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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ravi Mohan sued for ₹6 crore, files countersuit on production house for wasting his call sheet
Tamil actor Ravi Mohan moved the Madras High Court seeking ₹9 crore compensation from the production house, Bobby Touch Gold Universal Private Limited, for not utilising his call sheet. According to a report by TNIE, this comes after the production house filed a suit asking him to return the advance amount of ₹6 crore they had given him. Ravi Mohan claims the production house wasted his call sheet this year. Ravi Mohan sued for ₹ 6 crore, files countersuit As per the report, Ravi moved the Madras HC to sue the production house for wasting his time over two films. The matter came to hearing before Justice Abdul Quddhose on Wednesday. Ravi claimed in court that both he and the production house agreed on dates for shooting the first of the two films they agreed upon. He blocked his schedule from 1 January 2025 for 80 continuous call sheets till 21 March. He claimed that he was forced to lose time due to a delay in production, so he is entitled to compensation. Ravi also asked the court to 'attach the property of the company' and 'to furnish a security deposit of ₹9 crore' till the suit is disposed of. The production house's claims On Tuesday, the judge had asked Ravi to file his response to a civil suit filed by the production house, which asked him to pay back the ₹6 crore advance allegedly paid to him. They had also sought an interim injunction restraining the actor from working on any film produced by a third party or by himself. The production house claimed that they had signed an agreement with Ravi for one of the two proposed films and paid him the advance in September 2024. They claim that he failed to honour the agreement because he wanted to produce his own film. Ravi last starred in the romantic drama Kadhalika Neramillai with Nithya Menen this year. He will soon be seen in Karathey Babu, Parasakthi, Genie and Thani Oruvan 2.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Genie Bouchard to officially retire after hometown Montreal WTA 1000
The post Genie Bouchard to officially retire after hometown Montreal WTA 1000 appeared first on ClutchPoints. Genie Bouchard announced that she is officially retiring after the National Bank Open in her hometown of Montreal. The former world No. 5 is one of the most decorated Canadian tennis players ever. Bouchard turned pro in 2009 at just 15 years old and steadily progressed up the ranks of the pro circuit over the next four years. 2013 was her breakout season, during which she was subsequently named WTA Newcomer of the Year. Bouchard then became a household name in 2014, having her best year of her career. Genie went the farthest she had ever gone in all four majors, making it to the semifinals of the Australian Open and French Open, and following those two deep runs with becoming the first Canadian to play in a major singles final at Wimbledon. On the path to this incredible achievement, Genie defeated the four ranked opponents, including two top-ten players, Angelique Kerber and Simona Halep. The then-world No. 13 player in the world went on to lose in the final to Petra Kvitova, but the result helped her reach an all-time high ranking of No. 5. While there have been struggles with form and health since early 2015, Bouchard did help Canada win the Billie Jean King Cup in 2023 and has had a terrific career that she can look back on with pride. The 31-year-old gave a beautiful reaction to this news on Twitter. Bouchard's impact extends beyond the court, as she has been an avid spokesperson for athletes' mental health and was part of a panel at the National Bank Open in 2024 discussing the progress the tour has made in providing tennis players with the necessary support. Genie has been open about her struggles, especially after ascending to the top of the sport at such a young age. Even though she will no longer be on the tour, Bouchard will continue to play a positive role in many athletes' journeys going forward. Overall, the National Bank Open should be a fitting celebration for a legend of Canadian tennis. It'll be interesting to see who Bouchard's potential final opponent will be, or if she still has a few wins up her sleeve. Either way, it'll be an emotional last match for Genie when the time comes. Related: Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Montreal WTA 1000 after Wimbledon loss Related: Carlos Alcaraz sends classy message to Jannik Sinner after final
Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Buzz Feed
The Most Disturbing Wikipedia Pages
Do you love all things weird, dark, and horrifying? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get your weekly dopamine fix of the macabre delivered RIGHT to your inbox! Genie (feral child) Genie (a pseudonym) was a girl discovered in 1970 in Arcadia, California, at age 13 after being brutally isolated and starved, strapped either to a potty chair or a crib, and forbidden to speak by her abusive father for almost her entire life. Her treatment resulted in severe physical and linguistic deprivation. She was subsequently placed under intensive study and gained some vocabulary and basic communication skills, but failed to acquire normal grammar. Her case became known as one of the "worst cases of child abuse" in the US, and ultimately raised ethical concerns about the treatment of vulnerable subjects and their rights. Toy-Box Killer David Parker Ray, who was given the moniker the "Toy‑Box Killer," was an American kidnapper, serial rapist, and suspected serial killer who abducted and brutalized women — primarily sex workers— in a soundproofed trailer he dubbed his 'Toy Box' near Elephant Butte, New Mexico. Though he never faced murder charges and no bodies were found, Ray claimed to have abducted 40 victims. He was convicted in 2001 of kidnapping and torture based on survivor testimonies, receiving a sentence of over 223 years, and died of a heart attack in prison in 2002. Murder of Sylvia Likens Sylvia