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M Night Shyamalan faces USD 81 million copyright trial over Servant web series

1Feb

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M Night Shyamalan faces USD 81 million copyright trial over Servant web series

Filmmaker M Night Shyamalan is facing a trial over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the streaming show, Servant. The show streams on Apple TV+. Francesca Gregorini, an Italy born director, is suing Shyamalan and Apple for $81 million, alleging that the show stole key elements from her 2013 movie, The Truth about Emanuel. Her attorney, Patrick Arenz, showed jurors clips of both projects during his opening statement on Tuesday in federal court in Riverside, California. As per reports, he argued that both depict a delusional mother who cares for a doll as though it is a real baby, and a nanny who is complicit in the delusion. “This is a simple case,” Arenz told the jury. “There would be no Servant without Emanuel”. Shyamalan sat behind the defense attorneys, along...

Lifestyle choices, work culture critical for mental well-being: Economic Survey

1Feb

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Lifestyle choices, work culture critical for mental well-being: Economic Survey

Lifestyle choices and workplace culture are critical for the mental well-being and thus, the productivity of the people in India, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday. Tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Survey noted that mental well-being encompasses all our mental-emotional, social, cognitive, and physical capabilities -- construed as the mind`s composite health. It noted that beyond being an economic issue, mental well-being is the ability to navigate life’s challenges and function productively. "Data suggests that mental well-being is not static; indeed, there is a myriad of factors, including workplace culture, hours spent working, and lifestyle, that influence mental well-being," the Survey said. It highlights how lifestyle, work culture...

1Feb

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How to meet the love of your life

If your love life feels like it’s stuck in a never-ending holding pattern, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve been diligently swiping, only to be met with ghosting, dry chats, or dates that fizzle before the first drink is done. Or perhaps you’re avoiding the apps entirely, hoping to bump into someone the old-fashioned way – except no one actually talks to each other anymore.It doesn’t have to be this way, according to London dating coach Hayley Quinn. She’s helped thousands of singles shake up their dating approach and find real connections. Hayley will be hosting two masterclasses especially for our readers on Wednesday 5th February as part of the Bigger Life Festival. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to switch things up.From the biggest dating pitfalls to ...

Jasper impasse: Residents fed up as federal, provincial governments bicker over rebuild

1Feb

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Jasper impasse: Residents fed up as federal, provincial governments bicker over rebuild

“We’re trying to solve both the short term and the long-term things. We put a bunch of money on the table. We’re just looking for permission to do all that good,” said Ric McIver, Alberta’s Minister of Municipal Affairs. The message hasn’t changed since the province first declared it was at an impasse with the town of Jasper and federal government over interim housing plans.Back in October, the province promised $112 million to build 250 housing units for the town, which lost a third of all buildings in a devastating wildfire last summer.The province, however, has tied that money to building permanent single-family homes, which would need to follow rules for parking and setbacks.“We still have available $112 million, which we hope to be able to build 250 homes with it if we are provided se...

Jaipur Literature Festival: Kamakshi Khanna, Susheela Raman perform on Day 2

1Feb

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Jaipur Literature Festival: Kamakshi Khanna, Susheela Raman perform on Day 2

After an electrifying opening night on January 30 that set the tone for the Jaipur Music Stage, the Jaipur Literature Festival continued its journey of soul-stirring melodies on its second day. Held at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur, the three-day long Jaipur Music Stage comes to life each evening as the inspirational sessions of the day concludes. The first evening had two performances celebrating the timeless verses and songs of medieval mystics Amir Khusrau and Kabir Das. The Hazrat Amir Khusrau Project was brought to the stage by acclaimed performer Abhijit Pohankar while the baani of Kabir was musically rendered as a rock-opera by the renowned Dastaan LIVE. The second evening featured a range of stellar performances, including one by Kamakshi Khanna, who is known for her heartfelt lyrics...

