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"Created The New Wave Cinema": Tributes Pour In For Filmmaker Shyam Benegal
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with films such as 'Ankur', 'Nishant' and 'Manthan', died at a Mumbai hospital on Monday, barely a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
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Shyam Benegal, India's Parallel Cinema Pioneer, Dies At 90
Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with a body of work known for its realism and social commentary, breaking away from the conventions of mainstream Indian cinema - has died at 90.
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Legendary Wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr, Uncle Of WWE Superstar, Dies At 66
Rey Misterio Sr, the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and grand uncle to Dominik Mysterio, wrestled for over 30 years from the mid 1970's to late 2000's.
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This Blank 'Pure White' Canvas Expected To Sell For Over $1.5 Million
The 1970 artwork, titled General 52" x 52"- a reference to its dimensions-will be available for bidding at the Ketterer Kunst auction house in Berlin on December 6 and 7.
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Vikkatakavi OTT Release Date: Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash’s Mystery Thriller to Soon Stream Online on This Platform
The much-awaited Telugu and Tamil mystery thriller series Vikkatakavi is all set to release on Zee5. Featuring Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash in the lead roles, the series will begin streaming on November 28. Directed by Pradeep Maddali, this period drama is set in the 1940s and 1970s against the backdrop of the fictional state of Amaragiri.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Church Of England Covered Up Abuse Of Over 100 Children By Cambridge Barrister: Report
A report has exposed the Church of England's failure to act on severe abuse by John Smyth QC, a Cambridge barrister linked to the church, who assaulted over 100 boys from elite schools in the 1970s and 1980s.
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US Elections: 5 Must-Watch Documentaries That Define Donald Trump's Legacy
Take a look at five documentaries offering varied perspectives on Donald Trump's rise to power, controversies and presidency
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Here Is How IFFI Will Mark 100 Years Of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR And Mohammed Rafi
At the festival, the legendary figures will be honoured on specific dates – ANR on November 22, Raj Kapoor on November 24, Mohammed Rafi on November 26 and Tapan Sinha on November 27
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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal's First Pick For Ankur Was Not Shabana Azmi
Shyam Benegal is the pioneer of parallel cinema, and he is considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s
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June- August India's 2nd-Hottest Quarter Since 1970: Report
India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970.
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Mumbai College Which Rejected Gautam Adani Now Calls Him To Address Students
Gautam Adani had, in the late 1970s, applied to study at a Mumbai college, but his application was rejected. He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a $220-billion empire.
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Legendary Fitness Instructor Richard Simmons Dies At 76
Mr Simmons became well-known in the 1970s and 1980s after starting gyms and posting many fitness videos.
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For Afghan Children, Unexploded Mines From 1970s Pose A Daily Threat
The black mushroom cloud had barely faded in Ghazni province before kids clustered around the edge of the crater created by the mine, one of the devices that kills a child every other day in Afghanistan.
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Ohio Newspaper's 54-Year-Old Solar Eclipse Prediction For 2024 Is Spot On
The headline, "Millions See Eclipse, Next Showing in 2024," accurately predicted the date of the upcoming eclipse.
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"Created The New Wave Cinema": Tributes Pour In For Filmmaker Shyam Benegal
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with films such as 'Ankur', 'Nishant' and 'Manthan', died at a Mumbai hospital on Monday, barely a week after celebrating his 90th birthday.
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Shyam Benegal, India's Parallel Cinema Pioneer, Dies At 90
Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with a body of work known for its realism and social commentary, breaking away from the conventions of mainstream Indian cinema - has died at 90.
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Legendary Wrestler Rey Mysterio Sr, Uncle Of WWE Superstar, Dies At 66
Rey Misterio Sr, the uncle of WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio and grand uncle to Dominik Mysterio, wrestled for over 30 years from the mid 1970's to late 2000's.
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This Blank 'Pure White' Canvas Expected To Sell For Over $1.5 Million
The 1970 artwork, titled General 52" x 52"- a reference to its dimensions-will be available for bidding at the Ketterer Kunst auction house in Berlin on December 6 and 7.
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Vikkatakavi OTT Release Date: Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash’s Mystery Thriller to Soon Stream Online on This Platform
The much-awaited Telugu and Tamil mystery thriller series Vikkatakavi is all set to release on Zee5. Featuring Naresh Agastya and Megha Akash in the lead roles, the series will begin streaming on November 28. Directed by Pradeep Maddali, this period drama is set in the 1940s and 1970s against the backdrop of the fictional state of Amaragiri.
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Skynet-1A Satellite’s Unexplained Orbit Shift Raises Questions About Command History
Launched in 1969, the UK's oldest satellite, Skynet-1A, has moved significantly from its original position. Experts believe this was due to a deliberate command in the 1970s. The satellite now orbits over the Americas, near active satellite traffic, raising risks of collisions. Limited records exist regarding its control history, with suggestions o...
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Church Of England Covered Up Abuse Of Over 100 Children By Cambridge Barrister: Report
A report has exposed the Church of England's failure to act on severe abuse by John Smyth QC, a Cambridge barrister linked to the church, who assaulted over 100 boys from elite schools in the 1970s and 1980s.
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US Elections: 5 Must-Watch Documentaries That Define Donald Trump's Legacy
Take a look at five documentaries offering varied perspectives on Donald Trump's rise to power, controversies and presidency
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Here Is How IFFI Will Mark 100 Years Of Raj Kapoor, Tapan Sinha, ANR And Mohammed Rafi
At the festival, the legendary figures will be honoured on specific dates – ANR on November 22, Raj Kapoor on November 24, Mohammed Rafi on November 26 and Tapan Sinha on November 27
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Filmmaker Shyam Benegal's First Pick For Ankur Was Not Shabana Azmi
Shyam Benegal is the pioneer of parallel cinema, and he is considered as one of the greatest filmmakers post 1970s
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June- August India's 2nd-Hottest Quarter Since 1970: Report
India experienced its second-hottest quarter from June to August this year since 1970.
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Mumbai College Which Rejected Gautam Adani Now Calls Him To Address Students
Gautam Adani had, in the late 1970s, applied to study at a Mumbai college, but his application was rejected. He did not pursue education but turned to business and went on to build a $220-billion empire.
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Legendary Fitness Instructor Richard Simmons Dies At 76
Mr Simmons became well-known in the 1970s and 1980s after starting gyms and posting many fitness videos.
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For Afghan Children, Unexploded Mines From 1970s Pose A Daily Threat
The black mushroom cloud had barely faded in Ghazni province before kids clustered around the edge of the crater created by the mine, one of the devices that kills a child every other day in Afghanistan.
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Ohio Newspaper's 54-Year-Old Solar Eclipse Prediction For 2024 Is Spot On
The headline, "Millions See Eclipse, Next Showing in 2024," accurately predicted the date of the upcoming eclipse.
