Anne Hathaway, Tim Robbins boards Mark Ruffalo’s DuPont lawsuit film

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January 10, 2019

Oscar winners Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins are set to star alongside Mark Ruffalo in Participant Media’s untitled film about the lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont.

To be directed by Todd Haynes, the film is based on the New York Times Magazine article “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” from Nathaniel Rich.

The script has been penned by Mario Correa and Matthew Carnahan. The story revolves around Robert Bilott, who had been practising as a corporate defense attorney for eight years when he took on an environmental lawsuit against the chemical company DuPont.

The suit turned into a battle exposing a decades-long history of chemical pollution.

The details of Hathaway and Robbin’s characters have not been revealed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Besides the two stars, the film will also feature Bill Camp, Victor Garber, Mare Winningham, William Jackson Harper and Bill Pullman.

Ruffalo, Pamela Koffler and Christine Vachon will produce the film, with Jeff Skoll and Jonathan King executive producing along with Michael Sledd.

The project will start production next week in Cincinnati.

Samuel L Jackson has no plans of retiring his role of Nick Fury

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January 10, 2019

Veteran actor Samuel L Jackson says he is no mood to hang up his boots as Nick Fury and he can play the S.H.I.E.L.D director for another 10 years.

Marvel next offering “Captain Marvel” marks the end of the actor’s nine-picture deal with the studio.

And Jackson, 70, says he is ready to play even into his ’80s.

“I could be the Alec Guinness of Marvel movies,” he told The Hollywood Reporter, referring to the British veteran actor, known for playing the iconic role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original “Star Wars” trilogy among many others.

Jackson will be seen sporting Fury’s younger look, created with make-up and CGI in Brie Larson-led “Captain Marvel”, which is set in 1995.

The new old look is modelled on the actor’s face from 1998’s “The Negotiator”.

He has already finished shooting for “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, which is slated to be released on July 5.

BJP open to alliances, cherishes old friends: PM Narendra Modi

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January 10, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP was open to alliances and cherished its old friends, in a hint that it was looking to strengthen the NDA in Tamil Nadu ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

In an interaction with the party’s booth-level workers from five districts in Tamil Nadu through video-conferencing, he recalled the “successful coalition politics” ushered in by former prime minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the 1990s and said the BJP’s doors were “always open”.

“…20 years ago the visionary leader Atalji brought in a new culture in Indian politics, that of successful coalition politics. He gave utmost importance to regional aspirations…BJP has followed the way Atalji has shown us,” he said.

Modi, in this fourth interaction with the party workers in the state, was responding to questions from a worker whether the BJP would ally with AIADMK, DMK or Rajinikanth, who is yet to form his political party.

Lashing out at the Congress for “ill-treating” regional parties, he said, “What Atalji did was in direct contrast to the Congress which has never cared for regional aspirations.”

“Congress ill-treated regional political parties, aspirations and people because they felt they alone have the right to be in power,” he said.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had fought the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu leading a rainbow alliance comprising smaller parties including PMK, MDMK of Vaiko and won two of the 39 seats — one each by the party and PMK.

JLo reflects on her past relationship struggles

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January 10, 2019

Unsuccessful relationships contribute to important chapters in life and American singer-actor Jennifer Lopez is not afraid to admit the reasons behind her past failed relationships.

“For me, the relationship journey has been very up and down. But it didn’t have to do with anybody else but me – it was about me figuring out me,” the singer said during an interaction with Harper’s Bazaar.

The 49-year-old said that in order to completely fall in love with somebody else, it is very important for people to first love their own selves, reports USA Today.

“Until you learn to love yourself, you can’t completely love [someone else] in a way that is pure and true. Once you do that, you can have relationships that are based on love and respect, that are supportive and nourishing. There’s an evolution there that had to happen for me. I feel like I’m in a better place now,” the ‘dinero’ singer added.

The ‘Second Act’ actor is currently dating Yankees star, Alex Rodriguez. Lopez made her red carpet debut with Rodriguez in May 2017 at the Met Gala and the two have been inseparable ever since.

