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Primathon, a Gurugram-based software development company, says it has successfully partnered with Suniel Shetty-backed Veda Rehabilitation and Wellness to launch a mobile app to provide mental health care. In a statement, the company says the collaboration has resulted in the development of a cutting-edge mobile application “Lets Get Happi” that provides real-time treatment 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The app is expected to meet the critical need for cheap, inclusive, and stigma-free mental health care.

Martin Scorsese has backed a petition against the jailing of prominent Iranian movie director Saeed Roustaee for screening a film at the Cannes Film Festival. Scorsese, the Oscar-winning director of «Taxi Driver» and «Goodfellas,» reposted a campaign launched by his daughter Francesca this week after news of Roustaee's prison sentence emerged. «Please sign this petition to bring justice to Saeed,» Scorsese wrote on Instagram.

Karnataka on Thursday granted an interim stay on the second FIR lodged against Kannada actor-director B M Upendrakumar, popularly known as Upendra, at Ulsoor Gate police station. The high court had earlier granted a stay on the first FIR against Upendra at the Chennammanakere Achchukattu police station. Justice Hemanth Chandanagoudar who heard the petition filed by Upendra said that the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has been invoked against the petitioner though the charges under the Act have not been made against any specific person.

Contract negotiations between the country’s largest locomotive manufacturer and its striking unions are continuing in Erie, Pennsylvania, nearly two months after some 1,400 workers walked off the job

Power Rangers is coming to Netflix in September 2023. The Dino Fury Rangers becomes the Cosmic Fury Rangers on Netflix, as a familiar face returns to the cast. Yes, David Yost is all set to reprise his role as the original ‘Blue Power Ranger’, Billy Cranston.Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will release on Netflix exclusively in September 2023. Until 2021, it was the television channel Nickelodeon that held the rights to new episodes of Power Rangers, which then streamed on Netflix. WhatsonNetflix reports that in 2023, Netflix will become the sole distributor for Dino Fury Season 2 (or Season 29 of Power Rangers). Dino Fury Season 2 released on Netflix, also exclusively, in two parts in 2022. In April 2023, a 30th-anniversary special of Power Rangers was also released on Netflix. Now, Netflix will be releasing Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury in 2023.

Kakar will stay in power till the general elections are conducted and will ensure a seamless transition of power. On Thursday, Pakistan president Arif Alvi administered an oath to the caretaker Cabinet at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the presidential house. According to an official statement, 16 federal ministers and 3 advisers are part of the Cabinet.

Israel in India, Naor Gilon hosted a soiree on Wednesday that brought together distinguished figures from both the Israeli and Indian film industries to celebrate and enhance the cultural partnership between Israel and India. This special event witnessed the presence of renowned Israeli actor Tsahi Halevi and Nurit Tinari, Head of the Cultural Relations Division at the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

divorce her husband and send approximately $10,000 worth of gift cards to an imposter posing as an actor from the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things." The tale unfolds with McKayla, an aspiring filmmaker and single mother residing in Kentucky, who shared that she was trapped in a «highly toxic» marriage. Seeking connections and solace, she turned to an online artist forum, as recounted by the YouTube channel Catfished and reported by the New York Post. One day, she received a message from a user identified as «DK MH,» who introduced himself and expressed interest in conversing. The person claimed to be the «well-known actor» Dacre Montgomery, known for his portrayal of Billy Hargrove on the hit series «Stranger Things.» According to sources cited by the New York Post, this «Montgomery» character consistently bemoaned his relationship troubles to McKayla. He wove a narrative about his girlfriend, Liv Pollock, exercising control over his financial accounts, leading to monetary difficulties. Consequently, McKayla found herself gradually sending him money to help alleviate his purported financial burdens. After a year of private messaging, «Montgomery» asked McKayla to become his girlfriend, despite the fact that they had never met in person. He also emphasized the need for secrecy in their relationship. Through their investigation, authorities uncovered that «Montgomery» was an individual assuming the role of a «Romance Scammer.» This type of scammer creates a false emotional bond with their target, exploiting their vulnerability and emotions to ultimately extract financial gains from them.

Akshay Kumar is elated about it. In a heartwarming gesture, the Bollywood actor has extended his gratitude to the audience and celebrated the monumental success of his latest release 'OMG 2' and Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2' at the box office. The two films, which debuted in theatres on August 11, have not only shattered records but also garnered the support of audiences. On Thursday, Kumar shared a heartfelt Instagram post and thanked everyone who made both the films such big hits. He wrote, «A big thank you to our audiences for all the love for #OhMyGadar and giving us the greatest week in Indian Film History!» The post was accompanied by a video montage that captured the essence of 'OMG 2's' success journey, featuring glowing reviews and remarkable box office numbers.

