Vivek Chaudhary’s ‘I, Poppy’ Triumphs at Hot Docs, Highlighting Activism and Family Amidst India’s Struggles

Toronto, Canada — Vivek Chaudhary’s documentary I, Poppy, which explores the life of an activist son confronting systemic corruption in India while his mother manages their family’s poppy farm, earned the best international feature award at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on Friday night. This recognition highlights a significant achievement for Chaudhary, as the film had its world premiere at the festival. Winning the top jury prize grants I, Poppy eligibility for the best documentary feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards. This victory also continues a trend, marking the second consecutive year … Read more

Former Republican Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Illegal Robocalls During 2024 Campaign

Nashua, New Hampshire – Former Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy is facing a lawsuit over alleged unauthorized robocalls made during his 2024 campaign. The lawsuit, filed in an Ohio court, claims that Ramaswamy or his campaign team used pre-recorded calls featuring his voice to contact potential voters without their consent. According to the suit, the robocalls invited people to participate in a “teleforum town hall” and promised that they would be connected to the event if they stayed on the line or pressed one on their phone. Ramaswamy would then appear on the call to … Read more