Auteurs are in short supply in a galaxy far, far away. So far, there have only been two people left to their own devices to write and direct Star Wars films alone. One is franchise originator George Lucas. The other is Rian Johnson, who has just unveiled a bold new entry in the decades-unfolding, unfathomably popular series. advertisement advertisement It was not an undertaking he approached lightly. “The fact that I grew up in this Star Wars fan world and was acutely aware of how deeply fans care about these movies and how opinionated they are and how every single fan has a different set of things they want from these movies—it let me know that part of my job was gonna be to inevitably disappoint part of the fanbase that doesn’t get just the thing it wants,” Johnson says during a recent interview with Fast Company. The Last Jedi has proven to be a critical darling. (It’s earned the same 93% on Rotten Tomatoes as the JJ Abrams-helmed The Force … [Read more...] about “You Have To Take The Toys Out Of The Box.” Rian Johnson Talks Creative Risks In “The Last Jedi”
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Passive Funds: The sense in Sensex
By: Pravin Palande/ Forbes IndiaPassive funds are becoming popular. Find out if they are right for youIn the mid-1970s, John Bogle and Ed Johnson started their respective mutual funds based on totally contrary philosophies. Bogle went for passive management, the selection of stocks based on an index and Johnson chose active management, the selection of stocks based on oneAre you happy with your current monthly income? Do you know you can double it without working extra hours or asking for a raise? Rahul Shah, one of the India's leading expert on wealth building, has created a strategy which makes it possible... in just a short few years. You can know his secrets in his FREE video series airing between 12th to 17th December. You can reserve your free seat here. … [Read more...] about Passive Funds: The sense in Sensex
Bill proposes extension of SC, ST quota in LS, state assemblies, to be introduced Monday
The reservation for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be extended for another 10 years, but the nomination of the Anglo-Indian community in the legislature will end from January next year, according to a bill listed for introduction in the lower house on Monday. The reservation for these categories in Lok Sabha and assemblies was to expire on January 25, 2020.According to Constitution (126th) Amendment Bill, the reservation to SCs, STs and the Anglo-Indian community in Lok Sabha and state assemblies was granted for 70 years when the Constitution came into being.Through the bill, the reservation for only the SC and ST communities — and not the Anglo-Indian community — will be extended till January 25, 2030.Close Under Article 334, these communities were given reservation in legislature for 70 years — January 25, 2020. related news PM greets people of member countries on SAARC charter day UK PM Johnson visits Hindu temple, vows to partner … [Read more...] about Bill proposes extension of SC, ST quota in LS, state assemblies, to be introduced Monday
Unnao rape case: Day after being set afire, rape survivor critical and on ventilator
The rape survivor from Unnao, who was airlifted to Delhi and admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital here, is extremely critical and on ventilator, doctors attending to her said on December 6."The condition of the patient is extremely critical and she is on ventilator. Even her vitals are very low," said Dr Shalab Kumar, Head of Burn and Plastic Surgery at the hospital.The Delhi Traffic Police on December 5 provided a "green corridor" for hindrance-free movement of the ambulance carrying her from the airport to the hospital.Close "We have set up a dedicated ICU room for the patient. A team of doctors are consistently monitoring her health condition," Dr Sunil Gupta, Medical Superintendent at Safdarjung Hospital, said. related news Rahul Gandhi must return as Cong chief soon: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel PM greets people of member countries on SAARC charter day UK PM Johnson visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with PM Modi to build new India The rape survivor … [Read more...] about Unnao rape case: Day after being set afire, rape survivor critical and on ventilator
Hyderabad rape and murder: Law has done its duty, says police chief VC Sajjanar
Hours after killing the four accused arrested in connection with the rape and murder of a veterinarian in an encounter, the Cyberabad police chief VC Sajjanar said "law has done its duty".Giving details of the incident during a press conference on December 6, he said the accused were in police custody for 10 days. On December 4 and 5, during interrogation, they confessed about the spot where they had committed the crime, he said.The accused were taken to the scene of the crime for a reconstruction of events as part of the investigation, said Sajjanar. There were about 10 police personnel with the accused when they were brought to the crime scene, he said.Close Also read | Praises and brickbats for Telangana police after accused killed in encounter related news Rahul Gandhi must return as Cong chief soon: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel PM greets people of member countries on SAARC charter day UK PM Johnson visits Hindu temple, vows to partner with PM Modi to build new … [Read more...] about Hyderabad rape and murder: Law has done its duty, says police chief VC Sajjanar