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Indian Short Film Makes it to the Oscars
Indian cinema continues to make waves on the global stage. The short film, “Sunflowers Were the First One to Know,” has officially qualified for the 2025 Oscars in the live-action short film category.
Based on a Kannada folktale, this 16-minute film narrates the story of an elderly woman’s quest to find the thief who stole her chicken. The film’s recent success at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Best Short Film award, further solidified its position as a strong contender for the prestigious Academy Award.
Earlier this year, the film also clinched the top prize at the Bangalore International Short Film Festival. The film’s unique blend of storytelling, coupled with its universal themes, has resonated with audiences and critics alike.
This year, India has two strong contenders for the Oscars. “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, has been selected as India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category. This film, starring Sparsh Srivatsava, Nitanshi Goel, and Pratibha, has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success.
As the Indian film industry continues to evolve and gain international recognition, these two films represent the diversity and talent of Indian cinema.
Suriya’s ‘Kanguva’ Aims for Global Domination
Tamil superstar Suriya’s highly anticipated film, “Kanguva,” is set to release on November 14th. With a grand vision, the makers plan to release the film in over 10,000 theaters worldwide, including South Africa. This ambitious move reflects the immense anticipation surrounding the film.
The film boasts a stellar cast, including Bobby Deol as the antagonist and Disha Patani as the leading lady. The captivating storyline, coupled with stunning visuals, is expected to captivate audiences globally. Suriya will be seen in six different avatars, promising a visually spectacular cinematic experience.
The recently released trailer and songs have already garnered immense popularity, both domestically and internationally. Suriya’s recent appearance in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Unstoppable show further fueled the excitement, as he promoted the film in Telugu, connecting with a wider audience.
The box office clash with Allu Arjun’s “Pushpa: The Rule,” slated for release on December 4th, is expected to be a fierce battle. Both films are set to be screened in over 10,000 theaters worldwide, indicating the massive scale of their releases.
As the release date approaches, the anticipation for both films continues to soar. The box office performance of these two highly anticipated films will undoubtedly be a major talking point in the Indian film industry.
HPCL’s Green arm ties up with EIL for marketing hydrogen technology
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) HP Green R&D Centre (HPGRDC), the research facility of oil major Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) for the commercialisation of its indigenously developed Hydrogen Pressure Swing Adsorption (HP-PSA) technology.
The strategic collaboration between the two public sector companies “marks a significant milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in cutting-edge technology, aligning with the Government of India’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, according to an HPCL statement.
Under the agreement, HPCL will serve as the ‘Technology Licensor,’ while EIL will act as the exclusive ‘Technology & Engineering Partner’ for the engineering, marketing, and commercialisation of the HP-PSA technology in India.
“The HP-PSA technology, developed by HPGRDC, has successfully demonstrated its capabilities through a commercial-scale greenfield 6-bed H2 PSA unit at Visakh Refinery, operating seamlessly for over nine years. This breakthrough technology positions HPCL as India’s first and the world’s third Hydrogen PSA Technology Licensor,” the statement said.
“We are happy to partner with EIL, whose expertise in executing major oil & gas projects will be instrumental in the widespread adoption of our HP-PSA Technology,” HPCL Executive Director-R&D, Vipul Kumar Maheshwari, said.
“This collaboration will contribute significantly to India’s technological self-reliance and reinforce our commitment to innovation and continual improvement.”
The partnership is poised to indigenise the hydrogen technology landscape in India, offering comprehensive solutions to industry and bolstering the nation’s energy independence, the statement added.
The HP Green R&D Centre, Bengaluru, is HPCL’s premier R&D hub, established in 2016. HPGRDC has established 20 state-of-the-art laboratories for carrying out research in diverse fields of crude evaluation, petrochemical, process modelling, engine, battery, water, global technology centre, etc.
HPGRDC has made major ground-breaking inventions, significant improvements in processes, and technical accomplishments in terms of developing & commercializing novel technologies and products in refineries which led to significant cost advantages and efficiency improvements in the refineries. The key achievements of HPGRDC include 61 novel technologies and products developed & commercialised. It has filed 614 patents (265 Indian and 349 international) and has been granted 233 patents.
Sai Pallavi In Aamir Khan’s Next
Aamir Khan’s son, Junaid Khan, recently made his acting debut in the film Maharaj, which was released on Netflix and became a hit. Now, he is doing another Hindi film that stars Sai Pallavi. The combination is surely interesting. Aamir Khan is producing the film. Sai Pallavi recently scored a hit with Amaran.
