His Eminence Prof Dr Madhu Krishan – Eminent Scientist And Global Peace Leader – Honored In Hungary During WWII Victory Day Commemoration And World Congress For Global Peace...

Budapest, Hungary – May 2025 In a prestigious international gathering, His Eminence Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan, an eminent scientist and globally recognized leader for peace, was invited as Guest of Honour during the Commemoration of the 2nd World War Victory Day in Europe on May 9, 2025, and as Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at the World Congress for Global Peace held in Budapest on May 10, 2025.

Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan is the Founder, Chairman & Chief Rector of the American University USA (AUGP USA) and The United Nations University for Global Peace USA (UNUGP USA). Known for his tireless efforts in promoting peace, human rights, and global harmony, he was invited to Hungary in recognition of his four-decade-long global mission of “Stopping Wars, Terrorism, Human Trafficking, Organized Crime, and Promoting Human Rights and Constitutional Rights of all global citizens.”

Victory Day Commemoration in Hungary

The 2nd World War Victory Day event was hosted by the Embassy of Russia in Hungary and attended by a distinguished gathering of ambassadors, consulate generals, city mayors, and international dignitaries from across the world. The event commemorated the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany’s surrender by the Allied Forces in Europe.

World Congress for Global Peace – A Historic Gathering

At the World Congress held on May 10, Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan shared the dais with esteemed leaders from across Europe, including:

*H.E. Amb. Dr. Alexander Sándor Milesz, Knights Commander

*HMEH Prof. Sir Dr. George Popper, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Knights of Malta

*Dame Dr. Anna Popper, President, Diplomatic Press Agency

In his speech, Hon’ble Prime Minister HMEH Prof. Sir Dr. George Popper expressed deep admiration for Prof. Dr. Krishan’s lifelong contributions to global peace through education. He praised the international impact of AUGP USA and UNUGP USA’s programs.

H.E. Amb. Dr. Alexander Milesz, a longstanding supporter and alumnus of AUGP USA, recalled the significant influence of Prof. Dr. Krishan’s Peace Mission Movement. He highlighted Prof. Krishan’s invitation to the Inauguration and Presidential Ball of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Milesz also noted receiving his doctorate and prestigious award from Prof. Krishan in a mega ceremony attended by over 70,000 delegates from European and Balkan nations.

Honoring Global Contributors to Peace

H.E. Amb. Dr. Anna Hevesi, celebrated for her contributions to peace through dance, music, art, and culture, was honored by Prof. Dr. Krishan with a Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa) and the Human Excellence Platinum Award. Her efforts in promoting peace culture across Albania, the Balkans, Europe, India, and globally have long been mentored under AUGP USA.

In 2024, she was also awarded the Best Nation Builder Award and Best Peace Ambassador Award by AUGP USA and UNUGP USA during a ceremony in New Delhi.

HMEH Sir Prince Jose, Grand Master and President of the State of Knights of Malta, presented a letter of commendation to Prof. Dr. Krishan, recognizing his unwavering commitment to global peace.

Words of Commendation

H.E. Prof. Sir Dr. Lakshman Madhurasinghe, Senior International Governor and Vice-Chancellor of AUGP & UNUGP USA, shared his heartfelt greetings:

“Delighted to see His Eminence Prof. Dr. Madhu Krishan with His Excellency Sir George Popper. Greetings from all our International Governors and Leaders. In times like these, the world needs visionary leaders like Sir Popper and Prof. Dr. Krishan to join hands and usher in greater peace and harmony.”

On behalf of the Governing Council of AUGP & UNUGP USA, Amb. Dr. Daljeet Kaur congratulated all honorees and delegates of the Victory Day Commemoration and the World Congress, acknowledging their shared dedication to a peaceful and just world.

His Eminence Prof  Dr  Madhu Krishan – Eminent Scientist And Global Peace Leader – Honored In Hungary During WWII Victory Day Commemoration And World Congress For Global Peace

“INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI” Solo Show Of Paintings By Pintu Paul At Jehangir Art Gallery...

From: 27^th May to 2^nd June 2025

“INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI”

Solo Show of Paintings

By

Renowned artist Pintu Paul

VENUE:

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 400 001

Contact: 11am to 7pm.

Contact: 09830361795

About This Exhibition  

Characterised by “gentle” characteristics and western education the rise of Bhadralok in the 19th century reflected changes in the nature of Bengali identity and subjectively. The colonial experience led to concern of Bengal elite to define for themselves a social class that would delineate their nobility and shape a new code of acceptance The “Babu” were associated with this new class of Bengalis eager to adopt Western manners and learn that they formed the bulk the workforce needed the cosmopolitan enclave of Calcutta Babumoshai enjoyed a style of life in common and was conscious of Its existence as a class organised to further its ends. The prototype Babu was one whose attire was a variety of English and Indian, claiming to be taught English and flaunting his status in society. The title “Babumoshai was added as a prefix or suffix to a person’s name to recognize (wealthy) Indians who had provided service and assistance to the British in establishing their commercial and political base in India. Raja Nabakrishna Deb of Sobhabazar Rajbari was first known ‘Babu’ from Calcutta. The rise of Bengali Babu(or Babumoshai) as a social class was mainly due to trade and Enterprise in British colonial Bengal.

