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Culture Minister Felicitates 20 Award-Winning Artists at National Art Exhibition

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat honoured 20 award-winning artists at the National Art Exhibition, underscoring the government’s effort to place visual arts at the centre of India’s cultural policy. The ceremony highlighted the state’s continuing use of public recognition to strengthen artistic institutions, expand visibility for creators, and reinforce the role of culture in national identity.

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Kerala Documentary Festival Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Remain Held Up

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Keralam opened in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday amid uncertainty over 31 films that the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. State officials said they are pursuing legal and administrative steps to secure screening permission, even as the festival proceeds with the disputed titles left out of the published schedule for now.

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Araku workshops revive tribal craft traditions, blending heritage with new design ideas

A series of six-day skill development workshops in and around Araku Valley has brought tribal artisans together with master craftspersons from Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh to refine traditional skills and explore new forms. The programme, jointly organised by tribal welfare institutions and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, also focused on documenting rare knowledge such as Buddu painting, now preserved by one surviving practitioner.

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India Entertainment & CultureSept 26, 2026

18th IDSFFK Opens Amidst Censorship Controversy

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) kicks off under a shadow of censorship, with 31 films denied exemption by the Union I&B Ministry. The Kerala State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing legal avenues to secure screening permissions.

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