The question of gender equality cuts across film industries An Indian illustrator is celebrating strong female characters in Bollywood and Hollywood films through her ongoing series Queens OnScreen in the hope that it will lead to greater diversity Mumbai-based illustrator Shivani Gorle was inspired to start the series when she came across a Netflix category called "movies with a strong female lead" and wondered why there was a need for it in the first place "Why can't there just be regular movies with both genders playing equally strong and well-rounded characters?" Gorle told Mashable "I felt like there was a lot more room for gender equality in the film industry Each circular illustration combines a portrait of Gorle's favourite female characters with a dialogue from the film The 21-year-old chooses the featured characters from the movies she's seen sometimes watching them again to look for a dialogue that conveyed the essence of the character and why she was powerful "What's common to all the heroines is their thirst for life their desire to break through conventions and ability to inspire," Gorle says Queens OnScreen also makes a comment on gender equality and greater diversity in films "The larger point of this project is to ensure that one day women don't need a separate category on Netflix or any other movie distribution medium to portray convincing characters," Gorls adds "there'll just be regular movies with equally well-rounded and powerful characters represented by all genders." Sonam Joshi was Mashable's principal correspondent in India She has previously worked for The Times of India group and Time Out Delhi KQED Live EventsPRX Podcast Garage EventsEvents Around the Bay AreaMember Benefits with KQED LiveVideos from KQED LiveWatch recordings of recent KQED Live events FeaturedThat's My WordAn ongoing exploration of Bay Area hip-hop history See Senior Director of TV Programming Meredith Speight’s recommendations from this month’s KQED 9 Watch recordings of recent KQED Live events Support KQED by using your donor-advised fund to make a charitable gift Any time you're traveling, gathering and crowding into indoor spaces can bring heightened COVID-19 risks. (Anna Vignet/KQED)In 2020, a huge number of people chose to say no to gathering for the holidays because of the dangers posed by COVID-19 pre-vaccines especially to older or immunocompromised family members Now, in 2023, many folks feel safer gathering for the holidays again — especially if they’ve recently received the new COVID-19 vaccine But the fact remains that whatever the reason for a get-together you’re gathering several people — probably a lot of them — in the same room the risk of COVID-19 transmission increases if someone in that room has the virus One way to help reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission in an indoor space is to ensure that an indoor space has clean air — because coronavirus particles can hang in the air of places that aren’t ventilated properly what does “ventilating your space” really mean in practice for your own holiday dinner Keep reading for practical tips about filtering and ventilating your home for your holiday dinner to reduce the risks of your loved ones catching not just COVID-19 but other respiratory viruses like flu and RSV Clean air makes it harder for the coronavirus particles that cause COVID-19 to hang around and infect you — and it can be achieved by filtering those particles from the air with a filtration device or by ventilating the space with fresh air ventilated air is also why being outdoors makes your risk of COVID transmission drop significantly.) “If people could see COVID in the air it would make a lot more sense that what you need to do is clean the air in your house,” Abraar Karan an infectious disease physician at Stanford University The basic idea: “Exchange the air out improve ventilation so that you don’t have a lot of air hanging around where other people can breathe it in and get infected,” Karan said Some ways to filter in the air inside your home: If you have a filtration device in your home — perhaps an air purifier you purchased in the past to combat wildfire smoke — then that is probably the best way to improve air quality associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Stanford Gorle said this comes with two caveats, though. First, “you need to make sure that you replace the filter frequently enough that the system can work optimally,” she said. The recommended time limit for filter use may depend on the specific appliance but it’s probably time if you can’t remember when you last replaced it Second, make sure that “the capacity is rated for the room [size] that you have,” Gorle said. That is, don’t rely on a tiny filtering device intended for a small space to clean the air inside a really big room — because it just won’t do the job. Read more from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about effectively using an indoor air purifying unit. Use your air conditioning (if you