63rd national film awards winners 2017

Kevin Spacey has been facing several sexual misconduct allegations and cases in the US and UK. In a move that comes as a surprise to many, disgraced actor Kevin Spacey was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Italian National Film Awards ceremony in Rome. The award was presented to Spacey in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the film industry over the course of his career amid several cases of sexual misconduct against him in the US and UK. Spacey, who is best known for his roles in films such as "American Beauty" and "The Usual Suspects," has been a major force in the entertainment industry for more than two decades. He has received numerous accolades and awards throughout his career, including two Academy Awards. Spacey was greeted with a standing ovation as he took the stage to accept the award. He thanked the museum for having the "balls" to present him with the award in his acceptance speech. The 63-year-old also thanked the Italian National … [Read more...] about Kevin Spacey, facing multiple sexual misconduct cases, given lifetime achievement award in Italy

Sidharth Malhotra is best known for ‘Shershaah’. Actor Sidharth Malhotra's career has comprised modelling, assisting directors and becoming the star of some blockbuster films. On his 38th birthday, here is a look at five of his most popular films: Shershaah Sidharth Malhotra won critical acclaim for portraying Kargil war hero Captain Vikram Batra in the 2021 film Shershaah. The movie released on Amazon Prime and soon emerged as the most-watched Indian film. (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video) Kapoor and Sons Read More Malhotra starred alongside Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor and Fawad Khan in family-drama Kapoor and Sons (2016). The movie won praise for its exploration of loss, regret and resentment. (Image credit: @KapoorAndSons/Twitter) Ittefaq The 2017 film starring Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha and Akshaye Khanna received mixed reviews. Some described it as a smart thriller, others called it tedious. (Image credit: … [Read more...] about Sidharth Malhotra’s birthday: His 5 most popular films

Indians showcase at Sundance Film Festival 2023. (Photos courtesy of Sundance Institute) If India's forthcoming run at Sundance 2023 had a theme, it would probably be the wilderness. Elephants, fish, white ants, and nocturnal beasts mark the stories featuring the country that will make their debut at the Utah-based film festival. Sundance platforms independent dramatic features and documentaries and brings some of the first international film showings of the calendar year. Titles that premiere there contend with the most troubling questions of the present moment. Indian filmmakers have regularly taken their work to the festival, particularly after the Sundance Institute began organising screenwriters and directors’ labs in the region. Such interactions have helped produce films including Margarita with a Straw (2014), Lunchbox (2015), and Fire in the Mountains (2021). Of documentary, episodes, and shorts Sundance Film Festival is biggest film festival to start … [Read more...] about Curtain raiser | Sundance 2023: Screen time for India’s fears and frustrations

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Fernando Beltran is the Founder and CEO of Identika , an Inc. 5000 and Davey Award winner creative agency. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the way government works for the people. Automating tasks, making better decisions, improving marketing campaigns, and increasing efficiency are only a few of the ways AI can help government agencies be more successful in achieving their goals. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of AI for government agencies, provide examples of AI being used in the public sector, and discuss the challenges and best practices for implementing AI in government. Benefits Of AI In Government One of the primary benefits of using AI in government is improved efficiency and productivity. Automating time-consuming tasks or those prone to human error, AI can help government agencies work smarter. For example, the Department of Defense is using AI to … [Read more...] about AI And The Public Sector: Strategies For Success

India women's captain Shafali Verma holding the maiden world cup trophy and her Indian women's cricket team after the finals India won against England on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter) Shafali Verma’s acceptance speech as the winning captain at the inaugural women’s Under World Cup final was more waterworks than words. The camera was on her. She was at the centre of the proceedings. Her effort to temper her reaction was earnest. But the tears refused to stop. Indian Women's Team Won the World CupCricket Match Bravo pic.twitter.com/DGi9R5xe5w — Jagruti Bhat (@JagrutiBhat11) January 30, 2023 The occasion warranted the emotions on the part of Verma, in all their rawness and abundance. Not everyone, after all, achieves the distinction of being the captain of the title-winning team at the inaugural women’s Under-19 World Cup. Not every day does a 19-year-old become the first woman in history to lead her country to a World Cup triumph. In helming India’s title-winning … [Read more...] about Captain Shafali Verma’s India squad make history, lift women’s cricket and maiden Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup trophy