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<p>The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will kick off tomorrow (May 16) in the French Riviera town. The prestigious film festival is known for showing the best of cinema from the entire world, and some of the most prominent personalities of&nbsp;cinema arrive in the picturesque town for the 12-day festival.<br />
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This year, the Johnny Depp-starrer historical French drama <em>Jeanne du Barry</em> is all set to open the festival. The movie will be Depp's acting comeback after his much-publicised defamation case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Lately, there was quite a buzz&nbsp;about whether the actor will attend the screening of the film or not.</p>

<p>However, now as per THR, a source has revealed that Depp will participate in the festival’s official press conference. Talking about Depp's movie, a veteran speciality distributor said, “I haven’t seen the movie, but it feels like it was a good way for [Depp] to get back into everything.''</p>

<p>The last time Depp attended the Cannes festival was in 2011 for the premiere of <em>Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.</em></p>

<p><strong>More about the film&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In his French debut movie, Depp is essaying the role of Louis XV, the 18th-century French King of France who ruled from 1715 until his death in 1774.&nbsp;<br />
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The film is directed by Maïwenn Le Besco, who will also play the lead role of Louis' favourite courtesan, <em>Jeanne du Barry</em>. The film also stars Louis Garrel, Pierre Richard, and Noémie Lvovsky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official synopsis of the film reads, "Jeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one."</p>

<p>"She becomes the favourite of King Louis XV, who, unaware of her status as a courtesan, regains through her his appetite for life. They fall madly in love. Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalises the court."</p>

<p><strong>Watch the trailer of the movie here:</strong></p>

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<p><strong>What Johnny Depp is doing nowadays?</strong></p>

<p>After the tumultuous trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, who had accused him of mental and physical abuse,&nbsp;the actor has preferred&nbsp;to live a quite life away from the media glare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Owing to all the shocking revelations, the actor lost many big projects of&nbsp;his career and was dropped by Warner Bros. from its <em>Fantastic Beasts</em>&nbsp;franchise and was replaced with Mads Mikkelsen in the role of evil wizard Grindelwald.</p>

<p>However, recently there have been rumours that he may reprise the role of Jack Sparrow in the multi-billion dollar-grossing <em>Pirates of the Caribbean </em>film franchise. Reports said that he has been offered a multi-million deal to come back. However, there is no confirmation on this yet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was last seen in the 2020 movie <em>Minamata</em>, a film about war photographer W. Eugene Smith.&nbsp;<br />
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The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will kick off tomorrow (May 16) in the French Riviera town. The prestigious film festival is known for showing the best of cinema from the entire world, and some of the most prominent personalities of cinema arrive in the picturesque town for the 12-day festival.

The 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival will kick off tomorrow (May 16) in the French Riviera town. The prestigious film festival is known for showing the best of cinema from the entire world, and some of the most prominent personalities of cinema arrive in the picturesque town for the 12-day festival. This year, the Johnny Depp-starrer historical French drama Jeanne du Barry is all set to open the festival. The movie will be Depp's acting comeback after his much-publicised defamation case with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Lately, there was quite a buzz about whether the actor will attend the screening of the film or not. However, now as per THR, a source has revealed that Depp will participate in the festival’s official press conference. Talking about Depp's movie, a veteran speciality distributor said, “I haven’t seen the movie, but it feels like it was a good way for [Depp] to get back into everything.'' The last time Depp attended the Cannes festival was in 2011 for the premiere of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. More about the film In his French debut movie, Depp is essaying the role of Louis XV, the 18th-century French King of France who ruled from 1715 until his death in 1774. The film is directed by Maïwenn Le Besco, who will also play the lead role of Louis' favourite courtesan, Jeanne du Barry. The film also stars Louis Garrel, Pierre Richard, and Noémie Lvovsky. The official synopsis of the film reads, "Jeanne Vaubernier, a young working-class woman hungry for culture and pleasure, uses her intelligence and allure to climb the rungs of the social ladder one by one." "She becomes the favourite of King Louis XV, who, unaware of her status as a courtesan, regains through her his appetite for life. They fall madly in love. Against all propriety and etiquette, Jeanne moves to Versailles, where her arrival scandalises the court." Watch the trailer of the movie here: What Johnny Depp is doing nowadays? After the tumultuous trial with ex-wife Amber Heard, who had accused him of mental and physical abuse, the actor has preferred to live a quite life away from the media glare. Owing to all the shocking revelations, the actor lost many big projects of his career and was dropped by Warner Bros. from its Fantastic Beasts franchise and was replaced with Mads Mikkelsen in the role of evil wizard Grindelwald. However, recently there have been rumours that he may reprise the role of Jack Sparrow in the multi-billion dollar-grossing Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise. Reports said that he has been offered a multi-million deal to come back. However, there is no confirmation on this yet. He was last seen in the 2020 movie Minamata, a film about war photographer W. Eugene Smith.

Johnny Depp to make appearance at Cannes this year? Here's what we know

<p>After keeping it under wraps for a long time, the makers have finally unveiled the title of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film i.e. Z<em>ara Hatke Zara Bachke. </em>Along with the title, the first look of Vicky and Sara has also been released.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie is helmed by director Laxman Utekar. He has also directed Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's rom-com <em>Luka Chuppi </em>and<em> Mimi.</em><br />
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On Sunday, Vicky and Sara unveiled the first look of the movie on their respective social media handles.</p>

<p>The small teaser video, which is set on&nbsp;the romantic song, shows stills of the actors. The chemistry between the actors is adorable, it seems like they are deeply in love, which hints that the movie is going to be a romantic drama.<br />
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However, in the caption, they wrote, “Romantic? Ya dramatic? Kya lagta hai aapko, kaisi hone waali hai humari kahani? 🤔 #ZaraHatkeZaraBachke Trailer Out tomorrow.In cinemas on June 2, 2023,” the video caption reads.</p>

<p>The trailer of the movie will be released tomorrow.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This is the first time Vicky and Sara will share the screen. Also, this will be Vicky and Sara's big theatrical release after a huge gap. Vicky's last film that hit the theatres was <em>Bhoot: Part One: The Haunted Ship</em> in 2020, and Sara's last film, which was released in theatres in <em>Love Aaj Kal,</em> respectively. However, Vicky was last seen in&nbsp;<em>Sardar Udham, </em>while Sara was last seen in<em> Atrangi Re </em>co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush.&nbsp;Both films were released on OTT platforms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the&nbsp;plot details&nbsp;of the movie&nbsp;have&nbsp;been&nbsp;kept under wrap.<br />
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The movie, which is backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Studios is scheduled for release on June 2, 2023.</p>


After keeping it under wraps for a long time, the makers have finally unveiled the title of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film i.e. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.

After keeping it under wraps for a long time, the makers have finally unveiled the title of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan's upcoming film i.e. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Along with the title, the first look of Vicky and Sara has also been released. The movie is helmed by director Laxman Utekar. He has also directed Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon's rom-com Luka Chuppi and Mimi. On Sunday, Vicky and Sara unveiled the first look of the movie on their respective social media handles. The small teaser video, which is set on the romantic song, shows stills of the actors. The chemistry between the actors is adorable, it seems like they are deeply in love, which hints that the movie is going to be a romantic drama. However, in the caption, they wrote, “Romantic? Ya dramatic? Kya lagta hai aapko, kaisi hone waali hai humari kahani? 🤔 #ZaraHatkeZaraBachke Trailer Out tomorrow.In cinemas on June 2, 2023,” the video caption reads. The trailer of the movie will be released tomorrow. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) × This is the first time Vicky and Sara will share the screen. Also, this will be Vicky and Sara's big theatrical release after a huge gap. Vicky's last film that hit the theatres was Bhoot: Part One: The Haunted Ship in 2020, and Sara's last film, which was released in theatres in Love Aaj Kal, respectively. However, Vicky was last seen in Sardar Udham, while Sara was last seen in Atrangi Re co-starring Akshay Kumar and Dhanush. Both films were released on OTT platforms. Meanwhile, the plot details of the movie have been kept under wrap. The movie, which is backed by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Studios is scheduled for release on June 2, 2023.

First look of Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan from Zara Hat Ke Zara Bach Ke is out!

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<p>After a lot of buzz, seems like Dwayne Johnson has finally said yes to make a comeback in the <em>Fast and Furious</em> world. As per the Wrap, 'The Rock' will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming <em>Fast X</em>. He will appear in the post-credit scene of the film.&nbsp;<br />
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However, there is no official announcement on this yet. The 51-year-old actor joined the hit franchise in 2011 with <em>Fast Five</em> and played the role of Diplomatic Security Service agent Lucas Hobbs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He left the franchise after his public feud with the lead actor Vin Diesel. However, in 2021, Diesel made a public plea to Dwayne asking him to rejoin the<em> Fast and Furious'</em>s&nbsp;upcoming 10th entry.</p>

<p>Calling Dwayne his little brother, Vin wrote in the Instagram post back then, ''My little brother Dwayne... the time has come. The world awaits the finale of Fast 10. As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t send well wishes... but the time has come. Legacy awaits.''</p>

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<p>However, The Rock publicly declined the request and said that he was 'very surprised' to see Diesel's Instagram post after he refused to join the film 'directly and privately' to Vin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an interview with a news agency, Johnson said, ''I was very surprised by Vin's recent post. This past June, when Vin and I actually connected not over social media, I told him directly - and privately - that I would not be returning to the franchise.''</p>

<p>However, in another interview with Vanity Fair, Dwayne revealed that he had agreed to return for the<em> Fast and Furious</em> series' eighth chapter but only on one condition that he and Vin would not share screen time together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He explained back then that he did the same to "forgo drama" and "that was the best thing to do. For everybody."</p>

<p>For the unversed, the feud started in 2016, when they clashed on the set of The <em>Fate of the Furious.</em> After that, Dwayne made an Instagram post and publicly referred to his co-stars from the franchise as "candy a***s" and "unprofessional" on Instagram.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Fast X set to release</strong></p>

<p>The much-anticipated instalment of <em>Fast X </em>will release this month. Vin Diesel will return as Dom Toretto and as we have seen in the trailer this time, his family is going to be the most important for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, which is the 10th instalment of the decade-long action movie series, brings back Justin Lin in the director's chair along with other cast members from the original series, including Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sung Kang, who are all set to do some high octane action.</p>

<p>Jason Momoa and Brie Larson are the new additions. Momoa is playing the role of the main villain Dante, and Larson plays a new character named Tess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the official synopsis: “Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.”</p>

<p>The movie will hit the theatres on May 19.</p>


After a lot of buzz, seems like Dwayne Johnson has finally said yes to make a comeback in the Fast and Furious world. As per the Wrap, 'The Rock' will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Fast X.

After a lot of buzz, seems like Dwayne Johnson has finally said yes to make a comeback in the Fast and Furious world. As per the Wrap, 'The Rock' will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming Fast X. He will appear in the post-credit scene of the film. However, there is no official announcement on this yet. The 51-year-old actor joined the hit franchise in 2011 with Fast Five and played the role of Diplomatic Security Service agent Lucas Hobbs. He left the franchise after his public feud with the lead actor Vin Diesel. However, in 2021, Diesel made a public plea to Dwayne asking him to rejoin the Fast and Furious's upcoming 10th entry. Calling Dwayne his little brother, Vin wrote in the Instagram post back then, ''My little brother Dwayne... the time has come. The world awaits the finale of Fast 10. As you know, my children refer to you as Uncle Dwayne in my house. There is not a holiday that goes by that they and you don’t send well wishes... but the time has come. Legacy awaits.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vin Diesel (@vindiesel) × However, The Rock publicly declined the request and said that he was 'very surprised' to see Diesel's Instagram post after he refused to join the film 'directly and privately' to Vin. In an interview with a news agency, Johnson said, ''I was very surprised by Vin's recent post. This past June, when Vin and I actually connected not over social media, I told him directly - and privately - that I would not be returning to the franchise.'' However, in another interview with Vanity Fair, Dwayne revealed that he had agreed to return for the Fast and Furious series' eighth chapter but only on one condition that he and Vin would not share screen time together. He explained back then that he did the same to "forgo drama" and "that was the best thing to do. For everybody." For the unversed, the feud started in 2016, when they clashed on the set of The Fate of the Furious. After that, Dwayne made an Instagram post and publicly referred to his co-stars from the franchise as "candy a***s" and "unprofessional" on Instagram. Fast X set to release The much-anticipated instalment of Fast X will release this month. Vin Diesel will return as Dom Toretto and as we have seen in the trailer this time, his family is going to be the most important for him. The film, which is the 10th instalment of the decade-long action movie series, brings back Justin Lin in the director's chair along with other cast members from the original series, including Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sung Kang, who are all set to do some high octane action. Jason Momoa and Brie Larson are the new additions. Momoa is playing the role of the main villain Dante, and Larson plays a new character named Tess. As per the official synopsis: “Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.” The movie will hit the theatres on May 19.

Dwayne Johnson to make a cameo in Fast X ? Here's what we know

<p>It has long been said that Humans are 'social animals,' we thrive on being around people. We all know isolation can be emotionally taxing, which is why it has long been used as a form of punishment in jails. But can social isolation affect you mentally and impact your energy levels? New research shows that isolation affects your energy levels the same way as going without food does.</p>

<p>Researchers from the University of Vienna found that socially isolating for a period of eight hours has detrimental effects on a person. This long without company, a person's body experiences a fall in energy levels equivalent to the decrease that comes with starving for eight hours.</p>

<p>The research suggests that social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an unexpected energy toll on people.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/people-with-mental-health-issues-at-increased-risk-of-death-in-heat-waves-study-591292">People with mental health issues at increased risk of death in heat waves: Study</a></strong></p>

<p>Based on research carried out both in a laboratory setting and during the COVID-19 quarantine periods, the study suggests that social personality traits may also influence the individual's reaction to social isolation.</p>

<p>As per SciTechDaily, just as prolonged periods without food can lead to hunger, a lack of social interaction can lead to a craving response in the brain, driving us to seek social connections again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is supported by the "social homeostasis" theory, which proposes that there is a homeostatic system in place to independently regulate our need for social interaction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although our understanding of the psychological reactions to social isolation remains limited, the study’s authors propose that lowered energy may be part of our homeostatic response to a lack of social contact and a potential precursor of the more detrimental effects of long-term social isolation.</p>

<p>The study involved 30 female volunteers who, on three separate days, spent eight hours in isolation without social contact, without food, or with both social contact and food. They reported their stress, mood, and fatigue levels multiple times throughout the day, while physiological stress responses such as heart rate and cortisol were recorded by the scientists.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/wegovy-other-weight-loss-drugs-no-silver-bullet-says-who-amid-obesity-review-report-591751">Wegovy, other weight loss drugs not ‘silver bullets’, says WHO amid obesity guidelines review</a></strong></p>

<p>The results were compared with measurements from a study conducted during the lockdown in Austria and Italy in the spring of 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Data from 87 participants who had spent at least an eight-hour period in isolation were used, and their stress and behavioural effects were assessed several times a day for seven days.</p>

<p>The results of the laboratory study led by Giorgia Silani from the University of Vienna showed similarities between social isolation and food deprivation, with both inducing lowered energy and heightened fatigue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In the lab study, we found striking similarities between social isolation and food deprivation. Both states induced lowered energy and heightened fatigue, which is surprising given that food deprivation literally makes us lose energy, while social isolation would not", said first authors Ana Stijovic and Paul Forbes.</p>

<p>The authors propose that lowered energy may be a part of our homeostatic response to a lack of social contact and a potential precursor of some more detrimental effects of long-term social isolation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It is well-known that long-term loneliness and fatigue are related, but we know little about the immediate mechanisms that underlie this link. The fact that we see this effect even after a short period of social isolation suggests that low energy could be a 'social homeostatic' adaptive response, which in the long run can become maladaptive,"&nbsp;explains Silani.</p>

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It has long been said that Humans are 'social animals,' we thrive on being around people. We all know isolation can be emotionally taxing, which is why it has long been used as a form of punishment in jails.