have it) You may hear the filtration systems built into homes called HVAC systems Bay Area homes typically don’t have air conditioning those systems can have “really high-grade filters as well,” Gorle said — “HEPA filters that will filter out particles just the way that you do it with any indoor air filtering system.” If you’re conscious of your energy use (and your bills) Gorle notes that your AC “will consume a bit more energy because at the same time they’re conditioning the air [to be] cooling it.” If you have access to a box fan, a MERV filter and some duct tape, you can make your own DIY air filter device. Find our instructions — first published for wildfire smoke — in this KQED guide, “How to make your own air purifier.” NPR also has another guide to making your own DIY air filter using a box fan, or you can consult this “How to DIY an Air Purifier” explainer from the New York Times Wirecutter blog If you don’t have a filtration device or AC you’re going to focus on “how you can maximize that airflow” through your space But it’s not just a case of cracking a solitary window open Gorle’s expert advice is as follows: Try to open more than one window around a room the more ventilation you are going to get,” Gorle said — because it’s not enough to bring fresh air into your space you want to then help get that air out through another window — and “the more windows Opening windows on the opposite sides of a room is particularly effective for creating cross-ventilation opening two windows that are side-by-side will be less useful at this What if you can’t — or don’t want to — open your windows all the way? In this instance, even just cracking windows a bit is still a good idea, Virginia Tech professor of civil and environmental engineering Linsey Marr told NPR. Your windows “don’t have to be wide open,” Marr said. …but think carefully about where you seat your guests Consider the airflow direction in and out of your space when you have two or more windows open “Because if you’re sitting at the window where the air is coming in you’re getting all that clean air,” Gorle said “But you’re sitting at the window where the air is going out you’re actually getting all the air that people have been breathing.” Try to seat your guests as close as possible to the fresh air coming in — and don’t park them all by the window where airflow is going out Because if COVID-19 particles are in that airflow that “air out” area will be heavy Run a test to see how air is coming in — or out How do you know which is the “air in” window and which is the “air out” one Gorle has a few tricks up her sleeve for this The simplest is to stand in front of the open window and hold up a small piece of string “you can kind of see which way the stream moves and then understand if the air is coming in or going out,” Gorle said You could also use a candle for this — although be careful with the lit flame (especially if you and your guests have already begun the holiday celebrations with a drink or two.) Once you’ve established how air is coming in and out of your space through the windows you know where best to seat your guests closest to that fresh incoming air and furthest from the outflow — especially those at higher risk for severe disease or hospitalization from COVID-19 “That’s what I’ve done with my mom who was at risk as well,” Gorle said Don’t panic if you only have one window to open Gorle said — you’ll still “get some air exchanged depending on where the wind is coming from.” And some fresh air in your space is better than none “you might have enough pressure differences between indoor and outdoor that you do actually get some ventilation with just one window open she said — “so it is always better to open your window than to keep it closed.” Use portable fans to help that existing airflow move Once you’ve worked out how air is coming in and out of your open windows you could try using portable fans — like a box fan — to help push the existing airflow along You’ll be “using the fan to help the airflow in that same direction because you don’t want to start counteracting the natural driving force,” Gorle said If you have a skylight with a manual or remote-controlled way of opening it Opening an overhead window like a skylight will create airflow really easily Gorle said — “because of temperature differences between indoors and outdoors the air will move vertically as well.” “you can actually use buoyancy effects to try and create that airflow through openings that are at different heights,” she said This tip is particularly good for smaller homes you can open them: Keep all the doors in your home open and run any bathroom fan that’s extracting air “That is going to help bring air in through any windows that you can open as well,” and then push the air out If your family or friends complain about the cold indoors from all your open windows rest assured that it’s okay to turn on your space heater — you won’t be undoing all your good ventilation work “It might be that you’re actually