65th national film awards winners list

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

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

SS Rajamouli on meeting Steven Spielberg: “I just met god”. (Image credit: @ssrajamouli/Twitter) India's superstar director SS Rajamouli had a fan moment of his own when he met American filmmaker Steven Spielberg, days after RRR's historic Golden Globes victory. Naatu Naatu, a song from his epic saga, won the Best Song (Motion Picture) award on January 11, marking India's first-ever Golden Globe Award. Amid their busy tour of the US, Rajamouli and his team met Spielberg, the award-winning director of classics like Schindler's List , Jurassic Park , Jaws and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Rajamouli shared a photo of himself looking awestruck in Steven Spielberg' company. "I just met GOD," he tweeted. Read More I just met GOD!!! pic.twitter.com/NYsNgbS8Fw — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) January 14, 2023 Naatu Naatu composer MM Keeravani was stunned when Spielberg told him he liked the song. And I couldn’t believe it when … [Read more...] about SS Rajamouli’s fan moment with Steven Spielberg. What he said about ‘Naatu Naatu’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Miley Cyrus can buy the flowers herself. While her new comeback anthem clearly resonates with a massive audience (it broke streaming records twice! ), for many people February is tinted an extra shade of romantic red. Valentine’s Day is an opportunity for a fresh start at love, to celebrate lasting relationships or honor your own emotional intelligence. Valentine’s Day remains the third largest holiday spending occasion in the United States after Christmas and Thanksgiving. The National Retail Federation estimates that American consumers will spend $26 billion on products, services, and events associated with the holiday. Whether you are expressing your feelings for the first time, manifesting serious commitment or hunting for that elusive “something for someone who has everything”, there is a perfect gift out there for every heart and smile. Here are 9 very different home and style gift ideas from brands and designers … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Most Sustainable Style & Home Gifts

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Virtual monopolies exist in almost every healthcare sector: from hospitals and health systems to medical groups and single specialties backed by private equity. With so much consolidation of power and influence, U.S. healthcare has become a conglomerate of monopolies ; the subject of this continuing series. When it comes to claiming market control, pharmaceutical companies stand apart from healthcare’s other monopolies. Whereas hospitals and health systems rely primarily on mergers and acquisitions, drug companies employ a slew of powerful tactics: from legislative protections and legal loopholes to stonewalling would-be competitors and more. But there is one thing that unites all healthcare monopolies: As their powers expand, they become complacent. And when that happens, innovation dies and Americans pay the price, both with their wallets and their health. Exorbitant vs. unfair pricing The rising … [Read more...] about Pharma Companies: A Conglomerate Of Monopolies

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin An over-the-top wedding scene in an over-the-top movie. Alamy Even many of the favorable reviewers of the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians concede it is familiar romantic-comedy fare from Hollywood, save for the faces. Yet therein lies the basis of a cultural moment, as Asian characters assume mainstream roles for a largely Western audience. Of direct interest to Forbes Asia readers is the backdrop of the story (earlier a book by Kevin Kwan): the tussle between traditional and modern mores in an extremely wealthy Singaporean Chinese family. Of course this film is an entertaining caricature, although I trust it inspires conjectured likenesses to real clans. Singapore itself appears in several glam cameos. The vast fictional fortune itself, however, popularizes what we have been reporting for years: the Asia-Pacific region's extraordinary personal riches. If this cinematic staple is nevertheless a breakthrough on the … [Read more...] about Crazy Rich Asians And The World That’s Their Oyster