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Chandigarh University Chancellor announces two training programs for UT Principals and Teachers for Skill Development.
UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit confers Chandigarh School Excellence Awards on UT schools, principals, and teachers.
CHANDIGARH, India, May 15, 2023 — Today, Chancellor Satnam Sandhu of Chandigarh University declared that the university and the Chandigarh Administration would collaborate to enhance the quality of school education in Chandigarh through continuous improvement efforts.
The Chandigarh University recently held the inaugural Chandigarh Schools Excellence Awards (CSEA) to recognize the hard work of educational institutions and faculty members. The event, held at the Mahatma Gandhi Centre in Sector 26, Chandigarh, was attended by dignitaries such as Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit, UT Adviser Dharam Pal, and the Chancellor of Chandigarh University. Over 200 schools from Chandigarh participated, and 237 awards were conferred under 21 categories, including awards for principals, teachers, and schools.
Chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu acknowledged that while Chandigarh is a model city in education, there are still areas that need improvement. The town ranks 2nd in the Performance Grading Index 2020-21, but Sandhu hopes to work with the UT administration to return to the top spot. To aid in this effort, the university announced two free certificate courses for school principals and teachers to improve their skills in teaching and learning.
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit praised Chandigarh University for establishing the Chandigarh School’s Excellence Awards and its efforts to improve education in Chandigarh. He also emphasized the importance of education in Indian culture, where respect for teachers has always been a core value. UT Adviser Dharam Pal emphasized the crucial role of education in national growth and the government’s efforts to promote quality education through infrastructure development, research, and digital skills.
Chandigarh University, situated near Chandigarh in Punjab, is a QS World Ranked University. Despite being one of the youngest universities in India, it stands out as the only private university in Punjab to have received an A+ Grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). CU boasts an impressive range of more than 109 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and other fields.
Source: Chandigarh University
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Photos: Pecco Bagnaia leads in Spanish GP. Images provided by & copyright © Ducati.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, May 04, 2023 — Pecco Bagnaia took another extraordinary victory in the MotoGP Spanish GP this afternoon at the Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto. The Ducati Lenovo Team rider did an impeccable race at the Andalusian track, which led him to score his thirteenth success in MotoGP and his second of the season.
As in yesterday’s Sprint race, today’s GP was interrupted shortly after the start due to a crash and restarted after a few minutes. Starting with the fifth fastest time, Pecco moved up to third immediately and overtook Jack Miller (KTM Factory Racing). But then he had to give up his position to the Australian rider due to a questionable race direction decision that deemed his overtaking maneuver unfair, even though there was no contact between the two riders.
However, Bagnaia maintained concentration and managed to catch Miller again, reducing the gap to Brad Binder. With a few laps to go, the rider from Chivasso caught up with the South African rider, passing him with five laps to go. Thanks to today’s success, Bagnaia returns to the top of the overall standings with a 22-point lead over fellow Ducati rider Bezzecchi (VR46 Racing Team). Ducati remains at the top of the constructors’ standings, while the Ducati Lenovo Team is fourth in the teams’ standings.
• Francesco Bagnaia (#1, Ducati Lenovo Team) - 1st
• Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse)
The Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix is a motorcycling event part of the FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing season at Circuito de Jerez-Ãngel Nieto outside Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucia, Spain.
Source: Ducati
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Same track, different years and different rivals but same result! 🥇 @PeccoBagnaia's love affair with Jerez started in 2022 and continued in 2023 â¤ï¸#SpanishGP 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/Vk3naJ4kQX
— MotoGP™ðŸ (@MotoGP) May 3, 2023
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Photo: U.S. Postal Service Issues U.S. Flag Stamp.
FREEDOM, Maine, May 03, 2023 — With the 2023 U.S. Flag stamp, the U.S. Postal Service honors an important symbol of its nation. The flag serves as a visual reminder of the array of freedoms that Americans enjoy. This stamp displays the banner in its full glory, seven red and six white bars straight and true, with 50 white stars sharply defined on a blue field.
The flag’s design dates to 1777, when the Continental Congress specified 13 horizontal stripes and 13 stars to honor the 13 original colonies. Various versions of the early flag continued to be used until, in 1818, the U.S. Congress standardized the design, mandating 13 stripes forever but a star for every state.
In the mid-1950s, anticipating statehood for Alaska and Hawaii, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed a committee to create designs for two new flags. The last time the flag’s design changed was July 4, 1960, with the entrance of Hawaii into the United States the previous August.
The U.S. Flag Forever stamp will be sold in booklets and panes of 20 and coils of 100, 3,000, and 10,000. Providing a solid foundation for the flag is the word FREEDOM.
Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamp with existing art by Hong Li.
Source: U.S. Postal Service
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Photo: The Ocean Race 2022-23. May 01, 2023. Leg 4 onboard 11th Hour Racing Team. Malama and Team Malizia sail north, towards the equator, surrounded by clouds of the Doldrums. © Amory Ross / 11th Hour Racing / Image provided by The Ocean Race.
Photo: The Ocean Race 2022-23. May 02, 2023, Leg 4 onboard Biotherm. Exit the Doldrums. © Anne Beauge / Biotherm / Image provided by The Ocean Race.
Photo: The Ocean Race 2022-23. May 02, 2023. Leg 4 onboard Biotherm. Exit the Doldrums. © Anne Beauge / Biotherm / Image provided by The Ocean Race.
Photo: The Ocean Race 2022-23. April 21, 2023. 11th Hour Racing celebrates a win in the In-Port race in ItajaÃ. © Sailing Energy / Image provided by The Ocean Race.
