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November 05, 2024

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  • Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Initiatives

FTII's 'Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know' Qualifies for 2025 Oscars

FTII's Kannada language short film, "Sunflowers Were The First Ones To Know," directed by Chidananda S Naik, has qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the Live Action Short Film Category. Inspired by Indian folk stories, the film follows an elderly woman who steals a village rooster, leading to a cessation of sunlight and turmoil.

Why it's important: The film showcases the expertise of Indian filmmakers and serves as an invitation for viewers to engage with Indian culture and storytelling on a global stage.

Promoting Hindi and Indian Languages: Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Initiatives

India is the only country with 11 recognized classical languages. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has emphasized the need to strengthen Hindi by developing a long-term policy for its preservation and translating modern education curricula into Hindi and other Indian languages.

Why it's important: Preserving and promoting Indian languages, including Hindi, is crucial for cultural heritage and national unity.

Global Chronicles 🌐 

  • The United States holds a crucial election today, with Trump and Harris vying for the presidency, with results expected as polls close.

  • World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10 every year, aims to raise awareness and promote positive change about mental health as a universal human right.

Market Movers 🤑 

  • India's manufacturing sector witnessed a growth surge in October, driven by high demand and increased exports as per the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI.

  • NSE marks 30 years with mobile app, websites in 8 additional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Sports Spectacle 🏅 

  • The Chennai Grandmasters tournament, with an average rating of 2729, starts today with India's top players, including Arjun Erigaisi and Harika Dronavalli, competing in classical chess format.

  • India's Under-19 boxers shone at the World Championships with 17 medals, including four golds, with every female boxer medaling.

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