The two even spiked engagement speculation in 2018, when Lopez flashed a massive ring in a video posted by Alex Rodriguez on Instagram. However, pouring some cold water over the hot rumours, Lopez came out and clarified that we won’t be hearing wedding bells anytime soon.

Here’s how Katie Holmes & Jamie Foxx maintain their relationship perfectly

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January 10, 2019

It turns out that American actor Katie Holmes and her beau actor Jamie Foxx are maintaining their relationship perfectly.

The couple made their first appearance together in 2013, and ever since then they have made it more public.

A leading magazine quoted a source as saying that the couple spends a lot of time together, adding that they even wrapped up 2018 with a December 28 yacht outing in Miami, and rode a pair of Jet Skis the next day as well. “They chilled, swam and enjoyed the sun and beach activities, it was a chance to get away and enjoy each other.” People further quoted a source as saying.

They believe that the key to a successful relationship is to balance between their time together with family and work, and so they do.

“Katie and Jamie see each other as frequently as they can, they have known each other for years, and both turned out to be great parents, so they also have that in common. They are dedicated to their careers,” the source revealed.

“Plus they give each other space,” the source added.

“They are both serious-minded, organised and dedicated to their careers,” the source further added.

Currently, Foxx and Holmes are busy in their numerous projects, Further prior to ‘Annie’ star, the 40-year-old star has been linked with Canadian actor Joshua Jackson, Chris Klein and Tom Cruise.

Allegations against R. Kelly indefensible, says Lady Gaga

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January 10, 2019

Lady Gaga has apologised for working with R&B singer R. Kelly, who has long been accused of sexual misconduct and abuse.

In a lengthy social media post, the 32-year-old – who collaborated with Kelly in 2013 recording duet ‘Do What U Want (With My Body)’ – expressed her solidarity with the alleged victims.

Gaga also revealed her plans to remove their single from streaming services.

“I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously,” she began the post. “What I am hearing about the allegations against R Kelly is absolutely horrifying and indefensible.”

The ‘A Star is Born’ actor further said, “As a victim of sexual assault myself, I made both the song and video at a dark time in my life, my intention was to create something extremely defiant and provocative because I was angry and still hadn’t processed the trauma that had occurred in my own life.”

“The song is called ‘Do What U Want (With My Body)’, I think it’s clear how explicitly twisted my thinking was at the time,” Gaga added.

“If I could go back and have a talk with my younger self I’d tell her to go through the therapy I have since then, so that I could understand the confused post-traumatic state that I was in – or if therapy was not available to me or anyone in my situation – to seek help, and speak as openly and honestly as possible about what we’ve been through,” she explained.

“I can’t go back, but I can go forward and continue to support women, men and people of all sexual identities, and of all races, who are victims of sexual assault,” she went on to add.

Gaga, who shared the statement on Twitter, captioned it as, “I stand by anyone who has ever been the victim of sexual assault.”

The accusations against the 52-year-old have resurfaced in the wake of a recent documentary series that chronicles allegations of abuse, predatory behaviour and paedophilia against the ‘I Admit’ singer.

Gaga – who had at one point during her career defended her 2013 collaboration with the American singer-songwriter – was being pressured into taking a stand against him following the recent allegations.

Mary Kom touches new high, becomes World No.1 in AIBA rankings

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January 10, 2019

‘Magnificent Mary’ enjoyed a stellar 2018, picking up gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and a tournament in Poland.

The celebrated M.C. Mary Kom’s unprecedented sixth world title triumph has propelled her to the number one position in the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) latest world rankings.

The diminutive Manipuri became the most successful boxer in world championships’ history when she claimed the 48kg category top honours in November last year in Delhi.

In the updated rankings put out by AIBA, Mary Kom is placed top of the charts in the weight division with 1700 points.

The 36-year-old will have to jump to 51kg in pursuit of her 2020 Olympic dream as 48kg is not yet included in the Games roster.

