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Altina Schinasi, an extraordinary American artist, designer, and inventor, was born on August 4, 1907, in the bustling borough of Manhattan, New York. Her illustrious life was adorned with remarkable achievements in various creative fields, from art and film to entrepreneurship and design. Altina's legacy is best remembered for her iconic creation, the «Harlequin eyeglass frame,» affectionately known as cat-eye glasses. Beyond her design prowess, she was also the daughter of immigrant parents, leaving a lasting impact on her heritage. Let us delve into the fascinating life and achievements of this visionary trailblazer. Today, Google is celebrating Schinasi's 116th birthday with a Google Doodle.

Also read: Google Doodle celebrates Women's Fifa World Cup 2023 The idea for her iconic "cat-eye" eyeglass frames took root during her tenure as a window display designer. Observing that women's eyeglasses were limited to round and mundane designs. Inspired by the distinctive shapes of Harlequin masks worn during Venice's Carnevale festival, she crafted pointed and stylish frames that accentuated the wearer's face.

NCLAT) is reviewing an order by a lower court that had dismissed a plea by the Central Bank of India to commence bankruptcy proceedings against Kolkata-based Simplex Infrastructures. The appellate tribunal has admitted that the Kolkata bench of the NCLT erred in relying on the judgment of Vidarbha Industries Power versus Axis Bank to dismiss the lender's plea against the company.

Leah Remini has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology, alleging «psychological torture», 'intimidation' and 'harassment' for over 10 years. The television star, known for shows such as Saved By The Bell and The King of Queens, joined the controversial church as a child. As a grown-up member, she quit in 2013 and has been speaking against Scientology ever since Leah Remini’s documentary against Scientology won at the Emmy Awards, according to reports. The actor was so affected that she co-created and hosted an anti-Scientology documentary series, titled «Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath». The docu series was telecast from 2016 to 2019 and went on to win two trophies at the Emmy Awards.

Edelweiss ARC on Thursday issued a statement regarding insolvency proceedings against art director Nitin Desai's company, ND's Art World Private Limited. The investment and financial services company said, «We are deeply saddened by the demise of Shri Nitin Desai and express our deepest condolences to his family as they navigate through this difficult time.» The company in its statement also said that Desai's company had total outstanding dues of Rs 252 crore. Regarding this development, The NCLT's Mumbai bench, in its judgement, ordered an 'initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process' against Nitin Desai's company, ND's Art World Private Limited, on July 25, 2023.

Billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra on Thursday took to Twitter to share with his more than 10.5 million followers one such habit he learnt about. Alongside a one-minute-long video of eight-time Grammy Award producer Rick Rubin, the Chairman of Mahindra Group said that acquiring this «most difficult» habit — listening without bias — can change the world for good. «If people followed this man’s example, they would be the most powerful change agent in the world.

Maharashtra Assembly, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said people who used to meet him will aso be probed. “We will investigate all angles angle whether he was pressurised. We will see if any things can be done for him as far as the studio is concerned.

Nitin Desai was found dead, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said the role a private lending firm, from which Desai had taken loan, would be probed to know whether he was charged high interest and if he was under stress. Speaking in the state legislative assembly, Fadnavis who holds the home department, said legal aspects on how Desai's N D Studio at Karjat near Mumbai can be preserved or taken over by the government will be examined. Desai, the creator of lavish sets for films such as «Jodhaa Akbar» and «Lagaan» as well as the popular TV quiz show «Kaun Banega Crorepati», was found hanging at his studio on Wednesday.

Rajya Sabha on Thursday amid a walkout by opposition members over the situation in violence-hit Manipur. When the Upper House reassembled for the post-lunch session, Coal and Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi moved the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 for consideration, even as the opposition parties insisted on a discussion on Manipur.

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, paving the way for enhanced transparency in the allocation of minerals seated in country’s offshore basins, with a provision for granting production lease only through auction and keeping a reservation for government entities and public sector units (PSUs). In a first, the Bill opens up country’s vast mineral-bearing offshore areas.

Troubled times at Bis Industries, the mine-site trucking company that’s no stranger to a balance sheet burdened with debt. The Perth-headquartered group is already refinancing its debt just one year after securing a financial lifeline that required its owners, The Carlyle Group and Varde Partners, to put in an additional $130 million in capital to keep the company afloat.

Lizzo by three of her former backup dancers garnered attention, additional individuals who have worked with the singer have come forward to support the plaintiffs' allegations. Among them are her former creative director and another backup dancer. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, who left the production of Lizzo's documentary «Love, Lizzo» in 2019, has also added her voice to the chorus of individuals corroborating the claims. On Tuesday evening, Allison took to her Instagram stories and Twitter to share her own alleged encounter with Lizzo while filming a concert. She stated, «In 2019, I traveled a bit with Lizzo to be the director of her documentary. I walked away after about 2 weeks. I was treated with such disrespect by her. I witnessed how arrogant, self-centered, and unkind she is.» «I was not protected and was thrown into a shitty situation with little support. My spirit said to run as fast as you f***g can and I'm so grateful I trusted my gut,» Allison revealed in her testimony. She further claimed that she felt «gaslit» and «deeply hurt» during her experience. Additionally, she expressed her solidarity and support for the dancers who filed the lawsuit. After reading the reports, Allison shared her realization of the dangerous nature of the situation, stating, «This kind of abuse of power happens far too often.» Charlene Sanchez, another user, reposted Allison's Instagram story and confirmed her claims, describing her experience on the documentary as «a nightmare.»

Robert Bowers was sentenced to death by a federal jury for for killing 11 worshippers at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue in 2018. The first federal death penalty under the US President Joe Biden's tenure has been awarded for the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in American history. It was a unanimous judgement else Bowers would have been awarded life sentence without parole.

Delhi services ordinance, NCP founder and Rajya Sabha member Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday. The Union government had on Tuesday tabled the contentious bill in Lok Sabha to replace the Delhi services ordinance amid vociferous protests by opposition members, who termed it a «murder of democracy», evoking a sharp retort of «politically motivated» jibe from Home Minister Amit Shah.

settlement scheme for contractual disputes with vendors or suppliers to government and has set October 31 as the deadline for submitting claims for consideration. The scheme was announced by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in budget this year.

PTI. As per details, the highest number of fake universities are in the national capital, that is 8. "It has come to the notice of the UGC that a number of institutions are offering degrees in contrary to the provisions of the UGC Act.

New Delhi: To provide a much-needed impetus to the resolution of contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings, the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, launched the “Vivad se Vishwas 2" scheme on Wednesday. The move is aimed at promoting ease of doing business and will cover disputes up to 30 September 2022. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced in the budget that in order to settle contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings, where an arbitral award is under legal challenge, a voluntary settlement scheme with standardized terms will be introduced.

New Delhi: Power transmission developer Sterlite Power on Wednesday said it has successfully acquired Fatehgarh III Beawar Transmission Limited, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) from PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL). PFCCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC), a maharatna company.

Narendra Modi, late Rajiv Gandhi and late Indira Gandhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday expressed that these great leaders share some similar traits. "There is no other personality in the country who has popularity like Modi ji. Look at the work he has done…, the kind of respect India gets at the global level," the deputy CM said while speaking to PTI.

Slumdog Millionaire and Kaun Banega Crorepati. Some of the most notable Bollywood movies that he worked for were Lagaan, Jodhaa Akbar, Munnabhai M.B.B.S. and Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

From China's Ant Group to Sweden's Klarna, here is the complete list of the world's top 200 fintech companies.