Kangana has agreed to cuts suggested in film 'Emergency': Censor Board to HC
Mumbai (PTI): The Central Board of Film Certification told the Bombay High Court on Monday that actor-producer Kangana Ranaut has agreed to the cuts suggested by the CBFC in her movie "Emergency".
A division bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla was hearing a petition filed by the film's co-producer Zee Entertainment Enterprises, seeking a direction to the CBFC to issue a certificate for the film, helmed by Ranaut.
The movie, which was initially slated for a September 6 release, has been embroiled in a battle with the censor board for non-issuance of certificate for its release.
Ranaut, who has directed and co-produced the film besides playing the lead role of former prime minister late Indira Gandhi, had accused the CBFC of stalling certification to delay the release.
The biographical drama is caught up in controversy after some Sikh organisations including the Shiromani Akali Dal objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.
During the hearing on Monday, advocate Sharan Jagtiani, representing Zee Entertainment, told the high court that Ranaut has informed them about the revised changes that they (CBFC) wanted to make.
The matter has been agreed and discussed between her (Kangana) and the CBFC, he said.
However, Zee Entertainment needs time to confirm about the cuts that are to be made, he added.
Ranaut's Manikarnika Films is the co-producer of the movie.
CBFC counsel Abhinav Chandrachud told the bench that the cuts would not touch even one minute and it won't affect the movie's length.
Most of the changes have been agreed upon by the Manikarma Films, he added.
The court adjourned the matter till October 3 and asked both the parties to seek proper instructions.
Zee Entertainment in its plea claimed the CBFC had already made the certificate for the movie but was not issuing it.
It had earlier alleged the certificate was being withheld due to political reasons and due to the upcoming elections in Haryana.
The bench had then wondered as to why the ruling party would act against Ranaut, who is herself a BJP MP.
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IIT Madras researcher wins prestigious award for Innovations in Ultrasonics, Robotics
Chennai: Prabhu Rajagopal, a researcher at IIT Madras, has received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for his pioneering work in ultrasonics, robotics, and promoting student entrepreneurship. The award highlights his contributions to fundamental research in ultrasonics and robotics, as well as his efforts to foster entrepreneurship among students.
Rajagopal who is also the head of IIT Madras' Centre for Innovation and has launched five startups. One of his ventures maintains sewer networks in smart cities, while another, Plenome Technologies, is developing an app for secure access to health records. The app, currently in trial phases with several large hospitals, aims to digitize health records, allowing patients to securely access and manage their own medical data. "The challenge is ensuring data accuracy and security, but my dream is for patients to control who accesses their health records," Rajagopal said according to a report in The Hindu. His “ultrasonic lenses” are capable of assessing structural health even in extreme conditions.
Rajagopal’s research focuses on developing innovative technologies to ensure the integrity and safety of critical infrastructure like pipelines, dams, and furnaces. His innovations include ultrasonic sensors and submersible robots that inspect critical infrastructure like pipelines, dams, and furnaces, ensuring safety in challenging environments.
Rajagopal has shown a strong commitment to turning his research into practical applications. He mentioned that much of his work focuses on developing new techniques, sensors, and robots, and expressed his passion for technology transfer. He sees startups as a means to bring these innovations into real-world use.
In addition to his work on sensors, Rajagopal has designed robots to inspect underwater pipelines and other submerged structures. These submersible robots play a key role in monitoring the structural stability of dams, river crossings, and sewer systems, making the process safer and more efficient.
In reflecting on his work, Rajagopal emphasized that his focus is not just on research but also on how to apply his learnings to benefit society. “One part of my work is in the lab, the second part is translating that work into real-world applications, and the third part is scaling it so that the whole system can benefit,” he noted.
