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India Foundation's Shaurya Doval Nominated As Fellow Of World Academy Of Art And Science
The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), a global network of scientists, artists and scholars, announced the nomination of Shaurya Doval as a Fellow. Mr Doval is the Founding Director of India Foundation, a think tank based in Delhi.
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10-Year Oscars Ban For Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock On Stage
Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday.
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Academy "Condemns" Will Smith Slap At Oscars, Launches "Formal Review"
The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences has launched a "formal review" of the shocking moment during Sunday's Oscars when Will Smith struck Chris Rock on stage over a joke about his wife's hair-loss condition.
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Ukraine's President Zelensky May Make An Appearance At The Oscars
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is in talks with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make a video appearance during the Oscars on Sunday. However, the Academy Awards organisers are still undecided on whether to allow it or not.
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Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape: Reports
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and sexual assault in the first cases involving the disgraced producer to be tested in criminal court since scores of accusers emerged last year, New York news media reported.
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Film Academy Expels Actor Bill Cosby, Director Roman Polanski Over Sexual Assault Charges
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Thursday that it has expelled actor Bill Cosby and film director Roman Polanski from its membership in light of the sexual assault cases against both men.
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Oscars Chief Being Investigated For Sexual Harassment
The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body which hands out the Oscars, is being investigated for sexual harassment, US media reported on Friday.
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Motion Picture Academy Kicks Out Disgraced Harvey Weinstein
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled Harvey Weinstein on Saturday, vowing that the era of "shameful complicity in sexually predatory behavior" in the movie industry was over.
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Academy Announces Major Changes To Membership Amid #Oscarssowhite Backlash
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced major changes to its membership structure Friday after a week of fierce criticism over the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominees.
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Academy Sues US Family Over 1942 Oscar Auction
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is suing the family of an Oscar-winning US filmmaker for allegedly selling his golden statuette in breach of contract.
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Former motion picture academy president Tom Sherak dies
Former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak has died after a 12-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 68.
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Amar Bose, founder of Massachusetts-based Bose audio firm, dies at 83
Acoustics pioneer Amar Bose, founder and chairman of the audio technology company Bose Corp, known for the rich sound of its small tabletop radios and its noise-canceling headphones popular among frequent fliers, has died at age 83.
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Indian-American inducted into prestigious US institution
Indian-American academician Kamaljit S Bawa will be inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an official announcement has said.
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Ray's Sikkim To Have Official World Premiere
The first official public screening of Satyajit Ray's documentary Sikkim would be held on April 4.
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India Foundation's Shaurya Doval Nominated As Fellow Of World Academy Of Art And Science
The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), a global network of scientists, artists and scholars, announced the nomination of Shaurya Doval as a Fellow. Mr Doval is the Founding Director of India Foundation, a think tank based in Delhi.
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10-Year Oscars Ban For Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock On Stage
Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for the next 10 years after he slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday.
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Academy "Condemns" Will Smith Slap At Oscars, Launches "Formal Review"
The Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences has launched a "formal review" of the shocking moment during Sunday's Oscars when Will Smith struck Chris Rock on stage over a joke about his wife's hair-loss condition.
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Ukraine's President Zelensky May Make An Appearance At The Oscars
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is in talks with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make a video appearance during the Oscars on Sunday. However, the Academy Awards organisers are still undecided on whether to allow it or not.
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Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape: Reports
Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of rape and sexual assault in the first cases involving the disgraced producer to be tested in criminal court since scores of accusers emerged last year, New York news media reported.
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Film Academy Expels Actor Bill Cosby, Director Roman Polanski Over Sexual Assault Charges
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Thursday that it has expelled actor Bill Cosby and film director Roman Polanski from its membership in light of the sexual assault cases against both men.
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Oscars Chief Being Investigated For Sexual Harassment
The president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body which hands out the Oscars, is being investigated for sexual harassment, US media reported on Friday.
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Motion Picture Academy Kicks Out Disgraced Harvey Weinstein
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expelled Harvey Weinstein on Saturday, vowing that the era of "shameful complicity in sexually predatory behavior" in the movie industry was over.
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Academy Announces Major Changes To Membership Amid #Oscarssowhite Backlash
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced major changes to its membership structure Friday after a week of fierce criticism over the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominees.
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Academy Sues US Family Over 1942 Oscar Auction
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is suing the family of an Oscar-winning US filmmaker for allegedly selling his golden statuette in breach of contract.
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Former motion picture academy president Tom Sherak dies
Former Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak has died after a 12-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 68.
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Amar Bose, founder of Massachusetts-based Bose audio firm, dies at 83
Acoustics pioneer Amar Bose, founder and chairman of the audio technology company Bose Corp, known for the rich sound of its small tabletop radios and its noise-canceling headphones popular among frequent fliers, has died at age 83.
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Indian-American inducted into prestigious US institution
Indian-American academician Kamaljit S Bawa will be inducted into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an official announcement has said.
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Ray's Sikkim To Have Official World Premiere
The first official public screening of Satyajit Ray's documentary Sikkim would be held on April 4.