The film, in the combination of Junaid and Sai Pallavi, is reportedly a romantic drama. Apart from the romantic film with Sai Pallavi, which was shot in scenic locations over 60 days, Junaid has also signed a project with Khushi Kapoor. But, the film with Sai Pallavi seems to be impressive.
Additionally, there are reports that Aamir Khan is considering casting Junaid in the Hindi remake of Love Today, a hit Tamil movie.
Sai Pallavi, well-known for her successes in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films, is busy with another major project: Ramayana. In this epic adaptation, Ranbir Kapoor will portray Rama, while Sai Pallavi will play Sita.
With Amaran becoming a hit, Sai Pallavi is going to have a big opening in Bollywood now. Let us hope that she becomes successful.
Rana Daggubati As Lord Sriram?
Teja Sajja starrer HanuMan turned into a pan-India sensation. The film marked a major success for Telugu cinema. Building on this momentum, director Prashanth Varma is now working on Jai Hanuman. It is the film that explores the story of Hanuman’s promise to Lord Rama and the actions he took to uphold it.
This project has generated considerable excitement, especially with the recent announcement that Kannada star Rishab Shetty will portray Hanuman, a revelation made with a special poster on Diwali.
Adding to the buzz, Prashanth Varma recently surprised fans with a picture featuring Rishab Shetty, Rana Daggubati, and himself, captioned Jai Jai Hanuman. The picture hints at Rana’s involvement, in the role of Lord Sriram. If Rana joins the cast, his presence is expected to add significant depth, as God.
The idea of a cinematic universe around Hanu Man with established stars like Rishab Shetty and potentially Rana Daggubati has amplified expectations, and fans eagerly await more details on Jai Hanuman.
Pawan Kalyan’s Heroine’s Item Song For Teja Sajja
Teja Sajja’s upcoming film Mirai is generating a positive buzz in the film industry. The film is creating a special interest already. Karthik Ghattamaneni is the director of the film. Manchu Manoj will be seen in a negative role of the film. Meanwhile, Niddhi Agerwal is the latest addition to the project.
The prestigious film is being made on par with Hollywood standards. There are high expectations on this film. The story reportedly has unqieu layers, say the sources. The film’s shoot is underway, with most of the talkie portions completed.
The team is now focused on wrapping up the remaining sequences. A special highlight is a song featuring Nidhi Aggarwal, who has a packed schedule with projects like The Raja Saab alongside Prabhas and Harihara Veeramallu with Pawan Kalyan.
Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the People’s Media Factory banner, Mirai is set for a grand release on April 18, 2025, in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, and even Chinese, underscoring its pan-Asian appeal.
ISRO to launch EU’s Proba-3 Sun observation mission in December
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The (ISRO) is set to launch the European Union’s Proba 3 Sun Observation Mission in December, said Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, on Tuesday.
Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the Indian Space Conclave 3.0 in New Delhi, he said the space scientists from India will partner with those in Europe to unravel the mysteries of the Sun.
Proba-3, which aims to study the Sun’s faint corona closer to the solar rim, will be launched on the PSLV-XL rocket, operated by the ISRO.
“The European Union’s large orbiter Proba 3, which will observe the Sun, will go to space from Sriharikota in December,” Singh said.
“Space scientists from ISRO and the European Union are going to jointly observe the Sun’s atmosphere,” he added.
Proba-3 mission includes two satellites that will work together to create a 144-metre-long instrument known as a solar coronagraph.
This will help scientists to study the Sun’s corona which is difficult to observe due to the brightness of the solar disk.
The ‘world’s first precision formation flying mission’ will enable scientists to study the Sun’s elusive corona with unprecedented proximity and detail.
Meanwhile, Singh said the space sector that was “kept under wraps for 60-70 years,” has now been opened to the public sector with the 2023 New Space policy, leading to a significant boom in the industry.
He also listed out the ambitious goal of establishing the Indian space station Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035, and landing the first Indian on the Moon by 2040”.
Addressing the Indian Space Conclave 3.0, the Minister highlighted that almost every sector in the country is using space technology. He also added that space technology also fosters the creation of smart cities by providing navigation, satellite imaging, and terrain mapping among others.
He also underscored India’s vision to increase its contribution to the global space economy from 2 per cent to 10 per cent in the coming years.
Mycoplasma pneumonia cases in Japan continue to surge
Tokyo, Nov 5 (IANS) Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, a respiratory disease caused by bacteria, have been surging in Japan, hitting a record high for four consecutive weeks as of October 20, local media reported Tuesday.
The average number of cases reported by about 500 medical institutions nationwide was 2.01 per institution in the week ended on October 20, with the figure surpassing two for the first time, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Jiji Press, citing data from the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.
