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Selected for India, scrutinised for her appearance

Selected for India, scrutinised for her appearance

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“Strong doesn’t look one way.” When Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher said those words, she was speaking from experience. Despite becoming one of the faces of women’s rugby, Maher has spent years confronting comments about her size, her build and her appearance rather than her performances. Thousands of kilometres away, and in a completely different sport, Indian cricketer Bharti Fulmali knows that feeling all too well. In less than 48 hours, India will begin its Women’s T20 World Cup campaign. The tournament represents the pinnacle of the format, the stage every cricketer dreams of reaching. For Fulmali, it is also the culmination of a journey that has taken her back into the national team after years on the fringes. The 30-year-old made her international debut against England in 2019. Her return to the spotlight has been earned through performances. During the 2026 Women’s Premier League, Fulmali scored 92 runs in four innings for Gujarat Giants at a staggering strike rate of 191.66, establishing herself as one of the competition’s most destructive finishers. These are the …

FTII student film Shadows of the Moonless Nights selected for La Cinef section of Cannes Film Festival 2026

FTII student film Shadows of the Moonless Nights selected for La Cinef section of Cannes Film Festival 2026

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Shadows of the Moonless Nights, a short film by a student of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), has been selected for La Cinef Competitive section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. A still from the Cannes-bound film, Shadows of the Moonless Nights. FTII student film goes to Cannes The 24-minute film, directed by Mehar Malhotra, is part of a lineup of 14 live-action and 5 animated shorts for the segment, which is dedicated to showcasing film school fiction and animated films. For this year’s edition, the organisers received 2,750 entries from film schools worldwide, the Cannes Film Festival said in a statement. The selected films are directed by 12 women and nine men and represent 15 countries and 4 continents, it added. Malhotra’s film will compete for three La Cinef prizes, which will be awarded by a jury during a ceremony on May 21 in the Bunuel Theatre. Malhotra is a student of direction and screenplay writing course at the prestigious Pune-based institute. About Shadows of the Moonless Nights Shadows of the …

Ahsaas Channa’s Gudgudi Selected for Cannes 2026 Screening

Ahsaas Channa’s Gudgudi Selected for Cannes 2026 Screening

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As today marks a noteworthy moment for Indian cinema Gudgudi starring Ahsaas Channa has been officially selected for the Marché du Film segment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 23 2026. The inclusion places the film on one of the most prominent global platforms dedicated to cinema and film markets. The announcement was shared by the makers on social media along with the film’s poster and a heartfelt note. Describing Gudgudi as a special project, they expressed gratitude for the support and belief they have received throughout the journey. The team also acknowledged the collaborative effort behind the film, particularly highlighting director Manisha K Makwana. The selection adds another significant milestone to Ahsaas Channa’s career, as the film reaches an international audience. It also reflects the continued presence of Indian films at global forums, where diverse narratives are gaining visibility and appreciation. The Marché du Film segment, in particular, serves as a key space for films to connect with international buyers, distributors, and industry professionals. Produced by …

Cannes 2026: Ahsaas Channa-starrer Gudgudi selected for Marché du Film screening at 79th Cannes Film Festival

Cannes 2026: Ahsaas Channa-starrer Gudgudi selected for Marché du Film screening at 79th Cannes Film Festival

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The makers of Gudgudi, starring Ahsaas Channa, have announced a major milestone for the film as it has been officially selected for screening under the Marché du Film segment at the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 23, 2026. The selection marks a significant global moment for the project, placing it on the prestigious international film platforms. (Also read: Vijay Varma says Bollywood boxed him as ‘friend giving high five to hero’, sat idle with no work after going to Cannes ) The film Gudgudi, produced by Mukesh Chhabra, is set for its world premiere at Cannes 2026. (Instagram) Ahsaas Channa’s Gudgudi to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2026 Sharing the news on social media, the team expressed their excitement and gratitude while unveiling the official poster of the film. The makers wrote, “Presenting Gudgudi:sparkles: Our yet another special film that has found its way to Cannes… and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful to share this moment with all of you. This is a dream come …

India’s S8UL and GodLike Esports selected for 2026 Esports Club Partner program as India emerge as key growth region

India’s S8UL and GodLike Esports selected for 2026 Esports Club Partner program as India emerge as key growth region

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3 min readApr 2, 2026 05:20 PM IST The Esports Foundation (EF) has selected S8UL and GodLike Esports, two of India’s leading esports clubs, for its 2026 Club Partner Program. They join 40 global organisations in a $20 million (approx. INR 189 crore) annual initiative aimed at building a sustainable and connected esports ecosystem. Now in its third year, the program provides participating clubs with up to $1 million (approx. INR 9.4 crore) in funding, along with strategic support and international exposure leading up to the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026. S8UL made history last year as the first Indian organisation selected for the program. The four-time Esports Awards winner has since expanded its global presence across competition and content. S8UL competed at EWC 2025 in Apex Legends, Chess, and EA FC. GodLike Esports now joins S8UL as the second Indian club in the program. Both organisations will roll out initiatives, including content, creator collaborations, fan campaigns, watch parties, and community events to bring Indian fans closer to the EWC. Since its launch in 2023, …

SSM College of Pharmacy and Research Centre in Vijayapura selected for NAIN programme to turn students into job providers