increasing the airflow if you heat up the indoors a little bit better,” Gorle said “Bigger temperature differences usually cause more airflow” — unless you’ve got unlucky the upward force) and the wind are fighting each other it’s worth turning on a heater just to be able to keep those windows open Read even more about ways to ventilate and filter the air inside your home from the EPA This story was originally published on November 21 So tell us: What do you need to know more about and you can see your question answered online or on social media What you submit will make our reporting stronger and help us decide what to cover here on our site and on KQED Public Radio To learn more about how we use your information, please read our privacy policy. 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You can change your cookie settings at any time Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports 14 men from South Africa received the Victoria Cross As part of the Centenary Commemorations the people of the United Kingdom marked their gratitude to those courageous men by presenting a bronze memorial plaque to their home country engraved with their names The plaque is now displayed at the Castle of Good Hope Before the war he was working as a farmer in South Africa He was 22 years old and a temporary Lieutenant with the Royal Field Artillery in the British Army when he was awarded his Victoria Cross on 1 October 1918 initiative and devotion to duty during the attack on Ledeghem on 1st October gun working in close conjunction with infantry He brought his gun into action in the most exposed positions on four separate occasions and disposed of enemy machine guns by firing over open sights under direct machine-gun fire at 500 to 600 yards’ range seeing that the infantry were being driven back by intense hostile fire galloped his gun in front of the leading infantry and on 2 occasions knocked out enemy machine guns which were causing the trouble His disregard of personal safety and dash were a magnificent example to the wavering line which rallied and re-took the northern end of the village After the war Gorle returned to South Africa His Victoria Cross is part of the Lord Ashcroft collection at the Imperial War Museum Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details By clicking the button, I accept the Terms of Use of the service and its Privacy Policy as well as consent to the processing of personal data Don’t have an account? Signup .cls-1{fill:#0c9d58;}.cls-2{fill:#004d40;}.cls-10,.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-5,.cls-9{opacity:0.2;}.cls-2,.cls-3,.cls-5,.cls-9{isolation:isolate;}.cls-3,.cls-8{fill:#fff;}.cls-4{fill:#ea4335;}.cls-5{fill:#3e2723;}.cls-6{fill:#ffc107;}.cls-7{fill:#4285f4;}.cls-11,.cls-9{fill:#1a237e;}.cls-12{fill:url(#radial-gradient);}google-news Follow Us “We farmers have been cheated of our lands People thought that they were giving land to the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC),” says Kashinath Gorle Kashnath Gorle has been protesting against the refinery to be set up at Barsu a village in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra is filled with lush green fields and hills and the prime occupation of people in the region is agriculture the farmers of Barsu have turned the village into a pitch battleground against the refinery project Gorle is also an active member of the Barsu Solgaon Panchkroshi Refinery Virodhi Sanghatana (BSPRVS) This organisation has been at the forefront of the protest against the refinery project known as the Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd (RRPCL) is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and other partners such as the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) Its objective is to establish the world’s largest petrochemical refinery and petroleum products hub The project would require 6000 acres of land affecting six villages and around 15,000 people the Maharashtra government sees the project as a source of employment We Have a Request for You: Keep Our Journalism Alive Even your smallest support will help us keep our journalism alive Read Also | Maharashtra’s Missing Girls: Lack Of Action from Law Enforcement Agencies Causes Concern The Ratnagiri Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd (RRPCL) was established in 2017 raising local concerns about the potential environmental and economic impacts of such a massive industrial undertaking The refinery project has led to the acquisition of vast tracts of land including the lands of farmers like Kashinath Gorle causing displacement and a loss of livelihoods says that the protesters were arrested and faced harsh treatment He recounts his own experience of being picked up by the police while he was on his farm “The manner in which the police chanted ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ during our arrests gave the impression that the peaceful protesters were anti-nationals and terrorists.” Stay informed with The Probe. 