Patient numbers have been at the highest-ever weekly total since the current reporting method was introduced in 1999.
Before the recent surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, the record weekly average number of patients was 1.64 logged in October 2016.
The respiratory infection, caused by the bacterium mycoplasma pneumonia, spreads through droplets released into the air by sneezing and coughing and leads to symptoms such as fever, cough, fatigue and headache, while children are more likely to become infected.
People aged 14 years or younger account for more than 80 per cent of patients, the report said.
Japan, South Korea, US condemn North Korea’s latest missile launches amid rising tensions
Tokyo, Nov 5 (IANS) Japan, South Korea, and the United States on Tuesday jointly condemned North Korea’s launch of multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, citing serious threats to regional and global security.
In a high-level Japan-US-South Korea phone conference, Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Director-General Okochi Akihiro, South Korea’s Korean Peninsula Policy Director Lee Jun-il and the US Director for Korea and Mongolia Affairs Seth Bailey strongly criticised the North Korean actions.
According to a statement released by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the officials reaffirmed that these launches are a “direct violation” of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. They “strongly condemned” the act, calling it “a threat to regional peace and security” and reaffirmed close coordination among the three countries.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) detected the missile launches from North Korea’s Sariwon area in North Hwanghae Province around 7:30 am Tuesday. The missiles travelled approximately 400 kilometres before plunging into the sea. The JCS indicated that the launches likely involved the North’s KN-25 600-millimetre multiple rocket launchers, capable of targetting any location in South Korea.
This show of force carried out just hours before the US presidential election, comes amid speculation that North Korea is asserting its nuclear capabilities to gain international attention.
South Korean officials have previously cautioned that North Korea might escalate its weapons tests around the US election as part of a calculated strategy.
The latest incident follows North Korea’s test launch of its Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) five days ago. Capable of reaching the US mainland, this “ultimate version” of North Korea’s ICBM series, as claimed by Pyongyang, aims to reinforce the North’s nuclear arsenal and assert its “irreversible hegemonic position” in global security.
In response to the Hwasong-19 test, the US, South Korea, and Japan conducted joint air drills over the East Sea on Sunday, involving a US B-1B bomber. Shortly before Tuesday’s launch, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, condemned the drills, describing them as “hostile and dangerous aggression.”
An official from the JCS noted that the unusual launch site signals North Korea’s intention to demonstrate its ability to launch surprise attacks on South Korea.
The official warned that North Korea might follow up with further provocative actions, including hypersonic missile launches, spy satellite deployment, or even a nuclear test with the Hwasan-31 tactical warhead, which Pyongyang revealed last year as part of its miniaturisation efforts.
With North Korea reportedly increasing its nuclear materials production, South Korea remains on high alert, indicating that Pyongyang is prepared for additional nuclear tests.
The JCS stressed that it will not “stand idle” in the face of further provocations, warning North Korea that it will bear full responsibility for any escalated consequences.
Seven ‘terrorists’ killed in military operations in Pakistan
Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Seven “terrorists” were killed and three others injured in separate operations by the Pakistani military across the country.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of Pakistan’s military, said one incident happened in the North Waziristan tribal district where a “terrorist” was killed in an intelligence-based operation.
The second incident took place in the neighbouring South Waziristan district where troops intercepted “terrorists” trying to infiltrate through the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, Xinhua news agency reported quoting ISPR.
The incident triggered an exchange of fire, in which five “terrorists” were killed, while three others got injured.
Meanwhile, a “terrorist” was killed in a clash with security forces in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Monday.
Jasleen Royal: A Rising Star Collaborates with Vijay Deverakonda
Jasleen Royal, a prominent name in the Indian music industry, is set to collaborate with popular Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda for an upcoming music video. This exciting news has taken the internet by storm, with fans eagerly anticipating the release.
Known for her soulful voice and innovative compositions, Jasleen has made significant strides in the music industry. Her recent single, “Heeriye,” featuring Dulquer Salmaan, became a massive hit, solidifying her position as a versatile artist.
While specific details about the new music video with Vijay Deverakonda are yet to be officially announced, the collaboration has already generated significant buzz. Fans are curious to know whether the song will feature male vocals or if Jasleen will take on the entire vocal performance.
As Vijay Deverakonda continues to captivate audiences with his acting prowess, this musical venture with Jasleen Royal promises to be a unique and exciting addition to his repertoire.
Meanwhile, Vijay is currently working on an upcoming film directed by Gautham Tinnanuri. More details about the music video with Jasleen Royal are expected to be revealed soon.
