Latest news with #Anukul
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
03-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Best of BS Opinion: Saudi strategy, Trump tactics, and Ray's robots
We've all seen the scene: a smug cat, unbothered, brushing past a vase that crashes dramatically to the floor. The cat looks up at you, wide-eyed, as if the wind did it. Not them. Never them. It's a moment so common it's become meme material. But once you spot this sly disavowal in the feline kingdom, you start seeing it everywhere. Today's stories are wildly varied but similar. The vase? Oh, it fell on its own. Let's dive in. Take Saudi Arabia. As Javier Blas writes, Riyadh has made a stunning shift — from oil-price hawk to price-suppressor. Officially, it's about disciplining unruly Opec+ partners. But scratch that surface and you'll find five other vases wobbling: hedging against Russia, anticipating Iran's comeback, subtly nudging the US shale. Each explanation denies the wreckage left behind. The oil cat's not sorry. It's strategic. Speaking of Trump, Mihir S Sharma reminds us how the original vase-knocking populism has turned blame-shifting into a political superpower. Undermining institutions? That's media bias. Wrecking party structures? That's voter love. The more chaotic his presidency gets, the tighter his grip becomes. Like all master cats, he causes the mess but walks away unscathed, purring approval into the echo chambers of fringe loyalists. But not every cat knocks over vases just to win. Some want to rebuild the room. Pope Francis, as Antara Haldar writes, is a rare figure challenging capitalism not with equations, but with empathy. His economics is moral, spiritual and a call for dignity over dividends. In a world of technocrats, Francis meows differently, and the echo is divine. Markets know this slyness well. As Devangshu Datta notes, traders navigate events that may happen (tariff wars) and those that crash out of nowhere (border conflicts). Each brings tremors without clear authorship. Is it policy? Is it chance? Is it both? When India's growth or defence sector jolts upward, who claims credit and who whispers, 'it wasn't me'? Even fiction isn't immune. Atanu Biswas revisits Sujoy Ghosh's Anukul, where Satyajit Ray's robot doesn't just serve but judges, acts, and kills — all while staying eerily silent. Was it programmed morality? A glitch? Or a machine's quiet decision to let others debate why?
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Satyajit Ray's timeless AI conundrum still echoes in today's world
From loyalty to murder - how Ray's stories foresaw the moral mess of AI long before it began to permeate our daily lives Atanu Biswas Listen to This Article Sujoy Ghosh's 2017 Hindi short film Anukul, which is based on Satyajit Ray's tiny story from 1976, brilliantly captures Ray's timeless yet provocative futuristic vision of artificial intelligence (AI). 'Anukul' means favourable or conducive, and the movie looks at the concept of building machines that are favourable and sensitive to human values and ethics. Is that true, though? Bengal celebrates May 2 as filmmaker Ray's birthday. However, Ray was no less popular as a Bengali story writer. Some of his sci-fi stories — like Anukul — foreshadowed today's AI splendour and beyond. The apprehension that machines will be capable of
Mint
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
On Satyajit Ray's birthday, Sujoy Ghosh remembers getting rejected by the legend, ‘He replied to some random idiot'
On May 2, the birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, Bollywood director Sujoy Ghosh shared a touching story on X (formerly Twitter) about his first-ever rejection. It is the one that remains closest to his heart. After finishing university in 1989, Ghosh, who was deeply inspired by Satyajit Ray's stories and illustrations, wrote to him from Manchester. Ghosh asked to work with him in any capacity just to learn how to draw. To Ghosh's surprise, Ray replied personally, politely explaining that he didn't own a company and couldn't offer him a role. The letter, dated 5 August 1989, is now a piece of cherished history that reflects both humility and respect. Ghosh shared the post on Ray's birth anniversary as a tribute to the timeless icon. 'I work for a fee as a director for other producers. Also, I write my own screenplays and have a regular editor. I regret, therefore, that I am not in a position to help you,' Ray wrote in his letter to young Ghosh. Despite the rejection, Ghosh treasures the typed letter to this day. The Kahaani director calls Ray his 'only teacher for storytelling' and one of his greatest cinematic heroes. 'It was my very first rejection letter ever and -- my most loved/cherished/prized one. And, the fact the he took time out to type and reply to some random idiot sitting in Manchester made him a gigantic hero in my eye,' Ghosh wrote. 