Diddy, accused of sex trafficking, says alleged sex workers were actually girlfriends – National

1Feb

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Diddy, accused of sex trafficking, says alleged sex workers were actually girlfriends – National

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Prosecutors have added new details to their indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs on Thursday, accusing him of sex trafficking at least three women and dangling someone off a hotel balcony during a two-decade racketeering conspiracy.The refreshed indictment was filed in Manhattan federal court ahead of Diddy’s trial, scheduled for May 5.Diddy, 55, has pleaded not guilty to the sex trafficking charges lodged against him after his September 2024 arrest. He remains incarcerated without bail.Prosecutors added four years to the length of Diddy’s alleged racketeering conspiracy in the revised indictment, saying it lasted from about 2004 to 2024. The original indictment said the conspiracy began in 2008. ...

Carney proposes alternative to ‘divisive’ carbon price. How would it work? – National

31Jan

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Politics

Carney proposes alternative to ‘divisive’ carbon price. How would it work? – National

Liberal leadership contender Mark Carney is backing away from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s consumer carbon pricing regime but will keep industrial pricing in place. Carney said the country has become divided over the policy because Canadians have been fed “misinformation” by Conservative Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre.“Since Canada’s current climate policy has become too divisive, it’s time for a new, more effective climate plan that everyone can get behind,” Carney said at an event in Halifax Friday morning.“It’s a plan that makes our economy more competitive. It grows good jobs today and will grow better ones in the future.”He sketched out broad points of a plan that largely swaps the stick for the carrot for Canadian households. It includes financial incentives for purchases of m...

Black Warrant fame Vikramaditya Motwane: `I want to direct more now`

31Jan

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Black Warrant fame Vikramaditya Motwane: `I want to direct more now`

Vikramaditya Motwane couldn’t have asked for a better start to 2025. The creator-director is receiving wide praise for Black Warrant, fronted by Zahan Kapoor. The Netflix series is his fourth work in the past two years after Jubilee (2023), Indi(r)a’s Emergency (2023) and CTRL (2024). “I am making up for lost time. During the Phantom [Films] years, I produced more than I directed. I want to direct more now,” says the filmmaker. Zahan Kapoor in Black Warrant Motwane has another wish too. The filmmaker, whose last theatrical release was Bhavesh Joshi Superhero in 2018, hopes to return to the big screen. At a time when spectacles are believed to be the ticket to box-office success, does he think smaller films can shine on the big screen? “Many have been saying from the past six-seven years ...

Trump’s tariffs on Canada are coming. How soon could prices rise? – National

31Jan

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Trump’s tariffs on Canada are coming. How soon could prices rise? – National

U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canada are still set to come on Saturday, the White House has confirmed. With Ottawa expected to respond with retaliatory tariffs, how long will it take before you feel the impact on the foods and items you purchase?“The impact could be immediate depending on the sector,” said David Dienesch, the CEO of Allianz Trade in Canada, a company that specializes in supply trade insurance.He added, “There are concerns that any oil and gas tariffs will result in a potential increase in gasoline prices in the USA by $0.75 a gallon. Therefore, any transportation costs for goods coming into Canada from the USA would be impacted. Companies need to pass on the increases, especially for lower margin products.”On Thursday, Trump said Canadian oil and gas ...

Trump and Project 2025: President’s early moves mirror conservative playbook – National

31Jan

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Politics

Trump and Project 2025: President’s early moves mirror conservative playbook – National

In 2024, Donald Trump denied multiple times he had anything to do with the conservative policy agenda known as Project 2025, going so far as to claim he’d never read the Heritage Foundation’s 900-plus-page book of policy recommendations that’s sold itself as a blueprint for the “next conservative President.” But an early barrage of executive orders signed by the president in the first weeks of his second term align with many ideas promoted in Project 2025.In some cases, overlap is to be expected — Project 2025 outlines some standard Republican policies and builds on some of the ideas Trump has proposed and talked about over the years, like tougher border enforcement, slashing regulations and lowering taxes. Other policies Trump has acted on predate Project 2025, as well.But, as an analysis...