It has long been said that Humans are 'social animals,' we thrive on being around people. We all know isolation can be emotionally taxing, which is why it has long been used as a form of punishment in jails. But can social isolation affect you mentally and impact your energy levels? New research shows that isolation affects your energy levels the same way as going without food does. Researchers from the University of Vienna found that socially isolating for a period of eight hours has detrimental effects on a person. This long without company, a person's body experiences a fall in energy levels equivalent to the decrease that comes with starving for eight hours. The research suggests that social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic may have had an unexpected energy toll on people. Also read | People with mental health issues at increased risk of death in heat waves: Study Based on research carried out both in a laboratory setting and during the COVID-19 quarantine periods, the study suggests that social personality traits may also influence the individual's reaction to social isolation. As per SciTechDaily, just as prolonged periods without food can lead to hunger, a lack of social interaction can lead to a craving response in the brain, driving us to seek social connections again. This is supported by the "social homeostasis" theory, which proposes that there is a homeostatic system in place to independently regulate our need for social interaction. Although our understanding of the psychological reactions to social isolation remains limited, the study’s authors propose that lowered energy may be part of our homeostatic response to a lack of social contact and a potential precursor of the more detrimental effects of long-term social isolation. The study involved 30 female volunteers who, on three separate days, spent eight hours in isolation without social contact, without food, or with both social contact and food. They reported their stress, mood, and fatigue levels multiple times throughout the day, while physiological stress responses such as heart rate and cortisol were recorded by the scientists. Also read | Wegovy, other weight loss drugs not ‘silver bullets’, says WHO amid obesity guidelines review The results were compared with measurements from a study conducted during the lockdown in Austria and Italy in the spring of 2020. Data from 87 participants who had spent at least an eight-hour period in isolation were used, and their stress and behavioural effects were assessed several times a day for seven days. The results of the laboratory study led by Giorgia Silani from the University of Vienna showed similarities between social isolation and food deprivation, with both inducing lowered energy and heightened fatigue. "In the lab study, we found striking similarities between social isolation and food deprivation. Both states induced lowered energy and heightened fatigue, which is surprising given that food deprivation literally makes us lose energy, while social isolation would not", said first authors Ana Stijovic and Paul Forbes. The authors propose that lowered energy may be a part of our homeostatic response to a lack of social contact and a potential precursor of some more detrimental effects of long-term social isolation. "It is well-known that long-term loneliness and fatigue are related, but we know little about the immediate mechanisms that underlie this link. The fact that we see this effect even after a short period of social isolation suggests that low energy could be a 'social homeostatic' adaptive response, which in the long run can become maladaptive," explains Silani. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Research unmasks shocking toll social isolation has on human body

<p>When you were four, what did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut, a superhero, or a unicorn? Most of us had big dreams inspired by our favourite cartoons, comics or storybook. But a seven-year-old boy has surprised the world by not just dreaming of becoming a famous designer but becoming one. The plot twist: his dreams are inspired by his past life, he says.</p>

<p>Max Alexander, a first-grader claims he was the renowned fashion designer Gucci in his past life, and his dreams in this one are inspired by his work and passion in his previous birth.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/autistic-11-year-old-girl-beats-albert-einstein-stephen-hawkings-iq-scores-590778">Autistic 11-year-old girl beats IQ scores of Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking</a></strong></p>

<p>While you may not be a believer when it comes to reincarnation, nothing can deny the talent this seven-year-old possesses.</p>

<p>The little boy who started designing and creating clothes when he was only four years old told People magazine that "I actually was,&nbsp;Gucci." The magazine reports that these words were said,&nbsp;"with confidence".</p>

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<p>His mom Sherri Madison told the magazine that she didn't initially discover his talent or his interest in dressmaking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I didn't notice. He told us. We were at dinner during the lockdown, and he just literally announced, 'I need a mannequin,'" she recalled during the interview.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He was very serious. No laughing. I was like, 'Okay, I've never seen you interested in fashion. What are you talking about?' He said, 'That's because I don't have a mannequin. If you get me a mannequin, I'll show you. I'm a dressmaker.'"</p>

<p>Sherri who works as a cardboard artist made Max his first mannequin out of cardboard. Now, Max has several professional ones and buyers for his designs include celebrities like Sharon Stone.<br />
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<p>Max's drive for the designs, as per his mother, is the desire to help women feel beautiful.</p>

<p>"He wants women to feel beautiful and that's the drive behind it," she told People magazine adding, "He's never expressed any interest in wearing the dresses himself. He doesn't make men's wear. He really wants women of all sizes to feel beautiful."</p>

<p>To date, Max has sold more than a hundred of his designs internationally and has even held his fashion shows. As per his mother, he hopes to one day "be the head of the house of Gucci or he wants to have his own atelier, Couture to the Max Italian."</p>

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When you were four, what did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut, a superhero, or a unicorn? Most of us had big dreams inspired by our favourite cartoons, comics or storybook.

When you were four, what did you want to be when you grew up? An astronaut, a superhero, or a unicorn? Most of us had big dreams inspired by our favourite cartoons, comics or storybook. But a seven-year-old boy has surprised the world by not just dreaming of becoming a famous designer but becoming one. The plot twist: his dreams are inspired by his past life, he says. Max Alexander, a first-grader claims he was the renowned fashion designer Gucci in his past life, and his dreams in this one are inspired by his work and passion in his previous birth. Also read | Autistic 11-year-old girl beats IQ scores of Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking While you may not be a believer when it comes to reincarnation, nothing can deny the talent this seven-year-old possesses. The little boy who started designing and creating clothes when he was only four years old told People magazine that "I actually was, Gucci." The magazine reports that these words were said, "with confidence". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Max Alexander Fashion Designer (@couture.to.the.max) × His mom Sherri Madison told the magazine that she didn't initially discover his talent or his interest in dressmaking. "I didn't notice. He told us. We were at dinner during the lockdown, and he just literally announced, 'I need a mannequin,'" she recalled during the interview. Also read | In 2022, Swedes spent 12 million hours watching 'nothing' on Slow TV. Here's why you should take inspiration "He was very serious. No laughing. I was like, 'Okay, I've never seen you interested in fashion. What are you talking about?' He said, 'That's because I don't have a mannequin. If you get me a mannequin, I'll show you. I'm a dressmaker.'" Sherri who works as a cardboard artist made Max his first mannequin out of cardboard. Now, Max has several professional ones and buyers for his designs include celebrities like Sharon Stone. Max's drive for the designs, as per his mother, is the desire to help women feel beautiful. "He wants women to feel beautiful and that's the drive behind it," she told People magazine adding, "He's never expressed any interest in wearing the dresses himself. He doesn't make men's wear. He really wants women of all sizes to feel beautiful." To date, Max has sold more than a hundred of his designs internationally and has even held his fashion shows. As per his mother, he hopes to one day "be the head of the house of Gucci or he wants to have his own atelier, Couture to the Max Italian." (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>Months after the ordinary Grandpa shorts became viral for their high price, here's another household item that has become the talk of the internet, and any guesses why? Obviously for its exorbitant price.<br />
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Recently, some desi Twitterati came up with an American e-commerce site, Etsy, that is selling the Indian charpai, aka Khatiya, for over $1200 (Rs&nbsp;1 lakh).<br />
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The Indian bed called 'charpai' is very common and can be found in almost every household. In India, one can easily buy it for Rs 1,000. However, this US site is selling the item at Rs&nbsp;112,168 a piece.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A traditional Indian <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Charpai?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Charpai</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/khatiya?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#khatiya</a>, which one can buy easily for Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, was listed on the shopping portal at a price of Rs 112,168. <a href="https://t.co/LJ4mqFC2IX">pic.twitter.com/LJ4mqFC2IX</a></p>
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<p>Last year, luxury brand Kobe became the talk of the town after some desi Twitterati noticed the bizarre price for such an ordinary clothing item. A piece of fabric that anyone can buy for the price of Rs 100 was listed at Rs 15,450. Not only this, but recently a French luxury fashion house, Balenciaga, raised eyebrows after they unveiled their&nbsp;trash pouch-inspired bag, and that too at a price of $1790 (Rs 1,46,828).<br />
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Months after the ordinary Grandpa shorts became viral for their high price, here's another household item that has become the talk of the internet, and any guesses why?

Months after the ordinary Grandpa shorts became viral for their high price, here's another household item that has become the talk of the internet, and any guesses why? Obviously for its exorbitant price. Recently, some desi Twitterati came up with an American e-commerce site, Etsy, that is selling the Indian charpai, aka Khatiya, for over $1200 (Rs 1 lakh). The Indian bed called 'charpai' is very common and can be found in almost every household. In India, one can easily buy it for Rs 1,000. However, this US site is selling the item at Rs 112,168 a piece. The e-commerce site has described the charpai as a "traditional Indian bed with very beautiful decor." And in the highlights section, the portal described the product as homemade, made of materials like wood and jute ropes, and coming from a small business in India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Our South Gujarat (@oursouthgujarat) × The screenshot of the product has taken the internet by storm. A traditional Indian #Charpai or #khatiya, which one can buy easily for Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000, was listed on the shopping portal at a price of Rs 112,168. pic.twitter.com/LJ4mqFC2IX — Priya Pandey (@priyapandey1999) May 12, 2023 × Last year, luxury brand Kobe became the talk of the town after some desi Twitterati noticed the bizarre price for such an ordinary clothing item. A piece of fabric that anyone can buy for the price of Rs 100 was listed at Rs 15,450. Not only this, but recently a French luxury fashion house, Balenciaga, raised eyebrows after they unveiled their trash pouch-inspired bag, and that too at a price of $1790 (Rs 1,46,828). WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>This is going to be an emotional moment for all the Paul Walker fans! Meadow Walker Thornton-Allan, the daughter of late <em>Fast and Furious</em> star, is all set to make a cameo appearance in the 10th film of the long-running franchise. Before that,&nbsp;Meadow, who has grown up in the<em> Fast&nbsp;</em>family, has penned a gratitude message dedicated to the franchise and the makers of the movie, among others.</p>

<p>Before her big appearance, she also shared a first look at her cameo along with a long caption. Posting the behind-the-scenes photo&nbsp;on her Instagram handle, she wrote,&nbsp;''The first ‘Fast’ was released when I was one year old! I grew up on set watching my father, Vin, Jordana, Michelle, Chris and more on the monitors. Thanks to my dad, I was born into a fast family. I can’t believe now I get to be up there too. With those who have been around to see me grow up.”</p>

<p>She thanked the director Louis Leterrier for his “kindness, patience and support. It feels like you’ve been part of the family since we started, I’m happy it’s just the beginning.''&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also gave a special shoutout to her dad's best friend Brandon Birtell. She wrote, ''Special shoutout to my dad’s best friend who is now my best friend @bbirtell, this wouldn’t have been possible without you. I am so blessed to be able to honour my father’s legacy and share this with him forever x. I love you all so much.''</p>

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<p>Soon after the post was shared, actor Vin Diesel, who is her Godfather and also walked her down the aisle on her wedding, simply commented on the joint hand emoji.<br />
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Scott Eastwood commented,''He was so proud of you!!!! He is smiling about this right now!!'</p>

<p>One fan wrote, ''OMG!!! this is so emotional🥹 Thanks to Paul Walker, we've all become lovers of cars and Fast and Furious... Paul is so proud of you Meadow.''</p>

<p>Another commented, ''I worked on Fast 6 with your Dad and he was a true gent - so polite, kind and generous. The loveliest thing about him though was that it was so very clear to everyone that you were his entire world 🌎 Congrats on joining the Fast family x''.</p>

<p>Paul Walker died in a car crash in 2013 at the age of 40. Since his death, every<em> Fast&nbsp;</em>movie has paid tribute to the actor.</p>

<p><strong>Fast X set to release</strong></p>

<p>The much-anticipated instalment of <em>Fast X </em>will release this month. Vin Diesel will return as Dom Toretto and as we have seen in the trailer this time, his&nbsp;family is going to be the most important for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film, which is the 10th instalment of the decade-long action movie series, brings back Justin Lin in the director's chair along with other cast members from the original series, including Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sung Kang, who are all set to do some high octane action.</p>

<p>Jason Momoa and Brie Larson are the new additions. Momoa is playing the role of the main villain Dante, and Larson plays a new character named Tess.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the official synopsis: “Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.”</p>

<p>The movie will hit the&nbsp;theatres on May 19.</p>


This is going to be an emotional moment for all the Paul Walker fans! Meadow Walker Thornton-Allan, the daughter of late Fast and Furious star, is all set to make a cameo appearance in the 10th film of the long-running franchise.

