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Maneka urges all political parties to immediately form sexual harassment committee
In the backdrop of the 'Metoo' movement, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Thursday urged all recognised political parties to form internal committees immediately to look into complaints of sexual harassment . Maneka Gandhi said she has written to six national parties and 59 regional parties to form internal complaints committee against sexual harassment and post information on it on their website. "We are trying to get to every single form of harassment that is being experienced by women at workplace," she told PTI. "I have written to chiefs of political parties to form Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), which should have already been there under the law. When we are asking every organisation to have an internal complaints committee, why should we exempt political parties from it," she said. Section 4 of the Sexual Harassment at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act mandates every organisation which employs women to constitute an internal ...
Conceptual art exhibition leaves open an 'infinite' landscape
Conceptual art by three contemporary artists, exploring the fine balance between form, narrative and medium, takes viewers to an 'infinite landscape at the Exhibit 320 gallery here.
Zoya Celebrates Iconic Hollywood Glamour With its New Collection '6299 HOLLYWOOD BLVD'
/ -- The walk of fame, Hollywood Blvd, L.A., California Zoya, the exquisite diamond boutique from the House of Tata, introduces its new collection '6299 Hollywood Blvd.' with forty-three masterfully crafted pieces that draw inspiration from three iconic eras of Hollywood. This bejewelled production finds design direction from the nonchalance of the flapper girls of the 1920s, the bold rouge lips of the 1950s, and the glamourous red carpet imagery of the 2000s. The free spirited flapper girls, their boxy dresses, cloche hats and the bold zigzag forms, sweeping curves and chevron patterns find their imprint in 6299 Hollywood Blvd's 'Roaring Twenties' line-up. The detachable twin necklaces, gleaming tassel earrings in diamonds and emeralds are reminiscent of the popular beaded necklaces of the time, while Anita Page's iconic braided look has been captured in neckpieces and earrings crafted in the finest rubies that bring back the panache of the era gone by. 'The Fabulous Fifties' were an
Varun Sood joins 'MTV Ace of Space'
Popular video jockey Varun Sood will be showing his mental strength by participating in reality show "MTV Ace of Space".
Rahman enjoys directing SRK for music video
Grammy and Oscar winning composer A.R. Rahman says working with superstar Shah Rukh Khan on "Jai hind hind, jai India" was an "interesting" experience.
MeToo allegations against Anu Malik false, baseless: Lawyer
Singer Anu Malik has denied allegations that he sexually harassed singer Shweta Pandit, who has called him a "pedophile" and "sexual predator".
Michael Pitt, Sharlto Copley to star in 'The Last Days of American Crime'
Actors Michael Pitt, Sharlto Copley and Anna Brewster have boarded the cast of Netflix's "The Last Days of American Crime". To be directed by "Taken 2" helmer Olivier Megaton, the film will feature actor Edgar Ramirez in the lead, reported Variety. The film is an adaptation of Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini's graphic novel of the same name. Karl Gajdusek is adapting the script for the feature. The story is set in a world where the government plans to broadcast a signal making it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit unlawful acts. It will follow Graham Bricke (Ramirez), who teams up with Kevin Cash (Pitt) and Shelby Dupree (Brewster), to commit the heist of the century and the last crime in American history before the signal goes off, the film's synopsis read. The project will be produced by Jesse Berger, Jason Michael Berman and Barry Levine. Gajdusek, Kevin Turen, Remender, Matlock Stone, and Matt O'Toole will serve as executive producers.
Susan Sarandon replaces Diane Keaton in Roger Michell's next
Susan Sarandon will now star in Roger Michell's next after Diane Keaton's exit from the film. Keaton was attached to the project, formally titled "Blackbird", to play Lily, a terminally ill woman who brings her family together before she commits suicide. Kate Winslet and Mia Wasikowska are set to portray Lily's daughters. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sam Neill, Rainn Wilson, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Lindsay Duncan and debutante Anson Boon are the newest entrants. Christian Trope has penned the script. Sherryl Clark and Millennium's David Bernardi are producing. The film is an official remake of Danish director Bille August's 2014 movie "Silent Heart". Production is slated to begins next week in the UK.
Snow White gives wrong message to kids, feels Kristen Bell
Actress Kristen Bell says the story of Snow White sends the wrong message about consent to children because she is asleep when the prince kisses her.
MeToo being blown out of proportion: Shatrughan Sinha
Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha says while the MeToo movement is noble, it is becoming "free-for-all" and being blown out of proportion.
Michael B. Jordan to star in 'The Silver Bear'
Actor Michael B. Jordan will star in and produce Lionsgates film adaptation of assassin story "The Silver Bear".
Gavankar set to join 'Torrance' team
"Sleepy Hollow" actress Janina Gavankar may star opposite actor Ben Affleck in the upcoming drama "Torrance".