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Click the link to join: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaXEzAk90x2otXl7Lo0L the protestors were charged under section 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) which pertains to obstructing a public servant from carrying out their duties he asserts that there was no interference with any government official’s duty Bole further alleges that the police resorted to lathi charges deploying tear gas and restraining those at the forefront of the protests media access to the protest site was restricted was conducted under the presence of a large number of police personnel Approximately 3,500 to 4,000 police personnel from the Maharashtra police force were deployed for the soil testing operation and the completion of soil testing does not signify the readiness of the oil refinery project,” states Bole The protestors hold deep concerns regarding the potentially irreversible damage to the pristine environment that has long sustained their livelihoods should the refinery project proceed The region in question is highly ecologically sensitive intensifying worries about possible ecological destruction if the project moves forward In a report sent to the Ministry of Environment renowned environmentalist Madhav Gadgil has said that the government itself has said in its Ratnagiri Zonal Atlas for Industries paper that there should not be further projects in the region as it would lead to environmental pollution Read Also | Unheard and Unseen: The Silent Struggles of Madanpur Khadar in Delhi Amol Bole further highlights a distressing aspect of the land acquisition process where the farmers were compelled to sell their land to outsiders at significantly reduced prices these lands were resold at exorbitant rates exacerbating the sense of exploitation among the affected farmers "Numerous individuals with political affiliations have deceitfully acquired land from the locals here The local community should have been duly informed prior to the initiation of this project How is it that people from Jammu and Kashmir and other regions were aware of this project before the farmers They purchased the land here at prices ranging from 2.5 to 3 lakh rupees from the farmers and then sold it for a staggering 40 to 50 lakh rupees Had they disclosed information about the project beforehand the farmers would not have sold their lands The farmers have been deceived," expresses Bole It has come to light that many government officials have been privy to the intricate details of the refinery plans and are now facing scrutiny for their involvement in questionable land deals The allegations suggest that these officials took advantage of their positions to engage in transactions that undervalued the land resulting in significant financial benefits for themselves or individuals associated with them and loss to the farmers was approached by certain agents seeking to acquire his land he made the firm decision not to sell his land Speaking about the utilisation of excessive force by the police "I was one among many individuals who were prohibited from entering the protest site The police would arrive in the middle of the night sometimes surrounding my house with their forces This began in April and persisted until May If our mobile phones were ever switched on leading the police to appear at that very same location The female protestors also encountered numerous challenges The 111 women present at the protest site were subjected to lathi charges including on sensitive parts of their bodies." Read Also | Unpaid and Exploited: Sanitation Workers Denied Dignity and Rights a member of the Bhartiya Loksattak Sanghatana highlights a significant issue surrounding the land acquisition process the government arrived without prior notice and requested the gram panchayat members to announce a resolution in favour of allocating the land for the oil refinery they failed to provide any guidance or information regarding the nature and functioning of an oil refinery Realising the lack of knowledge about the refinery all falling under the jurisdiction of the Dhopeshwar Gram Panchayat united and began researching the refinery independently they became aware of the harmful effects associated with the project the villagers encountered difficulties from local police officials This interference has persisted for a period of two years the villagers of the five affected villages have introduced resolutions through our gram panchayat clearly stating that we oppose the project Around 90 per cent of the population in these villages stand against the project while the remaining 10 per cent are seen as intermediaries or brokers representing the interests of the companies involved,” notes Shivgan The Probe has approached the Chief Executive Officer and the Joint Chief Executive Officer of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation This article will be updated as soon as we hear from MIDC A digital news platform that tells the