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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

The U.S. government awarded the family of a woman decapitated at Arches National Park in Utah more than $10 million in a lawsuit, CBS News reported Monday. Esther “Essie” Nakajjigo was decapitated by a gate at Arches National Park in June 2020 while on vacation with her husband Ludovic Michaud, according to CBS News . Later that year, Nakajjigo’s family filed a multi-million lawsuit against the government, alleging the U.S. National Park Service had failed to maintain the metal gates for decades. Esther Nakajjigo was passionate about reducing teenage pregnancy, and she created two reality television shows that sought to empower women. https://t.co/aWiqUCQkDJ — The Salt Lake Tribune (@sltrib) January 31, 2023 U.S. District Judge for the District of Utah Bruce Jenkins awarded Michaud $9.5 million dollars, with Nakajjigo’s parents receiving just over $1 million, The Salt Lake Tribune reported . (RELATED: Hiker Found Dead In Zion National Park After Husband Went To … [Read more...] about Government Awards Family Of Woman Decapitated At Arches National Park $10,000,000 In Lawsuit

Daisy Rockwell American translator Daisy Rockwell aka @shreedaisy on Twitter, describes herself as a “literary type” and an “escaped academic” but is best known as the English translator of Geetanjali Shree’s Ret Samadhi , the first Hindi novel to win the International Booker Prize. She translates from Hindi as well as Urdu literature, and became an international celebrity soon after she and Shree won the International Booker Prize in May 2022 for Rockwell’s translation Tomb of Sand , published by Tilted Axis Press (the UK) and Penguin India. In the past, Rockwell has translated writers such as Krishna Sobti, Upendranath Ashk, Khadija Mastur, and Bhisham Sahni. Tomb of Sand is now on the shortlist for the JCB Prize for Literature 2022 and the longlist for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation 2022. In a brief interview over email, Rockwell answered questions about coming to terms with the adulation, her current and forthcoming projects, and the challenging task … [Read more...] about Daisy Rockwell: ‘None of my translations have been nominated for an award in India before’

Harish Chandra said his lack of training in math was actually an asset, because "knowledge, by advocating caution, tends to inhibit the flight of imagination". Among the most prestigious awards in the field of mathematics is the Frank Nelson Cole Prize given by the American Mathematical Society in recognition of notable research work in algebra that has been published in a recognized and peer-reviewed venue. In 1954, the prize was given to Indian mathematician Harish Chandra for his work - in particular for his paper on some applications of the universal enveloping algebra of a semisimple Lie. It was a complex piece of work, difficult for commoners to follow. But by linking algebra, analysis, geometry, and group theory, it became the cornerstone for much of the modern work in areas like differential geometry, mathematical physics and number theory. The complexity is understandable since Harish Chandra, born 100 years ago in 1923, was a polymath in the truest sense of the … [Read more...] about Harish Chandra, and the semisimple Lie in mathematics

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Have you ever asked yourself what kind of thinker you are? Are you visual, kinesthetic, auditory, or verbal? Visual thinkers see images in their mind's eye— they include everyone from object visualizers with a knack for design and problem-solving to those who are more mathematically inclined and excel at pattern recognition and systemic thinking. Even though visual thinkers constitute a far greater proportion of the population than previously believed, we live in a language-filled world. This sidelines visual thinkers, screening them at school and passing them over in the workplace. Temple Grandin hopes to change that perception and help others understand the benefit of those who think in pictures. Whether by transforming how we think about autism or through her work on animal behavior, Temple Grandin has never stopped following—and driving—the research on what makes minds tick. As a result, she is the voice of … [Read more...] about Why Temple Grandin Believes Visual Thinkers Can Pursue An Impactful Career

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Many autistic individuals desire to be employed, but companies often lack the knowledge to implement and manage an inclusive workforce. A conservative estimate is about 50,000-60,000 autistic people turn 18 annually. They graduate from high school and are ready to take on college and careers, yet four in 10 adults with autism never work for pay between high school and their early 20s. "It's easy to assume generalities about persons with disabilities, such as most autistics are good with IT and don't enjoy conversing with others," said Melissa Skaggs, Owner of The Hive. "One of our employees frequently self-discloses to customers that he is autistic and enjoys chatting with new people who come into our cafe. Another employee with autism stays in the kitchen almost 100% of the time and rarely comes out to the front of the house, even to serve plates. Our employees are placed according to their personalities rather than … [Read more...] about The Range Of Careers Options For Autistic Individuals

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

Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav. The Google Doodle on January 15 marked Indian wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav’s 97th birthday. Jadhav, popularly known as "pocket dynamo", is remembered as the first athlete of independent India to win an individual Olympic medal. He was born in Maharashtra's Goleshwar village in 1926. Jadhav's father was a wrestler too and passed on his athleticism to his son. As a young boy, Jadhav excelled in swimming. When he turned 10, his father began coaching him to be a wrestler. Soon, he progressed to become one his school's best wrestlers. He was also trained by professional wrestlers, going on to win state and national-level competitions. The next milestone in his life was the 1948 London Olympics. He finished sixth, despite not being used to international wrestling rules and formats. Read More Disappointed, he spent the next four years practicing even harder. He moved up to the bantamweight weight division (between 52 and 57 … [Read more...] about Google Doodle honours wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav, known as ‘pocket dynamo’

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 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