Click here to read the full article. Zoë Kravitz expressed regret to The Wall Street Journal regarding her decision to publicly call out Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars . A few days after the slap, “The Batman” star posted a photo of herself on Instagram from the Oscars red carpet and wrote, “Here’s a picture of my dress at the show where we are apparently assaulting people on stage now.” Kravitz also responded “nope” when one commenter asked if she supported Smith’s actions. “I’m torn about what to say right now, because I’m supposed to just talk about it; I have very complicated feelings around it,” Kravitz has now told the Wall Street Journal about how she decided to comment on the Oscars slap. “I wish I had handled that differently. And that’s okay.” More from Variety Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars' Marlon Brando Moment; Museum Will Host Special Program in September Oscar Predictions: Best Actor - Austin … [Read more...] about Zoë Kravitz Regrets How She Called Out Will Smith’s Oscars Slap: ‘It’s a Scary Time to Have an Opinion’
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Bombay High Court directs BAI to include shuttler Kulkarni for Pune tournament
In a special hearing held on the Independence Day on Monday, the Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench directed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) to include national player Prathamesh Kulkarni's name for wild card entry in an international tournament to be held in Pune . The name of 18-year-old Kulkarni was not included in the list due to a clerical error on part of the BAI. A division bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Arun Pednekar in its order, which was made available on Tuesday, said Kulkrani cannot be faulted as he had submitted his application form online with correct details well before the deadline. The bench also noted that there was “bungling” and “error" committed by the BAI while handling Kulkarni's form. Petitioner Kulkarni had informed the court that on August 15 the exercise of inclusion of names of eligible players for the tournament would conclude. The bench said if there is no impediment, then Kulkarni would be entitled to play in the Pune … [Read more...] about Bombay High Court directs BAI to include shuttler Kulkarni for Pune tournament
A$AP Rocky hit with gun charges amid string of outings with Rihanna
A$AP Rocky's upcoming court date doesn't appear to be affecting him, as he's been seen in public with his partner Rihanna on multiple occasions recently. The rapper is being charged with assault with a firearm in relation to a shooting incident in Hollywood last year. Rocky is due to appear in court Wednesday and could face up to nine years in prison if he's found guilty. While he is facing serious charges and lengthy jail time, Rocky has been spotted out with Rihanna recently. In May, it was reported that Rihanna had given birth to a son, the couple's first child together. The name has yet to be publicly confirmed. The couple were spotted together in New York City on Friday, laughing as they walked around the city. A few days later they were photographed together again, this time stepping off a flight in Los Angeles while a member of their security team carried their son to the car. The images of them disembarking from the plane were taken on Sunday by Backgrid. On Monday, it … [Read more...] about A$AP Rocky hit with gun charges amid string of outings with Rihanna
Home Minister Amit Shah greets people on Independence Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted people on Independence Day and said it is an occasion to be proud of India's culture, vibrant democratic tradition and achievements over the last 75 years. In a message, Mr. Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fulfilling the brave freedom fighters' dream of a strong and self-reliant India by giving paramount importance to the national interest. "It is a day to be proud of India's culture, vibrant democratic tradition and achievements over the last 75 years. "I pay my homage to our freedom fighters who brought us freedom and our brave soldiers who sacrificed everything for the defence of the nation,” he said. The home minister said everyone should contribute to this continuous journey of development through hard work to make India a 'Vishwaguru' once again by the time of the centenary year of India's independence. … [Read more...] about Home Minister Amit Shah greets people on Independence Day
India at 75 | Competitive patriotism between BJP, Congress
Ahead of the 75th anniversary of Independence Day, the ruling BJP and the Congress are indulging in competitive patriotism. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a dig at the BJP for not holding special functions at the historic Central Hall of Parliament to mark the occasion. The BJP retorted, asking the Congress leaders to share pictures hoisting the Tricolour. Mr. Ramesh said special functions were held at the Central Hall to mark the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversary of Independence. ”Sadly, nothing like that has been organised for the 75th anniversary, which has been reduced to an occasion to glorify the Sarvagyaani (one who knows it all),” the Congress general secretary said. There were special functions in Parliament's historic Central Hall to mark the 25th, 50th and 60th anniversary of India's independence. Sadly, nothing like that has been organised for the 75th anniversary, which has been reduced to an occasion to glorify the Sarvagyaani. — Jairam … [Read more...] about India at 75 | Competitive patriotism between BJP, Congress
U.S. will be key partner in creation of new India, says Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu
The U.S. will be a key partner in India's journey in the next 25 years as it aspires to ascend to new heights of prosperity, the Indian envoy here has said, terming the bilateral ties as one of the most consequential relationships for both the countries and for the world. The remarks by Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s Ambassador to the U.S., came after he hoisted the national flag at the India House to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Independence Day on Monday in the presence of embassy staff and members of the Indian diaspora. “As the country (India) is making positive strides, we have more work to do to fulfil the aspirations of future generations. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed…The journey of the next 25 years would mark the creation of a new India. The goal of this ‘Amrit Kaal’ is to ascend to new heights of prosperity,” Mr. Sandhu said. “In this journey, the United States will be a key partner for India,” he said. “The India-U.S. partnership , led by Prime … [Read more...] about U.S. will be key partner in creation of new India, says Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu
TMC Observes ‘Khela Hobe Dibas’ Across Bengal; Party Leaders to Organise Programmes at Every Block
The Trinamool Congress will observe ‘Khela Hobe Dibas’ on Tuesday, with party leaders organising football matches across West Bengal to promote sports. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is looking forward to greater participation by the youth to mark the occasion. ‘Khela Hobe’ (game is on) had been the battle cry of the TMC during the high-octane assembly polls last year, when the party defeated the BJP to storm back to power for the third consecutive term. Banerjee had last year announced that August 16 would be observed as ‘Khela Hobe Dibas’. “I want to extend my heartfelt wishes on #KhelaHobeDibas. After the exemplary success of the event last year, we look forward to greater participation by the youth today. Let this day uphold the zeal of our young citizens, who are the most credible harbingers of progress!” Banerjee tweeted on Tuesday. Football matches will be organised to promote sports and as a mark of respect to 16 people who died in a stampede during a football … [Read more...] about TMC Observes ‘Khela Hobe Dibas’ Across Bengal; Party Leaders to Organise Programmes at Every Block
NXP India Offers 1-year Course in Semiconductor Design For Female Students With Stipend Worth Rs 50,000, Job Opportunity
NXP Semiconductors India has launched a scholarship and mentorship programme for Women in Tech (WIT). The programme has been launched to bridge the gender gap in the semiconductor design industry. It plans to offer one-year specialised training to 50 female undergraduate students. The registrations for the academic year 2022-2023 have opened on the occasion of India’s 75 years of Independence. The last date to apply is September 15. Candidates will also be awarded Rs 50,000 along with internship and job opportunities at NXP. Candidates willing to apply must be completing their second semester of BE/BTech in electronics or computer science and about to enter into the third semester from a college in India. Also read| How Independent India Convinced 565 Princely States to Form United Front? Learn in #ClassesWithNews18 The year-long programme intends to give female students the exposure and opportunities to make a difference in the semiconductor space. It will help them to … [Read more...] about NXP India Offers 1-year Course in Semiconductor Design For Female Students With Stipend Worth Rs 50,000, Job Opportunity
IIT (BHU) Orders Probe Into Playing of ‘Vulgar’ Bhojpuri Songs After Flag Hoisting
The Indian Institute of Technology – Banaras Hindu University has set up a probe team to inquire into the playing of vulgar Bhojpuri songs allegedly after the national flag was hoisted on the occasion of Independence Day, official sources said on Tuesday. The incident, the video of which went viral on social media, drew widespread criticism, prompting the IIT administration to constitute a committee to inquire into the matter. An official of the IIT (BHU) said on Tuesday that like every year, a programme was organised to hoist the national flag on the Independence day at the Gymkhana ground. After the programme ended and when the teachers and non-teaching staff left the venue, some youths linked the music system with their mobile phones, played some Bhojpuri songs, and began dancing to them. He added that as soon as the staff heard the vulgar songs, they switched off the music system and asked the youths to leave the venue. Joint Registrar Rajan Srivastava said that the institute … [Read more...] about IIT (BHU) Orders Probe Into Playing of ‘Vulgar’ Bhojpuri Songs After Flag Hoisting
India and US Did More Than Any Other Country in Fight Against Covid-19, Says Top White House Health Official
India and the US have done more than any other nation in the fight global against COVID-19, the White House’s top health official has said, as he highlighted the massive efforts by the two countries to vaccinate their people along with supporting and donating to other nations to tackle the pandemic. Dr Ashish Jha, the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, said he had a lot of time in the last two and a half years thinking about and working on the pandemic. “I can’t think of two nations that have done more to vaccinate and protect their own populations, and to donate and support and vaccinate and protect the world than India and the United States, Jha said in his remarks at a reception hosted by India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, at the India House to celebrate 75th anniversary of independence. “So it is in that light that I think we look at an evening like tonight, where Indians and Indian Americans and Americans come together to celebrate what I think … [Read more...] about India and US Did More Than Any Other Country in Fight Against Covid-19, Says Top White House Health Official