As January unfolds, anticipation for the upcoming Academy Awards is rising, particularly for India, which has reason to celebrate this year. Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, India’s official submission for the Oscars, has already made headlines by securing a spot among the 15 shortlisted films in the Best International Feature category. Adding further excitement, several other Indian films, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1, Radhika Apte’s Sister Midnight, the animated feature Mahavatar Narsimha, Anupam Kher’s Tanvi the Great, and the Tamil film Tourist Family, have been included in the list of 201 feature films eligible for consideration in the Best Picture category at the 98th Academy Awards. According to Variety, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently announced the full roster of films that meet the eligibility requirements for the coveted Best Picture race. These requirements extend beyond standard submission rules and include a qualifying theatrical release, completion of the confidential Academy Representation and Inclusion Standards Entry (RAISE) form, and adherence to at least two of the four Academy inclusion standards. Additionally, …