Awards

National Film Awards Suspend Choreographer Jani Master’s Honor Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations

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New Delhi, India — In a significant turn of events, the acclaimed South Indian choreographer, Jani Master, who was poised to receive the National Award for Best Choreography, has had his accolade suspended following serious allegations of sexual assault. The National Film Awards Cell, operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, also rescinded his invitation to the awards ceremony scheduled for October 8 in New Delhi. Jani Master, originally named Shaik Jani Basha, was slated to be honored for his work in the 2022 film “Thiruchitrambalam,” featuring popular actor Dhanush. However, his arrest has … Read more

Jury Awards $3.8 Million in Asbestos Case, Including Rare Punitive Damages, to Retired Boilermaker and Wife

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Pittsburgh, PA — A Pittsburgh jury has awarded a $3.8 million verdict to a retired boilermaker, Harry Chirdon, and his wife, against Chirdon’s former employer, boiler company Foster Wheeler, for its role in his diagnosis of mesothelioma. The substantial sum includes not only compensation for the Chirdons’ medical and personal losses but also punitive damages, a rarity in asbestos litigation, highlighting the severity of the company’s misconduct. The trial concluded on Sept. 26 at the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas under Judge Arnold Klein. It uncovered that Chirdon, now 76, had suffered significant exposure … Read more

Florida Jury Awards $25 Million to Elderly Woman Raped by Hospital Nurse; Hospital Denies Negligence Claims

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Citrus County, Florida – A Florida jury has awarded $25 million to a 67-year-old woman, ruling that a hospital failed to prevent her sexual assault by a nurse entrusted with her care. The nurse, Hiram Bonilla, previously convicted of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation, perpetrated the attack at Citrus Memorial Hospital, operated by Hospital Corporation of America. The legal proceedings highlighted the troubling circumstances of the assault where Bonilla obscured the view into the patient’s room, administered morphine, and assaulted her over several hours. The patient, identified only as Jane Doe in court … Read more

SKUAST-K Triumphs at National Geospatial Awards 2024, Bagging Three Prestigious Honors

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Srinagar, India – The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) recently showcased its prowess in geospatial sciences by clinching three prestigious awards at the National Geospatial Awards 2024. These accolades were presented during celebrations of Open Source GIS Day at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC) in IIT Bombay. The awards underline SKUAST-K’s impactful contributions and commitment to advancing geospatial technology under the National Mission on Education through ICT, an initiative sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The event was organized under the aegis of the FOSSEE GIS … Read more