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Business Standard
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Inviting Esteemed Advisory Board Members for the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DPIFF), recognized as India's Most Prestigious and Only Independent International Film Festival, is pleased to announce a distinguished invitation for applicants to join its Advisory Board for the 2025- 2028 tenure. This announcement heralds a rare opportunity for visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, industry influencers, and cultural ambassadors to step into a national leadership role with global reach and impact. The DPIFF Advisory Board Member position is celebrated as one of the highest honorary recognitions in India's arts and culture sector, supported by venerated government bodies and acknowledged at the highest levels, including the Hon'ble President, Prime Minister, and Union Ministries of India. A Legacy Rooted in National Service & Cinematic Excellence DPIFF stands as a beacon of cinematic brilliance and cultural diplomacy, carrying a legacy of honouring creative talent while driving India's presence on the world stage. Its historic association with Governors, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers and International Consulate Generals reflect its enduring mission to amplify India's cinematic voice internationally. Among past Advisory Board Members are exemplary personalities like Colonel Tushar Joshi, an NSG Commando and Sena Medal awardee renowned for his leadership during the Akshardham Temple counter-terror operation, and Colonel P. C. Sood, a respected Indian Army veteran and current Vice President at the Hinduja Group, who worked with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on India's landmark missile programs at DRDO. Prestigious Roles, Responsibilities & Exclusive Privileges DPIFF Advisory Board Members enjoy a distinguished array of exclusive privileges and responsibilities that set them apart as national and global leaders. They participate in official courtesy meetings with Governors, Chief Ministers, Union Ministers, and international diplomats, proudly serving as DPIFF's cultural spokespersons and champions of Indian cinema. Board Members represent DPIFF at the world's most renowned film festivals, including the Oscars, Cannes, Berlin, and Toronto International Film Festival, elevating India's cinematic legacy on the global stage. In their influential role as Jury Leaders, Advisory Board Members preside alongside Ambassadors, Consulate Generals, and industry stalwarts at DPIFF's acclaimed Short Film Gala, directly shaping the future of cinematic talent in the country. As strategic policy advisors, they offer invaluable guidance on DPIFF's programming, festival growth, government collaborations, and impactful cultural initiatives, ensuring the continued advancement and prominence of the festival. Each Advisory Board Member receives national media coverage, a permanent profile feature on the DPIFF website and archives, and lifetime recognition as an integral part of India's cinematic heritage. In addition to guiding the strategic growth of the festival, Board Members play a pivotal role in recognising excellence across cinema and social initiatives. They also contribute significantly to the finalisation of annual awardees and are entrusted with key advisory responsibilities, shaping the festival's legacy and influence for years to come. Above all, Advisory Board Members are torchbearers of DPIFF's social and cultural advocacy, leading and supporting transformative campaigns such as Women Empowerment through Cinema, Youth Filmmaker Development, Cinema for Social Change, and Tourism Promotion via Indian Cinema. This prestigious role is truly reserved for those who wish to leave an enduring impact on the nation's cultural narrative. A Position Reserved for Visionaries Speaking on the call for applications, Mr. Abhishek Mishra, CEO of DPIFF, shares: "We believe that cinema holds the power to unite, inspire, and drive social change. Our Advisory Board Members are the torchbearers of this vision--leaders who bring experience, influence, and a commitment to shaping India's creative future on a global stage. This is not just a prestigious position; it is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of India's cultural renaissance, working alongside renowned global dignitaries, policy makers, and legendary filmmakers to create an enduring legacy for generations to come." The selection process for DPIFF Advisory Board is highly selective, ensuring that only individuals who truly exemplify leadership, vision, and cultural responsibility are welcomed to this esteemed circle. Mr. Anil Mishra, Founder and Managing Director of DPIFF, further adds: "Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival was built on the timeless ideals of artistic excellence and national pride. As we look to the future, our Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in preserving and celebrating India's cinematic legacy, while fostering new partnerships, social impact, and international cultural exchange. We invite visionary leaders to join us in this remarkable journey, and together, shape the story of Indian cinema on the world stage." How to Apply Eligible individuals, distinguished business leaders, esteemed philanthropists, and cultural visionaries aspiring to attain this prestigious role are invited to apply through the official DPIFF website:
Hindustan Times
04-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hindustan Times
Sun-blocking but make it pretty: Facade ideas that cool down your home
We face a tremendous climate change, extra heat every year, dealing between structures and climatic ecology. Facades designs play a very significant role in any housing building and a villa. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Tushar Joshi, Founder of Utkarsh Vastukaran, shared, 'Façade for any house is like painting a blank canvas, with availability of so many options. Minimalist designs always offer sleek simplicity, and contemporary styles make a bold statement. Selecting the right concept and the right sustainability helps the house look great. The design must complement it overall style.' He added, 'Selection of right materials, colours, and textures that match well together. Avoiding and mixing more things leads to clashing designs, that makes the outside of any house look messy. There are plenty of stylish ways to block the sun while keeping our home's facade visually appealing and cool! With a temperature control during heated summers.' A sun breaker, is a type of technology like a solar shading system that uses a series of horizontal or vertical blades to control the amount of sunlight and solar heat that enters a building. The name 'brise soleil' comes from the French word that means 'sun breaker'. These architectural elements, often made of wood or metal slats, block direct sunlight. Facades incorporate louvers into the shades to mitigate high-angle rays in summer, but also permit low-angle winter sunlight for passive solar heating with a variety of pattern structures that act as light-filtration screens on the façades of buildings. These are essentially external shading devices that are installed on the exterior of the building. These fins can be designed in various shapes, sizes, and materials, adding a unique visual element to the building's façade. The primary function extends beyond aesthetics. They serve as a protective shield against the sun's heat and glare, making the interior spaces more comfortable and energy-efficient. Incorporating these in façade design is a testament to the shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly architecture. This approach aligns with the global emphasis on energy conservation and the reduction of carbon footprint, given the increasing awareness of climate change. In any façade design, Pergolas always playa a vital role for transforming backyards, gardens, and patios into stylish and functional outdoor living spaces. A pergola is an outdoor structure, often made of wood, vinyl or metal, like aluminium, featuring vertical posts and either an open lattice or a roof. It serves to provide shade, create a decorative space, and some versions with louvered roofs can adjust to control sunlight and rain exposure. These structures can support climbing plants, providing natural shade while enhancing aesthetics. Architectural louvers are a type of building element that is used to control the amount of light, air, and sound that enters a building. They are typically installed on the exterior, and are designed to be adjustable, allowing the user to control the angle at which they are oriented. Blades are extruded aluminium profiles that can be used as sun protection, façade cladding or as a visual barrier. Louvres system is installed horizontally on or vertically in front of the façade to achieve the desired shading effect. Balconies are an ancient architectural archetype that are being increasingly considered to provide a comprehensive impact on the indoor environmental quality and energy consumption of dwellings. A cantilever and overhang refer the same as a structural element that is anchored at one end and extends horizontally beyond its support. It is designed to carry loads along its length and is supported only at one end. Enhancing the ventilation performance of energy-efficient buildings with single-sided openings is important because their ventilation performance is poor and strongly depends on the wind conditions. Considering an overhang as a potential building façade for improving the single-sided ventilation performance. performed numerical simulations of three-dimensional unsteady turbulent flows over an idealised building with an overhang in order to investigate the effect of the overhang on the ventilation performance.