Photo: The Ocean Race 2022-23. April 21, 2023. In-Port race in ItajaÃ. Team Malizia and GUYOT environnement - Team Europe. © Sailing Energy / Image provided by The Ocean Race.
• The Ocean Race Report— May 03, 2023.
On Monday evening (UTC), Team Malizia led the 11th Hour Racing Team across the equator as The Ocean Race returned to the northern hemisphere.
But the margin was slim - just over two minutes separated the leading pair.
“Hopefully, we’re going to cross in first… by about 200 meters, I would say,” said Will Harris from onboard Malizia. “It’s going to be a dogfight the whole way up (to Newport).
“We’ve sailed down the Atlantic, all the way around and back up. So that’s a big part of ‘around the world’ done now.”
“We’re back in the game with the Malizians…again,” said Charlie Enright on board the 11th Hour Racing Team as his team crossed back to the north.
Both boats were moving well as they made the transition, and the impact of a very weak doldrums pattern hasn’t been too obstructive to progress towards the finish in Newport, Rhode Island.
On Tuesday morning, Paul Meilhat’s third-placed Biotherm had closed within eight miles of the leaders, but a slower stretch this afternoon has seen the team fall back again, some 30 miles behind.
GUYOT environment - Team Europe should cross the equator before 1800 UTC. Unfortunately for Ben Dutreux’s team, the doldrums will impact them more than the leading boats, and they will likely fall further behind.
The following two to three days should see the leading teams heading nearly directly north in the easterly tradewinds. After that, the wind will shift to the west, and there will be another transition to navigate as they gybe with the front.
The race is progressing fine; all yachts will soon cross the equator.
• The Ocean Race is a yacht race around the world.
Source: The Ocean Race 2022-23
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THE OCEAN RACE 2022-2023
WHAT IS THE OCEAN RACE?
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Thousands of Performances and Events occur in 195 Countries on All Continents.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joins Herbie Hancock for Historic Conversation about Jazz.
Photo: International Jazz Day 2023 Poster, London, UK.
Photo: International Jazz Day 2023 Poster, Goa, India.
Photo: International Jazz Day 2023 Poster, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Photo: International Jazz Day 2023 Poster, Cuba, Guatemala.
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2023 — The 12th annual International Jazz Day came to a thrilling close with a spectacular All-Star Global Concert featuring performances from Beijing, Beirut, Johannesburg, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Vienna, and beyond. The All-Star Global Concert showcased celebrated jazz artists, including Cyrille Aimée (France), Ambrose Akinmusire (USA), Thana Alexa (Croatia), John Beasley (USA), Dee Dee Bridgewater (USA), Musekiwa Chingodza (Zimbabwe), Emmet Cohen (USA), Kurt Elling (USA), Oran Etkin (Israel), Tom Gansch (Austria), Christian McBride (USA), Sérgio Mendes (Brazil), Marcus Miller (USA), Thandi Ntuli (South Africa), Dianne Reeves (USA), Antonio Sánchez (Mexico), Somi (Rwanda) and many others.
To mark International Jazz Day 2023, former U.S. President Bill Clinton and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock met for a historical conversation about the impact of jazz on their lives and humanity.
The All-Star Global Concert opened with acclaimed vocalist Somi and her remarkably unique rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” with John Beasley and Ben Williams. Next, the Blue Note China Jazz Orchestra gave a rousing take on the Gershwin standard, “Fascinating Rhythm.” Next, from Casablanca, Morocco, JazzWomenAfrica performed its composition “Bull Door,” sharing the musical traditions of Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Togo, and Ghana. Next, vocalist Yumi Park and Brazilian pianist Marcos Ariel delivered a compelling “Mas Que Nada” presentation from Rio de Janeiro. Next, Oran Etkin and Mbira player Musekiwa Chingodza provided a heartwarming performance from the streets of rural Zimbabwe. Next, Herbie Hancock enlisted Ambrose Akinmusire and Walter Smith, III, to perform Wayne Shorter’s iconic composition, “Footprints.” Finally, Dianne Reeves brought the evening to a gorgeous close with her stunning rendition of Horace Silver’s “Peace.”
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay noted, “Today, let us pay tribute to the genius of the creators and musicians who have been defining and redefining jazz for over a century, from Ella Fitzgerald to Manu Dibango. But let us also commit to supporting jazz players across the globe - so that the universal message of peace and humanity conveyed by jazz music resonates worldwide.”
UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock said, “Respect for human dignity is firmly integrated into the DNA of jazz. International Jazz Day honors this important value by embracing the peace and freedom that jazz so eloquently proclaims. And that is the spirit of jazz - finding delight in diversity and creating harmony out of our differences.”
The International Jazz Day 2023 celebration included thousands of jazz performances, jam sessions, master classes, education and community outreach initiatives, and other special events in 195 countries and all 50 U.S. states. Additionally, UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz presented educational programs in five languages.
Each year on April 30, International Jazz Day brings together countries and communities on all continents to highlight the power of jazz as a force for freedom and creativity, promote intercultural dialogue through respect and understanding, and unite people worldwide. The UNESCO Member Nations adopted International Jazz Day on the initiative of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Herbie Hancock, who co-chairs the annual celebration with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. UNESCO and the United Nations recognize this day in their official calendars.
Source: Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz
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Photos: Actress Sara Ali Khan at the “Pret A Manger” Coffee & Breakfast Store launch in Mumbai. Images provided by Pret A Manger.
