black College or University.

According to a data of NCES, only 15-17% of black students are enrolled in colleges among which 14% have obtained their degree from HBCU College. These colleges are especially for those who are at high risk of not entering or completing college, students at low income group and first generation college students. (HBCU Buzz, NCES)

HBCU’s were created after Civil War to meet educational needs of the students of US. There has been no looking back and many renowned colleges are a part of HBCU.  However there have been many myths about the Historically Black Colleges and University. First of all it is being said that enrollments in HBCU are declining, however in past few years many African American students choose to go to a HBCU college as they find it a safer environment and rather there has been an increase of about 30% in admissions in these colleges.

Then other myths are that these colleges are more expensive and do not have quality of education which is quite wrong. Tuition fees of HBCU’s are 6000$ less than other colleges. Other than that it is said that they lack diversity and do not have adequate resources which is also not true.

World Population Day observed at WPDRF

New Delhi: It took hundreds of thousands of years for the world population to grow to 1 billion – then in just another 200 years or so, it grew seven fold. In 2011, the global population reached the 7 billion mark, and today, it stands at about 7.7 billion, and it’s expected to grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and 10.9 billion in 2100.

“ This massive growth has been driven largely by increasing numbers of people surviving to reproductive age, and has been accompanied by major changes in fertility rates, increasing urbanization and accelerating migration. These trends will affect the future of human race,” said Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation while talking to the large audience at a webinar conducted to observe World Population Day.

 early 1970s, women had on average  4.5 children each; by 2015, total fertility for the world had fallen to below 2.5 children per woman. Meanwhile, average global lifespans  have risen, from 64.6 years in the early 1990s to  72.6 years in 2019.

In addition, the world is seeing high levels of urbanization  and accelerating migration. 2007 was the first year in which more people lived in urban areas than in rural areas , and by 2050 about 66 per cent of the world population will be living in cities.

These megatrends have far-reaching implications. They affect economic development, employment, income distribution, poverty and social protections. They also affect efforts to ensure universal access to health care, education, housing, sanitation, water, food and energy. To more sustainably address the needs of individuals, policymakers must understand how many people are living on the planet, where they are, how old they are, and how many people will come after them

The event was supported by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, AAFT University of Media And Arts, IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations and IFTRC- International Film And Television Research Centre.

National Day of Mangolia celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry celebrated National Day of Mongolia with its members on web which falls on 11^th July. The President of the Chamber congratulated the Ambassador and his complete team in New Delhi.

“I on behalf of ICMEI and compete media and entertainment industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Gonchig Ganbold Ambassador of Mongolia to India and the people of Republic of Mongolia on this auspicious occasion of National Day of his country. The relation between India and Mongolia go back to centuries. I pray and wish for a much stronger relation between the two countries,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Mongolian Film And Cultural Forum.

IMFCF- Indo Mongolian Film And Cultural Forum has done extremely well in these last two years. Dr. Sandeep Marwah also had the opportunity to brief H.E. Khaltmaagiin Battulga the President of Mongolia about the activities of the forum in India during his last visit to New Delhi, who is the Chief Patron of the association.

National Day of Comoros celebrated by AAFT

New Delhi; ICMEI extends its best wishes and congratulations on behalf of Media And Entertainment Industry of India to K.L.Ganju the Consul General of Comoros in India on the National Day of the Republic of Union of the Comoros which falls on 6^th July.

“I on behalf of Indian Media And Entertainment Industry congratulate Shri K.L.Ganju the Consul General of Comoros in India and the people of Comoros on the National Day of the Comoros. India and Comoros have been friends for ages and I pray for the much stronger ties with Comoros, “ said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and Chair for Indo Comoros Film And Cultural Forum.

ICFCF- Indo Comoros Film And Cultural Forum has been now part of many major international events of ICMEI with the presence of K.L.Ganju including Global Film Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, Global Literary Festival and Global Fashion Week. Recently a scholarship has also been handed over for the deserving student to study films in India.

ICMEI celebrated National Day of Venezuela

New Delhi: “I on behalf of ICMEI and Media & Entertainment Industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Ms Coromoto Goday Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India on the occasion of National Day which falls on 5^th July. India and Venezuela share a beautiful relation and I wish this relation to step up to new heights,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

 

Dr. Sandeep Marwah said that, “I am very thankful to Embassy of Venezuela in India for nominating me as the Chair of Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum. The forum has been involved in cultural activities for quite some time.