This is going to be an emotional moment for all the Paul Walker fans! Meadow Walker Thornton-Allan, the daughter of late Fast and Furious star, is all set to make a cameo appearance in the 10th film of the long-running franchise. Before that, Meadow, who has grown up in the Fast family, has penned a gratitude message dedicated to the franchise and the makers of the movie, among others. Before her big appearance, she also shared a first look at her cameo along with a long caption. Posting the behind-the-scenes photo on her Instagram handle, she wrote, ''The first ‘Fast’ was released when I was one year old! I grew up on set watching my father, Vin, Jordana, Michelle, Chris and more on the monitors. Thanks to my dad, I was born into a fast family. I can’t believe now I get to be up there too. With those who have been around to see me grow up.” She thanked the director Louis Leterrier for his “kindness, patience and support. It feels like you’ve been part of the family since we started, I’m happy it’s just the beginning.'' She also gave a special shoutout to her dad's best friend Brandon Birtell. She wrote, ''Special shoutout to my dad’s best friend who is now my best friend @bbirtell, this wouldn’t have been possible without you. I am so blessed to be able to honour my father’s legacy and share this with him forever x. I love you all so much.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meadow Walker Thornton-Allan (@meadowwalker) × Soon after the post was shared, actor Vin Diesel, who is her Godfather and also walked her down the aisle on her wedding, simply commented on the joint hand emoji. Scott Eastwood commented,''He was so proud of you!!!! He is smiling about this right now!!' One fan wrote, ''OMG!!! this is so emotional🥹 Thanks to Paul Walker, we've all become lovers of cars and Fast and Furious... Paul is so proud of you Meadow.'' Another commented, ''I worked on Fast 6 with your Dad and he was a true gent - so polite, kind and generous. The loveliest thing about him though was that it was so very clear to everyone that you were his entire world 🌎 Congrats on joining the Fast family x''. Paul Walker died in a car crash in 2013 at the age of 40. Since his death, every Fast movie has paid tribute to the actor. Fast X set to release The much-anticipated instalment of Fast X will release this month. Vin Diesel will return as Dom Toretto and as we have seen in the trailer this time, his family is going to be the most important for him. The film, which is the 10th instalment of the decade-long action movie series, brings back Justin Lin in the director's chair along with other cast members from the original series, including Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sung Kang, who are all set to do some high octane action. Jason Momoa and Brie Larson are the new additions. Momoa is playing the role of the main villain Dante, and Larson plays a new character named Tess. As per the official synopsis: “Dante’s plot will scatter Dom’s family from Los Angeles to the catacombs of Rome, from Brazil to London and from Portugal to Antarctica. New allies will be forged and old enemies will resurface. But everything changes when Dom discovers that his own 8-year-old son is the ultimate target of Dante’s vengeance.” The movie will hit the theatres on May 19.

Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow to have a cameo role in Fast X, pens gratitude note

<p>Fans of Padro Pascal's <em>The Last of Us</em> have to wait a little longer for season 2. The HBO show has joined the long list of shows that have been delayed due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.</p>

<p>The Variety has learned from the source that preparations for casting were underway until they were put on hold due to the writer's strike. However, other sources have shared more information about the casting, as they revealed that the actors&nbsp;were asked to read lines taken&nbsp;directly from "<em>The Last of Us Part II</em>," the video game on which the second season will be based, as there are no scripts written for Season 2.</p>

<p>The shoot for the second season will begin in early 2024 in Vancouver, Canada. The post-apocalyptic drama television series was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, and currently, both of them are on strike.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/dahaad-review-sonakshi-sinha-vijay-vermas-show-is-effective-and-credible-591565">Dahaad review: Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Verma's show is effective and credible</a></p>

<p>Craig, who is the co-creator and showrunner of the show, has been spotted on strike with his fellow Writers Guild of America (WGA) members. Likewise, Neil Druckmann, who co-created the series, is not currently working on the anticipated season 2.</p>

<p>The show was renewed just after the two episodes aired on January 28.</p>

<p>The show, which is an adaptation of a legendary PlayStation video game series developed by Naughty Dog, revolves around the characters of Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who played Joel, a smuggler, and teenage Ellie, respectively.</p>

<p>WION's film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat praised the show and wrote in his review: "Every complaint the fans of the franchise had will be satiated in this superbly written, acted, and shot series." Pascal does not look like Joel in the games. Always watchable, the actor embodies the character in his own way, wisely avoiding aping the game's Joel. He skillfully depicts the complexities of Joel's character in a nuanced way—the ruthlessness, the cynicism, the distrust, and beneath all that, a damaged, apathetic man still mourning the death of his daughter. Bella Ramsey's Ellie has been a bone of contention among fans ever since her casting was announced. And no, in terms of appearance, she is not at all like Ellie from the game. But the actor ably channels the bravado and the vulnerability of a child with nobody to call her own in the world.''<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-last-of-us-early-review-hbo-series-is-off-to-a-tense-gripping-start-553577"> Read the full review here.</a></p>

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Fans of Padro Pascal's The Last of Us have to wait a little longer for season 2. The HBO show has joined the long list of shows that have been delayed due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.

Fans of Padro Pascal's The Last of Us have to wait a little longer for season 2. The HBO show has joined the long list of shows that have been delayed due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The Variety has learned from the source that preparations for casting were underway until they were put on hold due to the writer's strike. However, other sources have shared more information about the casting, as they revealed that the actors were asked to read lines taken directly from "The Last of Us Part II," the video game on which the second season will be based, as there are no scripts written for Season 2. The shoot for the second season will begin in early 2024 in Vancouver, Canada. The post-apocalyptic drama television series was created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, and currently, both of them are on strike. Dahaad review: Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Verma's show is effective and credible Craig, who is the co-creator and showrunner of the show, has been spotted on strike with his fellow Writers Guild of America (WGA) members. Likewise, Neil Druckmann, who co-created the series, is not currently working on the anticipated season 2. The show was renewed just after the two episodes aired on January 28. The show, which is an adaptation of a legendary PlayStation video game series developed by Naughty Dog, revolves around the characters of Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who played Joel, a smuggler, and teenage Ellie, respectively. WION's film critic Kshitij Mohan Rawat praised the show and wrote in his review: "Every complaint the fans of the franchise had will be satiated in this superbly written, acted, and shot series." Pascal does not look like Joel in the games. Always watchable, the actor embodies the character in his own way, wisely avoiding aping the game's Joel. He skillfully depicts the complexities of Joel's character in a nuanced way—the ruthlessness, the cynicism, the distrust, and beneath all that, a damaged, apathetic man still mourning the death of his daughter. Bella Ramsey's Ellie has been a bone of contention among fans ever since her casting was announced. And no, in terms of appearance, she is not at all like Ellie from the game. But the actor ably channels the bravado and the vulnerability of a child with nobody to call her own in the world.'' Read the full review here. Since the Hollywood writers' strike started, several movies and web-show productions have stopped, including late-night shows. Check out all the shows and movies that have been impacted by the strike here. 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.

The Last of Us season 2 production halted due to Hollywood writers strike

<p>Fans flocked to a Sao Paulo park Wednesday to say an emotional farewell to Brazil's "Queen of Rock," the trailblazing singer-songwriter Rita Lee, who died this week at age 75.</p>

<p>Brazil is holding three days of national mourning for the Latin Grammy-winning icon, who shot to fame in the 1960s with the legendary band Os Mutantes and captivated the country across a five-decade career with her rebellious spirit and irreverent songs on sex, love and freedom.</p>

<p>Standing in the rain, hundreds of fans joined a long line that formed early Wednesday outside the planetarium at Sao Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, where a public wake was held for Lee, as she had requested.</p>

<p>"She was a woman before her time, a genius," said 27-year-old fan Barbarhat Sueyassu.</p>

<p>"She's our biggest national symbol of women's rock," she told AFP.</p>

<p>Inside the planetarium dome, fans filed past Lee's simple brown coffin -- some in tears, some singing her songs.</p>

<p>Lee, a leading figure in the "Tropicalismo" movement that revolutionized Brazilian music amid the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021.</p>

<p>She died Monday at home in Sao Paulo, her family said.</p>

<p>With her eye-grabbing outfits, bright red hair and coloured sunglasses, Lee was a national fixture across the decades in Brazil, releasing more than 30 albums and racking up hits including "Ovelha Negra" (1975), "Mania de Voce" (1979) and "Lanca Perfume" (1980).</p>

<p>Her body will be cremated in a private ceremony, in line with her wishes, her family said.</p>


Fans flocked to a Sao Paulo park Wednesday to say an emotional farewell to Brazil's "Queen of Rock," the trailblazing singer-songwriter Rita Lee, who died this week at age 75.

Fans flocked to a Sao Paulo park Wednesday to say an emotional farewell to Brazil's "Queen of Rock," the trailblazing singer-songwriter Rita Lee, who died this week at age 75. Brazil is holding three days of national mourning for the Latin Grammy-winning icon, who shot to fame in the 1960s with the legendary band Os Mutantes and captivated the country across a five-decade career with her rebellious spirit and irreverent songs on sex, love and freedom. Standing in the rain, hundreds of fans joined a long line that formed early Wednesday outside the planetarium at Sao Paulo's Ibirapuera Park, where a public wake was held for Lee, as she had requested. "She was a woman before her time, a genius," said 27-year-old fan Barbarhat Sueyassu. "She's our biggest national symbol of women's rock," she told AFP. Inside the planetarium dome, fans filed past Lee's simple brown coffin -- some in tears, some singing her songs. Lee, a leading figure in the "Tropicalismo" movement that revolutionized Brazilian music amid the country's 1964-1985 military dictatorship, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021. She died Monday at home in Sao Paulo, her family said. With her eye-grabbing outfits, bright red hair and coloured sunglasses, Lee was a national fixture across the decades in Brazil, releasing more than 30 albums and racking up hits including "Ovelha Negra" (1975), "Mania de Voce" (1979) and "Lanca Perfume" (1980). Her body will be cremated in a private ceremony, in line with her wishes, her family said.

Brazilians say emotional goodbye to rock icon Rita Lee

<p>The new chapter of the widely acclaimed <em>Modern Love</em> franchise is all set to release on Amazon Prime videos. This time, compelling and unique stories of love will be set in the south-Indian city of India, Chennai. The show will release on May 18, 2023, in over 240 countries and territories. On Thursday, the trailer of <em>Modern Love Chennai</em> - the third Indian adaptation of the <em>Modern Love Franchis</em>e - was released.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inspired by the famous New York Times column, <em>Modern Love Chennai</em> brings an eclectic bouquet of six stories that will converse with your heart giving a glimpse into the soul of Chennai with its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants.</p>

<p>Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja. The Amazon Original Series features Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T J Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi, Wamiqa and PB.</p>

<p><em>Modern Love Chennai </em>presents its soul-stirring original soundtrack, put together by an ensemble of musical talent composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Sean Roldan, and songs written by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yugabharathi, and Bakkiyam Sankar.</p>

<p>Sharing about ‘Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal’, the episode he has directed, legendary Director Bharathiraja said a simple line - “Where, on whom and for what do we fall in love?”. He further added, “I am excited for Modern Love Chennai to premiere this May, on Prime Video. I look forward to reactions from audiences.”</p>

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<p>Director Rajumurugan who has directed the episode ‘Lalagunda Bommaigal’ shared in a gist, “Love is one, each one is one. One in everything. Everything in one”. He further shared, “I am looking forward to the audience watching our individual interpretations of love, in this heart-warming series.”</p>

<p>Director Krishnakumar Ramakumar of ‘Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji’ said, “Being a man, to a certain extent I understand our perspective on love and romantic relationships. Here I was given the challenge to showcase love and romance from a woman's point of view, which required me to present a new and opposite perspective on the same subject. I had to research the shift in perspective which helped me not just with my film-making but also to understand the women in my real-life better.”</p>

<p>Director Akshay Sundher of ‘Margazhi’ said, “It’s a great feeling to be a part of the Modern Love Chennai family alongside veteran filmmakers. Working with Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja was a dream come true and it was a life-changing experience. Love is something that cannot be contained in a boundary of just a few words, but if I had to explain it from the context of ‘Margazhi’, love is acceptance - acceptance of what is, what has been, what can or will be and what may never be.”</p>

<p>The anthology includes the following episodes:</p>

<p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Lalagunda Bommaigal” – Directed by Rajumurugan, story adapted and written by Rajumurugan, music composed by Sean Roldan, and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The episode features Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, and Vasundhara.</p>

<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Imaigal” - Directed by Balaji Sakthivel, story adapted and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by &nbsp;Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Ashok Selvan and &nbsp;T.J. Bhanu.</p>

<p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji” – Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, story adapted and written by Reshma Ghatala, music composed by G.V.Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The episode features Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Pawan Alex, and Aniiruth Kanakarajan.</p>

<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Margazhi” – Directed by Akshay Sundher, Story adapted and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Vikas Vasudevan. The episode features Sanjula Sarathi, Chu Khoy Sheng, and Srikrishna Dayal.</p>

<p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal” – Directed by Bharathiraja, story adapted and written by Pratheep Kumar S, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, and Vijayalakshmi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;“Ninaivo Oru Paravai” – Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, story adapted and written by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Nirav Shah and Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Wamiqa and PB.</p>


The new chapter of the widely acclaimed Modern Love franchise is all set to release on Amazon Prime videos. This time, compelling and unique stories of love will be set in the south-Indian city of India, Chennai.

The new chapter of the widely acclaimed Modern Love franchise is all set to release on Amazon Prime videos. This time, compelling and unique stories of love will be set in the south-Indian city of India, Chennai. The show will release on May 18, 2023, in over 240 countries and territories. On Thursday, the trailer of Modern Love Chennai - the third Indian adaptation of the Modern Love Franchise - was released. Inspired by the famous New York Times column, Modern Love Chennai brings an eclectic bouquet of six stories that will converse with your heart giving a glimpse into the soul of Chennai with its unique terrains and diverse inhabitants. Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden And Kino Fist with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the episodes are directed by Bharathiraja, Balaji Sakthivel, Rajumurugan, Krishnakumar Ramakumar, Akshay Sundher, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja. The Amazon Original Series features Sanjula Sarathi, Srikrishna Dayal, Chu Khoy Sheng, Ashok Selvan, T J Bhanu, Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, Vasundhara, Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Pawan Alex, Aniiruth Kanakarajan, Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, Vijayalakshmi, Wamiqa and PB. Modern Love Chennai presents its soul-stirring original soundtrack, put together by an ensemble of musical talent composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, G. V. Prakash Kumar, and Sean Roldan, and songs written by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, Yugabharathi, and Bakkiyam Sankar. Sharing about ‘Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal’, the episode he has directed, legendary Director Bharathiraja said a simple line - “Where, on whom and for what do we fall in love?”. He further added, “I am excited for Modern Love Chennai to premiere this May, on Prime Video. I look forward to reactions from audiences.” a celebration of love, life, and the endless possibilities that await us in the heart of Chennai 💙🏡#ModernLoveOnPrime, May 18 Trailer Out Now!@tylerdurdenand1 #BharathiRaja @ilaiyaraaja @thisisysr #BalajiSakthivel @Dir_Rajumurugan @Krishnakum25249 @AkshaySundher pic.twitter.com/B9dhrTUSjV — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) May 11, 2023 × Director Rajumurugan who has directed the episode ‘Lalagunda Bommaigal’ shared in a gist, “Love is one, each one is one. One in everything. Everything in one”. He further shared, “I am looking forward to the audience watching our individual interpretations of love, in this heart-warming series.” Director Krishnakumar Ramakumar of ‘Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji’ said, “Being a man, to a certain extent I understand our perspective on love and romantic relationships. Here I was given the challenge to showcase love and romance from a woman's point of view, which required me to present a new and opposite perspective on the same subject. I had to research the shift in perspective which helped me not just with my film-making but also to understand the women in my real-life better.” Director Akshay Sundher of ‘Margazhi’ said, “It’s a great feeling to be a part of the Modern Love Chennai family alongside veteran filmmakers. Working with Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja was a dream come true and it was a life-changing experience. Love is something that cannot be contained in a boundary of just a few words, but if I had to explain it from the context of ‘Margazhi’, love is acceptance - acceptance of what is, what has been, what can or will be and what may never be.” The anthology includes the following episodes: 1. “Lalagunda Bommaigal” – Directed by Rajumurugan, story adapted and written by Rajumurugan, music composed by Sean Roldan, and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The episode features Sri Gouri Priya, Vasudevan Murali, and Vasundhara. 2. “Imaigal” - Directed by Balaji Sakthivel, story adapted and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and cinematography by Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Ashok Selvan and T.J. Bhanu. 3. “Kaadhal Enbadhu Kannula Heart Irukkura Emoji” – Directed by Krishnakumar Ramakumar, story adapted and written by Reshma Ghatala, music composed by G.V.Prakash Kumar and cinematography by Nirav Shah. The episode features Ritu Varma, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Pawan Alex, and Aniiruth Kanakarajan. 4. “Margazhi” – Directed by Akshay Sundher, Story adapted and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Vikas Vasudevan. The episode features Sanjula Sarathi, Chu Khoy Sheng, and Srikrishna Dayal. 5. “Paravai Kootil Vaazhum Maangal” – Directed by Bharathiraja, story adapted and written by Pratheep Kumar S, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Kishore, Ramya Nambessan, and Vijayalakshmi. 6. “Ninaivo Oru Paravai” – Directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, story adapted and written by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, music composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, and cinematography by Nirav Shah and Jeeva Sankar. The episode features Wamiqa and PB.