MUMBAI, India, April 25, 2023 — To celebrate its 1st opening, Pret hosted the freshest breakfast in town before it opened its doors to customers on the Morning of April 21. It had over a hundred coffee lovers like actress Sara Ali Khan invited to enjoy their London breakfast right in the heart of Mumbai. In addition, customers could win complimentary goodies to match their excitement for the opening. A few lucky ones also got to join Pret for coffee.
The new Pret A Manger store is open all days of the week from 8:30 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.
Address: Pret A Manger, Maker Maxity Ground Floor, 3 North Avenue, Bandra Kurla Complex Road, Mumbai.
Reliance Brands launched this store. It is India’s first store from Pret A Manger, a British sandwich and coffee chain. The franchisee partnership between Reliance Brands Limited and the British chain plans to open many more such stores all over India.
Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd. It began operations in 2007 with a mandate to launch and build global brands in luxury to premium segments across fashion and lifestyle.
Its current portfolio of brand partnerships comprises Armani Exchange, Bally, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Canali, Clarks, Coach, Diesel, Dune, EA7, Emporio Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, G Star Raw, Gas, Giorgio Armani, Hamleys, Hugo Boss, Hunkemoller, Iconix, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, La Martina, Lenscrafters, Manish Malhotra, Michael Kors, Mothercare, Muji, Paul & Shark, Paul Smith, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pret A Manger, Raghavendra Rathore, Replay, Salvatore Ferragamo, Satya Paul, Steve Madden, Superdry, Scotch & Soda, Tiffany & Co., Tod’s, Tory Burch, Tumi, Valentino, Versace, Villeroy & Boch, and West Elm. RBL today operates 2,126 doors split into 868 stores and 1,258 shop-in-shops in India.
Pret A Manger opened its first store in London in 1986. Pret now has stores in the UK, US, Hong Kong, France, Dubai, Switzerland, Brussels, Singapore, and Germany.
“Pret A Manger” means “Ready to Eat” in French.
Source: Pret A Manger
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Photo: Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, visits the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. August 23, 2019. Image provided by @ copyright © UNESCO/Christelle ALIX. (File Photo)
Paris, France, April 21, 2023 — On International Women’s Day, UNESCO launched the call for nominations for the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls and Women’s Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favor of girls and women’s education.
UNESCO said it believes in the transformative power of education to unlock the potential of women and girls, advance gender equality, and achieve just, equal, and inclusive societies.
So, UNESCO has invited the Governments of UNESCO Member States to nominate up to three individuals, institutions, or organizations who have made solid and innovative contributions in favor of girls’ and women’s education.
Interested candidates may contact their country’s National Commission for UNESCO or Permanent Delegation to UNESCO for nomination submission.
Nominations must meet the eligibility and selection criteria set by the Prize. In addition, nominated projects must be established and running for at least two years and show potential to be replicable and scalable. An independent International Jury of five experts will assess nominations based on the project’s potential for impact, innovation, and sustainability.
The submission deadline is May 19, 2023 (midnight, Paris time).
National Commissions for UNESCO and Permanent Delegations to UNESCO can submit the Nominations online in English or French on behalf of the candidates.
Based on the recommendations of the Jury, the Director-General of UNESCO will announce the 2023 laureates who will receive the award on October 11, 2023, as part of the “International Day of the Girl” celebrations.
Sources:
• UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.
• Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO (INCCU), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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— The editor is a Higher Education Consultant holding UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning, Paris, France Certification.
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Photo: The official poster of the 76th Festival de Cannes. Photo credits: Jack Garofalo/Paris Match/Scoop. Poster credits: Photo © Jack Garofalo/Paris Match/Scoop. Graphic design © Hartland Villa. Image provided by Festival de Cannes.
Hartland Villa (Lionel Avignon, Stefan de Vivies) created the official poster of the 76th Festival de Cannes from a photo by Jack Garofalo on the set of La Chamade, a film directed by Alain Cavalier, starring Catherine Deneuve, Michel Piccoli, and Roger van Hool.
The poster depicts a June 1968 photo in which Actress Catherine Deneuve is standing on Pampelonne beach, near Saint-Tropez, for the shooting of La Chamade by Alain Cavalier, adapted from the novel by Françoise Sagan.
Catherine Deneuve is a French actress, occasional singer, model, and producer, considered one of the greatest European actresses.
Source: Festival de Cannes
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Photo: The wealthiest cities in the world in 2023 compiled by Henley & Partners.
LONDON, April 18, 2023 — When it comes to the number of resident millionaires, cities in the USA and China dominate the World’s Top 10 Wealthiest Cities, while only one European city, namely London, makes it onto the 2023 list published today by international investment migration firm Henley & Partners in partnership with global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth.
• Wealthiest Cities
New York City wears the crown as the wealthiest in the world with 340,000 millionaires, while two other American wealth hubs — the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles — come in 3rd and 6th places, with 285,000 and 205,400 resident high-net-worth individuals, respectively. (HNWIs have an investable wealth of over USD 1 million, and all figures are rounded to the nearest 100.)
Tokyo, which led the pack ten years ago, falls to 2nd place with 290,300 millionaires, and London, the wealthiest city in the world for many years, drops down to 4th place with 258,000 resident HNWIs. City-state Singapore, widely regarded as the most business-friendly city in the world and one of the top destinations for migrating millionaires, sits in 5th place with 240,100 resident millionaires. In comparison, Sydney comes in 10th place with 126,900 millionaires. Home to some of the world’s most exclusive residential suburbs, Sydney has experienced robust wealth growth over the past 20 years and is projected to break into the global Top 5 wealthiest cities by 2040.
