Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday.

While she was best known for her portrayal of Mildred Ratched, Fletcher had an acting career that spanned more than six decades, including numerous appearances in television shows.

Fletcher, who was 88, "died peacefully at her home in France surrounded by her family," the statement said.&nbsp;

She had a recurring role on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and garnered Emmy nominations for guest-starring roles on "Picket Fences" and "Joan of Arcadia" in 1996 and 2004 respectively.&nbsp;

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Born in 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to hearing-impaired parents, Fletcher used sign language to thank them for their support during her Oscar acceptance speech.

Her last credited work was a two-episode run guest-starring on the Netflix show "Girlboss" in 2017, according to IMDb.com.

Fletcher died at her home that she built "out of a 300 year old farmhouse" in France's south, her family said in the statement.

She is survived by two sons, US media reported.

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Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday.

Louise Fletcher, the US actress who won an Oscar in 1976 for her performance as villain Nurse Ratched in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," has died, her family said in a statement to AFP Saturday. While she was best known for her portrayal of Mildred Ratched, Fletcher had an acting career that spanned more than six decades, including numerous appearances in television shows. Fletcher, who was 88, "died peacefully at her home in France surrounded by her family," the statement said. She had a recurring role on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," and garnered Emmy nominations for guest-starring roles on "Picket Fences" and "Joan of Arcadia" in 1996 and 2004 respectively. Also read | John Hartman, Doobie brothers co-founder and drummer, dies at 72 Born in 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to hearing-impaired parents, Fletcher used sign language to thank them for their support during her Oscar acceptance speech. Her last credited work was a two-episode run guest-starring on the Netflix show "Girlboss" in 2017, according to IMDb.com. Fletcher died at her home that she built "out of a 300 year old farmhouse" in France's south, her family said in the statement. She is survived by two sons, US media reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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R&nbsp;Madhavan's film, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' was released on July 1, 2022. It is based on the life of Nambi Narayan, who was a former scientist and aerospace engineer in the Indian Space Research Organisation.&nbsp;He was accused in the ISRO espionage case and was later released. The film is written, directed and produced by R&nbsp;Madhavan and he is also playing the lead role in the film. The film also premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 19, 2022. The film features&nbsp;Simran, Ravi Raghavendra, and Misha Ghoshal in pivotal roles. Its official announcement was made in October 2018.

Though the film had a slow start when it was released, it is gaining more numbers now.

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<h2>Rocketry The Nambi Effect earns over 8.40&nbsp;Cr so far</h2>

The&nbsp;film had a slow start but&nbsp;a solid Sunday at the box office. According to a report by India Today, on July 2, it earned nearly Rs 3 crores. However, on Sunday, it is estimated to have earned Rs 3.70 crore. This took&nbsp;the total collection to Rs 8.40 crores. It is also expected to pick up more in the coming days. The film has also received good reviews from the audiences and experts. It has also got a 9.2&nbsp;rating on IMDb. R&nbsp;Madhavan also shared a tweet regarding the same.&nbsp;

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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect&nbsp;is a&nbsp;biographical drama film which is based on the life story of scientist and aerospace engineer Nambi Narayan. He worked in the&nbsp;Indian Space Research Organisation but was later accused in the&nbsp;ISRO espionage case. However, he was later released. Nambi Narayan was also awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award by the Government of India, in 2019.&nbsp;His role is played by R&nbsp;Madhavan, who has also written and directed the film. South superstar Rajinikanth also said, "Rocketry is a must-watch movie for everyone, especially the youth. For the space research development of our country", while he congratulated R Madhavan for his pet project.&nbsp;

<h2>R Madhavan Shines in his character</h2>

R Madhavan is receiving praises for his film and his acting from all over the world. This film&nbsp;is also his directorial debut. Whether it be superstars like Rajinikanth or the audience, everyone is loving his performance in the&nbsp;film. His look also matches how Nambi Narayan looks in real life. The film is all about R Madhavan's performance. India.com, calls his performance national award-worthy. Madhavan keeps us stuck to the screens throughout. People also call this one of his best performances so far.&nbsp;

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<h2>Shah Rukh Khan and Suriya's cameo appearances</h2>

Shah Rukh Khan also appeared in the film, playing a cameo role.&nbsp;The phenomenal actor lights up the screen every time he appears. With each scene, he helps the audience to be more and more&nbsp;invested in the story. SRK is the best fit for not this but any character. Suriya also played a cameo role in the film. Madhavan thanked both of them for being a part of the film. According to a report by India Today, he said, "Suriya is a dear friend of mine. So he was part of the process". He also said,&nbsp;"When I received a call back from SRK's manager asking for dates to shoot, I was like, "What are you saying? Don't give me all these hopes, but she insisted that SRK wants to do it and is asking about the dates".