Post 1857, we witnessed a change in the way these Babus were represented in popular domains. The young Bengali babu was presented as a cartoon character, a ridiculous fusion of East and West, wearing a Dhoti, coat and hat, wearing a monocle, carrying an umbrella and smoking a cigar. I tried to depict their lifestyle in this exhibition.

About My Art

After meditative perseverance of more than two decade I the Kolkata based artist Pintu Paul has been able to arrive at a goal. I was striving for to devise an indigenous identity of my painting. My figurative forms now display dominance of linearity with a sobriety of folk tranquillity where the wisdom of neo- Indian style is transcended into post-1940-s modernistic approach of our art. In the mean time since the beginning we of twenty-first century I traversed through various forms like naturalism, realism, expressionism and different kinds of folk. All these tracks have lead me to this original expression I was striving for, very much akin to my own personality.

In my present forms I amalgamates various nuances of Indigenous folk tradition, the meditative inwardness of Indian classical sensibility.

The fantasy-oriented technique of transformation of human figures from naturalism towards an expressionist sobriety based on western modernistic formal orientation. Through synthesis of all this elements, local and global I posits a benign, lyrical, witty, pleasant and colourful exposition of life, where indigenous traditional identity plays a dominant role.

The subject of my paintings and drawings are mostly figurative. In the present series I works with Indian social life.

Pintu Paul – Artist

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“INCREDIBLE LIFE STYLE OF INDIAN BABUMOSHAI” Solo Show Of Paintings By Pintu Paul At Jehangir Art Gallery

“Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery...

20th to 26th May 2025

“Within”

Solo Show by Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah 

VENUE:

Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli,

Mumbai 400 018

11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 98254 42287

This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Honorable Guests Sanjay Patil (ACP) in the presence of Aslam Hasan Customs Commissioner, Kisalay Vora senior artist, Manmohan Jaiswal Art Curator, Event Organiser, Prashant Kumar Advocate, Mr. Zen Senior Artist, Pushpa Verma Actress & Author, Sohan Sharma Films producer, Leena Chopda Sivanchi Malani Nari Shakti organisation, Daya Yadav Bollywood Actor, Shreya Ojha Actress  & Anchor, Kamlesh Doshi Film Producer, Moiz Mamoonwala Degital Art Promoter, Manoj Mishra Finance &  Wealth management among others

Maitrry P Shah, an award-winning and internationally recognized contemporary Indian artist, has captivated audiences with her expressive and imaginative paintings. With a deeply contemporary style, she has carved a niche for herself in the art world. Born on April 11, 1987, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat,

Maitrry discovered her passion for painting at a young age, immersing herself in the beauty of nature. As she delved into the world of art and artists through books, her parents provided unwavering support and encouragement, fueling her determination to create her own world with colors and brushes.

Maitrry’s artistic journey began during her studies, as she started creating paintings and participating in various art competitions. At the tender age of 12, she received her first international accolade, the “Silver Medal,” in the 10th Kanagawa Biennial World Art Competition held in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan in 1999. This early recognition cemented her passion for art and marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that continues to this day.

In 2013, Maitrry’s journey took her to the United States, where she visited esteemed art galleries such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, MoMA in New York, and the Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art in Charlotte. Inspired by these experiences, she began showcasing her artwork through 3 solo and 43 group exhibitions in leading art galleries all over India and abroad.

She presented her work in art galleries at Gandhinagar, Bangalore, Jaipur, Bhilwara-Rajasthan, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Noida, Gurgaon, Manipal, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mauritius, Warsaw-Poland etc, her works are in collection of many reputed art collectors and art institutions of national and international reputation on a global level.

Her paintings found their place in numerous national and international art exhibitions, earning her three international awards, including ten gold medals, two silver medals, and one silver crown in national competitions, as well as six state-level awards and certifications. Maitrry got an honorable doctorate Degree in Fine arts from IEMS University.

Maitrry is renowned for her expressive paintings, which she creates using various mediums such as oil, acrylic, oil pastels, and mixed media. Her artistic style is deeply contemporary, and her work resonates with human emotions, particularly those of women. Love, happiness, despair, and sadness are among the emotions vividly portrayed in her artwork, which is often described as soul-touching.

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“Within” Solo Show By Contemporary Artist Maitrry P. Shah In Nehru Centre Art Gallery

Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery...

From: From 20^th to 26^th May 2025

“Form & Flow”

A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures

By well-known artists – Radha Parthasarathy, Satheesh Kumar Mani, Muthukrishnan, Thirunavukkarasu P. , Ravi B. R., Velmurugan  V.

