India's 'Writing With Fire' nominated for Best Documentary Feature at Oscars
New Delhi, Feb 8: Indian documentary 'Writing With Fire' has been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature category at the 94th edition of the Academy Awards.
The nominations were announced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Leslie Jordan on Tuesday evening via the Twitter page of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Directed by Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, both debuants, Writing With Fire chronicles the rise of Khabar Lahariya, India's only newspaper run by Dalit women.
"We are beyond delighted. This is a massive moment for us and for Indian cinema... This film is about fearless Dalit women journalists who are redefining what being powerful means, quintessentially the story of the modern Indian woman," co-director Ghosh told PTI.
The festival favourite film follows this ambitious group of Dalit wonder women led by their chief reporter, Meera as the team switches from print to digital in order to stay relevant.
Armed with smartphones and the courage and conviction one must be born with, they investigate the incompetence of the local police force, listen to and stand by victims of caste and gender violence, and challenge long-standing, harmful practices that lead to injustice and intimidation.
Other nominees in the category are: "Ascension", "Attica", "Flee", and "Summer of Soul ( Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on March 27.
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Congress candidate from Uttara Kannada helps injured biker lying on highway
Karwar: Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar, the Congress contender vying for the Uttara Kannada seat in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, showcased a gesture of empathy by aiding an injured motorcyclist. A video capturing the incident was shared on her social media platform, X (previously known as Twitter).
Sources indicate that Dr. Anjali encountered the injured motorcyclist while returning from her campaign on Thursday evening. The incident unfolded on the Yellapur-Sirsi Highway, where the rider was found injured and unattended. Dr. Anjali halted her journey and extended a helping hand, arranging for the rider's transportation to a nearby medical facility.
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In her online post, which featured snapshots of the incident, Dr. Anjali expressed her heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery and comprehensive treatment of the injured individual.
While some online commentators commended Dr. Anjali's act, others raised concerns about the potential exploitation of the incident for social media publicity.
ಚುನಾವಣಾ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಮುಗಿಸಿ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದ ವೇಳೆ ಯಲ್ಲಾಪುರ-ಶಿರಸಿ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ದುರಾದೃಷ್ಟವಶಾತ್ ಬೈಕ್ ಸವಾರನಿಗೆ ಅಪಘಾತವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ರಸ್ತೆ ಪಕ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿ ನೋವಿನಿಂದ ನರಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದರೂ ಯಾರು ಸಹಾಯಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದಿರುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
— Dr. Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar (@DrAnjaliTai) April 26, 2024
ಗಾಯಾಳುವನ್ನು ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗೆ ಹೋಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಗಾಯಾಳುವಿಗೆ ಏನು ಆಗದಂತೆ ಆ ದೇವರಲ್ಲಿ… pic.twitter.com/fr9igBVvlm