China has three cities in the Top 10, with Hong Kong (129,500 millionaires), Beijing (128,200), and Shanghai (127,200) taking 7th, 8th, and 9th places, respectively. Beijing and Shanghai have climbed the rankings over the past decade, but Hong Kong has taken a tumble, dropping from 4th place in 2012 down to 7th place currently.
Dr. Juerg Steffen, CEO of Henley & Partners, says, “7 of the Top 10 wealthiest cities in the world are in countries that host formal investment migration programs and actively encourage foreign direct investment in return for residence or citizenship rights.”
• Fastest Growing Cities
The US and China also dominate the Top 10 list of “fastest-growing cities” for resident millionaires over the past decade. One of China’s most enduringly popular holiday spots, Hangzhou, tops the charts with a millionaire growth of 105% between 2012 and 2022. Shenzhen and the port city of Guangzhou also enjoyed significant HNWI expansion, at 98% and 86%, respectively. The three fastest-growing millionaire hotspots in the US are Austin (102% growth in resident HNWIs), West Palm Beach (90%), and Scottsdale (88%). India has two cities in the Top 10 — Bengaluru (88%) and Hyderabad (78%) — and the final two places go to the UAE’s cultural hub Sharjah (84%) and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam (82%) which is fast emerging as Asia’s next big wealth hub.
Head of Research at New World Wealth, Andrew Amoils, says traditional wealth magnets have experienced solid growth over the last decade. “Arguably the world’s top haven for the super-rich, the average wealth of a person living in Monaco exceeds USD 10 million, making it the top-ranked city on a wealth per capita basis. But unfortunately, it is also the world’s most expensive, with apartment prices exceeding USD 35,000 per square meter. Dubai is another leading international wealth center, with its low tax rates making it a magnet for migrating millionaires from all over the world. Approximately 3,500 high-net-worth individuals moved to the city in 2022 alone.”
Source: Henley & Partners
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— Sparkle with Natural De Beers Forevermark Diamonds on this Auspicious Occasion. —
MUMBAI, India, April 14, 2023 — On the auspicious Occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, which celebrates good fortune and prosperity, De Beers Forevermark, the diamond jewelry house renowned for its exceptional quality, presents - the Forevermark Icon™ Collection.
During this festive time when precious items are purchased to mark prosperity, the Forevermark Icon™ Collection is the perfect jewelry accessory to compliment the Occasion. The collection pays tribute to the iconic motif at the brand’s core since its inception. Initially inspired by the beauty of stars in the South African night sky and the outline of a diamond, the Forevermark Icon™ Collection has been reimagined into a new line of diamond jewelry. Each piece is crafted with delicate settings and motifs enhanced by the brilliance of De Beers Forevermark diamonds that sparkle like stars at the center of each design.
According to the company, this jewelry collection has been created for those with a unique sense of self and style. With sixty-two exquisite pieces, the collection includes earrings, chic cufflinks, asymmetric bangles, rings, and pendants, all crafted from 18K yellow, white, and rose gold. In addition, the collection features ornate openwork, colorful enamel applications, pavé set diamonds, and various shapes. “The Forevermark Icon™ collection is a contemporary and effortless fine jewelry collection that can be worn on its own or stacked and layered with other favorite pieces to create a bold yet refined statement. Each piece is designed to be worn daily, making them the perfect gift for a loved one on this auspicious Occasion,” De Beers remarked.
Amit Pratihari, Vice President, De Beers Forevermark India, said, “Akshaya Tritiya is a significant festival in India, and we are thrilled to offer our clients the opportunity to mark this auspicious occasion with the classic Forevermark Icon™ Collection. Each piece in the collection has been crafted with the utmost care and features diamonds selected for their beauty and rarity. We believe that our clients will appreciate the timeless elegance of these pieces, which are designed to be treasured for a lifetime.”
De Beers said Forevermark’s commitment to responsible sourcing ensures that each diamond is ethically and sustainably sourced. In addition, the brand’s rigorous selection process ensures that only the most beautiful and rare diamonds are chosen for inclusion in the collection.
De Beers Forevermark is a Jewellery House offering contemporary designs featuring responsibly sourced diamonds that are hand selected for their beauty.
De Beers Forevermark jewelry is sold through forevermark.com and in approximately 2,400 jeweler locations worldwide.
Source: De Beers Forevermark
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Forevermark Circle of Trust© Diamond Bangles
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Photo: The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable co-chaired by IMF, World Bank, and India (as G20 Presidency). April 12, 2023. Washington, DC. IMF Photo.
Washington, DC, April 12, 2023 — The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and discussed debt sustainability and restructuring challenges and how to address them. At the end of the meeting, the International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, World Bank Group President David Malpass, and Indian Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman, co-chairs of the GSDR, released the following statement.
“The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) met today and discussed debt sustainability and restructuring challenges and ways to address them. We are grateful to all the participants, including Paris Club and non-Paris Club creditors, debtor countries, and private sector representatives. The discussion focused on the actions that can be taken now to accelerate debt restructuring processes and make them more efficient, including under the G20 Common Framework.
We agreed on the importance of urgently improving information sharing, including on macroeconomic projections and debt sustainability assessments, at an early stage of the process. Accordingly, the IMF and World Bank will rapidly issue staff guidance on information sharing at each step of the restructuring process.
The meeting discussed the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) in these processes by providing net positive flows of concessional finance. In addition, the conference welcomed the International Development Association’s (IDA) provision of positive net flows and the ex-ante implicit debt relief through increased concessions and grants to countries facing higher risks of debt distress.
