BIFFes: No clarity on screening of Palestine films at festival
The Hindu
There is uncertainty about whether Palestine-themed films will make the cut at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, starting from January 29
Taking a dig at Udupi District Congress unit for demanding action against Udupi Deputy Commissioner T K Swaroopa for flagging off the Paryaya procession by waving a saffron flag, Udupi District BJP President Kuthyar Naveen Shetty on Wednesday asked how many preparatory meetings had district in-charge Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar conducted ahead of the celebrations.
There is uncertainty about whether Palestine-themed films will make the cut at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival, starting from January 29
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