Noida, India - The 8th Edition of the prestigious Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women was celebrated with grandeur at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, honoring the contributions of 100 outstanding women from India and around the world. The event, supported by the Asian Academy of Arts, AAFT University, the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, and the International Women's Forum, highlighted the critical role women play in shaping society and uplifting the global economy.
The ceremony saw the conferral of awards to women across diverse fields, including business, art, culture, fashion, law, media, cinema, management, administration, poetry, writing, science, research, event management, education, and social work. Each awardee stood as a beacon of excellence, with their unique achievements reflecting dedication, innovation, and an unrelenting commitment to societal betterment.
The event was graced by distinguished guests of honor, Her Excellency Dr. Capaya Rodriguez G, the Ambassador of Venezuela to India, and Her Excellency Adv. Lebohang Valentine Mochaba, the High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho. Both dignitaries received special honors, recognizing their leadership and diplomatic contributions. In her address, Dr. Capaya Rodriguez G expressed her gratitude, commending the efforts of Dr. Sandeep Marwah in championing women from all walks of life. Adv. Lebohang Valentine Mochaba emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between India and Lesotho, adding that women's empowerment stands as a shared value between nations.
Geoff and Naomi are dead, and they're depressed, but when Geoff's cat Bernie dies as well, they embark on a wild journey to find it in the underworld.
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When Geoff dies, alongside his girlfriend Naomi, they end up sharing an apartment in the Underworld as skeletons. But after a few years, Geoff starts suffering a mid-death crisis. What's the purpose of going through the motions as a skeleton if you can't really live? Then he gets word that his cat, Bernie, just died and he can collect him and bring him home! Geoff and Naomi hurry to get Bernie only to discover that, due to a clerical error, their cat has been lost. With the hunt for Bernie giving new purpose to Geoff's un-life, he and Naomi begin a quest to get back their cat. Battling skeleton pirates, climbing the sky ladder and facing off against the villain who took Bernie, Geoff is determined to find his purpose - or die a second time trying!
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