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Kerala’s Premiere Film Festival Unveils Esteemed Jury for 16th Documentary and Short Film Showcase

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Thiruvananthapuram, India – The 16th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) has officially announced the members of its prestigious jury panel. The festival, a key event in the global film community calendar, continues to showcase pioneering films while promoting critical discourses around filmmaking. This year, the jury boasts an impressive lineup of filmmakers and critics, who will assess a diverse range of submissions from both Indian and international filmmakers. Renowned Iranian filmmaker Shahram Mokri, known for his innovative narrative techniques in films like “Fish & Cat,” will serve as the head of … Read more

Helena Kennedy, Esteemed Human Rights Lawyer, Takes the Helm at UK’s Cinema Industry Standards Authority CIISA

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LONDON — In a significant move to uphold integrity within the entertainment industry, Helena Kennedy, a prominent human rights lawyer, has been appointed to chair the newly formed Cinema Industry Standards Authority (CIISA) in the United Kingdom. Kennedy’s extensive experience in advocating for justice and equality is expected to bring a fresh lens to the industry’s self-regulatory initiatives, particularly at a time when ethical standards are under increasing scrutiny. The CIISA, set to begin operations shortly, aims to enhance transparency and accountability in various aspects of cinema operations ranging from employment practices to content production. … Read more

Australian Court Rejects Cancer Allegation Against Bayer’s Roundup Weedkiller

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Sydney, Australia – A legal claim alleging that the popular weedkiller Roundup causes cancer was dismissed by an Australian judge, marking a significant victory for the agrochemical company Bayer. The plaintiff, a gardener who asserted that his cancer was linked to the prolonged use of Roundup, failed to convince the court that the product was to blame for his illness. The judge’s decision stated that the evidence provided was insufficient to establish a definitive link between Roundup and the plaintiff’s development of cancer. This lawsuit echoes numerous others filed across the globe, chiefly in the … Read more

Australian Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Bayer’s Weedkiller Linked to Blood Cancer

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Sydney, Australia – A recent court ruling has dismissed the lawsuit against Bayer AG, asserting the multinational’s glyphosate-based weedkiller, Roundup, is not responsible for causing cancer. This decision was passed down by an Australian judge after a farmer alleged that prolonged exposure to the herbicide resulted in his developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The judge’s determination pointed to insufficient conclusive proof linking the chemical in question to the plaintiff’s cancer diagnosis. This verdict is a significant win for Bayer, which has faced multiple legal challenges globally over Roundup’s safety, following its acquisition of Monsanto Co. in 2018. … Read more