 

A scholarship has already been delivered for the deserving student from Venezuela to study a short-term course at AAFT University. Indo Venezuela Film And Cultural Forum has been also part of many events including the popular Global Film Festival, Global Literary Festival, Global Festival of Journalism and Global Fashion week in last few years creating a wonderful awareness of India and Venezuela relations.

CSI Chaired Scouts guide Organisation's Meet

New Delhi:  A high profiled meeting of Scouts Guides Organization took place today under the Chairmanship of Chief Scout For India Dr. Sandeep Marwah to discuss the permanent changes and development in the organizational structure to make it a very vibrant and popular establishment.

 

Some major decisions were taken in the meeting which also included the formation of a new energetic advisory board at national level comprising of five members who can be former Governors, Generals from Army, former Union Ministers, Chancellors who can actually devote some time in the upliftment of this uniformed organization.

 

“The concrete suggestions from these experienced persons can bring new energy to the force and can also help us in raising the reach of this institution of scouts and guides to larger part of the country,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India.

 

Another major decision was also the constitution of State Advisory Board having five members from different strata of life including former IAS, IPS, IRS, Vice Chancellors, Senior officers from Government Ministries, top corporate executives etc.

International Day of Cooperatives celebrated at Marwah Studios

New Delhi: NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited in association with AAFT and ICMEI observed International Day of Cooperatives at Webinar organized by Marwah Studios, which falls on 4^th July.

“Co-operatives have been acknowledged as associations and enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural and political advancement of their community and nation. The co-operative movement has been also recognized as a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international affairs,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC and Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations.

Cooperatives for Climate Action were chosen as this year’s theme to address this, and to support Sustainable Development Goal on Climate Action. Climate change severely impacts people’s livelihoods around the world, especially the most disadvantaged groups such as small-scale farmers, women, youth, indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities, who have to cope with extreme natural disasters and degradation of natural resources. This year the focus is on the contribution of cooperatives to combating climate change.

“The COVID-19 pandemic and climate emergency have both revealed the fragility of our societies and our planet. These dual crises are disproportionately affecting the world’s most vulnerable countries and people, and deepening many social and economic rifts. They also make clear the need to strengthen global cooperation and solidarity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Sandeep Marwah spoke about his relations with America on 4th July

New Delhi: “I on behalf of complete media and entertainment industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to the Ambassador of USA to India and the people of USA on the National Day of USA. I wish India and USA a very strong bond and a marvelous friendship for ever,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry on 4^th July in a meeting of Indo American Film And Cultural Forum at ICMEI Webinar.

“We have super relations with America. The two countries have the biggest industries of entertainment and they are entertaining not only their own countries but the whole of World,” added Dr. Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah has developed fantastic relations with Americans through art and culture. Recently he has been honored with a honorary degree from The George Washington University of Peace, Washington. Earlier also he was honored by -Kings University Honolulu for his untiring efforts to bring whole World together through art and culture.

Dr. Marwah has established strong interactions with University of Southern California and many other institutions when it comes to education. He had been also a case study with University of California Los Angles. Earlier, H.E. Kenneth I Juster Ambassador of United States of America to India had appreciated the efforts of Dr. Marwah.

National Day of Rwanda celebrated at Marwah Studios

New Delhi: “I on behalf of ICMEI & Media and Entertainment Industry of India extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Jacqueline Mukangira High Commissioner of Rwanda to India and the people of Rwanda on the occasion of National Day of Rwanda, which falls on 4^th of July. May the friendship between India and Rwanda flourish to next level,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and IRFCF.

 

IRFCF- Indo Rwanda Film And Cultural Forum created by the Embassy of Rwanda in India and ICMEI has grown brick by brick. Few interesting events have taken place and many more are in the pipeline. IRFCF has already delved a scholarship to the deserving student to study cinema or related subject here in India at AAFT University of Media And Arts.

