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"Marathi Masterpiece ‘Cactus Pears’ Clinches Grand Jury Prize at SXSW London, Celebrating Heartfelt Exploration of Love and Grief"

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London, England — The Marathi-language film “Cactus Pears” (“Sabar Bonda”) achieved a significant milestone by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the inaugural SXSW London festival. This recognition further solidifies the film’s successful run in festivals since its world premiere earlier this year. The jury for the festival’s feature films, including writer-director Julia Jackman, actor Archie Madekwe, and actor-writer Susan Wokoma, selected “Cactus Pears” for this prestigious honor. Directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, the film tells the poignant tale of two men confronting societal expectations in a rural Indian setting. The narrative centers on Anand, … Read more

Global Legal Leaders Gather in London: Navigating the Future with AI and Innovative Strategies

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London, England — Mishcon de Reya is set to host an influential gathering on June 25, bringing together a wide array of in-house legal professionals and technology experts at the AB2L London Summit. This event aims to tackle critical challenges faced by large legal departments operating globally. Marcelo Moura, an associate at Mishcon de Reya, is overseeing the arrangements for this summit. The event will commence with a keynote address from Adam Woodhall, Founder and CEO of the General Counsel Sustainability Forum. Woodhall will share insights gained from collaborating with prominent global General Counsels (GCs) … Read more

London International Awards Revives Chinese Creativity Award, Celebrating Global Excellence in Chinese-Language Advertising

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The London International Awards (LIA) has announced the relaunch of its LIA Chinese Creativity Award, the premier global competition that acknowledges outstanding creativity in the Chinese language. This initiative aims to celebrate exceptional work across various media forms, reinforcing LIA’s dedication to recognizing innovative advertising ideas that stem from Chinese-speaking territories worldwide. The newly revised awards program will accept submissions from any country, as long as the work is presented in Chinese. It will be judged exclusively by a panel of Chinese-speaking jurors who will evaluate entries between September 30 and … Read more

"Judge Takes Center Stage: High-Profile London Hockey Assault Case Moves Forward Without Jury After Controversial Dismissal"

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London, Canada — In a surprising development, the jury in the high-profile trial against five former junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018 has been dismissed. The case will now proceed under the exclusive oversight of a judge. The defendants—Dillon Dubé, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, and Michael McLeod—have maintained their not guilty pleas throughout the proceedings. The woman at the center of the case is referred to as E.M. to protect her identity under a publication ban. This latest turn of events follows significant courtroom tensions that surfaced after … Read more