To clarify critical concepts to support the predictability and fairness of debt restructuring processes, a workshop will be organized in the following weeks on assessing and enforcing the comparability of treatment. Moreover, further work will be undertaken on principles regarding cut-off dates, formal debt service suspension at the beginning of the process, treatment of arrears, and perimeter of debt to be restructured, including concerning domestic debt. This work will also help in clarifying potential timetables to accelerate debt restructurings.
The IMF, World Bank, and the G20 Presidency will continue to work closely with other partners to support the international response to current debt challenges.”
Participants in the meeting included the three co-chairs (International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and India as G20 Presidency), official bilateral creditors (China, France as chair of the Paris Club, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States), debtor countries (Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Zambia), Brazil as the forthcoming 2024 G20 Presidency and private sector representatives (Institute of International Finance, International Capital Markets Association, BlackRock, Standard Chartered).
Source: IMF Communications Department
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Photos: World MotoGP Champion and Ducati Team leader Francesco Bagnaia. Images provided by & copyright © Ducati.
Austin, Texas, April 12, 2023 — The Ducati Lenovo Team has arrived in Austin, Texas, to contest the third round of the 2023 MotoGP season, the Grand Prix of The Americas, at the famous Circuit of The Americas.
The U.S. track hosted the World Championship for the first time in 2013 and, with its over 5 kilometers, is one of the fascinating tracks on the calendar. Ducati has so far achieved seven podiums at COTA, most notably the victory scored by Enea Bastianini last year with the Desmosedici GP of the Gresini Racing team. However, the rider from Rimini, still recovering from a right shoulder injury suffered in the Portuguese GP, will not participate in the American event this year and will be replaced by Michele Pirro, the official test rider for the Borgo Panigale manufacturer.
2022 World Champion Francesco Bagnaia arrives in the United States determined to redeem himself after crashing in Argentina in second position and finishing the race sixteenth. Bagnaia currently boasts a third place as his best result in Austin, achieved in 2021 after starting from the pole.
• Francesco Bagnaia (#1, Ducati Lenovo Team):
“I am happy to be back on track in Austin this weekend. The GP of the Americas is one of my favorite events, and the circuit is exceptional. We have always been fast here and can do well again this year.”
• Michele Pirro (#51, Ducati Lenovo Team):
“I will do my best and give my all for Ducati. I only raced once at the Circuit of The Americas in 2016 to replace Petrucci, so I have no particular ambitions. The goal will be to improve each session and be as close as possible to the leaders.”
• Circuit Information
• 2022 Results
• Rider Information
— Francesco Bagnaia —
— Michele Pirro —
• Championship Information
• Riders’ Standing
Francesco Bagnaia (#1 Ducati Lenovo Team) - 2° (41 points)
• Constructors’ Standings
Ducati - 1º (71 points)
• Teams’ Standings
Ducati Lenovo Team - 5° (41 points)
Source: Ducati
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Last year @88jorgemartin took pole in COTA after smashing the lap record! 🔥
— MotoGP™ðŸ (@MotoGP) April 11, 2023
Now it's time to predict this weekend's pole lap time here 👉 https://t.co/0L11qGdWqI to win some incredible prizes with @TISSOT 🙌#AmericasGP 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/egj9iekOex
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Washington DC, April 11, 2023 — In its World Economic Outlook’s press briefing, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) announced today that the baseline forecast for global output growth is 0.1 percentage points lower than that predicted in the January 2023 WEO Update. It would rise to 3.0 percent in 2024.
“The world economy is still recovering from the unprecedented upheavals of the last three years, and the recent banking turmoil has increased uncertainties. As a result, we expect global output growth to fall from 3.4% last year to 2.8% in 2023 before rising to 3% in 2024, mostly unchanged from our January projections. Advanced economies would see an especially pronounced growth slowdown from 2.7% in 2022 to 1.3% in 2023. Global headline inflation is set to fall from 8.7% in 2022 to 7% in 2023 due to lower commodity prices, but underlying core inflation is proving to be stickier. Importantly, this outlook assumes that recent financial stresses remain contained,” said Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s Chief Economist.
Much uncertainty clouds the short- and medium-term outlook as the global economy adjusts to the shocks of 2020-22 and the recent financial sector turmoil. As a result, recession concerns have gained prominence, while worries about stubbornly high inflation persist.
“Once again, risks are heavily tilted to the downside. They have risen with the recent financial turmoil. Most prominently, recent banking system turbulence could result in a sharper and more persistent tightening of global financial conditions. The simultaneous rate hikes across countries could have more contractionary effects than expected, especially as debt levels are at historical highs. There might be a need for more monetary tightening if inflation remains stickier than expected. These risks and more could all materialize at a time when policymakers face much more limited policy space to offset negative shocks, especially in low-income countries,” added Gourinchas.
With the fog around current and prospective economic conditions thickening, policymakers have a narrow path toward restoring price stability while avoiding a recession and maintaining financial stability. However, achieving strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth will require policymakers to stay agile and be ready to adjust as information becomes available.
“First, as long as financial stress is not systemic as it is now, the fight against inflation should remain the priority for central banks. Second, central banks should use separate tools to safeguard financial stability and clearly communicate their objectives to avoid unwarranted volatility. Further, financial policies should remain laser-focused on preserving financial stability and watch for any buildup of risks in banks, non-banks, and the real estate sectors. Third, in many countries, fiscal policy should tighten to ease inflation pressures, restore debt sustainability, and rebuild fiscal buffers. Finally, in the event of capital outflows that raise financial stability risks, emerging market and developing economies should use the integrated Policy framework, combining temporary targeted foreign exchange interventions and capital flow measures where appropriate,” said Gourinchas.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered India’s economic growth projection for the current fiscal to 5.9 percent from 6.1 percent earlier. Yet India will continue to be the fastest-growing economy in the world.