The mother-of-three enjoyed a stellar 2018, picking up gold medals at the Commonwealth Games and a tournament in Poland. She also won a silver at the prestigious Strandja Memorial in Bulgaria.

Among other Indians, Pinki Jangra is placed eighth in the 51kg category list. Asian silver-medallist Manisha Maun holds the same position in the 54kg category.

Former world silver-medallist Sonia Lather was placed at the second spot in the 57kg division despite enduring a disappointing 2018, during which she finished medal-less at the Asian Games.

World bronze-medallist Simranjit Kaur (64kg), who was crowned the national champion a few days back, took the fourth position in her weight category. Following her was former world champion L Sarita Devi at the 16th spot.

India Open gold-medallist and world bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain took the fifth position in the 69kg category.

The men’s rankings have not been updated as yet.

24 live cartridges found in 2 passengers’ bags at Pune airport

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January 10, 2019

As many as 24 live cartridges were seized from baggages of two male passengers at the airport in Pune district of Maharashtra on Thursday, a police official said.

Both of them have been detained, he said.

A total of 22 live cartridges were found in the baggage of a 58-year-old passenger, who was scheduled to fly to Bengaluru in a SpiceJet flight, Vimantal police station’s senior inspector Dilip Shinde said.

“After the detection, the passenger was handed over to the airport police. Our investigation has revealed that he has a valid license of a .32 caliber pistol,” he said.

The man told the police that since he was in a hurry, he forgot to remove the cartridges from the bag before heading to the airport, he said, adding that a probe was underway.

In another incident, two live cartridges of a .9 mm weapon were seized from the baggage of another 61-year-old passenger, who was slated to travel to New Delhi in an IndiGo flight, he said.

The passenger, hailing from Delhi, worked as a locomotive driver with the Railways, Shinde said.

“He claimed that he had come to Pune to visit his son, who works as an IT engineer here. He has also said that he does not have any valid gun license,” he said.

“We are questioning him about how the two cartridges came into his bag. He is also checking with his son and other family members about it,” Shinde said.

The two cartridges found in the bag of Delhi-bound passenger will be sent for ballistic analysis, and if they are found to be genuine and the passenger fails to produce a valid gun license, a case will be registered against him, the official said.

Mizoram Govt. to priorities boarder security: State Home Minister

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January 10, 2019

Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamliana on Wednesday said that the new government would priorities security enhancement at the border areas. The land-locked state shares 722 km long border with Myanmar and Bangladesh.

Border security would be one of the top agendas of the Mizo National Front (MNF) government while necessary efforts would also be made to control crimes in the state, the minister said at a meeting with senior police officers here.

Problems have been arising in the state due to shortage of women personnel in the police department therefore the steps have to be taken to fill the gap. Also, the vacant posts in the police department has to be filled at the earliest to ensure that the law and order is maintained in the state, the release said quoting Lalchamliana

The home minister also appealed to the police personnel to develop healthy habits and to stay fit.

TMC plans fortnight Democracy Celebration from Jan. 26

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January 10, 2019

Thane Municipal Corp. has announced a forthnight celebration from 26th January to 10th February for the proclaimation of spirit of democracy in Thane city. As part of the celebration the Thane MNC will appeal the first time voters to register their names in voters list . The celebration is held to awaken the citizens about democracy, elections and good administration.

Mayor Meenakshai Shinde and Municipal Commissioner of Thane Sanjeev Jaiswal have appealed the youth to become active part of Democracy. During the fortnight, the college students will be informed about democracy through, Radio, posters and hoardings, street plays etc. Also the local channels and newspapers will widely be used to propagate the idea. College level essay competitions and oratory competitions will also be organised to propose the idea of democracy among the youngsters. Newly admitted college students would be asked to register themselves in the voters list.

The 73rd and 74th amendments in the Constitution plays a big role in democracy and thus to ensure participation of every citizen in the electoral process the events will be organised to imbibe the importance of democracy.