The film is receiving love and praise from all over the world and so is R Madhavan. Plus, the cameo roles of SRK and Suriya have added a lot more value to the film. Though the film was expected to earn more than it did, it is expected to hold on well.&nbsp;But&nbsp;all eyes are now on how it sustains in weekdays to follow.&nbsp;

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R Madhavan's film, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' was released on July 1, 2022. It is based on the life of Nambi Narayan, who was a former scientist and aerospace engineer in the Indian Space Research Organisation.

R Madhavan's film, 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' was released on July 1, 2022. It is based on the life of Nambi Narayan, who was a former scientist and aerospace engineer in the Indian Space Research Organisation. He was accused in the ISRO espionage case and was later released. The film is written, directed and produced by R Madhavan and he is also playing the lead role in the film. The film also premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 19, 2022. The film features Simran, Ravi Raghavendra, and Misha Ghoshal in pivotal roles. Its official announcement was made in October 2018. Though the film had a slow start when it was released, it is gaining more numbers now. Also read | 'Rocketry' movie review: R Madhavan narrates a compelling story of a maverick patriot Rocketry The Nambi Effect earns over 8.40 Cr so far The film had a slow start but a solid Sunday at the box office. According to a report by India Today, on July 2, it earned nearly Rs 3 crores. However, on Sunday, it is estimated to have earned Rs 3.70 crore. This took the total collection to Rs 8.40 crores. It is also expected to pick up more in the coming days. The film has also received good reviews from the audiences and experts. It has also got a 9.2 rating on IMDb. R Madhavan also shared a tweet regarding the same. Wowwwweeee.🚀🚀❤️❤️🙏 pic.twitter.com/x33iAlVePl — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) July 3, 2022 × This film is based on Nambi Narayan Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is a biographical drama film which is based on the life story of scientist and aerospace engineer Nambi Narayan. He worked in the Indian Space Research Organisation but was later accused in the ISRO espionage case. However, he was later released. Nambi Narayan was also awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award by the Government of India, in 2019. His role is played by R Madhavan, who has also written and directed the film. South superstar Rajinikanth also said, "Rocketry is a must-watch movie for everyone, especially the youth. For the space research development of our country", while he congratulated R Madhavan for his pet project. R Madhavan Shines in his character R Madhavan is receiving praises for his film and his acting from all over the world. This film is also his directorial debut. Whether it be superstars like Rajinikanth or the audience, everyone is loving his performance in the film. His look also matches how Nambi Narayan looks in real life. The film is all about R Madhavan's performance. India.com, calls his performance national award-worthy. Madhavan keeps us stuck to the screens throughout. People also call this one of his best performances so far. Watch | Indians invited for Academy membership | Kajol, Suriya invited to join Oscar committee Shah Rukh Khan and Suriya's cameo appearances Shah Rukh Khan also appeared in the film, playing a cameo role. The phenomenal actor lights up the screen every time he appears. With each scene, he helps the audience to be more and more invested in the story. SRK is the best fit for not this but any character. Suriya also played a cameo role in the film. Madhavan thanked both of them for being a part of the film. According to a report by India Today, he said, "Suriya is a dear friend of mine. So he was part of the process". He also said, "When I received a call back from SRK's manager asking for dates to shoot, I was like, "What are you saying? Don't give me all these hopes, but she insisted that SRK wants to do it and is asking about the dates". The film is receiving love and praise from all over the world and so is R Madhavan. Plus, the cameo roles of SRK and Suriya have added a lot more value to the film. Though the film was expected to earn more than it did, it is expected to hold on well. But all eyes are now on how it sustains in weekdays to follow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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He started by exploring the sauna, built into the palatial bathroom of the hotel’s presidential suite. Then the video blogger moved on to the dining room, where a chef waited with a glistening steak. The next morning, he awoke to a lobster breakfast, which he ate cross-legged in bed.