 

Indo Rwanda Film And Cultural Forum had been also partners with Global Festival of Journalism, Global Film Festival, Global Literary Festival and Global Fashion Week earlier. A festival of films from Rwanda could not be planned because of the social distancing and Covid 19 pandemic attack.

Sandeep Marwah co-president at Cellphone Cannes Film Festival

Cannes:  The second edition of International Festival of Cellphone Cinema designed and promoted by Angelique Monet of AFI World Peace Initiative opted Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios of Republic of India as the Co-President of the Festival at Cannes in France.

Professor Karl Bardosh an award winning filmmaker from USA has been appointed as The President of the Jury & Artistic Director of the festival.  Lawrence David Foldes a critically acclaimed director serves as the Student Academy Executive Committee; OSCARS USA is the President of the Jury. Renowned film, television, media personality and educator Sandeep Marwah is the Co-President of the jury for this festival.

Renowned award winning film makers and public figures have also joined the Jury namely Bruno Chatelin former Head of Sony and Fox theatrical in France, Princess Moradeun Adedoyin- Solarin film and television personality from Nigeria, Professor Peter Terezaki Environmentalist & Photographer, Peter Ferris filmmaker from UK, Luba Balagova President & Founder of Sochi International Film Festival & Awards Russia, Gulrukh Khan filmmaker & writer from UK, Petra Terzi Founder of Cultural International Festivals Cyprus & Greece,  Dr. Zlatina Filipova  Arts Philanthropy from  Bulgaria and Yuan Yuan Chen of China Hollywood co-production from China joined the board.

WPDRF celebrated National Doctor's day

New Delhi: WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation in association with ICMEI-  International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television celebrated Ist July as National Doctor’s Day which is dedicated to the honest work of people with noble profession-being The Medical Doctor.

“Doctor’s Day in India was established by the Government of India in 1991 to value doctors and their role in the country’s development. National Doctors day in India is a big awareness campaign offering great opportunities to all to get aware of the roles, importance, and responsibilities of the doctors as well as promote medical professionals to come closer and follow the responsibilities of their profession in a very dedicated manner,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT and WPDRF in a webinar specially organized to observe the Doctors Day.

“This day has special significance this year. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors and physicians all around the world have been recognized for their selfless service and acts. Working continuous shifts and putting their own health in danger, this day gives a perfect opportunity to salute their work,” added Dr. Marwah thanking doctors for their sincere contribution.

Sandeep Marwah attended meeting at Ministry of Consumer Affairs

New Delhi: The first meeting of newly constituted Media and Entertainment Committee of BIS- Bureau of Indian Standards under Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food And Public Distribution took place on web inviting some of the most important stake holders of the industry.

“We are the sixth biggest industry in India with almost touching 2,30,000 Crores turn over and were expected to be 3,00,000 crores by 2024. Around ten million people are directly working in this industry and we are supporting another ten million in associated industries like tourism, hospitality, engineering, travel and transport, interior designing, food and catering etc,” initiated and briefed by Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chairperson of the committee.

“It is a historical moment when for the first time in India we all are meeting to raise the standard of Indian media and entertainment industry and trying to introduce standards in this creative environment. We want world to appreciate our efforts of introducing quality, productivity and conducive environment for the people of creative World,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

The meeting, which lasted for three hours covered many points concerning the scope and composition of media and entertainment services sectional committee and the strategy and roadmap for standardization.

The meeting was attended by the senior representatives of Airtel Digital TV, CFSI- Children’s Film Society India, CII- Confederation of Indian Industry, EEMA- Event and Entertainment Management Association, FCCI- Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Jagran Prakashan Ltd , MESC- Media and Entertainment Skills Council.

Executives from Industry Alliances, Media & Advocacy Consultant, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Newspaper Association of India, Prasar Bharti , PVR Ltd , Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Yash Raj Films , Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and senior officers from Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food And Public Distribution participated in full swing and came to many concrete decisions.

ICMEI invited discussion on current scenario of events

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT School of PR Events and Advertising invited people from Industry to discuss the changing scenario of events in India.

“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort. Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful and that is the job of people who belong to this segment of business called Events,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Chamber and Marwah Studios.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, not the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. Time has come when we have to peep into other boxes what can bring back excitement to life. Without events we are a gloomy society,” added Dr. Marwah and initiated the discussion.

“Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away. We have already started our events on web and response is fantastic. No doubt that events are the part & parcel of media and entertainment industry and it has accrued loss of billions of rupees in last 100 days,” said Dr. Sanjeev Layek Executive Secretary of WASME.

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” Dr. George V. Antony read the quote of James Dean. He expressed how events associated with management ans education have changed the shape and attracting required crowd for the same.

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do, that’s what I am doing by performing for the camera ad I know its reaching people through social media. I have just finished few shows last week,” said Jaya Pridarshini renowned Classical Dancer.

“It was a difficult stage for all of us as we need live audience to perform classical dance. Even young dancers who were learning from me now have to use web for training. We have lost fun in performing and missing on the appreciation from the live audience,” said Anu Sinha Kathak exponent.

Hriju Shah renowned music director, Acharya Mukesh Sharma a yoga expert, Film director Raju Prasekar also spoke on the subject in detail. Chetan Joshi is a noted flautist in the Hindustani classical music tradition expressed his views and won the hearts of the participants when he played the flute on the web.

ICMEI and NAI appreciated Police role in Lockdown

New Delhi: “While the national lockdown has largely left the public confined to their houses, the police are literally on the ground to enforce the prohibitory order. Even during lockdown, they carry out a range of duties ranging from instructing people to maintain physical distancing in markets to taking action against those flouting prohibitory order. They have done a commendable work during this period,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI in a webinar organized to talk out role of police in lockdown by NAI and ICMEI.

“To keep1.2 billion people indoors for weeks on end is an unenviable task. But when India went under a lockdown on 25 March, that’s what the Indian police were charged with,” expressed Ajay Kumar Pandey Inspector General Police Law & Order State of Punjab.

“As expected, there was some degree of force and violence: the police are no stranger to deploying batons on suspected law-breakers. But it also birthed some surprisingly creative means of enforcement from personnel across the country,” added Raghavendra H Auradkar IPS former Director General of Police and Commissioner of Police Bangalore.

The duty calls of the police to be in public places also make them a category vulnerable to the risks of COVID-19. Taking the stress level of the force caused by these factors into account, Ajay Kumar Pandey appealed the police force not to lose self-control and not to react to the rough behavior during lockdown duty.

ICMEI celebrated national day of Slovenia

New Delhi: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with ISFCF- Indo Slovenia Film And Cultural Forum celebrated the National Day of Slovenia falls on 25^th June on Web as no event could be organized owing to the pandemic Corona Virus.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to H.E. Dr. Marjan Cencen Ambassador of Slovenia to India and the people of Slovenia on the National Day of Slovenia. India and Slovenia have an excellent relation.  The visit of our President Shri Ram Nath Kovind to Slovenia last year enhanced the relationship to new level. we are keen to deepen this people-to-people contact  through cultural exchanges,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for ISFCF.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah has allotted a special space in Radio Noida and MSTV for Indo Slovenian relations. “The two mediums will high light and propagate our relations with Slovenia. We will soon start broadcasting Slovenian programs,” added Dr. Marwah.

National Day of Iceland celebrated at AAFT

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 180 countries, infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands of people. In addition to the health implications and loss of life, the pandemic has strained health care systems, disrupted the education system, wreaked havoc on businesses and economies, led to job losses and disrupted social life with lockdowns, curfews and other stringent measures aimed at containing the virus being put in place globally. All this has happened in the context of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, for which public service and public servants are critical.

“From frontline healthcare workers and public health officials to teachers, sanitation workers, social welfare officers and more, the humble public servant has been thrust into the spotlight, helping elevate awareness and understanding of the critical role public servants play in everyday life, and in particular during times of severe crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts at a small event on web to pay gratitude to all public servants.

To honor the work of public servants globally and focus on the critical role frontline public servants have been playing in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and AAFT University  organized UN Public Service Day on 23 June. Dr. Marwah is also patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations.

“Today, as we honor these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind”- Dr. Marwah read the message of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

United Nations public service day observed at AAFT

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected more than 180 countries, infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands of people. In addition to the health implications and loss of life, the pandemic has strained health care systems, disrupted the education system, wreaked havoc on businesses and economies, led to job losses and disrupted social life with lockdowns, curfews and other stringent measures aimed at containing the virus being put in place globally. All this has happened in the context of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, for which public service and public servants are critical.

