Solana Hacker House is set to happen in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Good news for Solana Builders!

The Solana Foundation x Jump x Circle Hacker House is a four-day offline event with in-person guidance from core Solana Labs engineers, as well as mentorship from other partners.

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Solana Foundation is inviting all the Solana builders for a meet-up at their upcoming events 'Solana Mumbai Hacker House' and 'Solana Bengaluru Hacker House' to discover and network with other co-builders and start their own creator clubs. The event is focused on:

• Informative educational programming around how to get started on Solana, DeFi, NFTs, as well as workshops, panels, and presentations from partners.

• Plenty of time to work on your project, meet new people, find team members for your idea, or join an existing team.

• Advice and support from core Solana Lab engineers, plus a demo day at the end.

• An opportunity for conversation, connection, and learning.

• A venue with good WiFi, power, and workstations, plus all-day food and lounges to relax.

• Exclusive evening events that are open to all participants.

Solana Mumbai Hacker House Details:

DATE & TIME

Thu, September 21, 2023 10:00 AM - Sun, September 24, 2023 8:00 PM

LOCATION

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Andheri, India

HIGH LEVEL AGENDA

​Day -1: 10 AM - 9 PM - Welcome and Talks on All things Solana

​Day -2: 10 AM - 9 PM - Workshops, Talks & Panels

​Day -3: 10 AM - 9 PM - Workshops, Talks & Panels

​Day -4: 10 AM - 8:00 PM - DEMO DAY!

Solana Bengaluru Hacker House Details:

DATE & TIME

Thu, September 14, 2023 10:00 AM - Sun, September 17, 2023 8:00 PM

LOCATION

Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park, Block A, Hotel Building, 2, Dr. Puneeth Rajkumar Rd, MS Ramaiah North City, Manayata Tech Park, Nagawara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045, India Bengaluru, India

HIGH LEVEL AGENDA

​Day -1: 10 AM - 9 PM - Welcome and Talks about All things Solana

​Day -2: 10 AM - 9 PM - Workshops, Talks & Panels

​Day -3: 10 AM - 9 PM - Workshops, Talks & Panels

​Day -4: 10 AM - 8:00 PM - DEMO DAY!

This Solana x Jump x Circle Hacker House is open to all builders who register ahead of time. Please register early if you plan to attend — it’s first come, first serve!

Registration will be open on-site at the Hacker House every day from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

This event targets to enable fellow Solana builders to network with each other for guidance and collaboration. The builders also have an opportunity to create and host their own Solana event. SUBMIT EVENT.

Tip: Solana is a blockchain platform created by Solana Foundation to host decentralized, scalable applications. Solana is much faster to perform numbers of transactions and has significantly lower transaction fees. The cryptocurrency that runs on the Solana blockchain is called 'Solana' (SOLUSD) and uses the symbol SOL. #tc #thecommuniquenews #metatainment #event #solana #solanahackerhouse #hackathon #mumbai #bengaluru

The France-based Annecy International Animation Festival featured India's Creative Economy.

15 June 2023: A delegation from India led by Secretary I&B highlights the ministry's incentives for the AVGC industry and discusses the possibility of holding an international animation festival in India.

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This year marks India's debut participation in The Annecy International Animation Festival (AIAF). At the AIAF, an Indian delegation headed by the Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Shri. Apurva Chandra has been displaying India's talent for producing animation and VFX content for audiences throughout the world.

India has lately emerged as a preferred destination for VFX and animation content for global production houses. The animation and VFX market in India was pegged to be valued at Rs 109 billion in 2021, with the VFX business alone amounting to Rs 50 billion. This figure is expected to grow to Rs 180 billion by 2024 according to a E&Y report. India's participation at Annecy, therefore, assumes greater importance as the country showcases its abilities in the sector to international buyers.

Speaking about India's participation, Shri. Chandra said, "The Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) Sector in India is making progress with the adoption of world-class techniques and innovative technologies, coupled with a pool of immensely talented professionals. India is one of the few countries providing cash incentives to foreign companies for making AVGC content in India. The incentives are the same as for shooting films in India. This is a huge opportunity for companies to benefit from this. As a country, we are committed to providing incentives to the industry, as well as supporting pre and post-production activities in India."

At the festival, Shri. Chandra spoke with AIAF director Michael Marin about ways to deepen India's participation in Annecy and the possibility of partnering with France to establish an animation film festival in India. Shri. Chandra opened the India Pavilion, which was built around the Saraswati Yantra design theme, and he also spoke with the Indian creative community whose works were chosen as winners of the prestigious Annecy festival competition in 2023. Young artists Arvind Jeena, Nikita Prabhudesai Jeena, Upamanyu Bhattacharyya, and Kalp Sanghvi attended the event among veterans of the field such Kireet Khurana, Saraswati Vani Balgum, Biren Ghosh, Anil Wanvari, and Anne Doshi.

Besides, Shri. Chandra interacted with delegates from other countries and the discussions centered around the various initiatives of the Ministry with regard to the AVGC sector, and the incentives given by the Indian Government for ease of business in the sector.

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The 16th edition of India Couture Week will include sixteen designers.

From July 25 to August 2, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) will host the 16th edition of India Couture Week (ICW) in collaboration with Hyundai in the national capital of Delhi.

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Sixteen of India's top couturiers will take part in the India Couture Week.

In a statement, Tarun Garg, chief operating officer at Hyundai Motor India Ltd, stated, "This powerful partnership celebrates the harmonious blend of two vibrant industries, encapsulating the very essence of Indian craftsmanship and culture." We hope to highlight designs that go beyond aesthetics through our collaboration, as well as create a platform that brings talented Indian artistry to the forefront."

"This edition of India Couture Week encapsulates the spirit of celebration, paying homage to the skilled artisans whose craftsmanship forms the very backbone of Indian fashion," Sunil Sethi, chairman of FDCI, stated. The designers' special collections will create unforgettable narratives that will serve as a monument to our country's rich cultural tapestry."

Participating designers at ICW include Anamika Khanna, Dolly J, Falguni Shane Peacock, Gaurav Gupta, JJ Valaya, Kunal Rawal, Rahul Mishra, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rimzim Dadu, Ritu Kumar, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Rose Room, Samant Chauhan, Shantnu Nikhil, Suneet Varma, Tarun Tahiliani, and Varun Bahl.

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