“Today’s bill: 108,876 kuai,” or more than $17,000, he said after checking out from the hotel in Chengdu, China, waving his receipt at the camera. “I slept away the equivalent of multiple iPhones,” he giggled.

The video was tacky, sure. Ostentatious, definitely. Now, it’s also a violation of Chinese internet regulations.

Chinese authorities have declared war on content deemed to be “flaunting wealth,” amid sweeping calls by Chinese President Xi Jinping to combat inequality. As Xi positions himself for a third term, he has cast himself as a man of the people, leading a campaign against entrenched interests.

Financial regulators have cracked down on the country’s tech giants, extracting pledges of loyalty and hefty donations. Tycoons have been detained on corruption accusations. And online, authorities have ordered social media platforms to scrub the hugely popular videos that make clear the gap between the haves and have-nots.

The hotel blogger amassed more than 28 million followers on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, by posting videos where he toured expensive hotels and sampled delicacies. But after being singled out by state media, he deleted those videos. His recent posts show him trying convenience store snacks. (He did not respond to requests for comment.)

“We will strengthen our management and increase the power of our crackdown, to make internet platforms feel there is a sword above their heads,” Zhang Yongjun, a senior official at China’s cyberspace administration, said at a news conference this year.

There is no clear definition of what constitutes flaunting or wealth. Although officials have laid out a few specific examples, such as showcasing receipts or over-ordering food, they have largely outlined a sort of “I know it when I see it” rule.

“The standard is the effect the content has,” Zhang said. “Can the spread of this content inspire people to be healthy, ambitious and work harder for a beautiful life? Or does it cater to people’s vulgar desires?”

Douyin, the video platform, said this year that it had closed about 4,000 accounts in two months, including ones that posted videos of people “scattering renminbi.” Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like lifestyle app, announced last month that it had flagged nearly 9,000 wealth-flaunting posts from May to October.

Inequality in China is vast. One per cent of Chinese own 31% of the country’s wealth, according to Credit Suisse Research Institute. The coronavirus pandemic further exposed disparities, as the rich returned to luxury spending while other Chinese continued to struggle.

If unaddressed, the imbalance could pose a threat to authorities’ near-total control, which rests on a promise of economic comfort. Exorbitant urban-housing prices and accelerating competition for white-collar jobs have left many young people feeling that the “China Dream” is out of reach. Even Xi has called the rich-poor gap a “major political matter” touching on the party’s legitimacy.

But the campaign against wealth flaunting — with its focus on tamping down the trappings of wealth, not the wealth itself — underscores a broader question about how far Xi’s rhetoric will go. Despite his sweeping power, Xi has yet to embrace tactics that could prove unpopular with the middle class or elites, many of whom have links to the party. Policies such as property and inheritance taxes have long stalled, and labour rights remain weak.

“It’s more trying to appease public dissatisfaction from certain actors, without — at least at this moment — really seriously touching on anyone’s cake,” Zhang Jun, an assistant professor at the City University of Hong Kong who studies Chinese class politics, said of the internet crackdown.

Flamboyant materialist displays have long found eager audiences online, with the Chinese internet no exception. In a viral trend in 2018, Chinese users posted photos of themselves splayed on the ground surrounded by expensive objects. An entire industry exists to help users look richer than they are.

Authorities began paying attention. In July 2020, the cyberspace administration announced a plan to “thoroughly clean up information that promotes bad values such as comparing or flaunting wealth, extravagant amusement, etc.”

The campaign was spurred on by extensive state media coverage, with Xinhua, the state news agency, saying that wealth flaunting “rotted the social atmosphere.” In recent weeks, it gained a fresh round of attention as Xiaohongshu, the app, invited users to make videos denouncing wealth flaunting and promoted them to other viewers.

One of those invited was Yi Yang, a hostel owner in Dujiangyan, a small city in Sichuan province. Last month, Yi, 35, shared a video, set to peaceful piano music, of her husband gardening and wrapping wontons while she described how they made their own furniture and grew their own vegetables. She contrasted her lifestyle with people bragging online about buying their first sports car or paying in full for sprawling villas.