SSM College of Pharmacy and Research Centre in Vijayapura selected for NAIN programme to turn students into job providers

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The NAIN 2.0 (New Age Innovation Network 2.0) programme is an initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT and BT, Government of Karnataka, implemented through Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and a start-up culture among students. | Photo Credit: For representation only BLDEA’s SSM College of Pharmacy and Research Centre, Vijayapura has been selected under the NAIN 2.0 (New Age Innovation Network 2.0) programme, an initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT and BT, Government of Karnataka, implemented through Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS), to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and a start-up culture among students. The college will establish a dedicated Innovation and incubation centre, providing students and faculty with resources, mentorship, and industry linkages to transform ideas into viable startups. “This will will empower our students to become job creators, contribute to regional development, and strengthen the ecosystem of pharmaceutical research and entrepreneurship,” according to a statement by R. B. Kotnal, director, and C. Mallikarjun Shetty, professor. The institute is recognised as the only NAAC-A++ accredited pharmacy college in …

Vairamuthu selected for Jnanpith Award; third Tamil writer to receive honour | Tamil News

Vairamuthu selected for Jnanpith Award; third Tamil writer to receive honour | Tamil News

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1 min readChennaiMar 14, 2026 11:07 PM IST Poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been selected for the prestigious Jnanpith Award, becoming the third Tamil writer to receive the country’s highest literary honour. The 72-year-old author follows in the footsteps of late novelists Akilan (1975) and Jayakanthan (2002). Congratulating the lyricist, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed immense joy over the announcement. Taking to X, Stalin noted that he had met the poet earlier in the day and the news arrived shortly after, enhancing the joy of their meeting. The CM said that Vairamuthu, who has mastered both traditional and modern poetry, truly deserves this honour for his innovations in Tamil literature. “If Kalaignar Karunanidhi were alive today, he would have embraced and celebrated the poet. I stand in his place to congratulate him; all of Tamil Nadu celebrates this achievement,” the CM added. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original …

Before Forrest Gump, there was Sivayya: Why the Kamal Haasan, Radikaa Sarathkumar-starrer remains the only Telugu film selected as India’s Oscar entry | Telugu News

Before Forrest Gump, there was Sivayya: Why the Kamal Haasan, Radikaa Sarathkumar-starrer remains the only Telugu film selected as India’s Oscar entry | Telugu News

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5 min readHyderabadMar 2, 2026 09:05 PM IST Four decades ago, a film arrived in Telugu cinema that broke away from commercial tropes, no larger-than-life hero, no action set pieces, and no formulaic romance. What it had instead was a grown man played by Kamal Haasan with the mind of a child, a widow carrying the weight of societal judgment, and a story so quietly constructed that audiences almost did not know what had hit them. Swathi Muthyam, which translates to “white pearl,” is a 1986 Telugu romantic drama written and directed by K. Viswanath and produced by Edida Nageswara Rao. It starred Kamal Haasan and Radikaa Sarathkumar in lead roles. Forty years later, it remains one of the more honest films Indian cinema has produced. A simple premise, a complicated world Swathi Muthyam follows Sivayya (Kamal Haasan), a man with a cognitive disability who has never shed the innocence of childhood. Sivayya encounters a young widow named Lalitha, played by Radhika, during a village festival and decides to marry her because it simply seems like …

UPSC bars candidates already ‘selected, appointed’ as IFS, IAS from Civil Services Exam 2026; check CSE guidelines here

UPSC bars candidates already ‘selected, appointed’ as IFS, IAS from Civil Services Exam 2026; check CSE guidelines here

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released a notification on Wednesday, announcing 933 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2026. However, the guidelines governing eligibility restrict candidates already appointed or selected as IAS or IFS officers. Giving no second chance to candidates already appointed as IAS or IFS officers on their previous examination, the Commission bars candidates from eligibility in CSE 2026. A similar rule is in place for those “selected or appointed” to the Indian Police Service (IPS), which implies that they will not be eligible for CSE 2026. The UPSC laid down strict rules, imposing restrictions on IAS or IFS officers’ reattempt. The circular dated 4 February states, “A candidate who is appointed to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) based on the results of an earlier Examination and continues to be a member of that Service will not be eligible to appear at the Civil Services Examination-2026.” If a candidate gets appointed to the post of IAS or IFS after …

38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan selected for drive against child marriage

38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan selected for drive against child marriage

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A civil society network has selected 38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan to conduct an intensive drive to completely weed out the practice of child marriage over the next year, through community efforts and legal interventions. The drive will extend support to the State government’s actions and use the resources of village panchayats to spread awareness in far-off areas. Just Rights for Children (JRC), working with 17 partner organisations in the State, claims to have prevented 22,480 child marriages in Rajasthan during the last year. High prevalence districts The villages falling within the 38 districts selected for the drive have been identified as “high-prevalence areas” in terms of child marriages, according to the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), conducted from 2019 to 2021. As per the NFHS-5, the prevalence of child marriage in Rajasthan is 25.4%, barely above the national average of 23.3%. Various districts in the State, however, show huge disparity. Chittorgarh and Bhilwara districts have a child marriage prevalence of over 40%, while nine districts — Jhalawar, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, Bharatpur, Karauli, Bikaner, …