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<p>An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters&nbsp;and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking.</p>

<p>The genius child, Adhara Pérez Sánchez, has an IQ that beats Albert Einstein — whose IQ is estimated to be around 160.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adhara finished her High School education at the very young age of seven. Mirror UK reports that the genius girl will soon be awarded a masters and is currently working with the Mexican Space Agency. She is helping the space agency promote space exploration among the younger generations.</p>

<p>Her disciplines for the masters are also nothing short of impressive. She did a degree in systems and industrial engineering with a specialisation in mathematics from the Technological University of Mexico. These technical credentials at a very young&nbsp;make her stand out from everyone else her age.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/in-2022-swedes-spent-12-million-hours-watching-nothing-on-slow-tv-heres-why-you-should-take-inspiration-590328">In 2022, Swedes spent 12 million hours watching 'nothing' on Slow TV. Here's why you should take inspiration</a></strong></p>

<p>Despite the impressive IQ and equally impressive credentials, Adhara faced bullying because of a speech disability.</p>

<p>When she was three years old, Adhara was diagnosed with a developmental disability after her speech significantly regressed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: An 11-year-old has an IQ more than that of Einstein</strong></p>

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<p>Her mother, Nayeli Sánchez, told Marie Claire Mexico that Adhara had to switch schools three times and her old classroom staff and classmates remained apathetic to her achievements.</p>

<p>"The teachers were not very empathetic, they told me that I wish she would finish an assignment - she began to exclude herself, she did not want to play with her classmates, she felt strange, different."</p>

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<p>"She could be at school for a while but then she couldn't, she fell asleep, she didn't want to do things anymore," she said and continued, "She was very depressed, people did not have empathy, they made fun of her."</p>

<p>The 11-year-old is studying hard to be an astronaut and hopes to colonise Mars.</p>

<p>"I want to go to space and colonise Mars," she said. "If you don’t like where you are, imagine where you want to be. I see myself at NASA, so it’s worth a try."</p>

<p>What's more, last year the University of Arizona even offered the future space explorer a scholarship to study astrophysics. However, due to visa complications, she had to defer.</p>

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An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking.

An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking. The genius child, Adhara Pérez Sánchez, has an IQ that beats Albert Einstein — whose IQ is estimated to be around 160. Adhara finished her High School education at the very young age of seven. Mirror UK reports that the genius girl will soon be awarded a masters and is currently working with the Mexican Space Agency. She is helping the space agency promote space exploration among the younger generations. Her disciplines for the masters are also nothing short of impressive. She did a degree in systems and industrial engineering with a specialisation in mathematics from the Technological University of Mexico. These technical credentials at a very young make her stand out from everyone else her age. Also read | In 2022, Swedes spent 12 million hours watching 'nothing' on Slow TV. Here's why you should take inspiration Despite the impressive IQ and equally impressive credentials, Adhara faced bullying because of a speech disability. When she was three years old, Adhara was diagnosed with a developmental disability after her speech significantly regressed. Watch | Gravitas: An 11-year-old has an IQ more than that of Einstein Her mother, Nayeli Sánchez, told Marie Claire Mexico that Adhara had to switch schools three times and her old classroom staff and classmates remained apathetic to her achievements. "The teachers were not very empathetic, they told me that I wish she would finish an assignment - she began to exclude herself, she did not want to play with her classmates, she felt strange, different." Also read | French startup will take people to space in a balloon. Here's how "She could be at school for a while but then she couldn't, she fell asleep, she didn't want to do things anymore," she said and continued, "She was very depressed, people did not have empathy, they made fun of her." The 11-year-old is studying hard to be an astronaut and hopes to colonise Mars. "I want to go to space and colonise Mars," she said. "If you don’t like where you are, imagine where you want to be. I see myself at NASA, so it’s worth a try." What's more, last year the University of Arizona even offered the future space explorer a scholarship to study astrophysics. However, due to visa complications, she had to defer. (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>Microsoft has now expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programmes and the AI-enhanced features are now available for anyone to use without a waitlist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a blog post published on Thursday, Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Microsoft, announced that the features of the company's Bing search engine and Edge internet browser are now open for anyone to use.</p>

<p>"This means that it will now be easier than ever for everyone to try the new Bing and Edge by simply signing into Bing with your Microsoft account," he said.</p>

<p>According to him,&nbsp;the services have been enhanced with the ability to work with images as well as texts. In the future, Microsoft intends to add video features to the mix.</p>

<p>The executive said that a Bing "Image Creator" was recently integrated into Microsoft's AI chatbot's repertoire, which enables it to generate visual, as well as written content.&nbsp; Additionally, the company will be expanding Image Creator's capabilities so that users can use their native languages.</p>

<p>"We are expanding Image Creator to all languages in Bing," said Mehdi, adding, "So, now, you can create images in your native language."</p>

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<p>Microsoft has so far seen people make more than 200 million images with Bing creator software, Mehdi said.</p>

<p>"We believe innovating and learning in the open is part of a responsible approach," he added.</p>

<p>"Our teams continue to work to address issues such as misinformation and disinformation, content blocking, data safety and preventing the promotion of harmful or discriminatory content in line with our AI principles."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Which jobs will AI replace?</strong></p>

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<p>The developments come as experts flag the dangers of AI, which include but are not limited to potential uses for fraud, with voice clones, deep-fake videos and convincing written messages.</p>

<p>In March of this year, a range of experts urged a pause in the development of AI systems and asked for time to make sure that the systems are safe.</p>

<p>Over 1,000 people, including billionaire Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, were among the signatories of the open letter prompted by generative AI technology from Microsoft-backed firm OpenAI.&nbsp;The letter claimed that "AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity."</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-microsoft-ceos-called-to-ai-meeting-at-white-house-588500">Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House</a></strong></p>

<p>"Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable," it said.</p>

<p>The dangers have even prompted Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent computer scientist often dubbed as "the godfather of artificial intelligence" to quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology.</p>

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Microsoft has now expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programmes and the AI-enhanced features are now available for anyone to use without a waitlist.

Microsoft has now expanded public access to its generative artificial intelligence programmes and the AI-enhanced features are now available for anyone to use without a waitlist. In a blog post published on Thursday, Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Microsoft, announced that the features of the company's Bing search engine and Edge internet browser are now open for anyone to use. "This means that it will now be easier than ever for everyone to try the new Bing and Edge by simply signing into Bing with your Microsoft account," he said. According to him, the services have been enhanced with the ability to work with images as well as texts. In the future, Microsoft intends to add video features to the mix. The executive said that a Bing "Image Creator" was recently integrated into Microsoft's AI chatbot's repertoire, which enables it to generate visual, as well as written content. Additionally, the company will be expanding Image Creator's capabilities so that users can use their native languages. "We are expanding Image Creator to all languages in Bing," said Mehdi, adding, "So, now, you can create images in your native language." Also read | Artificial Intelligence a threat to journalism: Press Freedom Index report Microsoft has so far seen people make more than 200 million images with Bing creator software, Mehdi said. "We believe innovating and learning in the open is part of a responsible approach," he added. "Our teams continue to work to address issues such as misinformation and disinformation, content blocking, data safety and preventing the promotion of harmful or discriminatory content in line with our AI principles." Watch | Which jobs will AI replace? The developments come as experts flag the dangers of AI, which include but are not limited to potential uses for fraud, with voice clones, deep-fake videos and convincing written messages. In March of this year, a range of experts urged a pause in the development of AI systems and asked for time to make sure that the systems are safe. Over 1,000 people, including billionaire Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, were among the signatories of the open letter prompted by generative AI technology from Microsoft-backed firm OpenAI. The letter claimed that "AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society and humanity." Also read | Google, Microsoft CEOs called to AI meeting at White House "Powerful AI systems should be developed only once we are confident that their effects will be positive and their risks will be manageable," it said. The dangers have even prompted Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent computer scientist often dubbed as "the godfather of artificial intelligence" to quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology. (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>A day after attending the starry King Charles coronation concert, Sonam Kapoor is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary today with her husband Anand Ahuja. The actress never shies away from displaying her love for her husband on social media. Marking the special day, the actress shared a heartwarming post dedicated to her husband with a bunch of adorable photos.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, the<em>&nbsp;Delhi 6</em> actress shared a carousel of pictures that also featured a rare picture of her son, Vayu.</p>

<p>She captioned the post, ''It’s our anniversary!" Every day, I thank my stars that I got you as my life partner and soulmate. Thank you for the best 7 years of my life. Filled with laughter, passion, long conversations, music, travel, long drives, and most importantly, bringing up our beautiful Vayu. I love you, my jaan.. I’ll forever be your girlfriend, best friend, and wife. Every day with you is truly phenomenal!&nbsp;&nbsp;#everydayphenomenal #vayusparents @anandahuja.''</p>

<p>The first picture is of Sonam and Anand from the wedding, while the second one is a cute selfie of them. Other photos show some mushy and fun moments between the couple. The last picture of the post shows their son Vayu playing&nbsp;with his dad.</p>

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<p>Reacting to the pictures, Anand wrote in the comment section, ''Yayyyy. It took 5 married years for you to finally call yourself my girlfriend too! Now that I’m a dad, I can finally say my dad jokes that I have a wife and a girlfriend, but lucky for me, it’s the same person! (laughing face emoticon) Love you, love you, love you, @sonamkapoor."</p>

<p>Sonam's mom, Sunita Kapoor, wished the couple.&nbsp;Sharing a bunch of happy pictures of the couple she wrote, ''Happy anniversary! May your love for one another keep shining brightly. May you keep creating memories full of love and happiness, hopes and dreams. I love you so much.''</p>

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<p>Sonam and Anand tied the knot in 2018 after dating for two years. They welcomed their first child, Vayu, on August 20, 2022. Recently, Sonam was invited to the coronation concert of King Charles III. Dressed in a beautiful white dress, the Bollywood actor looked stunning. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sonam-kapoor-greets-audiences-with-a-namaste-at-king-charles-iiis-coronation-concert-watch-590087">Read more about her stage appearance here.</a></p>


A day after attending the starry King Charles coronation concert, Sonam Kapoor is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary today with her husband Anand Ahuja. The actress never shies away from displaying her love for her husband on social media.

A day after attending the starry King Charles coronation concert, Sonam Kapoor is celebrating her fifth wedding anniversary today with her husband Anand Ahuja. The actress never shies away from displaying her love for her husband on social media. Marking the special day, the actress shared a heartwarming post dedicated to her husband with a bunch of adorable photos. Taking to Instagram, the Delhi 6 actress shared a carousel of pictures that also featured a rare picture of her son, Vayu. She captioned the post, ''It’s our anniversary!" Every day, I thank my stars that I got you as my life partner and soulmate. Thank you for the best 7 years of my life. Filled with laughter, passion, long conversations, music, travel, long drives, and most importantly, bringing up our beautiful Vayu. I love you, my jaan.. I’ll forever be your girlfriend, best friend, and wife. Every day with you is truly phenomenal! #everydayphenomenal #vayusparents @anandahuja.'' The first picture is of Sonam and Anand from the wedding, while the second one is a cute selfie of them. Other photos show some mushy and fun moments between the couple. The last picture of the post shows their son Vayu playing with his dad. Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja (@sonamkapoor) × Reacting to the pictures, Anand wrote in the comment section, ''Yayyyy. It took 5 married years for you to finally call yourself my girlfriend too! Now that I’m a dad, I can finally say my dad jokes that I have a wife and a girlfriend, but lucky for me, it’s the same person! (laughing face emoticon) Love you, love you, love you, @sonamkapoor." Sonam's mom, Sunita Kapoor, wished the couple. Sharing a bunch of happy pictures of the couple she wrote, ''Happy anniversary! May your love for one another keep shining brightly. May you keep creating memories full of love and happiness, hopes and dreams. I love you so much.'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunita Kapoor (@kapoor.sunita) × Sonam and Anand tied the knot in 2018 after dating for two years. They welcomed their first child, Vayu, on August 20, 2022. Recently, Sonam was invited to the coronation concert of King Charles III. Dressed in a beautiful white dress, the Bollywood actor looked stunning. Read more about her stage appearance here.