“We have dreams, we have flowers, we have freedom,” she said. “This is real wealth.”

In an interview, Yi said she worried that young people watching flashy videos would develop unrealistic expectations. When they failed to achieve similar material wealth, she said, “they’ll have doubts about society and about themselves.”

Others have said concerns about wealth flaunting are overblown. On social media platform Weibo, some users said the videos satisfied their curiosity or were merely entertaining.

Still, despite the government’s strong rhetoric, it is unclear how, and how stringently, the anti-wealth-flaunting campaign is being enforced.

Douyin and Kuaishou were each fined about $31,000 in October for allowing an advertisement that authorities said promoted “excessive consumption.”

Xiaohongshu announced last month that it had improved its algorithm for identifying wealth flaunting but did not give specifics. The company did not respond to requests for comment.

But the apps are still awash in status symbols. A search for luxury brands on Xiaohongshu still turns up countless results. One blogger showcased her 121 pairs of designer shoes. Another compared the merits of her Fendi, Burberry and Louis Vuitton scarves.

Compared with the total number of posts on these sites, the number flagged is “basically nothing,” noted Zhang.

And even if all those posts were to disappear, she added, little would change about the actual distribution of wealth. “We all know, just because people are not showing pictures of their money, their cars, their handbags and their jewellery, it doesn’t mean that they don’t have the money.” But for some critics of wealth flaunting, targeting the flaunting, not the wealth, is perhaps the point.

Jassie Chen, 38, who was invited by Xiaohongshu to make a video against wealth flaunting, said she had no problem with celebrities doing ads for fashion houses, or her rich friends posting about glamorous vacations or wearing expensive watches. They knew how to be subtle, said Chen, a university lecturer in Beijing who normally blogs about career advice.

Her main complaint was with the poseurs — people who took photos with bags or cars that they did not actually own.

“Actually, in my opinion,” she said, “for some people to have money and other people not to — this is very normal.”

He started by exploring the sauna, built into the palatial bathroom of the hotel’s presidential suite. Then the video blogger moved on to the dining room, where a chef waited with a glistening steak.

