66th national film awards winners

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