3 FTII students begin hunger strike seeking Gajendra's exit

Three students of Film and Television Institute of India went on an indefinite hunger strike on Thursday as the agitation for removal of Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman entered the fourth month......

No end to FTII logjam even after 5th round of talks

Yet another round of talks on Tuesday failed to end the standoff between the government and Film and Television Institute of India students over the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as its Chairman,......

Why Gajendra Chauhan was picked over Big B, Rajni

At the helm of the Film and Television Institute of India, the government wants someone who could devote more time   In the light of media reports claiming that names of Amitabh Bachchan and......

FTII row: Fourth round of talks inconclusive; students to meet Rathore next week

The fourth round of talks between the agitating Film and Television Institute of India students and information and broadcasting ministry officials to resolve the standoff over appointment of of......

Now, FTII gets a new Director

A Maharashtra-based senior IIS officer has been given additional charge as Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), which has been rocked by a students’ agitation over......

'FTII students said they have nothing against me'

'I will try to make sure everything runs smoothly from now on.' Is Gajendra Chauhan having the last laugh? Gajendra Chauhan, Chairman of Films and Television Institute of India, is a happy......

FTII students: Government hasn't understood our problems

'The government says it is trying to improve the institute, but its latest appointments say otherwise.' FTII students tell A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com why they won't back down. IMAGE: A mannequin......

'Gajendra Chauhan has practically done nothing. How can he inspire?'

'Gajendra Chauhan may be a good administrator, or even a good leader, but he lacks the basic quality of inspiring others.' 'If the students aren't inspired, if they cannot dream big, how will they......