He started by exploring the sauna, built into the palatial bathroom of the hotel’s presidential suite. Then the video blogger moved on to the dining room, where a chef waited with a glistening steak. The next morning, he awoke to a lobster breakfast, which he ate cross-legged in bed. “Today’s bill: 108,876 kuai,” or more than $17,000, he said after checking out from the hotel in Chengdu, China, waving his receipt at the camera. “I slept away the equivalent of multiple iPhones,” he giggled. The video was tacky, sure. Ostentatious, definitely. Now, it’s also a violation of Chinese internet regulations. Chinese authorities have declared war on content deemed to be “flaunting wealth,” amid sweeping calls by Chinese President Xi Jinping to combat inequality. As Xi positions himself for a third term, he has cast himself as a man of the people, leading a campaign against entrenched interests. Financial regulators have cracked down on the country’s tech giants, extracting pledges of loyalty and hefty donations. Tycoons have been detained on corruption accusations. And online, authorities have ordered social media platforms to scrub the hugely popular videos that make clear the gap between the haves and have-nots. The hotel blogger amassed more than 28 million followers on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, by posting videos where he toured expensive hotels and sampled delicacies. But after being singled out by state media, he deleted those videos. His recent posts show him trying convenience store snacks. (He did not respond to requests for comment.) “We will strengthen our management and increase the power of our crackdown, to make internet platforms feel there is a sword above their heads,” Zhang Yongjun, a senior official at China’s cyberspace administration, said at a news conference this year. There is no clear definition of what constitutes flaunting or wealth. Although officials have laid out a few specific examples, such as showcasing receipts or over-ordering food, they have largely outlined a sort of “I know it when I see it” rule. “The standard is the effect the content has,” Zhang said. “Can the spread of this content inspire people to be healthy, ambitious and work harder for a beautiful life? Or does it cater to people’s vulgar desires?” Douyin, the video platform, said this year that it had closed about 4,000 accounts in two months, including ones that posted videos of people “scattering renminbi.” Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like lifestyle app, announced last month that it had flagged nearly 9,000 wealth-flaunting posts from May to October. Inequality in China is vast. One per cent of Chinese own 31% of the country’s wealth, according to Credit Suisse Research Institute. The coronavirus pandemic further exposed disparities, as the rich returned to luxury spending while other Chinese continued to struggle. If unaddressed, the imbalance could pose a threat to authorities’ near-total control, which rests on a promise of economic comfort. Exorbitant urban-housing prices and accelerating competition for white-collar jobs have left many young people feeling that the “China Dream” is out of reach. Even Xi has called the rich-poor gap a “major political matter” touching on the party’s legitimacy. But the campaign against wealth flaunting — with its focus on tamping down the trappings of wealth, not the wealth itself — underscores a broader question about how far Xi’s rhetoric will go. Despite his sweeping power, Xi has yet to embrace tactics that could prove unpopular with the middle class or elites, many of whom have links to the party. Policies such as property and inheritance taxes have long stalled, and labour rights remain weak. “It’s more trying to appease public dissatisfaction from certain actors, without — at least at this moment — really seriously touching on anyone’s cake,” Zhang Jun, an assistant professor at the City University of Hong Kong who studies Chinese class politics, said of the internet crackdown. Flamboyant materialist displays have long found eager audiences online, with the Chinese internet no exception. In a viral trend in 2018, Chinese users posted photos of themselves splayed on the ground surrounded by expensive objects. An entire industry exists to help users look richer than they are. Authorities began paying attention. In July 2020, the cyberspace administration announced a plan to “thoroughly clean up information that promotes bad values such as comparing or flaunting wealth, extravagant amusement, etc.” The campaign was spurred on by extensive state media coverage, with Xinhua, the state news agency, saying that wealth flaunting “rotted the social atmosphere.” In recent weeks, it gained a fresh round of attention as Xiaohongshu, the app, invited users to make videos denouncing wealth flaunting and promoted them to other viewers. One of those invited was Yi Yang, a hostel owner in Dujiangyan, a small city in Sichuan province. Last month, Yi, 35, shared a video, set to peaceful piano music, of her husband gardening and wrapping wontons while she described how they made their own furniture and grew their own vegetables. She contrasted her lifestyle with people bragging online about buying their first sports car or paying in full for sprawling villas. “We have dreams, we have flowers, we have freedom,” she said. “This is real wealth.” In an interview, Yi said she worried that young people watching flashy videos would develop unrealistic expectations. When they failed to achieve similar material wealth, she said, “they’ll have doubts about society and about themselves.” Others have said concerns about wealth flaunting are overblown. On social media platform Weibo, some users said the videos satisfied their curiosity or were merely entertaining. Still, despite the government’s strong rhetoric, it is unclear how, and how stringently, the anti-wealth-flaunting campaign is being enforced. Douyin and Kuaishou were each fined about $31,000 in October for allowing an advertisement that authorities said promoted “excessive consumption.” Xiaohongshu announced last month that it had improved its algorithm for identifying wealth flaunting but did not give specifics. The company did not respond to requests for comment. But the apps are still awash in status symbols. A search for luxury brands on Xiaohongshu still turns up countless results. One blogger showcased her 121 pairs of designer shoes. Another compared the merits of her Fendi, Burberry and Louis Vuitton scarves. Compared with the total number of posts on these sites, the number flagged is “basically nothing,” noted Zhang. And even if all those posts were to disappear, she added, little would change about the actual distribution of wealth. “We all know, just because people are not showing pictures of their money, their cars, their handbags and their jewellery, it doesn’t mean that they don’t have the money.” But for some critics of wealth flaunting, targeting the flaunting, not the wealth, is perhaps the point. Jassie Chen, 38, who was invited by Xiaohongshu to make a video against wealth flaunting, said she had no problem with celebrities doing ads for fashion houses, or her rich friends posting about glamorous vacations or wearing expensive watches. They knew how to be subtle, said Chen, a university lecturer in Beijing who normally blogs about career advice. Her main complaint was with the poseurs — people who took photos with bags or cars that they did not actually own. “Actually, in my opinion,” she said, “for some people to have money and other people not to — this is very normal.”

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