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Kangana, who has consistently voiced her views on the untimely demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has openly spoken about favouritism in the Hindi film industry towards the star kids, by the ;gangs; of Bollywood, which she has often tagged as ;movie mafia; and ;Suicide Gang; of the industry.Opening up on the subject, Kangana told IANS: "Well, for now it has taken a life, many careers it has just dismantled the very ambition of upcoming actors and struggling outsiders. It has caused a lot of damage. How to dismantle it? We need to talk about it. In many ways it will prepare outsiders. "
Tanuj Virwani made his Bollywood debut with the film Luv U Soniyo in the year 2013 and he later starred in movies like Purani Jeans and One Night Stand. The actor turned his ways towards OTT platforms and has been a part of successful web series like Inside Edge and Code M.We recently interacted with Tanuj and asked him about his view on the nepotism debate. To which the actor said, Nepotism definitely exists, but tell me which line of work it does not exist. If you are a lawyer s son nepotism will exist there because your father will know the best way to get you into that field, if you are a doctor s son or an investment banker s son and whatever else, but it exists. And similarly, it exists in our industry as well. But at the end of the day, it is not one person or the production house or a godfather in the industry that can make you or break you, it is the audience. There have been several high profile star kids who have not been able to do well, and then people who have termed as outsiders have come in the industry and done well.
Tanuj Virwani made his Bollywood debut with the film Luv U Soniyo in the year 2013 and he later starred in movies like Purani Jeans and One Night Stand. The actor turned his ways towards OTT platforms and has been a part of successful web series like Inside Edge and Code M.We recently interacted with Tanuj and asked him about his view on the nepotism debate. To which the actor said, Nepotism definitely exists, but tell me which line of work it does not exist. If you are a lawyer s son nepotism will exist there because your father will know the best way to get you into that field, if you are a doctor s son or an investment banker s son and whatever else, but it exists. And similarly, it exists in our industry as well. But at the end of the day, it is not one person or the production house or a godfather in the industry that can make you or break you, it is the audience. There have been several high profile star kids who have not been able to do well, and then people who have termed as outsiders have come in the industry and done well.
Mehul Advani and Paavnee Misra Image Credit: Supplied Also in this package Eid Al Adha 2020: See how UAE residents get into the festive mood UAE Return to School: 18 Things you can do now to prepare your child for school during the pandemic 9 Awesome adventures for kids this week in Dubai UAE public holidays: How many days off do we have left in 2020? Top money making mobile applications in the UAE COVID 19: How Indians in the UAE can apply for a fine waiver When a duo of Dubai based high school students, Paavnee Misra and Mehul Advani, did not know what to do with their used books, they had an idea that would not only help the environment but also assist those struggling to get an education amidst the coronavirus pandemic.The teenagers set up a website called The Textbook Tree that lists used books for a nominal price and a part of the proceeds goes to charity.
Wilms tumor remains the most common type of renal tumor in children, according to a large, international study. Meanwhile, the proportion of renal carcinomas among kids increased with age, and so did their incidence over time which the authors think may have something to do with environmental factors. In their study, researchers looked at more than 16,000 cases of malignant renal tumors collected across data from more than 308 population based cancer registries on 5 continents. The total included 15,320 renal tumors in children aged 0 to 14 years and 800 renal tumors in teens aged 15 to 19 years. The study looked into the incidence of renal tumors in 15 world regions and across 5 ethnic groups in the US. The researchers also investigated time trends in incidence from 1996 to 2010 and trends during 4 decades (between the 1970s and the 2000s). The age standardized incidence rate (ASR) of renal tumors among children aged 0 to 14 years was 8.3 per million (95% CI, 8.1 8.4) and 1.4 per million (95% CI, 1.3 1.5) among adolescents aged 15 to 19. The highest ASRs in children were identified in North America and Europe, ranging between 9.1 (95% CI, 8.4 9.7) and 9.8 per million (95% CI, 9.4 10.2). In the US, the highest ASR was found for Black individuals, at 10.9 per million (95% CI, 10.2 11.6). Wilms tumor was found to be the most common type of renal tumor in children aged 0 to 14 years, both in all the different world regions and in ethnic groups in the US. Wilms tumors also constituted more than 90% of all renal tumors in each age group from 1 to 7 years, but the proportion of renal carcinomas also rose with age.Continue ReadingAmong children aged 0 to 14, the researchers also identified 431 cases of kidney sarcomas (age standardized incidence rate ASR , 0.2 per million, 95% CI, 0.2 0.3), and 327 cases of rhabdoid renal tumor (ASR, 0.2 per million, 95% CI, 0.2 0.2), which constituted 3% and 2% of all renal tumors. For both major age groups examined in the study children and adolescents the incidence of renal carcinomas was highest in the Black population in the US. Moreover, the vast majority of 39 medullary carcinoma cases in the US, at 85%, were identified in the Black population.