“From frontline healthcare workers and public health officials to teachers, sanitation workers, social welfare officers and more, the humble public servant has been thrust into the spotlight, helping elevate awareness and understanding of the critical role public servants play in everyday life, and in particular during times of severe crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts at a small event on web to pay gratitude to all public servants.

To honor the work of public servants globally and focus on the critical role frontline public servants have been playing in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and AAFT University  organized UN Public Service Day on 23 June. Dr. Marwah is also patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations.

“Today, as we honor these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect, recognize and invest in their well-being as we build back better, together. And I say directly to these inspiring public servants: We are all deeply indebted to you for your remarkable acts of service to humankind”- Dr. Marwah read the message of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

World Music day celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: While the social distancing measures adopted by countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have shut down yoga studios and other communal spaces, yoga practitioners have turned to home practice and online yoga resources.

“Yoga is a powerful tool to deal with the stress of uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being. Many yoga gurus offer yoga resources to its personnel and others on the portal’s on Wellness. The World Health Organization mentions yoga as a means to improve health in its Global action plan,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts in a program to celebrate International Yoga Day.

“With schools closed and summer break activities cancelled, parents may find it challenging to keep their children physically active. Yoga can help. It is proved that kids can practice many yoga poses without any risk and get the same benefits that adults do. These benefits include increased flexibility and fitness, mindfulness and relaxation,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nation Associations

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions. WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation supported the event.

World Yoga Day celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: While the social distancing measures adopted by countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic have shut down yoga studios and other communal spaces, yoga practitioners have turned to home practice and online yoga resources.

“Yoga is a powerful tool to deal with the stress of uncertainty and isolation, as well as to maintain physical well-being. Many yoga gurus offer yoga resources to its personnel and others on the portal’s on Wellness. The World Health Organization mentions yoga as a means to improve health in its Global action plan,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts in a program to celebrate International Yoga Day.

“With schools closed and summer break activities cancelled, parents may find it challenging to keep their children physically active. Yoga can help. It is proved that kids can practice many yoga poses without any risk and get the same benefits that adults do. These benefits include increased flexibility and fitness, mindfulness and relaxation,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nation Associations

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness. Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions. WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation supported the event.

AAFT is proud of alumna Eden Kuriakosse

Bangalore: Hailing from the picturesque God’s own country Eden kuriaokosse is a perfect amalgamation of beauty with brains. This diva was introduced to the industry with K.M. Saravanan’s romantic comedy “iruku Anna illai”.She is widely recognized as an artist who can pull off multiple characters and has been a part of several leading films since then.

After completion of her education in MBA in media management and marketing from ABS- Asian Business School & AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television, Noida she moved to Chennai to pursue her dreams. Eden has participated in various pageants like Miss cotton city, Sunsilk Miss Kerala and also a finalist for the Sunsilk Miss South India. Having been an acclaimed model even before her acting career she is the face of a lot leading brands..

She has acted in a number of movies across languages in South India. She is seen in more female oriented roles in Tamil and Malayalam and well received by the audience. Her strong connect with theatre art helps her perceive and bring out bold as well as loving characterization with ease.

Some of her prominent works in fashion & modeling brought her titles like- Miss Cotton City, Sunsilk Miss Kerala and Sunsilk Miss South India Finalist.

 “We at AAFT and ABS feel proud of Eden Kuriaokosse who has done extreml well in South India and brought the flag of institution to greater heights,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

Her performance in feature films like Ajab Prem ki Gajab Kahani in Hindi, Aandavaperumal  Panivizhum nilavu,  Irukku aana Illai, Thiraiku Varatha Kathai,  Ean da Thalayil enna vaikale , Zhagaram,  Narai, Iraiva and  Manjal Vanam in Tamil,  Kattumakkan and Girls in Malayalam, Srirasthu Subhamasthu in Telgu have done extremely well at the box office.

She is now busy with Maythirrai, a Web Series for Ekta kapoor Productions and  Kuruthi kalam feature film. “I am thankful to my institution for guiding me to the correct path that I could achieve something in life of my own choice,” said Eden.