Waves News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Bharat Pavilion makes debut at Hong Kong International Film & TV Market
Mumbai, March 20: The Bharat Pavilion made its debut at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FILMART), and was inaugurated by H.E. Satwant Khanalia, Consul General of India, Hong Kong & Macau.
India holds exhibition in Bangladesh to celebrate 111 years of film industry
Dhaka, March 19: An exhibition celebrating 111 years of Indian cinema is currently underway in Dhaka. The event in the capital's upscale Gulshan area highlights various aspects of Indian cinema.
CM Fadnavis meets PM Modi, discusses key issues related to Maharashtra
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various key issues including Gadchiroli Mining Hub, Nagpur Airport and Finance Commission funds for local bodies among others.
WAVES 2025: Govt announces $1 billion fund for creators' economy
New Delhi, March 13: The government will create a billion-dollar fund for the creator's economy as part of the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, said Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday.
We are really never global till we are truly local: Jaishankar
Mumbai, March 13: Real globalization is not about a single narrative but about capturing the "enormous diversity", External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Thursday.
Going to be one of biggest platforms for audio-visual entertainment industry: Ashwini Vaishnaw on WAVES 2025
New Delhi, March 13: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) is poised to be a game-changer for the audio-visual entertainment industry, providing a platform for creators to showcase their talents, collaborate, and drive innovation.
PM Modi will chair CEO's summit during 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai: CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, March 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a CEO's summit during the 'WAVES summit' set to be hosted in Mumbai. PM Modi will be inaugurating the first 'WAVES summit' in Mumbai from May 1 to May 4.
We will host WAVES summit in Mumbai CM Devendra Fadnavis
New Delhi, March 13: Maharahtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that Mumbai will host the 'WAVES summit' and said that the state government is "excited to witness discussions, innovations, and the strategic alliances that will define the future of the global media landscape as we engage in this dialogue".
WAVES to connect Indian creators, technologists with global talent: Centre
New Delhi, March 9: The upcoming World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) will serve as a major platform to connect Indian creators and technologists with global industry leaders, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) said on Sunday.
Entertainers Cricket League to stream live on Waves OTT
New Delhi, March 5: The Entertainers Cricket League (ECL) after a phenomenal debut season, is set to return with its second edition, which will be broadcast live on Prasar Bharati's Waves OTT platform.
Rising temperatures drove 41 pc surge in peak power demand across India in 2023: Report
New Delhi, March 3: India's peak power demand surged by 41 per cent during the summer months of 2023, driven by rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves, a new report by Climate Trends has found.
Study finds how new technology enhances gravitational-wave detection
California, February 16: A team of physicists led by Jonathan Richardson of the University of California, Riverside, demonstrated how new optical technology can extend the detection range of gravitational-wave observatories such as the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO, and pave the way for future observatories.
Ekta Kapoor commends PM Modi's vision to make India an entertainment hub
Mumbai, Feb 9: TV Czarina Ekta Kapoor has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his vision for India as a global entertainment hub is inspiring.
Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher & others thank PM Modi for including them in prestigious WAVES advisory board
Mumbai, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES to position India as a global entertainment hub in the world. Anil Kapoor used social media to thank PM for the initiative.
PM Modi Chairs WAVES advisory board meeting, calls for making India a global entertainment hub
New Delhi, February 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference on Friday. WAVES is a global summit that brings together the world of entertainment, creativity, and culture, the Prime Minister's Office said in an official statement.
PM Modi chairs WAVES advisory board meeting to position India as global entertainment hub
New Delhi, Feb 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chaired an extensive meeting of the Advisory Board of WAVES via video conference to position India as a global entertainment hub in the world.
PM Modi interacts with Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Mukesh Ambani, other top professionals as part of WAVES Summit
New Delhi, February 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with top professionals from India and the World who are a part of the Advisory Board of WAVES Summit.
WAVES 2025: Saraswathi Vani Balgam highlights youth empowerment at global summit
Mumbai, February 6: At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, Saraswathi Vani Balgam, an acclaimed writer and the CEO of Dancing Atoms, addressed the importance of empowering youth in the entertainment industry.
WAVES 2025 'Reel Making' challenge receives over 3,300 registrations from 20 countries
New Delhi, Feb 5: The "Reel Making" challenge at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has received an overwhelming response, with 3,379 registrations from across India and 20 countries so far.
WAVES 2025 Reel Making Challenge receives over 3,300 registrations from 20 countries
New Delhi, February 5: The "Reel Making" challenge at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 has received a total of 3,379 registrations from across India and 20 countries till now.
Zarina Wahab calls shooting in Kashmir special as she prepares for 'Armaan' release
Mumbai, February 2: Actress Zarina Wahab recently shared her excitement and insights about her upcoming web series 'Armaan', set to release on the WAVES OTT platform on February 7.
Neetu Chandra chuffed with the release of Bhojpuri film, 'Kariyatthi' on Waves OTT
Mumbai, Feb 1: Actress-producer Neetu Chandra is chuffed with the release of her Bhojpuri film, ‘Kariyatthi’ on Waves OTT platform. The actress said that the platform will help the film reach the rural areas, tier-two and tier-three cities across India.
'Road to Game Jam' initiative set to empower game developers
New Delhi, Jan 25: With an aim to empower India's game developers, the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), through its flagship event, the India Game Developer Conference (IGDC), has joined forces with innovative gaming company KGeN to organise the “Road to Game Jam” challenge, it was announced on Saturday.
Pollution and heatwave impacting children's health and education in India: UNICEF Report
New Delhi, January 24: The children in India are facing significant challenges due to environmental stressors such as heatwave and air pollution, which are adversely affecting their health, school attendance, and overall learning outcomes, says a report by UNICEF.
Scientists discover "space chorus" far from Earth
Beijing, Jan 23: An international research team led by Chinese scientists has discovered chorus waves more than 160,000 km away from Earth -- a space phenomenon previously believed to occur only near Earth's dipole magnetic field regions, according to a study on Thursday.