Everyday with you is phenomenal! Sonam pens a heartwarming note for Anand on their wedding anniversary

<p>The Hollywood writers' strike broke out this week over pay, but the refusal of studios like Netflix and Disney to rule out artificial intelligence&nbsp;replacing human scribes in the future has only fueled anger and fear on the picket lines.</p>

<p>With their rapidly advancing ability to eerily mimic human conversation, AI programs like ChatGPT have spooked many industries recently. The White House this week summoned Big Tech to discuss the potential risks.</p>

<p>As part of the weeks-long talks with studios and streamers that collapsed Monday, the Writers Guild of America asked for binding agreements to regulate the use of AI.</p>

<p>Under the proposals, nothing written by AI can be considered "literary" or "source" material -- industry terms that decide who gets royalties -- and scripts written by WGA members cannot "be used to train AI."</p>

<p>But according to the WGA, studios "rejected our proposal," and countered with an offer merely to meet once a year to "discuss advancements in technology."</p>

<p>"It's nice for them to offer to have a meeting about how they're exploiting it against us!" joked WGA negotiating committee member Eric Heisserer, who wrote Netflix hit film <em>Bird Box.</em></p>

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<p>"Art cannot be created by a machine. You lose the heart and soul of the story... I mean, the first word is 'artificial,'" he told AFP on the picket line outside the streaming giant's Hollywood HQ Friday.</p>

<p>While writers already know this, the danger is that "we have to watch tech companies destroy the business in an attempt to find out for themselves," he said.</p>

<p>- 'Not just scripts' -</p>

<p>While few television and film writers who spoke to AFP on the picket lines believe their work could be done by computers, the apparent conviction of studios and streamers that it can has been an extra slap in the face.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They fear that belt-tightening executives in Hollywood, where Silicon Valley companies have upended many traditional practices such as long-term contracts for writers, may seek to cut costs further by getting computers to write their next hit shows.</p>

<p>Comments by top Hollywood executives at this week's Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills will have done nothing to quell writers' concerns.</p>

<p>"In the next three years, you're going to see a movie that was written by AI made... a good one," said movie producer Todd Lieberman.</p>

<p>"Not just scripts. Editing, all of it... storyboarding a movie, anything," added Fox Entertainment CEO, Rob Wade.</p>

<p>"AI in the future, maybe not next year or the year after, but if we're talking 10 years? AI is going to be able to do absolutely all of these things."</p>

<p>The studios' own account of the breakdown in WGA talks offered a more nuanced take.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a briefing note shared with AFP, they said writers do not in fact want to outlaw AI and appear happy to use it "as part of their creative process" -- so long as it does not affect their pay.</p>

<p>That scenario "requires a lot more discussion, which we've committed to doing," the studios said.</p>

<p>- 'Guardrails' -</p>

<p>For Leila Cohan, a 39-year-old writer on Netflix smash hit "Bridgerton," the only use of AI for writers is limited to "busy work" such as coming up with names for characters.</p>

<p>But she predicted that studios "could start making incredibly bad first drafts with AI and then hiring writers to do a rewrite."</p>

<p>"I think that's certainly a very scary possibility... it's very smart that we're addressing this now," she said.</p>

<p>Indeed, the last Hollywood strike in 2007-08 won writers the right to be paid for online viewing of their shows or films -- highly prescient, at a time when streaming was in its infancy.</p>

<p>Back then, Netflix had barely started online viewing, and the likes of Disney+ and Apple TV+ were more than a decade away.</p>

<p>Even for sci-fi writer Ben Ripley, who believes there is no role whatsoever for AI in writing, introducing legislation now "to put guardrails up" is "very necessary."</p>

<p>Writers "have to be original," he said. "Artificial intelligence is the antithesis of originality."</p>

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The Hollywood writers' strike broke out this week over pay, but the refusal of studios like Netflix and Disney to rule out artificial intelligence replacing human scribes in the future has only fueled anger and fear on the picket lines.

The Hollywood writers' strike broke out this week over pay, but the refusal of studios like Netflix and Disney to rule out artificial intelligence replacing human scribes in the future has only fueled anger and fear on the picket lines. With their rapidly advancing ability to eerily mimic human conversation, AI programs like ChatGPT have spooked many industries recently. The White House this week summoned Big Tech to discuss the potential risks. As part of the weeks-long talks with studios and streamers that collapsed Monday, the Writers Guild of America asked for binding agreements to regulate the use of AI. Under the proposals, nothing written by AI can be considered "literary" or "source" material -- industry terms that decide who gets royalties -- and scripts written by WGA members cannot "be used to train AI." But according to the WGA, studios "rejected our proposal," and countered with an offer merely to meet once a year to "discuss advancements in technology." "It's nice for them to offer to have a meeting about how they're exploiting it against us!" joked WGA negotiating committee member Eric Heisserer, who wrote Netflix hit film Bird Box. Harry Potter films, LOTR trilogy returning to Indian theatres "Art cannot be created by a machine. You lose the heart and soul of the story... I mean, the first word is 'artificial,'" he told AFP on the picket line outside the streaming giant's Hollywood HQ Friday. While writers already know this, the danger is that "we have to watch tech companies destroy the business in an attempt to find out for themselves," he said. - 'Not just scripts' - While few television and film writers who spoke to AFP on the picket lines believe their work could be done by computers, the apparent conviction of studios and streamers that it can has been an extra slap in the face. They fear that belt-tightening executives in Hollywood, where Silicon Valley companies have upended many traditional practices such as long-term contracts for writers, may seek to cut costs further by getting computers to write their next hit shows. Comments by top Hollywood executives at this week's Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills will have done nothing to quell writers' concerns. "In the next three years, you're going to see a movie that was written by AI made... a good one," said movie producer Todd Lieberman. "Not just scripts. Editing, all of it... storyboarding a movie, anything," added Fox Entertainment CEO, Rob Wade. "AI in the future, maybe not next year or the year after, but if we're talking 10 years? AI is going to be able to do absolutely all of these things." The studios' own account of the breakdown in WGA talks offered a more nuanced take. In a briefing note shared with AFP, they said writers do not in fact want to outlaw AI and appear happy to use it "as part of their creative process" -- so long as it does not affect their pay. That scenario "requires a lot more discussion, which we've committed to doing," the studios said. - 'Guardrails' - For Leila Cohan, a 39-year-old writer on Netflix smash hit "Bridgerton," the only use of AI for writers is limited to "busy work" such as coming up with names for characters. But she predicted that studios "could start making incredibly bad first drafts with AI and then hiring writers to do a rewrite." "I think that's certainly a very scary possibility... it's very smart that we're addressing this now," she said. Indeed, the last Hollywood strike in 2007-08 won writers the right to be paid for online viewing of their shows or films -- highly prescient, at a time when streaming was in its infancy. Back then, Netflix had barely started online viewing, and the likes of Disney+ and Apple TV+ were more than a decade away. Even for sci-fi writer Ben Ripley, who believes there is no role whatsoever for AI in writing, introducing legislation now "to put guardrails up" is "very necessary." Writers "have to be original," he said. "Artificial intelligence is the antithesis of originality." 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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<p>King Charles' coronation will be a star-studded event! As per the reports coming in, the new additions to the starry lineup are -&nbsp; actor Tom Cruise, Disney character Winnie the Pooh and <em>Pussycat Dolls</em>' Nicole Scherzinger. They will appear at the Coronation Concert on May 7 at Windsor Castle, a day after the historic coronation of King Charles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <em>Mission Impossible </em>star and Pooh will appear alongside Joan Collins, singer Tom Jones, adventurer Bear Grylls, and dancer Oti Mabuse in a series of pre-recorded sketches in which they will reveal "little-known facts about the King."</p>

<p>The night will also see the performances of Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood, Nicole Scherzinger of <em>The Pussycat Dolls</em>, and Chinese pianist Lang Lang.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The concert will also feature Katy Perry, Lionel Richie,&nbsp;Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong, and Lucy, winner of <em>The Piano</em>.</p>

<p>Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will also appear on stage to deliver a spoken word performance. Talking about her appearance, she said: “I am honoured to join the Commonwealth virtual choir, celebrating His Majesty’s love for music and art.''<br />
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“It’s a momentous occasion that signifies a commitment to a positive, inclusive, and optimistic future for the United Kingdom, with the choir’s music paying tribute to the royal legacy and promoting unity, peace, and joy.”</p>

<p>Cruise has a long-standing relationship with the British royal family, and over the years he has been invited to many royal events. Meanwhile, the beloved cartoon character Winnie the Pooh was invited to a children’s garden party at Buckingham Palace for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th anniversary in 2006, as&nbsp;per Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>British singer-songwriter Steve Winwood will perform at the starry ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;The veteran singer who has been in the industry for decades, said that this will be&nbsp;the second coronation he'll witness in his lifetime.</p>

<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-22">"I was alive and just about remember the Coronation of Her Majesty&nbsp;Queen Elizabeth&nbsp;II and I, together with millions and millions of other people all around the globe, am a lifelong monarchist," the rocker said, as per&nbsp;BBC statement.<br />
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"So to be included in the Coronation celebrations of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla is for me a lifetime achievement for which I'm extremely humbled and honoured."</p>

<p><em>Downton Abbey </em>star Hugh Bonneville will host the King's Coronation Concert, which will take place on the evening of Sunday, May 7. The concert will be broadcast on BBC TV and radio.</p>

<p>The King’s coronation will take place on May 6.</p>

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King Charles' coronation will be a star-studded event! As per the reports coming in, the new additions to the starry lineup are - actor Tom Cruise, Disney character Winnie the Pooh and Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger.

King Charles' coronation will be a star-studded event! As per the reports coming in, the new additions to the starry lineup are - actor Tom Cruise, Disney character Winnie the Pooh and Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger. They will appear at the Coronation Concert on May 7 at Windsor Castle, a day after the historic coronation of King Charles. The Mission Impossible star and Pooh will appear alongside Joan Collins, singer Tom Jones, adventurer Bear Grylls, and dancer Oti Mabuse in a series of pre-recorded sketches in which they will reveal "little-known facts about the King." The night will also see the performances of Olly Murs, veteran rock guitarist Steve Winwood, Nicole Scherzinger of The Pussycat Dolls, and Chinese pianist Lang Lang. Sacred Scottish stone taken to London for King Charles' coronation The concert will also feature Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, DJ Pete Tong, and Lucy, winner of The Piano. Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor will also appear on stage to deliver a spoken word performance. Talking about her appearance, she said: “I am honoured to join the Commonwealth virtual choir, celebrating His Majesty’s love for music and art.'' “It’s a momentous occasion that signifies a commitment to a positive, inclusive, and optimistic future for the United Kingdom, with the choir’s music paying tribute to the royal legacy and promoting unity, peace, and joy.” Cruise has a long-standing relationship with the British royal family, and over the years he has been invited to many royal events. Meanwhile, the beloved cartoon character Winnie the Pooh was invited to a children’s garden party at Buckingham Palace for the late Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th anniversary in 2006, as per Variety. British singer-songwriter Steve Winwood will perform at the starry ceremony. The veteran singer who has been in the industry for decades, said that this will be the second coronation he'll witness in his lifetime. "I was alive and just about remember the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and I, together with millions and millions of other people all around the globe, am a lifelong monarchist," the rocker said, as per BBC statement. "So to be included in the Coronation celebrations of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla is for me a lifetime achievement for which I'm extremely humbled and honoured." Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville will host the King's Coronation Concert, which will take place on the evening of Sunday, May 7. The concert will be broadcast on BBC TV and radio. The King’s coronation will take place on May 6. 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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<p>Amid all the controversies, <em>The Kerala Story </em>opened with a great response from the audience. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film hit thr theatres on May 5 after a severe backlash from a particular section of the society,&nbsp;who claimed that the film was only made to spread hatred.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie, which starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani, Pranay Pachuri, and Chandra Shekhar Dutta, among others, in pivotal roles, is set in Kerala, aka God's Own Country, and revolves around a group of college-going girls in Kerala who are converted to Islam and are sent to the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.</p>

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<p>Despite the poor response from the critics, the movie has received thunderous attention from the audience ever since it was released. Within two days of its release, the film collected Rs 19 crore at the domestic box office.&nbsp;<br />
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Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, ''#TheKeralaStory is SENSATIONAL, sets the #BO on 🔥🔥🔥 on Day 2… Shows BIGGG GAINS across all circuits… Hits double digits, a REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT for a film that’s *not* riding on stardom, but word of mouth… Fri 8.03 cr, Sat 11.22 cr. Total: ₹ 19.25 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice''</p>

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<p>The movie got a fantastic response at the box office&nbsp;and emerged as the audience's first choice despite the tough competition from Marvel's <em>The Guardians of the Galaxy.&nbsp;</em><br />
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After the film's release, it got a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. Some users have hailed the makers for making this intense movie. Meanwhile, others slammed the film and called it a ''propaganda film''.<br />
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One Twitter user wrote, ''A big thank you to the Kerela Story makers, this fiasco should be brought to open a long time ago. Kerela is probably the next Kashmir if nothing is done.''<br />
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Another user called the film disturbing, "Film #TheKeralaStoryReview #TheKeralaStory is Disturbing, Spreading Hate and disharmony. It's dangerously Violent, Full of provocative scenes with the intention of spreading acrimony in the country. 0 (star) for this agenda-driven film...<br />
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Amid all the controversies, The Kerala Story opened with a great response from the audience. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film hit thr theatres on May 5 after a severe backlash from a particular section of the society, who claimed that the film was only made to spread hatred.

Amid all the controversies, The Kerala Story opened with a great response from the audience. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film hit thr theatres on May 5 after a severe backlash from a particular section of the society, who claimed that the film was only made to spread hatred. The movie, which starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani, Pranay Pachuri, and Chandra Shekhar Dutta, among others, in pivotal roles, is set in Kerala, aka God's Own Country, and revolves around a group of college-going girls in Kerala who are converted to Islam and are sent to the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The Kerala Story: Why an Indian state is on high alert over release of this film Despite the poor response from the critics, the movie has received thunderous attention from the audience ever since it was released. Within two days of its release, the film collected Rs 19 crore at the domestic box office. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, ''#TheKeralaStory is SENSATIONAL, sets the #BO on 🔥🔥🔥 on Day 2… Shows BIGGG GAINS across all circuits… Hits double digits, a REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT for a film that’s *not* riding on stardom, but word of mouth… Fri 8.03 cr, Sat 11.22 cr. Total: ₹ 19.25 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice'' #TheKeralaStory is SENSATIONAL, sets the #BO on 🔥🔥🔥 on Day 2… Shows BIGGG GAINS across all circuits… Hits double digits, a REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT for a film that’s *not* riding on stardom, but word of mouth… Fri 8.03 cr, Sat 11.22 cr. Total: ₹ 19.25 cr. #India biz.… pic.twitter.com/3FDHvSApjt — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 7, 2023 × The movie got a fantastic response at the box office and emerged as the audience's first choice despite the tough competition from Marvel's The Guardians of the Galaxy. After the film's release, it got a mixed response from audiences and critics alike. Some users have hailed the makers for making this intense movie. Meanwhile, others slammed the film and called it a ''propaganda film''. One Twitter user wrote, ''A big thank you to the Kerela Story makers, this fiasco should be brought to open a long time ago. Kerela is probably the next Kashmir if nothing is done.'' Another user called the film disturbing, "Film #TheKeralaStoryReview #TheKeralaStory is Disturbing, Spreading Hate and disharmony. It's dangerously Violent, Full of provocative scenes with the intention of spreading acrimony in the country. 0 (star) for this agenda-driven film... Check what Netizens have to say about the movie here: 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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<p>Prime Video's global spy series <em>Citadel</em> has become one of the most talked-about series across the world. Touted as one of the most intricately planned series, the spy drama is being applauded for its unique concept of an interconnected universe, a stellar ensemble cast, mind-blowing action sequences, and edge-of-your-seat thrill.</p>

<p>From Amazon Studios, and Russo Brothers’ AGBO, <em>Citadel </em>boasts of an eclectic cast including – Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville in lead roles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tucci, who has starred in many global franchises including <em>The Transformers, The Hunger Games</em> and Marvel’s <em>Captain America</em>, essays the role of an exceedingly smart tech genius, shrewd yet funny, elite <em>Citadel </em>spy – Bernard Orlick.</p>

<p>During a recent interview, he divulged details on his experience of working on <em>Citadel</em>, a series of such huge scale.</p>

<p>He said, “I think <em>Citadel </em>is probably the largest-scale project I’ve ever done. I’ve done big movies, but I’ve never done a series that has this kind of scope and complexity. And the technology. In other words, the technology within the series, but also the technology that’s used to make the series.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Executive-produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil, <em>Citadel</em>’s first two episodes are currently streaming exclusively on Prime Video, with episode three premiering this Friday, May 5.</p>

<p>The series will have a weekly episodic release until May 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and many international languages, across 240 countries and territories.</p>


Prime Video's global spy series Citadel has become one of the most talked-about series across the world. Touted as one of the most intricately planned series, the spy drama is being applauded for its unique concept of an interconnected universe, a stellar ensemble cast, mind-blowing action sequences, and edge-of-your-seat thrill.

