Much to the happiness of animal lovers, the forest department has finalized a proposal to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBTs) to the two tiger reserves in the State.
Bhubaneswar, July 5: Much to the happiness of animal lovers, the forest department has finalized a proposal to bring five Royal Bengal Tigers (RBTs) to the two tiger reserves in the State.
While three RBTs will be brought for the Debrigarh sanctuary, two will be procured for the Shimilipal Tiger Reserve. The tigers will be brought from sanctuaries in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh for Debrigarh and Similipal in August and October, respectively.
Royal Bengal Tigers of both male and female genders will be brought to enhance the tiger population in Odisha, said forest officials.
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Los Angeles, July 8: Hollywood star Jamie Dornan-starrer thriller television series “The Tourist” is all set to get an Indian adaptation.
Entertainment company Banijay Asia has signed a deal with distributor All3Media International, acquiring the rights to create a local adaptation, reports variety.com.
Written by Harry and Jack Williams, “The Tourist” has Dornan playing a man who wakes up in Australia with amnesia after a near-fatal car crash.
“Seeking answers, he encounters a local woman who remembers him and volunteers to help him rediscover his identity,” the logline said.
The logline further read: “What few clues he can find hint that he has a dark past from which he must escape before it catches up with him.”
The second season of the show, which launched earlier this year, sees the characters relocate to Ireland as the mystery deepens.
The original series was produced by Two Brothers Pictures and Highview Productions.
Mrinalini Jain, group chief development officer for Banijay Asia & EndemolShine India, said: “‘The Tourist’ offers a unique blend of mystery and suspense that we believe will resonate deeply with our viewers. We are ecstatic to bring an adaptation of such a gripping and internationally celebrated series to Indian audiences.”
“Collaborating with All3Media International allows us to maintain the high standards set by the original while infusing it with a distinct Indian touch.”
Sabrina Duguet, EVP for Asia Pacific at All3Media International, added: “‘The Tourist’ has been a phenomenal success globally, and we are delighted to see it being adapted for the Indian market.”
“Banijay Asia has an impressive track record of creating high-quality local adaptations, and we are confident that they will deliver an exceptional version of this globally loved thriller. We look forward to seeing how the story will be reimagined for Indian viewers.”
Banijay Asia has previously adapted shows including “The Night Manager,” “Call My Agent” and “The Trial”.
(IANS)
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Bengaluru, July 8: The Indian men’s hockey team left for Switzerland Monday, and following three days designed to instill mental toughness, the team will move to the Netherlands to play practice matches. After completing this final block of training the team is scheduled to arrive in the City of Lights July 20.
“We just completed a gruelling two-week camp in SAI, Bengaluru and after a short detour in Switzerland with Mike Horn, who is reputed for his extreme adventures that conquer his fears, the team will play some practice matches against the Netherlands and Malaysia to ensure we are in the best state of mind and body before we begin our Olympic journey. The team is in high spirits and is looking forward to the final block of training,” the Indian men’s hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said before the team's departure.
India will begin their Paris 2024 Olympics journey, in Pool B, with a match against New Zealand July 27, followed by a match against Argentina July 29. They will then face Ireland and Belgium July 30 and August 1, respectively, with their final group stage game against Australia August 2. A top-4 finish will ensure that India advances to the knockout stages.
“The team has prepared well so far, we identified areas that needed improvement from the London and Antwerp stages of FIH Pro League 2023/24 and worked on it in the training camp in SAI Bengaluru. The best teams in the world will take part in the Paris 2024 Olympics but this squad is ready to seize the opportunity and bring glory to India. We are confident in our abilities and excited about the journey ahead," added vice-captain Hardik Singh.
India has historically been a force to reckon with in hockey and has won 12 medals to date which include 8 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
The Squad
Goalkeeper: PR Sreejesh
Defenders: Jarmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Harmanpreet Singh, Sumit, Sanjay
Midfielders: Rajkumar Pal, Shamsher Singh, Manpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad
Forwards: Abhishek, Sukhjeet Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh
Reserve players: Nilakanta Sharma, Jugraj Singh, Krishan Bahadur Pathak
(IANS)
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Islamabad, July 8: Tauqeer Nasir, a senior actor in the Pakistani drama industry has reportedly claimed that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has copied his work in one of his films and has refrained from giving him due credit.
Nasir, a veteran Pakistani actor, who has recently served as Director General of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) in Islamabad, and has been awarded many prestigious recognitions including Pride of Pakistan, Tamgha-e-Imtiaz and Best Actor, has expressed his disappointment over the lack of recognition for not being given due credit by King Khan for his own contribution.
In an interview on Youtube Channel "Zabardast With Wasi Shah" on Monday, Tauqeer Nasir revealed that Shah Rukh Khan would often praise his work and would send his regards to various people.
“Shah Rukh Khan is a talented actor. But it's disappointing to see the lack of recognition for my contribution from his side”, he said.
When asked about the movie in which Shah Rukh Khan allegedly copied his work, Nasir said: “Shahrukh’s role in the film 'Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna' was a direct copy of his character from the drama 'Parwaaz',” he claimed in the interview.
“Even the detail of an injured leg, depicted in the film, was borrowed from my portrayal in the drama,” he added.
“‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’ was essentially based on the story of Parwaaz, written by the renowned author Mustansar Hussain Tarar. Shah Rukh Khan should have given due credit for his inspiration," said Tauqeer Nasir.
Nasir went a step ahead and even called out filmmaker Karan Johar for not giving due credit to him and Mustansar Hussain Tarar for his inspiration.
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna”, a romantic drama released in 2006. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Preity Zinta and Kirron Kher. The film explores themes of marital infidelity and dysfunctional relationships.
(IANS)
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