stories that matter to people © Copyright 2024 Fourth Estate Newscorp Pvt Ltd Nilay Kulkarni reigned supreme in the fifth Vidarbha-level Kamalabai R Gorle Online Blitz Chess tournament The one-day tourney was played on lichess.org platform for all the chess players of Vidarbha The nine-round tournament was organised in memory of late Kamalabai Ramrao Gorle and sponsored by his son Naresh Gorle from Amravati district The total prize money of the tournament was Rs 1,500 Nilay Kulkarni of Nagpur won the event with 7.5 points to his credit Akshay Patil finished runner-up with seven points under his belt Ayush Ramteke had to be satisfied with the third spot with 6.5 points to his kitty Best female prizes were claimed by Shraddha Bajaj and Lakshita Rathod The tournament was conducted under the supervision of IA Deepak Chavan Chandrapur and Nagpur participated in the nine-round tourney Nilay Kulkarni (7.5) bt Niraman Pohane (6) Suhan Deshpande (6.5) bt Sumedh Ramteke (5.5) Deep Deshmukh (6) bt Aniruddha Meshram (5) 👉 Click here to read the latest Gujarat news on TheLiveAhmedabad.com © 2020 - The Live Nagpur . All Rights Reserved. ...”Popular Marathi television show Jai Jai Swami Samarth fame Anuj Thackeray tied the knot with Ashwini Gorle on Sunday at a grand ceremony in the presence of their family and friends at Nagpur has shared some pictures of herself in a traditional outfit on her social media https://www.instagram.com/p/CP3RSLyJi-v/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The actor is looking fabulous in a yellow silk traditional saree paired with a red necklace and bangles Many poured wishes in the comments section for her married life and Ankur Wadhwe also attended the wedding and wished the couple well for the next stage of their lives who plays the role of Chanda in the series had shared a post saying that she was going to Nagpur for Anuj’s wedding Anuj Thackeray hails from Chandur Railway village in Vidarbha Anuj has learned music in Natyashastra and has also done the music work for various plays like Bajirao Mastani Anuj Thackeray got his first chance to act in the series No which used to stream on Star Pravah Vahini He then made the audience laugh out loud with his standup performance in the popular comedy series Bullet Train he played small roles in the Hindi series like Crime Patrol and Savdhan India Now Anuj Thackeray has made a name for himself after playing the role of Sumukh in Jai Jai Swami Samarth Read all the Latest Movies News here CPS Amt Bypass sizzled at the CBSE Cluster IX Basketball State Level Championship conducted by Arya Public School Solapur which was held from September 7 to 10th Around 108 boys teams and 38 girls teams participated in the competition in Under-17 and Under-19 category Amravati Road Bypass entered the competition in Under-17 category and played brilliantly giving tough fight to the opponents and ended up with Runners Up trophy The CPS Amravati Road Bypass Cagers performed superbly in the qualifying matches defeating some of the core teams like Sunflag Bhandara they defeated our very own CPS Katol Road to enter the finals Though the boys lost to Millenium School Pune in the finals they left their mark on the basketball court and earned praise from one and all with a quality display of teamwork The Team: The team comprised of Taaran Kakkad Boys Team – 1 st Match: The first match was held between Centre Point School 2 nd Match: The second match was held between Centre Point School Amravati Road Bypass and Shantiniketan School 3 rd Match: The third was held between Centre Point School Quarter-Finals: The quarter-final was held between Centre Point School Amravati Road Bypass and KEL English School Semifinals: The semifinal was held between Centre Point School Amravati Road Bypass and Centre Point School Final match: The final match was between Centre Point School Taaran Kakkad and Aditya Sharma played very well The coach Ms Swati Kadoo Bhalerao applauded the efforts of the players The children extended their thanks and gratitude to their parents The entire CPS family wished them luck for the future events Get the latest updates & information on current education news For exclusive & live updates from the educational background Nagpur News : Swimmers of Aqua Sports Club brought laurels to the city by winning plenty of prizes at the 3rd Open Sea Water Sea Swimming Competition held at Sindhudurga recently In 13-15years boys category Swaroop Satyanarayan stood 6th with the time of 19min.43sec In the same category Vyankatesh Adhaoo secured ninth position Naushad Khan 12th whereas Atharva Bhishma stood 15th In the same age group in girls category Riddhi Parmar achieved seventh position with the time of 21min.40sec whereas Ravija Singal stood 12th in the same group The competition was organised by Sindhudurga Amateur Aquatic Association under the auspicious of Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association The above swimmers are practicing regularly under the guidance of NIS swimming coach Dr