Prime Video's global spy series Citadel has become one of the most talked-about series across the world. Touted as one of the most intricately planned series, the spy drama is being applauded for its unique concept of an interconnected universe, a stellar ensemble cast, mind-blowing action sequences, and edge-of-your-seat thrill. From Amazon Studios, and Russo Brothers’ AGBO, Citadel boasts of an eclectic cast including – Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville in lead roles. Tucci, who has starred in many global franchises including The Transformers, The Hunger Games and Marvel’s Captain America, essays the role of an exceedingly smart tech genius, shrewd yet funny, elite Citadel spy – Bernard Orlick. During a recent interview, he divulged details on his experience of working on Citadel, a series of such huge scale. He said, “I think Citadel is probably the largest-scale project I’ve ever done. I’ve done big movies, but I’ve never done a series that has this kind of scope and complexity. And the technology. In other words, the technology within the series, but also the technology that’s used to make the series.” Executive-produced by the Russo Brothers’ AGBO and showrunner David Weil, Citadel’s first two episodes are currently streaming exclusively on Prime Video, with episode three premiering this Friday, May 5. The series will have a weekly episodic release until May 26 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and many international languages, across 240 countries and territories.

Actor Stanley Tucci on Citadel: 'Never done a series that has this kind of scope and complexity'

<p _msthash="3213" _msttexthash="2969330">A special chance for fans to salute the cricketing legend one more time! &nbsp;</p>

<p _msthash="3214" _msttexthash="57937490">India's most successful cricket captain and sports legend MS&nbsp;Dhoni is an inspiration to many, and for his fans here is some fantastic news - the big-ticket blockbuster <em>M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story</em> which bowled over audiences in 2016, is all set to re-release in Indian theatres on 12th May across theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu!</p>

<p _msthash="3215" _msttexthash="74925812">Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film starred&nbsp;late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni. Sushant's&nbsp;performance was loved by the audience and critics alike.&nbsp;Released on September 30, 2016, the movie was a blockbuster hit and became the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2016 with ₹215.48 crore (US$27 million).</p>

<p _msthash="3215" _msttexthash="74925812"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/exo-member-kai-to-start-his-mandatory-military-service-on-may-11-588900">EXO member Kai to start his mandatory military service on May 11</a></p>

<p _msthash="3216" _msttexthash="23719605">The official announcement was made on Twitter.&nbsp;Star Studios tweeted,&nbsp;"Jab Mahi phir pitch pe aayega, pura India sirf "Dhoni! Dhoni! Dhoni!" chilaayega. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Re-Releasing in cinemas on 12th May (sic)."</p>

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<p _msthash="3220" _msttexthash="72855666">''MS Dhoni: The Untold Story has not only been an incredibly special film for Star Studios, but also for Indians all over the world, showcasing the inspiring journey of our most successful cricket captain. The re-release aims to give his fans across the country another chance to relive cricket's most magical moments on the big screen,'' said Bikram Duggal, Head - Studios, Disney Star.</p>

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<p _msthash="3221" _msttexthash="5444673">Apart from Sushant, the film also starred&nbsp;Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Bhumika Chawla and Anupam Kher.</p>

<p _msthash="3708" _msttexthash="31833152"><font _msthash="3722" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="11587368">For the unversed, Sushant rose to fame with the TV daily soap&nbsp;<em _mstmutation="1">Pavitra Rishta,</em><font _msthash="3709" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="3179904"><font _msthash="3729" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="2402088"> in which he played the role of Manav. Later, he made his Bollywood&nbsp;</font><font _msthash="3737" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="411281"><font _msthash="3777" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="1233817"><font _msthash="3805" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="580268">debut with the film <em>Kai Po Che</em></font><em _msthash="3823" _msttexthash="4186">. </em><font _msthash="3824" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="192504">After this, he&nbsp;</font></font></font></font></font><font _msthash="3723" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="5455216"><font _msthash="3768" _mstmutation="1" _msttexthash="3547141">went on to star in many films.&nbsp;Sushant&nbsp;died by suicide&nbsp;on June 14, 2020, at the age of 34.&nbsp;</font></font></p>

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A special chance for fans to salute the cricketing legend one more time! India's most successful cricket captain and sports legend MS Dhoni is an inspiration to many, and for his fans here is some fantastic news - the big-ticket blockbuster M.

A special chance for fans to salute the cricketing legend one more time! India's most successful cricket captain and sports legend MS Dhoni is an inspiration to many, and for his fans here is some fantastic news - the big-ticket blockbuster M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story which bowled over audiences in 2016, is all set to re-release in Indian theatres on 12th May across theatres in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu! Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film starred late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as MS Dhoni. Sushant's performance was loved by the audience and critics alike. Released on September 30, 2016, the movie was a blockbuster hit and became the fifth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2016 with ₹215.48 crore (US$27 million). EXO member Kai to start his mandatory military service on May 11 The official announcement was made on Twitter. Star Studios tweeted, "Jab Mahi phir pitch pe aayega, pura India sirf "Dhoni! Dhoni! Dhoni!" chilaayega. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Re-Releasing in cinemas on 12th May (sic)." Jab Mahi phir pitch pe aayega, pura India sirf "Dhoni! Dhoni! Dhoni!" chilaayega. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Re-Releasing in cinemas on 12th May@msdhoni #SushantSinghRajput @advani_kiara @DishPatani @AnupamPKher @bhumikachawlat @FFW_Official pic.twitter.com/bfpn3JiD7h — Star Studios (@starstudios_) May 4, 2023 × ''MS Dhoni: The Untold Story has not only been an incredibly special film for Star Studios, but also for Indians all over the world, showcasing the inspiring journey of our most successful cricket captain. The re-release aims to give his fans across the country another chance to relive cricket's most magical moments on the big screen,'' said Bikram Duggal, Head - Studios, Disney Star. Marvel star Brie Larson and Paul Dano join Cannes Film Festival jury Apart from Sushant, the film also starred Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Bhumika Chawla and Anupam Kher. For the unversed, Sushant rose to fame with the TV daily soap Pavitra Rishta, in which he played the role of Manav. Later, he made his Bollywood debut with the film Kai Po Che. After this, he went on to star in many films. Sushant died by suicide on June 14, 2020, at the age of 34. 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.

Sushant Singh Rajput's MS Dhoni: The Untold Story to re-release in cinemas on this date

<p>Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for "centuries of racism" and the "legacy of genocide" perpetrated by the crown.</p>

<p>In a staunchly worded letter that could sour the build-up to this weekend's coronation, Indigenous representatives from 12 Commonwealth nations also called for financial reparations and the return of stolen cultural treasures.</p>

<p>The letter was signed by leaders from Australia -- where Indigenous people were massacred by British colonisers and forced off their lands -- as well as several Caribbean nations once plundered for slaves.</p>

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<p>The group said they had banded together to help their people "recover from centuries of racism, oppression, colonialism and slavery".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Charles has in recent years stepped up efforts to engage with Indigenous leaders, as the monarchy faces a reckoning over its links to the slave trade and the British Empire's legacy of violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although he has conceded the crown must "acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past", the letter implores him to go further by offering a formal, royal apology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former Olympian Nova Peris, the first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's federal parliament, was one of the leaders to sign the letter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A staunch critic of Australia's ties to the royal family, Peris said it was time to "acknowledge the horrific and enduring impacts" of colonisation and the "legacy of genocide" felt by many Indigenous populations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's vital for us to discuss and educate people on the truth behind colonisation, during the week of the coronation," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Conversations start with listening."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter said Charles should start discussions about compensating Indigenous people, who watched as British colonisers pilfered their treasures and trashed their cultures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Human rights expert Hannah McGlade, an Aboriginal woman from Western Australia, said reparations remained a key sticking point for many.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are increasingly seeing Indigenous people call for reparations from the royal family," she told AFP.</p>

<p>"They really do have that history that they haven't tackled. Genocide happened on their watch."</p>

<p>The letter was also signed by representatives from Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.&nbsp;</p>

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Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for "centuries of racism" and the "legacy of genocide" perpetrated by the crown.

Indigenous leaders from a string of former British colonies on Thursday urged King Charles to swiftly apologise for "centuries of racism" and the "legacy of genocide" perpetrated by the crown. In a staunchly worded letter that could sour the build-up to this weekend's coronation, Indigenous representatives from 12 Commonwealth nations also called for financial reparations and the return of stolen cultural treasures. The letter was signed by leaders from Australia -- where Indigenous people were massacred by British colonisers and forced off their lands -- as well as several Caribbean nations once plundered for slaves. Mumbai Dabbawalas gear up for King Charles' coronation; buy gifts for Britain's monarch The group said they had banded together to help their people "recover from centuries of racism, oppression, colonialism and slavery". Charles has in recent years stepped up efforts to engage with Indigenous leaders, as the monarchy faces a reckoning over its links to the slave trade and the British Empire's legacy of violence. Although he has conceded the crown must "acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past", the letter implores him to go further by offering a formal, royal apology. Former Olympian Nova Peris, the first Aboriginal woman elected to Australia's federal parliament, was one of the leaders to sign the letter. A staunch critic of Australia's ties to the royal family, Peris said it was time to "acknowledge the horrific and enduring impacts" of colonisation and the "legacy of genocide" felt by many Indigenous populations. "It's vital for us to discuss and educate people on the truth behind colonisation, during the week of the coronation," she said. "Conversations start with listening." The letter said Charles should start discussions about compensating Indigenous people, who watched as British colonisers pilfered their treasures and trashed their cultures. Human rights expert Hannah McGlade, an Aboriginal woman from Western Australia, said reparations remained a key sticking point for many. "We are increasingly seeing Indigenous people call for reparations from the royal family," she told AFP. "They really do have that history that they haven't tackled. Genocide happened on their watch." The letter was also signed by representatives from Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. 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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<p>If reports are to be believed, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Indian politician Raghav Chadha are all set to tie the knot soon. However, Parineeti and Raghav have remained tight-lipped about their rumoured relationship.<br />
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On Wednesday, they attended the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Mohali. Twinning in dark-coloured outfits, Parineeti and Raghav were seen enjoying the game.&nbsp;The <em>Ishaqzaade</em>&nbsp;actress wore a black bodycon dress with a deep front, while Raghav chose to wear a dark blue shirt with matching pants.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the photos and videos that have gone viral, Raghav and Parineeti can be seen talking to each other, laughing, and waving at the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The two have been dating for a while now, and&nbsp;are all set to tie the knot in October this year. As per reports, Raghav and Parineeti had their roka ceremony last month.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">After watching IPL match, New Hot 🥵 Couple <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParineetiChopra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParineetiChopra</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RaghavChadha?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RaghavChadha</a> spent night together in 5 Star Hotel Chandigarh. They did alot of romance 💘😛😄 last night. <a href="https://t.co/xCDs9NsVxH">pic.twitter.com/xCDs9NsVxH</a></p>
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<p>An India Today report quoted a source as saying, “Parineeti and Raghav's roka is done. It was a family affair and they both are very happy. The duo is likely to get married by October-end of this year. Parineeti and Raghav are in no rush as they both have work commitments that they need to take care of before getting into the wedding festivities.”</p>

<p>Parineeti and Raghav sparked dating rumours when they were spotted on dinner dates in Mumbai in March.&nbsp;<br />
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For the unversed, Chadha is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and is the youngest member of Parliament. He hails from New Delhi and has studied at the London School of Economics. Parineeti and Raghav reportedly met each other during their university days in the UK, and they have been close friends since.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Parineeti has <em>Chamkila</em> and <em>Capsule Gill </em>in her kitty. She was last seen in <em>Unchai</em>, which co-starred Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher.&nbsp;</p>

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If reports are to be believed, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Indian politician Raghav Chadha are all set to tie the knot soon. However, Parineeti and Raghav have remained tight-lipped about their rumoured relationship.

If reports are to be believed, Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Indian politician Raghav Chadha are all set to tie the knot soon. However, Parineeti and Raghav have remained tight-lipped about their rumoured relationship. On Wednesday, they attended the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Mohali. Twinning in dark-coloured outfits, Parineeti and Raghav were seen enjoying the game. The Ishaqzaade actress wore a black bodycon dress with a deep front, while Raghav chose to wear a dark blue shirt with matching pants. In the photos and videos that have gone viral, Raghav and Parineeti can be seen talking to each other, laughing, and waving at the crowd. Succession finale runtime revealed and it is HUGE: 'It's like a movie' Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arvind Kejriwal Fans (@arvindkejriwalaap.fc) × The two have been dating for a while now, and are all set to tie the knot in October this year. As per reports, Raghav and Parineeti had their roka ceremony last month. King Charles should apologise for British colonialism and racism, Indigenous leaders demand After watching IPL match, New Hot 🥵 Couple #ParineetiChopra & #RaghavChadha spent night together in 5 Star Hotel Chandigarh. They did alot of romance 💘😛😄 last night. pic.twitter.com/xCDs9NsVxH — Umair Sandhu (@UmairSandu) May 4, 2023 × An India Today report quoted a source as saying, “Parineeti and Raghav's roka is done. It was a family affair and they both are very happy. The duo is likely to get married by October-end of this year. Parineeti and Raghav are in no rush as they both have work commitments that they need to take care of before getting into the wedding festivities.” Parineeti and Raghav sparked dating rumours when they were spotted on dinner dates in Mumbai in March. For the unversed, Chadha is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and is the youngest member of Parliament. He hails from New Delhi and has studied at the London School of Economics. Parineeti and Raghav reportedly met each other during their university days in the UK, and they have been close friends since. Meanwhile, Parineeti has Chamkila and Capsule Gill in her kitty. She was last seen in Unchai, which co-starred Amitabh Bachchan and Anupam Kher. 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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<p>The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has revealed the&nbsp;members of its competition jury, which will be led by <em>Triangle of Sadness&nbsp;</em>director and 2022 Palme d’Or winner Ruben Ostlund.<br />
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The jury for the 76th edition includes award-winning actors and directors like Marvel star Brie Larson, <em>Batman</em> star Paul Dano, and Moroccan director Maryam&nbsp;Touzani.<br />
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The other additions are French actor Denis Ménochet, British-Zambian screenwriter and director Rungano Nyoni, Afghan author Atiq Rahimi, Argentinian director and screenwriter Damián Szifrón and Palme d’Or winning director Julia Ducournau.</p>

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The four women and five men on the panel will review and choose the Palme d'Or winner out of the 21 films in the competition. The film festival will run from May 16 to May 27, and the winner will be announced on the last day of the festival.<br />
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Ostlund, who won the top prize last year for his <em>Triangle of Sadness</em>, is a Cannes regular. He had earlier won the big prize in 2018 for <em>The Square.&nbsp;</em><br />
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For the unversed, he will be the first Swede to head the jury in 50 years. "I am happy, proud, and humbled to be trusted with the honour of jury president for this year’s competition at the Festival de Cannes," Ostlund said before adding, "Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in competition at the festival."</p>

<p>At the Cannes Film Festival,&nbsp;Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or.&nbsp;The 78-year-old actor is known for his critically acclaimed films such as <em>Falling Down, The China Syndrome, Basic Instinct</em>&nbsp;and<em> Behind the Candelabra.</em></p>

<p>The award recognises Michael's&nbsp;"brilliant career and engagement with cinema" and there will be a homage to the actor during the opening ceremony on May 16, as per AFP.&nbsp;</p>

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The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has revealed the members of its competition jury, which will be led by Triangle of Sadness director and 2022 Palme d’Or winner Ruben Ostlund.