VENUE

Jehangir Art Gallery

161-B, M.G. Road

KKala Ghoda, Mumbai 400001

Timing: 11am to 7pm

Contact: +91 9884247182, +91 8754572315, +91 9443193095

Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, is hosting a group show “Form and Flow” featuring 4 painters and 2 sculptors from the south. This show is being conducted from 20^th May 2025 to 26^th May 2025 in the Auditorium Hall of Jehangir Art Gallery. This exhibition engages the visitors with the diversity of styles, themes and mediums and highlights the power of contemporary art to provoke thought and evoke emotion.

This show was inaugurated on 20th May 2025 by Mrs. K.G. Menon (Secretary – Jehangir Art Gallery)

Painter Radha Parthasarathy, is a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. Her set of paintings called the “Drifting Hues” series, symbolises the flow of life through an aerial view of the shore landscape with boats dispersed to portray life. For her, the boats depict the uncertainty of life. She correlates it with the way her life flows – completely uncertain yet beautiful. There is a sense of calmness that makes the deep silence resonate from within. The aerial view helps us admire the beauty of life from afar with different colours.

Mr. Satheesh Kumar Mani is a sculptor and a professor at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. As a person who was always fascinated by various sportive events like Jallikattu, Football and Handball – his works serve as an expression of the inbuilt inclination towards these sports and mythological stories and the butterflies represent the immense happiness he feels for the same.

Mr. Thirunavukkarasu, is a painter who aims to depict women engaging in dance, classical arts, music as nature cityscape. This abstract expression showcases his deeply routed love for the Indian Culture and also are deeply evocative.

Sculptor B. R. Ravi, is the principle of Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam. The theme of his sculptures circles around nature and various components of it. His works done in copper sheets, captures and celebrates the subtle nuances of nature

Painter Velmurugan expresses the theme of depicting cows with moon. He claims to be influenced heavily by the work of Jackson Pollock and Mark Brandford and works with Textures as a tactile expression to bring his works to life. The feel of these textural elements transcends him to a state of emotional connection with his paintings and also to the viewers.

Mr. Muthu Krishnan is a surfacing artist in the animation industry. His works revolves around his personal admiration towards animals, birds, women and agriculture – which he represents using traditional aesthetics as a fantasy for his visual world.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9Kjodr_Hm1A

Form & Flow A Group Exhibition Of Paintings And Sculptures By 6 Well-Known Artists In Jehangir Art Gallery

IMPPA President Mr. Abhay Sinha Elected Vice President Of FIAPF — A Proud Moment For Indian Cinema And IMPPA...

In a moment of immense pride for the Indian film industry, Mr. Abhay Sinha, President of the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA), has been unanimously elected as the Vice President of FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producers Associations) and FIAPF Headquarters ASBL, the global apex body representing film producers from over 30 countries at the FIAPF Annual General Assembly held on 17th May 2025 in Cannes, France.

Under Mr. Abhay Sinha’s leadership, IMPPA which has been in existence since 1937 has grown into a dynamic and internationally active organization, supporting Indian producers and filmmakers both at home and abroad. He has worked tirelessly to improve the status and recognition of Indian content creators.

One of his key achievements includes leading IMPPA’s participation at the Cannes Film Festival for the second year running in 2025. More than 40 Indian films and delegates took part, showcasing India’s rich and diverse cinema on a global platform. He also contributed as a speaker on the panel discussion at the Bharat Pavilion, titled “Changing Paradigm of Film Screening: Theatres to OTT, Digital Platforms and Beyond”, offering valuable insights into the future of film viewing and distribution.

Beyond international engagements, Mr. Abhay Sinha has played a vital role in shaping better film policies across India, including improved subsidy systems in Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other states. He has also worked to make Film Certification easier and pushed for greater industry representation in National Film bodies.

He has addressed critical industry concerns, including Virtual Print Fees (VPF), exhibition challenges and taxation reforms to ease financial burdens on Producers and Distributors. In addition, he has also actively raised concerns about the proposed 100% tariff by the United States on foreign entertainment content. Through his public statements and writings, he has highlighted the threat such tariffs pose to cultural exchange and the global reach of Indian cinema, urging for  fair trade policies that protect the creative and economic interests of Indian filmmakers.

As the founder of Yashi Films, Mr. Abhay Sinha has produced over 150 feature films in various languages and more than 5,000 TV episodes. He is the creator of the International Bhojpuri Film Awards (IBFA), the first and only global award platform for Bhojpuri cinema, which has been hosted in multiple countries and supported by Indian tourism bodies. These events have taken Indian regional cinema to international audiences and given Bhojpuri artists a global stage.

Mr. Abhay Sinha’s election as FIAPF Vice President is a defining moment for Indian cinema, marking a stronger voice for Indian producers on the global stage and opening new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association

(Anil Nagrath) – Secretary

IMPPA President Mr. Abhay Sinha Elected Vice President Of FIAPF — A Proud Moment For Indian Cinema And IMPPA