Source: IMF
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— Natural Diamond Council urges consumers to celebrate life the Avant Garde way this diamond month —
Photo: NDC Jewellery Trend Report 2023. Image provided by & copyright © Natural Diamond Council.
Photo: XXL Chokers and Earrings. Image provided by & copyright © Natural Diamond Council.
Photo: Diamonds with Gemstone. Image provided by & copyright © Natural Diamond Council.
Photo: Modern Solitaire. Image provided by & copyright © Natural Diamond Council.
MUMBAI, India, April 11, 2023 — The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is back with the bold third edition of their Jewellery Trend Report, offering connoisseurs an insight into what is in vogue this season. The year’s overarching theme is ‘Maximalism.’ It is bound to captivate audiences worldwide, show-stopping the red carpets and being the favored glamour choice during the festive seasons, NDC remarked. Maximalism is about living life unapologetically, which has been identified as the ruling influence this season by NDC’s Style Collective. Featuring experts across genres like design, fashion, and journalism, the members of the erudite Style Collective include Rhea Kapoor, HH Maharani Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda, Bibhu Mohapatra, Roohi Oomerbhoy Jaikishan, Katerina Perez, Sarah Royce-Greensill and Nonita Kalra.
The report identifies three main trends to embody the philosophy of great styles and being unafraid to be seen this year while staying rooted in sustainable slow fashion. The report says that this year, the designs that are headlining the ensemble are — Boisterous Earrings and Chokers, Diamonds with Gemstones, and Modern Solitaire.
The larger-than-life XXL Earrings & Chokers, glittering with natural diamonds, are a diamond lover’s dream. A more substantial take on traditional jewelry, they, quite literally, offer accessories and style statements.
The second trend, Diamonds with Gemstones, embraces the playful side of natural diamonds by complimenting them with colorful gemstones.
Modern Solitaire is a contemporary take on the classic, representing the entire theme of maximalism through the ‘power of one’ with large glistening jewels that allow the wearer to go all out. Commanding attention as the light hits them, these solitaires have what it takes to be the life of the party.
Richa Singh, Managing Director of Natural Diamond Council India & The Middle East, said, “Our 2023 jewelry trend report celebrates the rising desire to be your unique self and live in the now. Trends, by their inherent nature, are dichotomous and cyclical, but what remains constant is our love for jewelry. Under the umbrella of living maximal, natural diamond jewelry helps consumers find a physical expression of their individuality. The third edition of our jewelry trend report combines Avant-Garde, color, and larger-than-life pieces that make you feel special. This report reflects the current consumer outlook and is a product of some of the best minds in design and fashion. It gives key insights into the world of diamond jewelry and its evolution as a symbol of slow fashion over time and generations.”
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) inspires and informs consumers about the incredible world of natural diamonds through its Only Natural Diamonds platform. The platform is the authoritative publisher of all things natural diamonds, including celebrities and pop culture, epic diamonds and jewelry trends, engagements and weddings, and diamond buying guides.
Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is a global organization mainly operating in the US, China, India, and Europe.
Source: Natural Diamond Council
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Photo: IMF economists participate in a Capacity Development Talk titled “Digital Money: Building Capacity for a Virtuous Circle” moderated by Eva-Maria Graf at the International Monetary Fund Headquarters, Washington, DC. April 11, 2022. IMF Photo/Cory Hancock. (File Photo)
Photo: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva participates in a meeting at the Global Center on Adaptation, Rotterdam, Netherlands. September 5, 2022. IMF Photo/Eric Kampherbeek. (File Photo)
Washington, DC, April 08, 2023 — The IMF is preparing to host thousands of delegates and media at the 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington, DC.
In her Spring Meetings Curtain Raiser speech, the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, said that despite surprisingly resilient labor markets, strong consumer demand, and the uplift in China, the world economy might grow less than 3% this year. However, to brighten growth prospects, three themes that need to be addressed are fighting inflation and safeguarding financial stability, improving medium-term opportunities for growth, and fostering solidarity to reduce global disparities.
“Central banks should continue to use interest rates to fight inflation while using financial policies to ensure financial stability,” said Georgieva, speaking to a packed room of diplomats at Meridian International Center in Washington.
On fostering solidarity to reduce global disparities, Georgieva said that the IMF had provided nearly $300 billion in new financing for 96 countries since the start of the Covid pandemic.
The IMF and World Bank will jointly host the meetings of the world’s finance ministers, central bankers, civil society organizations, parliamentarians, and nearly 600 journalists.
The 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will occur from Monday, April 10 to Sunday, April 16, in the WBG and IMF headquarters in Washington, DC.
Source: IMF
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India’s Finance Minister will also participate in G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors meetings besides Investor and bilateral meetings with many countries.
Photo: The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman in virtual conversation with Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, MD, IMF, in February 2023 concerning G20 India. (File Photo)
New Delhi, April 09, 2023 — Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, will be embarking on an official visit to the USA beginning April 10, 2023. During the visit, Smt. Sitharaman will attend the 2023 Spring World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings. In addition, she will also participate in the G20, Investor, and Bilateral meetings scheduled from April 10 to April 16, 2023, in the WBG and IMF Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Finance Ministers and Central Bankers worldwide will attend IMF Spring Meetings.