'Till date, he remains one of my greatest heroes of cinema and my only teacher for story telling,' he added. Social media reactions Many social media users reacted to the post. 'He replied to my mother as well, when she wrote in 1977 asking why Shatranj Ke Khiladi was not releasing in Calcutta, after she had seen it while on holiday in Madras,' former KKR Team Director Joy Bhattacharjya wrote. 'Most busy people tend to respond if the ask is specific and the note is genuine and personalized. You might also want to share the letter you wrote. That way many would be able to learn "what does it take to get a response from a busy person?" entrepreneur Sumit Ramani wrote. Another reply came, 'Amazing. Even that refusal Letter is succinct, articulate and yet polite. That letter is a treasure.' Sujoy Ghosh inspired by Satyajit Ray Sujoy Ghosh has often called Satyajit Ray his filmmaking teacher. He praises Ray for showing human emotions and social issues with great depth. Deeply inspired by Ray's film techniques and writing style, Ghosh adapted Ray's short story 'Anukul' into a short film. It was well received by critics, who felt he stayed true to Ray's creative vision. While speaking to Film Companion, Ghosh once recommended Satyajit Ray's 1970 movie, Aranyer Din Ratri (Days and Nights in the Forest). He challenged viewers to recognise Simi Garewal in the film. She plays a tribal lady in it. 'Every time I make a film, I go back to Aranyer Din Ratri to learn the way Satyajit Ray has taught us to talk about things by not talking about it,' Ghosh said.
India Today
30-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Ajinkya Rahane injury: Anukul Roy provides update on KKR skipper after DC win
KKR's Anukul Roy has eased concerns over the injury suffered by Ajinkya Rahane during the win over DC, saying that it isn't serious as initially feared. Rahane, who has been KKR's best batter this season with 297 runs in 10 matches, got a cut on his hand while fielding and had to be taken off. The KKR skipper was forced to watch the remainder of the game from the dug out. advertisementHowever, in his absence, Sunil Narine took over as the stand-in skipper and guided the team to victory as KKR kept their play-off hopes alive. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Anukul said that the KKR skipper will need a few a days to recover and felt that the injury can be managed. "It doesn't seem too serious. He might need two or three days. The doctors will give a clearer picture, but for now, he's okay. He got a few stitches, but it's manageable," said Anukul. KKR will have their next game against RR on May 4 and it remains to be seen if Rahane will be fit for the game. 'Narine's game-changing spell charged us all up'Anukul, who was playing his first game, played a big role in KKR's win. However, it seemed like the home team was cruising to the win at one point before Narine flipped the game on its head with a match-winning spell. advertisementAnukul said that the spell from Narine was able to charge the team up an brought them back into the contest. "The match had started drifting towards them — they were batting very positively and scoring right away. It felt like we were under pressure. But then Narine came in, bowled brilliantly, and took two to three wickets back-to-back. That charged us all up and brought us right back into the game," said Anukul. Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
South China Morning Post
02-04-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
‘Earthquake drunk' Thais given advice on how to deal with post-quake dizziness
'Earthquake drunk' Thais have been advised to rest, drink more water – and avoid stressful news reports. Advertisement Days after Friday's major earthquake , many Thais were still experiencing dizziness and feeling as if the ground was swaying – a condition known as being 'earthquake drunk' or post-earthquake dizziness syndrome, the government said in a statement on Monday. Anukul Prueksanusak, a government deputy spokesman, said that such symptoms were more commonly seen among people with anxiety disorders and migraines. The government's guidelines for combating the symptoms include drinking more water and ginger tea, avoiding alcohol or caffeine, taking more screen breaks, looking into the distance, and getting enough sleep. Those suffering from the syndrome are also encouraged to share their feelings with others and cut back on quake news to manage stress levels. A rescuer is given a Thai massage at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on Tuesday. Photo: AFP 'However, if the symptoms do not go away within one week, you should see a doctor immediately,' Anukul said.