However, over the years, there have been several star kids who decided to not go the same route as their parents. As compiled from Filmfare, here are five female star kids who are still famous but not because they decided to act.1. Rhea Kapoor
The nepotism debate in the Hindi film industry has really picked up pace after the unfortunate demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. Several Bollywood filmmakers and actors are dragging film families and star kids into the insider vs outsider conversation and Anurag Kashyap recently referred to Tiger Shroff while trying to explain nepotism. Read: Here''s How Ayesha Shroff Reacted When Anurag Kashyap Explained Nepotism Using Tiger''s Example
Ayushmann Khurrana, who is considered as one of the outsiders in Bollywood, had earlier said that the star kids who are successful are "genuinely talented", adding that he knew he won t get a second chance as he is an outsider . Star kids who are successful, are genuinely talented. They get their first break but then they have to live up to a benchmark. If I give my 50 per cent, people say I have done it by myself. If star kids have a potential of 80 per cent and even if they give their 100 per cent, people aren t satisfied, the actor had said at Hindustan Shikhar Samagam 2020.
In 2018, Cartoon Network''s "Craig of the Creek" was created by award winning "Steven Universe" alums Matt Burnett and Ben Levin. Although they are not persons of color, they have taken special attention to the inclusion and positive representation of minorities within the series. "Craig of the Creek" puts a nuclear Black family front row and center while developing storylines around a precocious, adventurous kid named Craig Williams (along with his friends) as they go on magical adventures in the creek. Over the last two years, the show has been touted among critics as a racially groundbreaking and progressive series that gets diversity and inclusion right. It''s been praised for accurately portraying and normalizing Black culture with its diverse group of relatable characters and universal narratives. That representation in the show is reflected in Burnett and Levin''s team of Black voice actors, storyboard artists, and writers. The cast includes Philip Solomon (voice of Craig), Terry Crews (voice of Craig''s dad, Duane), Phil LaMarr (voice of Craig''s older brother, Bernard), Lil Rel Howery (voice of Craig''s uncle, Darnell), and Tisha Campbell Martin (voice of Craig''s aunt, Kim).The show is riddled with cultural themes and topics that resonate with Black viewers, like me. Some of those special moments include Craig''s grandmother involvement with Civil Rights activism, his mother wearing versatile hairstyles like box braids, and characters sporting paraphernalia from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The show is smart, topical and relevant, especially in today''s climate as the entertainment industry and viewers are seeking positive and accurate representations of the Black experience on the small screen for kids and adults alike.
But the decision now faces judicial review says The Telegraph, and some parents claim lessons could expose kids to things which don #x27;t correlate with the "religious and philosophical convictions " of their families.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, R Balki acknowledged that star kids have an advantage when it comes to their first time on screen, but he was quick to point out that actors like Ranbir Kapoor or Alia Bhatt have unmatched talent. "The question is do they (star kids) have an unfair or bigger advantage? Yes, there are pros and cons. But I d ask one simple question: Find me a better actor than Alia (Bhatt) or Ranbir (Kapoor), and we ll argue. It s unfair on these few people who re probably some of the finest actors, " he said.
I spent nearly two decades in a mostly white Evangelical church in the Deep South. That s why I m done with trying to persuade people, and don t know when I will ever try again.I was baptized in that church, in the heart of the Deep South in South Carolina. I had my kids dedicated there, put in countless volunteer hours to help the church s outreach efforts, defended my white pastor and white church members against charges of racism. I had them over to my house for dinner, had dinner at theirs. I loved on their kids, they loved on mine.
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Ennio Morricone, the Oscar winner whose haunting, inventive scores expertly accentuated the simmering, dialogue free tension of the spaghetti Westerns directed by Sergio Leone, has died. He was 91. The Italian composer, who scored more than 500 films mdash; seven for his countryman Leone after they had met as kids in elementary school mdash; died in Rome following complications from a fall last week in which he broke his femur.
That''s according to the results of a recent survey of the districts done by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.A total of 240 districts also reported that internet access for those devices can be provided by student families in the home. But to supplement that service at home or to fill in where there isn''t internet service, 188 of the 256 responding school systems said they also can provide internet access to students for blended and or remote learning. A total of 118 districts reported that "other" types of internet access will be available to students, such as strategically located Wi Fi hot spots.