• Engagements of the Finance Minister will include the following:
• The 2nd G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors meeting will comprise three sessions:
These sessions will focus on issues such as addressing food & energy insecurity, managing global debt vulnerabilities, strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), mobilizing finance for climate action, advancing financial inclusion, and accelerating progress on International Tax and Financial Sector issues. In addition, the meeting will take stock of the progress made on outcomes envisaged under India’s G20 Finance Track agenda.
On the sidelines of the Spring Annual Meetings, the Finance Minister will have bilateral engagements with her counterparts from G20 countries and Heads of other delegations, including major international organizations, to discuss issues and areas of mutual interest and cooperation under India’s G20 Presidency.
During her visit, the Union Finance Minister will also participate in a fireside chat at the Peterson Institute of International Economics (PIIE) on April 10, 2023.
In a high-level meeting on April 11, 2023, the Finance Minister will meet the US Treasury Secretary, Ms. Janet Yellen, to discuss issues of mutual interest.
India, International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank will co-chair a meeting of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable on April 12, 2023, to discuss the current global debt landscape and ways to address existing challenges in debt restructuring. On April 14, 2023, a high-level seminar on “Macro-financial implications of Crypto assets” will be held to review the macro-financial implications of Crypto Assets and discuss policies to leverage benefits and contain risks. Smt. Sitharaman will also meet the G20 Expert Group on strengthening Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) on April 15, 2023, to discuss the need for an updated MDBs ecosystem for the 21st century towards financing sustainable development goals and transboundary challenges.
Besides these, the Finance Minister will also participate in a high-level Seminar on ‘Stacking up the benefits of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)’ organized by the IMF on April 14, 2023. The Seminar aims to discuss lessons from India and other countries on the transformational power of DPI and ways to maximize its potential.
Other side events on the margins of the IMF-WB Spring Meetings include an event on ‘Enhancing the Economic Empowerment of Women as Entrepreneurs and Leaders’ (April 13, 2023) and ‘LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) event on Behavioral Change to Tackle Climate Change’ (April 14, 2023), among others.
Source: Ministry of Finance, Government of India
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Photos: Khalsa College Amritsar, Punjab, India. G20 Education Working Group Meetings. March 16, 2023.
Photos: Khalsa College Amritsar, Punjab, India. G20 Education Working Group Exhibition. March 16, 2023. G20 delegates, students & guests visited a technology exhibition where they experienced creative & cutting-edge solutions for a sustainable future.
Photo: Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab, India. The Venue of the G20 Education Working Group Meeting. March 15-17, 2023.
Amritsar, Punjab, India, March 15, 2023 — The Ministry of Education, Government of India, is hosting the 2nd Education Working Group (EdWG) meeting in Amritsar, Punjab, from 15th-17th March 2023. G20 member countries, guest countries & invited organizations (UNESCO, OECD & UNICEF) are participating in the three-day event consisting of seminars/exhibitions and working group sessions.
Khalsa College, Amritsar, in collaboration with IIT Ropar, IISc Bengaluru, IIM Amritsar, and TISS Mumbai, is hosting the seminar on “Strengthening Research and Promoting Innovation through richer Collaboration.” The panel discussion will see participation from France, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Oman, South Africa, UNICEF, China, and UAE.
The Education Ministry will also organize a multimedia exhibition on the sidelines of the seminar. It will provide the participating countries, industries, and academia with a physical format to present the best practices in Research, Innovation, Collaboration, and Partnership. There will be 90+ stalls at the exhibition, with prominent participation from UAE, China, Saudi Arabia, NSDC, NCERT, National Book Trust, Indian Knowledge Systems Division (IKS), and several start-up initiatives. The exhibition will also be open to local institutions, students, academicians, and researchers from 16th-17th March 2023.
The two-day meeting on the 16th -17th of March will provide a platform to deliberate on the four priority areas. They are:
The Secretary Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, would chair the meetings. More than 55 delegates from 28 countries are attending the conference and seminar, where they will share their best practices for strengthening Research and Innovation. The outcome document will serve as a guideline for developing numerous educational and employment opportunities. The meetings will also allow participating countries and organizations to strengthen academic cooperation and discuss new collaboration opportunities.
Delegates will attend cultural events and visit the Golden Temple on March 17, 2023.
Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India
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Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Deepika Padukone arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Oscar nominee Ana de Armas arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Eva Longoria arrives on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Oscar nominee Florencia Martin arrives on the red carpet of the 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni arrive on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Kaala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj arrive on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. N. T. Rama Rao Jr arrives on the red carpet of The 95th Oscars at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Kyusung Gong / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Ke Huy Quan poses backstage with the Oscar for Actor in a Supporting Role with Troy Kotsur and Ariana DeBose during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Michelle Yeoh poses backstage with the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. M.M. Keeravaani and Chandrabose pose backstage with the Oscar for Original Song during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
Photo: 95th Oscars, Academy Awards. Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga pose backstage with the Oscar for Documentary Short Film during the live ABC telecast of the 95th Oscars at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Image provided by & Copyright © Michael Yada / A.M.P.A.S.
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 13. 2023 — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the Oscar Winners on Sunday, March 12, 2023, via an event held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The pageant was televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
The Academy partnered with the United States Navy/U.S. Naval Air Forces for an unprecedented opening segment at the 95th Oscars, airing live on March 12 on ABC. At the show’s top, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, two aircraft flew 1,000 feet above the ground at 300 knots/345 mph over the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
“Making an incredibly entertaining show was our top priority, and what better way to kick things off than with an unforgettable moment that sets the tone for the whole evening,” said executive producers and showrunners Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner. “A huge thank you to the U.S. Navy for helping execute a once-in-a-lifetime Oscars opening.”