Jason Blum regrets 'Dumb Comments' about lack of female directors
Producer Jason Blum on Thursday apologised for his comments that there are not many female filmmakers who are willing to direct a horror movie. Blum posted an apology on Twitter, saying that he regretted his "dumb comments" and he spoke "too quickly". "Thank you everyone for calling me out on my dumb comments in that interview. I made a stupid mistake. I spoke too quickly about a serious issue--an issue that I am passionate about," he wrote. Blum is known for producing films such as "Insidious", "Sinister", "The Purge" and "Get Out", among others, through his banner Blumhouse Productions. In an interview with Polygon, the 49-year-old producer had said Blumhouse has not produced a film directed by a woman because "there are not a lot of female directors, period, and even less who are inclined to do horror". He was severely criticised on social media for his comments with many users noting that "Babadook" director Jennifer Kent and "Honeymoon" helmer Leigh Janiak are among the women ...
'Orange Is the New Black' to end in 2019
The cast and crew of popular Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black" announced that season seven will be the final one of the show.
Jason Blum sorry for his comments on women directors
Producer Jason Blum has apologised for his remarks that there "aren't a lot" of women directors in Hollywood.
Keira Knightley to star in Miss World pageant comedy drama 'Misbehaviour'
Keira Knighley is set to feature in "Misbehaviour", a Miss World pageant comedy drama set in 1970. According to Variety, the film is based on the true events of the 1970 pageant in London, when patriarchy was dragged away from the stage and the Western ideal of beauty was shown in a different light in front of an international audience. Pathe will present the film, which is directed by BAFTA-winner Philippa Lowthorpe. Rebecca Frayn has penned the script, with revisions by Gaby Chiappe. The 1970 Miss World pageant saw the newly formed Women's Liberation Movement shoot to fame, the members of which took the stage by storm disrupting the live broadcast, hosted by Bob Hope, claiming that beauty competitions demeaned women. When the show resumed, the result caused further uproar when Miss Grenada became the first black woman to be crowned Miss World, beating the favourite. Also part of the cast are Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jessie Buckley. Left Bank Pictures' Suzanne Mackie is producing.
Micheal B Jordan to feature in and produce 'The Silver Bear'
Michael B Jordan is set to star in and produce hitman drama "The Silver Bear". The "Black Panther" star will play the deadly assassin, Columbus in the Lionsgate film, Deadline reported. The film is based on the book series by "Wanted" and "3:10 to Yuma" screenwriter Derek Haas. Frank Baldwin has adapted the script for the big screen. "The Silver Bear" chronicles the formative story of a man who becomes the most feared and respected hitman in the criminal underworld. Jordan, 31, will back the film through his banner, Outlier Society, along with Nickel City Pictures' Vishal Rungta, Mark Fasano, Ankur Rungta. Haas, Michael Garnett and Tobias Weymar are attached as executive producers.
Special committee to be set up to handle #MeToo cases: CINTAA
As India's #MeToo movement grips the country, Cine and TV Artistes' Association (CINTAA) secretary Sushant Singh said that a special committee consisting of actor Raveena Tandon, Renuka Shahane, director Amole Gupte and others will handle the cases relating to the matter.Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "We will form a special committee to handle the cases. Raveena Tandon, Renuka Shahane, Amole Gupte, journalist Bharati Dubey, three members of POSH at Workplace (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace) has agreed to be a member of the special committee. We have sent emails to a few others t join the committee."Singh further stated that it was necessary to send a show cause notice to actor Alok Nath in connection with the sexual misconduct allegation levelled by producer Vinta Nanda. "Every case is different. Allegations on Alok Nath by Vinta Nanda are very serious. She had given us a formal complaint. It was necessary to send him a show cause notice."Nanda had accused Alok Nath ..
Anna, Michael join 'The Last Days Of American Crime'
Actors Anna Brewster, Michael Pitt and Sharlto Copley have joined the cast of "The Last Days of American Crime".
Javier Bardem defends Woody Allen over sexual assault allegations
Javier Bardem says he does not approve of Woody Allen's "public lynching" in the child sexual assault allegations that have resurfaced over the past years against the filmmaker. The 49-year-old actor, who worked with Allen in 2007's "Vicky Christina Barcelona", said he collaborate with the director in a heartbeat if he called him. "At the time I did 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', the allegations were already well known for more than 10 years, and two states in the US deemed he was not guilty. "If the legal situation ever changes, then I'd change my mind. But for now I don't agree with the public lynching that he's been receiving, and if Woody Allen called me to work with him again I'd be there tomorrow morning. He's a genius," Bardem said. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor was speaking at the Lumiere Festival in Lyon Tuesday. Dylan Farrow, Allen's adopted daughter with former wife Mia Farrow, accused the director of sexually abusing her in the early 1990s while she was a ...