The 2023 Cannes Film Festival has revealed the members of its competition jury, which will be led by Triangle of Sadness director and 2022 Palme d’Or winner Ruben Ostlund. The jury for the 76th edition includes award-winning actors and directors like Marvel star Brie Larson, Batman star Paul Dano, and Moroccan director Maryam Touzani. The other additions are French actor Denis Ménochet, British-Zambian screenwriter and director Rungano Nyoni, Afghan author Atiq Rahimi, Argentinian director and screenwriter Damián Szifrón and Palme d’Or winning director Julia Ducournau. Succession finale runtime revealed and it is HUGE: 'It's like a movie' The four women and five men on the panel will review and choose the Palme d'Or winner out of the 21 films in the competition. The film festival will run from May 16 to May 27, and the winner will be announced on the last day of the festival. Ostlund, who won the top prize last year for his Triangle of Sadness, is a Cannes regular. He had earlier won the big prize in 2018 for The Square. For the unversed, he will be the first Swede to head the jury in 50 years. "I am happy, proud, and humbled to be trusted with the honour of jury president for this year’s competition at the Festival de Cannes," Ostlund said before adding, "Nowhere in the film world is the anticipation as strong as when the curtain rises on the films in competition at the festival." At the Cannes Film Festival, Hollywood actor Michael Douglas will receive an honorary Palme d'Or. The 78-year-old actor is known for his critically acclaimed films such as Falling Down, The China Syndrome, Basic Instinct and Behind the Candelabra. The award recognises Michael's "brilliant career and engagement with cinema" and there will be a homage to the actor during the opening ceremony on May 16, as per AFP. 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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<p>In Hong Kong, the world's most expensive city, the government has recently announced an increase in the city's minimum wage, but it is so low that for those struggling to make ends meet, it'll hardly do anything.</p>

<p>According to an Al Jazeera report, the minimum wage in Hong Kong has been raised by 2.50 Hong Kong dollars or USD 32 cents. The hike has brought the city's minimum wage to 40 Hong Kong dollars (or $5.10) per hour.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The measly 6.25 per cent raise comes after a four-year freeze and it has left activists and community workers scathing.</p>

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<p>Wong Shek-hung, director of the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan programme at the charitable organisation Oxfam, has expressed concern.</p>

<p>"We think this is unacceptable," he said, adding "It cannot cover basic needs in Hong Kong."</p>

<p>According to CNN, the minimum wage in Hong Kong was frozen in 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city's economy. Authorities at the time argued that a wage increase would put additional pressure on enterprises and could lead to the loss of low-wage jobs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Wong argues that this increase will make little difference for the low-paid workers in Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The high cost of living in the city, particularly when it comes to housing, remains. He said that he believes that the increase is not sufficient to cover the basic needs of low-paid workers in the city.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Oxfam has expressed concern that the recent increase in Hong Kong's minimum wage is still lower than what a family of two would receive through the city's social security programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has called on the government to raise the minimum wage to at least HK$45.4 ($5.78) per hour. The organisation has described the recent increase in the minimum wage as "almost negligible" and has urged the government to take further action to address the challenges faced by low-paid workers in Hong Kong.</p>

<p>The Hong Kong Society of Community Organizations (SOCO) has also proposed a higher minimum wage of at least HK$53.4 ($6.8) per hour, which it believes would provide a more adequate standard of living for low-paid workers.</p>

<p>In January, Hong Kong's Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun, rejected the argument that the minimum wage should be raised to the same level as social welfare payments. He argued that "many people...would rather work than receive social welfare because they think it has more value in their lives."</p>

<p>"After all, do people like to go to work or not? In fact, going to work is not just for earning money. It is important to one’s spirit and health," said Sun, as per Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So the two can’t be compared. One is welfare, the other is work."</p>

<p>According to Sun, going to work is not just about earning money, but also has a positive impact on one's spirit and health. He claimed that social welfare and work cannot be compared because they serve different purposes.</p>

<p>Sun's comments highlight the ongoing debate over the minimum wage and social welfare policies in Hong Kong. While some argue that the minimum wage should be raised to ensure that low-paid workers can earn a decent living, others believe that social welfare should provide a safety net for those who cannot earn enough through work.</p>

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In Hong Kong, the world's most expensive city, the government has recently announced an increase in the city's minimum wage, but it is so low that for those struggling to make ends meet, it'll hardly do anything.

In Hong Kong, the world's most expensive city, the government has recently announced an increase in the city's minimum wage, but it is so low that for those struggling to make ends meet, it'll hardly do anything. According to an Al Jazeera report, the minimum wage in Hong Kong has been raised by 2.50 Hong Kong dollars or USD 32 cents. The hike has brought the city's minimum wage to 40 Hong Kong dollars (or $5.10) per hour. The measly 6.25 per cent raise comes after a four-year freeze and it has left activists and community workers scathing. Also read | 'Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation': US surgeon general points to the importance of social connection Wong Shek-hung, director of the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan programme at the charitable organisation Oxfam, has expressed concern. "We think this is unacceptable," he said, adding "It cannot cover basic needs in Hong Kong." According to CNN, the minimum wage in Hong Kong was frozen in 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city's economy. Authorities at the time argued that a wage increase would put additional pressure on enterprises and could lead to the loss of low-wage jobs. However, Wong argues that this increase will make little difference for the low-paid workers in Hong Kong. The high cost of living in the city, particularly when it comes to housing, remains. He said that he believes that the increase is not sufficient to cover the basic needs of low-paid workers in the city. Also read | Tinder 'swipes left' on Russia, to 'dump' the warring nation by June 30 Oxfam has expressed concern that the recent increase in Hong Kong's minimum wage is still lower than what a family of two would receive through the city's social security programme. It has called on the government to raise the minimum wage to at least HK$45.4 ($5.78) per hour. The organisation has described the recent increase in the minimum wage as "almost negligible" and has urged the government to take further action to address the challenges faced by low-paid workers in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Society of Community Organizations (SOCO) has also proposed a higher minimum wage of at least HK$53.4 ($6.8) per hour, which it believes would provide a more adequate standard of living for low-paid workers. In January, Hong Kong's Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun, rejected the argument that the minimum wage should be raised to the same level as social welfare payments. He argued that "many people...would rather work than receive social welfare because they think it has more value in their lives." "After all, do people like to go to work or not? In fact, going to work is not just for earning money. It is important to one’s spirit and health," said Sun, as per Hong Kong public broadcaster RTHK. "So the two can’t be compared. One is welfare, the other is work." According to Sun, going to work is not just about earning money, but also has a positive impact on one's spirit and health. He claimed that social welfare and work cannot be compared because they serve different purposes. Sun's comments highlight the ongoing debate over the minimum wage and social welfare policies in Hong Kong. While some argue that the minimum wage should be raised to ensure that low-paid workers can earn a decent living, others believe that social welfare should provide a safety net for those who cannot earn enough through work. (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>Heart attacks, diabetes, murderers, and even depression are threats to life everyone knows about, but as per the US surgeon general, there's an 'epidemic' that's silently killing people in the US.</p>

<p>Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general on Tuesday (May 2nd) released an advisory on loneliness and isolation, silent killers that are affecting thousands of people in the country.</p>

<p>He urged the people as well as public officials to treat the matter with the same urgency that is given to other serious conditions like drug abuse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Murthy, loneliness is affecting about half the people living in the US.</p>

<p>"Right now, millions of people are telling us through their stories and statistics that their tank is running on empty when it comes to social connection," he said, adding that it needs to be a public health priority.</p>

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<p>"So bottom line is this has to be a public health priority that we consider on par with tobacco, with substance use disorders, with obesity and other issues that we know profoundly impacted people's lives."</p>

<p>In his advisory, Murthy says that while the issue has been there for decades, the pandemic has brought it to the forefront.&nbsp;The bomb has been ticking since the 1970s; people's attachment to their local community is on a decline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Research produced by Gallup, Pew Research Centre, and the National Opinion Research Center’s General Social Survey demonstrates that since the 1970s, religious preference, affiliation, and participation among US adults have declined," says the advisory.</p>

<p>It further cites polls from the 1970s wherein 45 per cent of Americans said they can trust their fellow countrymen, by 2016, this number fell to 30 per cent.</p>

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<p>The advisory suggests that some particular groups are more at risk than others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Studies find the highest prevalence of loneliness and isolation among people with&nbsp;poor physical or mental health, disabilities, financial insecurity, those who live alone, single parents, as well as younger and older populations."</p>

<p>Additionally, "individuals from ethnic and racial minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, victims of domestic violence, and those who experience discrimination or marginalisation."</p>

<p>As per Murthy's advisory, "young&nbsp;adults are almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely than those over 65." Between 1976 and 2019, the rate of loneliness among young adults has increased every year.</p>

<p>One reason behind this influx in isolation and loneliness could be people's growing dependence on technology.</p>

<p>Americans on average spend six hours a day on digital media, and one in three said they are online "almost constantly."</p>

<p>The lack of connection, according to the Guardian report quoting the Kaiser Family Foundation, contributes to an increase in hospital visits and dementia. It also adds to a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression that one-third of US adults reported experiencing.</p>

<p>"Many of us felt lonely or isolated in a way we had never experienced before," Murthy's advisory says that while social connection had been declining for decades before COVID-19 but the pandemic exacerbated it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advisory points to the importance of social connection and that, as per recent estimates synthesised from 148 studies, suggests that it increases the odds of survival by 50 per cent.</p>

<p>It further suggests that being around people, especially loved ones, also motivates one to take care of themselves.</p>

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Heart attacks, diabetes, murderers, and even depression are threats to life everyone knows about, but as per the US surgeon general, there's an 'epidemic' that's silently killing people in the US. Vivek Murthy, the United States surgeon general on Tuesday (May 2nd) released an advisory on loneliness and isolation, silent killers that are affecting thousands of people in the country. He urged the people as well as public officials to treat the matter with the same urgency that is given to other serious conditions like drug abuse. As per Murthy, loneliness is affecting about half the people living in the US. "Right now, millions of people are telling us through their stories and statistics that their tank is running on empty when it comes to social connection," he said, adding that it needs to be a public health priority. Also read | Tinder 'swipes left' on Russia, to 'dump' the warring nation by June 30 "So bottom line is this has to be a public health priority that we consider on par with tobacco, with substance use disorders, with obesity and other issues that we know profoundly impacted people's lives." In his advisory, Murthy says that while the issue has been there for decades, the pandemic has brought it to the forefront. The bomb has been ticking since the 1970s; people's attachment to their local community is on a decline. "Research produced by Gallup, Pew Research Centre, and the National Opinion Research Center’s General Social Survey demonstrates that since the 1970s, religious preference, affiliation, and participation among US adults have declined," says the advisory. It further cites polls from the 1970s wherein 45 per cent of Americans said they can trust their fellow countrymen, by 2016, this number fell to 30 per cent. Also read | UK: Man dies after getting trapped in cave at indoor climbing centre The advisory suggests that some particular groups are more at risk than others. "Studies find the highest prevalence of loneliness and isolation among people with poor physical or mental health, disabilities, financial insecurity, those who live alone, single parents, as well as younger and older populations." Additionally, "individuals from ethnic and racial minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals, rural residents, victims of domestic violence, and those who experience discrimination or marginalisation." As per Murthy's advisory, "young adults are almost twice as likely to report feeling lonely than those over 65." Between 1976 and 2019, the rate of loneliness among young adults has increased every year. One reason behind this influx in isolation and loneliness could be people's growing dependence on technology. Americans on average spend six hours a day on digital media, and one in three said they are online "almost constantly." The lack of connection, according to the Guardian report quoting the Kaiser Family Foundation, contributes to an increase in hospital visits and dementia. It also adds to a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression that one-third of US adults reported experiencing. "Many of us felt lonely or isolated in a way we had never experienced before," Murthy's advisory says that while social connection had been declining for decades before COVID-19 but the pandemic exacerbated it. The advisory points to the importance of social connection and that, as per recent estimates synthesised from 148 studies, suggests that it increases the odds of survival by 50 per cent. It further suggests that being around people, especially loved ones, also motivates one to take care of themselves. (With inputs from agencies) 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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<p>Ben Affleck's critically acclaimed film<em> AIR</em> was released in theatres on April 5, and now, less than a month after its theatrical release, the film is set to release on&nbsp;Amazon Prime Video on May 12. The film starring Matt Damon will be available to watch in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.<br />
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Directed by Affleck, the script of the film is written by Alex Convery.&nbsp;<br />
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<em>AIR </em>reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionised the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.<br />
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This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time.&nbsp;<br />
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In the film, Damon plays maverick Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro and Affleck plays Nike co- founder Phil Knight, with Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser, Chris Messina as David Falk, Matthew Maher as Peter Moore, Marlon Wayans as George Raveling, Chris Tucker as Howard White, Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan, and Gustaf Skarsgård as Horst Dassler, among others.</p>

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<p>This marks the first time Ben Affleck has directed a feature film starring Matt Damon. The film is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach, Affleck, Damon, Madison Ainley, Jeff Robinov, Peter Guber, and Michael Berman. Executive producers include Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Kevin&nbsp;Halloran, Michael Joe, Drew Vinton, John Graham, Peter E. Strauss, and Jordan Moldo.<br />
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The film’s unforgettable soundtrack of the ‘80s hits—from Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, REO Speedwagon, The Clash, Night Ranger, Dire Straits, The Alan Parsons Project, Squeeze, and many more—is available now digitally by Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment.&nbsp;<br />
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As per Variety, the film has grossed $74.7 million worldwide and has been praised by critics and audiences alike.&nbsp;</p>


Ben Affleck's critically acclaimed film AIR was released in theatres on April 5, and now, less than a month after its theatrical release, the film is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on May 12.