Following are the WINNERS and NOMINEES of the 95th Academy Awards:
• ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
BRENDAN FRASER
Brendan Fraser
NOMINEES
• ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
KE HUY QUAN
Ke Huy Quan
NOMINEES
• ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
WINNER
MICHELLE YEOH
Michelle Yeoh
NOMINEES
• ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
WINNER
JAMIE LEE CURTIS
Jamie Lee Curtis
NOMINEES
• ANIMATED FEATURE FILM
WINNER
GUILLERMO DEL TORO’S PINOCCHIO
Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley
NOMINEES
• CINEMATOGRAPHY
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
James Friend
NOMINEES
• COSTUME DESIGN
WINNER
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Ruth Carter
NOMINEES
• DIRECTING
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert
NOMINEES
• DOCUMENTARY FEATURE FILM
WINNER
NAVALNY
Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller, and Shane Boris
NOMINEES
• DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM
WINNER
THE ELEPHANT WHISPERERS
Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga
NOMINEES
• FILM EDITING
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Paul Rogers
NOMINEES
• INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Germany
NOMINEES
• MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
WINNER
THE WHALE
Adrien Morot, Judy Chin, and Annemarie Bradley
NOMINEES
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Volker Bertelmann
NOMINEES
• MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)
WINNER
NAATU NAATU
from RRR; Music by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose
NOMINEES
• BEST PICTURE
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, and Jonathan Wang, Producers
NOMINEES
• PRODUCTION DESIGN
WINNER
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Production Design: Christian M. Goldbeck; Set Decoration: Ernestine Hipper
NOMINEES
• SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)
WINNER
THE BOY, THE MOLE, THE FOX, AND THE HORSE
Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud
NOMINEES
• SHORT FILM (LIVE-ACTION)
WINNER
AN IRISH GOODBYE
Tom Berkeley and Ross White
NOMINEES
• SOUND
WINNER
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
NOMINEES
• VISUAL EFFECTS
WINNER
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER
Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, and Daniel Barrett
NOMINEES
• WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
WOMEN TALKING
Screenplay by Sarah Polley
NOMINEES
• WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)
WINNER
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
NOMINEES
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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Oscar Presenters include Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen.
The Oscars will air live on March 12, 2023, on ABC.
Photo: Femina January 2021 Issue with Deepika Padukone as Cover Star.
LOS ANGELES, CA, March 2, 2023 — Riz Ahmed, Emily Blunt, Glenn Close, Jennifer Connelly, Ariana DeBose, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Troy Kotsur, Jonathan Majors, Melissa McCarthy, Janelle Monáe, Deepika Padukone, Questlove, Zoe Saldaña and Donnie Yen will present the 95th Oscars.
Showrunners Glenn Weiss, Ricky Kirshner, and executive producer Molly McNearney announced it today. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 95th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone will present an award at the upcoming Oscars 2023 in three categories — Original Song, Documentary Feature, and Documentary Short. These categories have Nominees from India.
The producers will continue to announce talent joining the show leading up to the ceremony.
The 95th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.
Source: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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• The dictionary’s new terms and meanings reflect the multiverse-like complexity of modern life: they are at once serious (self-coup, rage farming, trauma dumping), amusing (petfluencer, hellscape), and everything in between (liminal space)
OAKLAND, Calif., March 1, 2023 — Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, announced 313 new entries and 130 new definitions for existing entries today, and 1,140 revised definitions as the dictionary works to keep pace with the ever-changing English language.
Some of the key themes and words in its update include a multiverse of vocabulary (cakeage, nearlywed, hellscape); modern problems (pinkwashing, cyberflashing); identity (WOC, latine, anti-fat); pop culture and slang (petfluencer, fan service, tifo); politics and current events (self-coup, woke, cakeism); health (988, subvariant, microdosing); gaming (render, asset, spec); and even bread (dosa, bhakri, paratha).
One of the most notable updates includes the adjustment of the primary headword, anti-Semitism, to antisemitism. As explained in the new usage note at the entry, Dictionary.com’s decision to use the closed (no hyphen) and entirely lowercase spelling antisemitism for the primary headword reflects the widely preferred single word form that Jewish groups, and many style guides, including those of leading publications, have also adopted. This change does not involve a new definition; the word always means “discrimination against or prejudice or hostility toward Jews.”
Other vital additions include various new terms that have emerged to capture the specificity of phenomena shaped and accelerated by online culture and digital discourse, especially for behaviors considered toxic or harmful, including rage farming, trauma dumping, and queerbaiting.
“Language is, as always, constantly changing, but the sheer range and volume of vocabulary captured in our latest update to Dictionary.com reflects a shared feeling that change today is happening faster and more than ever before,” said John Kelly, senior director of editorial at Dictionary.com. “Our team of lexicographers is documenting and contextualizing that unstoppable swirl of the English language—not only to help us better understand our changing times but how the times we live in change, in turn, our language.”
Words define every aspect of our lives, from ideas to identities. Dictionary.com aspires to empower every person of every background, to express themselves, make connections, and open the door to opportunity through the power and joy of language. Dictionary.com is the premier destination to learn, discover, and have fun with the limitless world of words and meanings. The brand helps you make sense of the ever-evolving English language so you can put your ideas into words—and your comments into action.
Source: Dictionary.Com
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