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Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s Debut ‘Sabar Bonda’ Clinches Grand Jury Prize at Sundance 2025 for its Compelling Rural Love Story

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Sundance Film Festival, a prominent celebration of global cinema, has announced its award recipients for the 2025 edition. Among the exciting developments this year, the Marathi film “Sabar Bonda” clinched the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for the Dramatic category, marking a significant achievement particularly as this is filmmaker Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s debut feature. The film provides a poignant exploration of same-sex love, gracefully narrated against the rustic backdrop of a village close to Sangamner in Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district. The story unfolds around Anand, a man in his thirties from the city, who, due to … Read more

Jury Orders CNN to Pay $5 Million for Defamation in Case Involving Afghan Refugee Story, Settles on Punitive Damages

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Panama City, Fla. — A Florida jury on Friday ruled in favor of a security contractor, Zachary Young, mandating CNN to pay $5 million for defamation linked to a 2021 story addressing the plight of Afghan refugees. The lawsuit alleged that CNN’s story harmed Young’s professional reputation by inaccurately portraying his business operations in a negative light. The story in question aired as the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, leading to a chaotic exodus of those fearing for their future under the regime. Young, who provided evacuation services, came under scrutiny for allegedly operating in … Read more

CNN Settles After Jury Verdict Finds Network Defamed Heroic Navy Veteran in Afghan Rescue Story

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Panama City, Florida — In a significant legal setback for CNN, a Florida jury recently ruled in favor of Zachary Young, a U.S. Navy veteran who accused the network of defamation. Following a trial lasting under two weeks in Panama City, Young was awarded $5 million in compensatory damages after more than eight hours of jury deliberation. The case escalated tensions between media outlets and high-profile defamation challenges during a politically charged era. Young’s lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 broadcast on CNN, where he was depicted in connection with what was termed a “black market” … Read more

Uncovering History: The Little-Known Story of a Pioneering 1962 Newsletter Born on a City Corner

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Sacramento, Calif. — In the autumn of 1962, a modest corner building at the intersection of 21st and X streets became the birthplace of something quite unconventional. Within its walls, a small group of visionaries busily exchanged ideas, clacking away on typewriters and affixing stamps to freshly printed pages of a distinctive four-page publication. This unique newspaper, crafted amidst the hum of fervent discussions and the rhythmic pecking of typewriter keys, marked a quiet yet significant cultural shift. While the rest of the world buzzed with the usual daily commotion, these dedicated individuals were assembling … Read more