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Critically Acclaimed Filmmaker Returns Awards in Protest Over Controversial Grading Decision by Goa’s Entertainment Society

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Panaji, India — The corridors of the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG) recently became the stage for a poignant protest by acclaimed filmmaker Miransha Naik. Known for his success with the Konkani film Juze, Naik arrived at the ESG on Thursday bearing his four awards from the Goa State Film Festival, only to express his dissatisfaction with a controversial grading decision. Naik’s Juze was assigned the lowest "C" grade in the evaluation process of the Goa Film Finance Scheme. The filmmaker’s disappointment was palpable as he presented his awards to ESG General Manager Mrinal Walke, … Read more

Emotional Courtroom Showdown: DA Opposes Accused’s Plea to Visit Critically Ill Mother Abroad

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SAN FRANCISCO — A tense courtroom session unfolded Tuesday as the District Attorney opposed a request from an accused man seeking permission to travel to Bulgaria to visit his critically ill mother. The hearing took place in Department 9 of the San Francisco Hall of Justice, presided over by Judge Sylvia Husing. The accused, whose passport has been surrendered to the court due to the ongoing case, is seeking temporary access to it. His mother, who is reportedly in grave condition from heart disease and cancer, is the motivation for the travel request. The man’s … Read more

Hit-and-Run Horror: Woman Critically Injured by Amazon Delivery Van in Baltimore, Driver Faces Multiple Charges

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Baltimore, MD – A local Baltimore woman is in a severe condition following a devastating hit-and-run accident involving an Amazon delivery van, which has sparked widespread media attention. Chelsey Douglas, 29, was struck on February 18, by an Amazon-branded vehicle in Baltimore’s Butchers Hill neighborhood, resulting in significant injuries that are both life-threatening and debilitating. David Ellin, Douglas’s attorney, conveyed her dire state and the outpouring of public and media interest that surged following the accident, largely fueled by surveillance footage capturing the incident. He explained the gravity of her injuries and pleaded for privacy … Read more

Lawyer Seeks Urgent Medical Leave for Critically Ill Political Detainee Abbas Vahidian

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Tehran, Iran – Attorneys representing Abbas Vahidian, a detainee held on politically motivated charges, have made a formal request for his temporary release on medical grounds. Vahidian, whose health has been rapidly deteriorating, has suffered a stroke while in custody, which has raised serious concerns about his access to adequate healthcare. Vahidian, a critical voice against what he perceives as systemic injustices within the current Iranian regime, was arrested during a crackdown on dissenters in the country. Facing harsh conditions in detention, his medical issues have been exacerbated, leading to severe physical impairments that, his … Read more