"Aamir, kitna overacting kiya hai." The comment from filmmaker SS Rajamouli got the star, known to be a perfectionist, thinking about his acting in 'Laal Singh Chaddha', says his cousin and director Mansoor Khan. Mansoor had earlier told Aamir Khan his acting in the Bollywood adaptation of Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' was «over the top». But it's when Rajamouli, known for larger than life productions such as 'Baahubali' and 'RRR', called him out that it really hit home.

hospitality industry. A spokesperson for Chopra Jonas has confirmed this development to PEOPLE, stating that her departure from Sona is a significant move as it allows her to expand her ambitions on a global scale. While the acclaimed restaurant will continue to operate, Chopra Jonas will no longer be creatively involved as a partner.

Sunny Deol dug out a hand-pump to fight the people who were against his love? Who doesn't? Twenty-two years later, the superstar recreated the same sequence for the unstoppable 'Gadar 2', directed by Anil Sharma. It is one of the classic Bollywood scenes that is engraved in people's minds, including Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan's. Dressed in a white shirt, the actor watched the show at the Gaeity Galaxy cinema in Mumbai recently.

Australian law firms are choosing to pay ransoms to cybercriminals rather than deal with the potentially ruinous consequences of data being posted on the internet, according to a data security expert.

Peru have named a new species of snake after Harrison Ford in honor of the "Indiana Jones" actor's support for conservation work. The 40 cm (16 inch) reptile was first discovered in May 2022 in the jungle mountains of Otishi National Park, San Marcos National University said Wednesday. But it was not until now that researchers concluded it was indeed a previously unknown species.

Upendra has approached the High Court of Karnataka with a second writ petition within days, challenging the registering of multiple FIRs against him on the same issue. The actor-turned-politician had earlier approached the Court on Monday seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him alleging offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, following which the court had stayed the FIR lodged in Chennammanakere Achukattu police station.

Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper's controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film.Oscar nominee Cooper — who wrote, directed and stars in "Maestro" — has received criticism since a trailer for the upcoming Netflix film was released online this week. Critics said the decision to wear a fake nose plays up to Jewish stereotypes, and have dubbed it "Jewface," in reference to the historic «Blackface» practice of non-Black performers darkening their faces for roles. Others have questioned whether non-Jewish actors, like Cooper, should even play Jewish roles. But the late Bernstein's three children said they were «perfectly fine with» with Cooper's decision «to use makeup to amplify his resemblance» to their father. «It happens to be true that Leonard Bernstein had a nice, big nose,» wrote Jamie, Alexander and Nina Bernstein in a statement on social media. «We're also certain that our dad would have been fine with it as well,» they added. Bernstein, the son of Jewish-Ukrainian immigrants, died in 1990 but remains one of the best-known composers and conductors of all time. He served as music director of the New York Philharmonic, and wrote the Broadway musical «West Side Story.»

Kaavaalaa' fever! The charm of the hit song from the movie 'Jailer,' featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Rajinikanth, is now a global phenomenon. The peppy song has captured the attention of international audiences, particularly in Japan. Joining the 'Kaavaalaa' trend, Japanese Ambassador to India Hiroshi Suzuki created a dance video with Japanese YouTuber Mayo San.

De Niro Con to postpone the festival till April 2024. Earlier, the Tribeca Festival planned to pay tribute to the artist on his 80th birthday. The event to celebrate the birthday by watching his films and holding programs on those movies was scheduled from September 29 to October 1.

Netflix's series 'Warrior Nun' got canceled after two seasons. Fans' support has led to the show's return as a trilogy of movies.Dean English, the Executive Producer, shared on social media that Netflix has decided to produce three films based on the comic book character Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn. English expressed gratitude to the dedicated fans. He noted their enthusiasm and shared that this motivation keeps them moving ahead to create these stories. English announced the return of Warrior Nun as a trilogy of motion pictures. He mentioned the trilogy of feature films and thanked fans for their continued support. While English acknowledged Hollywood's issues with actors and writers strikes, he couldn't disclose many details about the films. He addressed the possibility of expanding the Warrior Nun universe, with films and TV series introducing known characters. English confirmed that this is indeed happening and assured that more information will follow in due time. The Warrior Nun series, created by Simon Barry, features a 19-year-old woman (Alba Baptista) who wakes up with a divine artifact embedded in her back. She finds out that she's now part of an ancient order tasked with battling demons on Earth. Both heavenly and hellish forces want to control her. The show starred Alba Baptista alongside Kristina Tonteri-Young, Lorena Andrea, Toya Turner (Season 1), Tristán Ulloa, Thekla Reuten, Sylvia De Fanti, and William Miller. Simon Barry, the creator, also served as the showrunner. The story revolves around a young woman discovering her newfound purpose in a battle against supernatural beings.

Bradley Cooper has come under scathing attack for using facial prosthetics while portraying a Jewish character Leonard Bernstein in the movie, ‘Maestro’, media reports said. A controversy erupted after the trailer of the biopic of the Jewish-Ukrainian conductor was released.

By Doyinsola Oladipo, Julia Harte and Rich McKay