Ben Affleck's critically acclaimed film AIR was released in theatres on April 5, and now, less than a month after its theatrical release, the film is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on May 12. The film starring Matt Damon will be available to watch in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Directed by Affleck, the script of the film is written by Alex Convery. AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike’s fledgling basketball division, which revolutionised the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand. This moving story follows the career-defining gamble of an unconventional team with everything on the line, the uncompromising vision of a mother who knows the worth of her son’s immense talent, and the basketball phenom who would become the greatest of all time. In the film, Damon plays maverick Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro and Affleck plays Nike co- founder Phil Knight, with Jason Bateman as Rob Strasser, Chris Messina as David Falk, Matthew Maher as Peter Moore, Marlon Wayans as George Raveling, Chris Tucker as Howard White, Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan, and Gustaf Skarsgård as Horst Dassler, among others. .@BenAffleck and #MattDamon hit a slam dunk with this one 🏀 a film about legends made by legends watch #AirOnPrime may 12 pic.twitter.com/1T1PQwU624 — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) May 2, 2023 × This marks the first time Ben Affleck has directed a feature film starring Matt Damon. The film is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jon Weinbach, Affleck, Damon, Madison Ainley, Jeff Robinov, Peter Guber, and Michael Berman. Executive producers include Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Kevin Halloran, Michael Joe, Drew Vinton, John Graham, Peter E. Strauss, and Jordan Moldo. The film’s unforgettable soundtrack of the ‘80s hits—from Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, REO Speedwagon, The Clash, Night Ranger, Dire Straits, The Alan Parsons Project, Squeeze, and many more—is available now digitally by Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment. As per Variety, the film has grossed $74.7 million worldwide and has been praised by critics and audiences alike.

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<p>Music maestro AR Rahman's live concert was abruptly stopped in Pune by the police after it crossed the 10 pm deadline. On May 1, the Oscar-winning music composer was performing live when a police officer&nbsp;went onto the stage and stopped his&nbsp;performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video from the concert&nbsp;shows an officer&nbsp;asking Rahman and other musicians present on the stage to stop the performance. Soon after the video went viral, the Pune Police also issued a statement stating that their performance surpassed&nbsp;the 10 pm deadline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the order by the Supreme Court of India, loud music is banned in open spaces in Pune after 10 pm.&nbsp;<br />
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News agency ANI tweeted, “Pune Police stopped music maestro AR Rahman from singing during his concert last night after he continued to perform beyond the permissible time of 10 pm.”</p>

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<p>Rahman was performing at the concert organised by Feeding Smiles and 2BHK at The Mills on Raja Bahadur Mill Road. Later, the owner of 2 BHK Heramb Shelk reacted to the incident and said that they&nbsp;had no intention&nbsp;of breaking the law.&nbsp;<br />
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Bundgarden police station's inspector Santosh Patil, said, "As the deadline of 10 pm had passed, we asked him (Rahman) and other artists to stop the show. They followed the instructions and stopped the show.''</p>

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<p>Later, AR Rahman thanked the people of Pune for all the love during "a roller coaster concert". His tweet reads, ''Pune! Thank you for all the love and euphoria last night! Was such a roller coaster concert! No wonder Pune is home to so much classical music! We shall be back soon to sing with you all again!''<br />
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Rahman has not reacted to the incident but his close aide has expressed disappointment and said that police could have talked to the organisers first.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"10 pm was the curfew time but they've said it's the last song and only a minute left. The police official went to the stage and asked ARR directly to stop, pointing fingers at him. Police should have talked to the organisers or other control booth," the aide said.</p>

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<p>Soon after the video went viral, fans started reacting.&nbsp;<br />
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''Extremely disappointing of #PunePolice to shut down #ARRahman ‘s concert in #Pune at 10.14 pm. While the rule of the 10 pm cutoff is understood, this is not how a visiting artist of his stature should have been treated. He was almost on his finale song when this happened👇🏻cc @CPPuneCity,'' one user commented.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Nothing wrong with the police doing their job. It's not the police's fault the concert started later due to lack of darkness,'' another wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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Music maestro AR Rahman's live concert was abruptly stopped in Pune by the police after it crossed the 10 pm deadline. On May 1, the Oscar-winning music composer was performing live when a police officer went onto the stage and stopped his performance.

Music maestro AR Rahman's live concert was abruptly stopped in Pune by the police after it crossed the 10 pm deadline. On May 1, the Oscar-winning music composer was performing live when a police officer went onto the stage and stopped his performance. The video from the concert shows an officer asking Rahman and other musicians present on the stage to stop the performance. Soon after the video went viral, the Pune Police also issued a statement stating that their performance surpassed the 10 pm deadline. As per the order by the Supreme Court of India, loud music is banned in open spaces in Pune after 10 pm. News agency ANI tweeted, “Pune Police stopped music maestro AR Rahman from singing during his concert last night after he continued to perform beyond the permissible time of 10 pm.” Police stop AR Rahman's live performance in Pune citing 10 pm deadline Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/Y9ZeSy0OOh#ARRahman #Pune #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/ToC4tqbv3v — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) May 1, 2023 × Rahman was performing at the concert organised by Feeding Smiles and 2BHK at The Mills on Raja Bahadur Mill Road. Later, the owner of 2 BHK Heramb Shelk reacted to the incident and said that they had no intention of breaking the law. As per HT, he said, “We never wanted to breach the law and our intention to organise the event was to uplift the city’s happiness index. If the police had asked us without going on to the dais, we would have immediately stopped the event.” No case has been registered in this connection, a senior police official has said. Bundgarden police station's inspector Santosh Patil, said, "As the deadline of 10 pm had passed, we asked him (Rahman) and other artists to stop the show. They followed the instructions and stopped the show.'' Pune! Thank you for all the love and euphoria last night! Was such a roller coaster concert! No wonder Pune is home to so much classical music! We shall be back soon to sing with you all again! #2BHKDinerKeyClub @heramb_shelke @btosproductions EPI pic.twitter.com/UkBn09FwLj — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) May 1, 2023 × Later, AR Rahman thanked the people of Pune for all the love during "a roller coaster concert". His tweet reads, ''Pune! Thank you for all the love and euphoria last night! Was such a roller coaster concert! No wonder Pune is home to so much classical music! We shall be back soon to sing with you all again!'' Rahman has not reacted to the incident but his close aide has expressed disappointment and said that police could have talked to the organisers first. "10 pm was the curfew time but they've said it's the last song and only a minute left. The police official went to the stage and asked ARR directly to stop, pointing fingers at him. Police should have talked to the organisers or other control booth," the aide said. A police officer in #Pune switched off @arrahman's live concert as the show passed 10 pm deadline. pic.twitter.com/mVjtW66ksT — Samrat Phadnis (@PSamratSakal) May 1, 2023 × Soon after the video went viral, fans started reacting. ''Extremely disappointing of #PunePolice to shut down #ARRahman ‘s concert in #Pune at 10.14 pm. While the rule of the 10 pm cutoff is understood, this is not how a visiting artist of his stature should have been treated. He was almost on his finale song when this happened👇🏻cc @CPPuneCity,'' one user commented. ''Nothing wrong with the police doing their job. It's not the police's fault the concert started later due to lack of darkness,'' another wrote. (With inputs from the agency) 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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<p>This year's Met Gala saw the presence of A-listers like Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and a cockroach! Yes, you read it right, a cockroach!</p>

<p>The biggest night of fashion returned with all its glitz and glamour to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on its traditional date - the first Monday of May. The night saw the presence of A-listers from around the world who stepped outside in their fashion best as they paid tribute to late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.</p>

<p>While the gamut of celebrities flaunted stunning pieces from top designers to attract the cameras,&nbsp;it was actually a cockroach that stole all the limelight and attraction of the shutterbugs present at the event.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The unexpected guest made a surprise appearance on the red carpet when everyone was waiting for Rihanna and her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky.</p>

<p>The appearance of the cockroach caused quite a stir on social media handles, and videos of the tiny insect are all over the internet and have triggered a meme fest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user asked whether he paid the whooping fees of the annual event, while another called it the ''Best dressed celebrity.''</p>

<p>Reacting to the photo of Kevin Mazur capturing a cockroach, one user quipped, ''This is how serious I take my job!!''<br />
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<p>"Honestly a cockroach stealing the snow and "walking" the Met Gala carpet is the most fantastic thing I've ever seen in my entire life,'' the third one tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Later, Variety reported that someone stepped on the cockroach.&nbsp;The official handle of Variety tweeted, "It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on. #RIP"</p>

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<p>The event was a starry affair and saw the presence of many A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Alia Bhatt. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/met-gala-2023-red-carpet-live-alia-bhatt-nicole-kidman-jimin-arrive-for-fashions-biggest-night-587972">Check out all their looks here.</a></p>


This year's Met Gala saw the presence of A-listers like Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and a cockroach! Yes, you read it right, a cockroach! The biggest night of fashion returned with all its glitz and glamour to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on its traditional date - the first Monday of May.

This year's Met Gala saw the presence of A-listers like Rihanna, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, and a cockroach! Yes, you read it right, a cockroach! The biggest night of fashion returned with all its glitz and glamour to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art on its traditional date - the first Monday of May. The night saw the presence of A-listers from around the world who stepped outside in their fashion best as they paid tribute to late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. While the gamut of celebrities flaunted stunning pieces from top designers to attract the cameras, it was actually a cockroach that stole all the limelight and attraction of the shutterbugs present at the event. The unexpected guest made a surprise appearance on the red carpet when everyone was waiting for Rihanna and her boyfriend, ASAP Rocky. The appearance of the cockroach caused quite a stir on social media handles, and videos of the tiny insect are all over the internet and have triggered a meme fest. One user asked whether he paid the whooping fees of the annual event, while another called it the ''Best dressed celebrity.'' Reacting to the photo of Kevin Mazur capturing a cockroach, one user quipped, ''This is how serious I take my job!!'' “Did the cockroach pay the $50k?'' another wrote. Kevin Mazur poses with his photo of the cockroach at the #MetGala. https://t.co/OcPy5ckhQN pic.twitter.com/MFkFn8eyUk — Variety (@Variety) May 2, 2023 × "Honestly a cockroach stealing the snow and "walking" the Met Gala carpet is the most fantastic thing I've ever seen in my entire life,'' the third one tweeted. This is how serious I take my job!! https://t.co/iHxPkKhFN0 pic.twitter.com/Q4fN1dCOgc — ¥| Fit Nurse| € (@Trainlikedime) May 2, 2023 × Later, Variety reported that someone stepped on the cockroach. The official handle of Variety tweeted, "It is with deep sadness that we must report the #MetGala cockroach was stepped on. #RIP" @KevinMazur should be the photographer of the day after his shot of the roach!!! #MetaGala 2023 😆 — 🇺🇸#woobackbaby (@tjiyanni) May 2, 2023 × She is a icon, she is a legend, she is the moment https://t.co/bjAYlmML7M — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 2, 2023 × The event was a starry affair and saw the presence of many A-listers like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Alia Bhatt. Check out all their looks here.

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<p>Paris Hilton made her fashionable debut at the Met Gala this year, but the ride to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York wasn't a smooth one. While on her way to the venue, the socialite's vehicle was blocked by a group of climate change protesters, thus delaying her entrance.</p>

<p>Hilton's black van was stopped by a&nbsp;group of angry protesters in red T-shirts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video that has gone viral, the angry protesters can be seen laying on the road and blocking the van while holding posters that read, ''The 1% are killing the climate.''&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-met-gala-2023-rapper-lil-nas-x-goes-nearly-naked-on-the-red-carpet-588008">Met Gala 2023: Rapper Lil Nas X goes nearly naked on the red carpet</a><br />
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<p>As per Daily Mail, in the clip, they are shouting loudly and can be heard saying, ''We want it now.'' However, the way was cleared quickly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After a short halt, Paris Hilton arrived on the red carpet in all her style. The 42-year-old diva was looking stunning in a black off-shoulder, shimmery Marc Jacobs dress.</p>

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<p>Her leather dress featured a shimmery top with matching full sleeves. She paired her look with statement boots adorned with Swarovski crystals. Paris also wore a black rose choker that added more elegance to her look.</p>

<p>She tied her hair in a high ponytail, and to match her look, she sported striking black eyeshadow.</p>

<p>The 2023 Met Gala returned with all its glitz and glamour to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, and stars like Kim Kardashian, Jared Leto, Kylie Jenner, and others stepped out in their fashion best. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/met-gala-2023-red-carpet-live-alia-bhatt-nicole-kidman-jimin-arrive-for-fashions-biggest-night-587972">Take a look.</a></p>

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Paris Hilton made her fashionable debut at the Met Gala this year, but the ride to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York wasn't a smooth one. While on her way to the venue, the socialite's vehicle was blocked by a group of climate change protesters, thus delaying her entrance.

Paris Hilton made her fashionable debut at the Met Gala this year, but the ride to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York wasn't a smooth one. While on her way to the venue, the socialite's vehicle was blocked by a group of climate change protesters, thus delaying her entrance. Hilton's black van was stopped by a group of angry protesters in red T-shirts. In the video that has gone viral, the angry protesters can be seen laying on the road and blocking the van while holding posters that read, ''The 1% are killing the climate.'' Met Gala 2023: Rapper Lil Nas X goes nearly naked on the red carpet As per Daily Mail, in the clip, they are shouting loudly and can be heard saying, ''We want it now.'' However, the way was cleared quickly. Just a casual met gala #MetGala #Protest pic.twitter.com/gKYleT1lwE — Francessca Crayon (@FrancesscaCray1) May 2, 2023 × After a short halt, Paris Hilton arrived on the red carpet in all her style. The 42-year-old diva was looking stunning in a black off-shoulder, shimmery Marc Jacobs dress. Twinning and winning! Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas don black Valentino ensembles for Met Gala 2023 paris hilton is SLIVING #metgala pic.twitter.com/K60IqEsVUg — 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) May 2, 2023 × Her leather dress featured a shimmery top with matching full sleeves. She paired her look with statement boots adorned with Swarovski crystals. Paris also wore a black rose choker that added more elegance to her look. She tied her hair in a high ponytail, and to match her look, she sported striking black eyeshadow. The 2023 Met Gala returned with all its glitz and glamour to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, and stars like Kim Kardashian, Jared Leto, Kylie Jenner, and others stepped out in their fashion best. Take a look. 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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