Likens was a 16‑year‑old from Indiana who, over the summer of 1965, endured escalating torture at the hands of her caregiver, Gertrude Baniszewski (pictured above), Gertrude's children, and neighborhood kids. The abuse — which included beatings, burnings, starvation, and sexual humiliation — resulted in over 150 wounds and eventually led to her death from a subdural hematoma, shock, and malnutrition. In May 1966, Gertrude was convicted of first‑degree murder, and her daughter Paula received a second‑degree murder conviction; both were reportedly sentenced to life in prison. Christine Chubbuck Christine Chubbuck was a TV news reporter in Sarasota, Florida, who was the first person to die by suicide on live television. On July 15, 1974, during a live broadcast of the show Suncoast Digest, she announced, "In keeping with Channel 40's policy of bringing you the latest in 'blood and guts,' and in living color, you are going to see another first — attempted suicide," before pulling out a gun from under her desk and shooting herself in the head. Chubbuck died about 14 hours later, and her death sparked enduring discussions around mental health and ethical boundaries in broadcasting. Murder of Junko Furuta Junko Furota was a Japanese high school student who was abducted, raped, tortured, and then subsequently murdered in 1989 by four teenage boys over the course of 44 days. Some of the horrific acts she was subjected to included being repeatedly burned, beaten, forced to drink her own urine, and then fatally set on fire. Her case was often referred to as the 'concrete-encased high school girl murder case,' because her body was discovered packed in concrete inside a dumped oil drum. The case became widely known not only due to the extremely graphic nature of the repeated beatings and sexual assaults she endured, but also the belief from the public that the perpetrators received lenient sentences. Hello Kitty murder case The Hello Kitty murder case is one of Hong Kong's most infamous crime cases. In 1999, a 23-year-old nightclub hostess named Fan Man-yee was abducted by three men — Chan Man-lok, Leung Wai-lun, and Leung Shing-cho — after she stole a wallet from Chan, a member of a Chinese organized crime syndicate. They held her captive in an apartment for several weeks, where she endured horrific torture, including beatings, sexual assault, and burns, ultimately leading to her death from traumatic shock. Fan's captors dismembered her body, sewing her skull into a Hello Kitty doll, which gave the case its name. The crime came to light when a 14-year-old girl involved in the case (who was being groomed by one of the perpetrators) reported it to the police. The three men were convicted of manslaughter in 2000 and sentenced to life in prison. Unit 731 Unit 731 was a covert biological and chemical warfare unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, based in occupied Manchuria (present-day China). Operating under the guise of epidemic prevention, it conducted brutal human experiments on civilians and prisoners of war, including vivisection, forced infection with deadly diseases, and frostbite testing. These experiments led to the deaths of an estimated 300,000+ people. After the war, the U.S. granted immunity to many Unit 731 members in exchange for their research data, allowing key figures like Ishii to avoid prosecution. The unit's atrocities remain one of the most horrifying examples of wartime human experimentation. Murder of Shanda Sharer In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was abducted, tortured, and murdered by four teenage girls, Melinda Loveless, Laurie Tackett, Hope Rippey, and Toni Lawrence, in Madison, Indiana. The crime was driven by Loveless's jealousy over Sharer's relationship with her ex-girlfriend, Amanda Heavrin. Under the guise of taking Sharer to meet Heavrin, the girls lured her into their car and subjected her to hours of brutal torture, including beating, stabbing, strangulation, and sexual assault. Eventually, they set her on fire while she was still alive. All four girls were tried as adults and accepted plea deals: Loveless and Tackett received 60-year sentences (paroled after 26 and 25 years, respectively), Rippey was sentenced to 35 years (paroled after 14), and Lawrence received 20 years (paroled after 9). As of 2019, all four girls, now women, have been released from prison. Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard On June 10, 1991, 11‑year‑old Jaycee Lee Dugard was abducted while walking to a school bus stop in Meyers, California. Her captors, Phillip and Nancy Garrido, held Jaycee for the next 18 years in concealed tents and sheds in the backyard of their home in Antioch, California. Phillip, a convicted sex offender, repeatedly raped Jaycee during the first six years of her captivity, leading to the birth of her two daughters when she was just 14 and 17 years old. Over the years, numerous people actually saw Jaycee, and there were even several missed rescue opportunities. Then, in August 2009, during a visit to UC Berkeley with Jaycee's daughters, campus police officers became suspicious of Phillip and ran a background check, which ultimately led to Jaycee's rescue and the arrest of the Garridos. Phillip Garrido was sentenced to 431 years to life, and Nancy to 36 years to life in prison. Since her return, Jaycee has written memoirs, founded the JAYC Foundation supporting trauma survivors, and focused on rebuilding her life with her daughters. Tarrare Tarrare was an 18th-century Frenchman who was said to have had an insatiable appetite and ability to eat nearly anything — live animals, stones, garbage. Despite his extreme eating habits, he remained slim. He served in the French Revolutionary Army and underwent medical experiments after eating enough for 15 people and swallowing a wooden box to test his use as a courier. Captured during a mission, he was eventually returned and expelled from the hospital after being suspected of eating a one-year-old child. He died of tuberculosis in 1798, and his autopsy revealed an abnormally large stomach and digestive system. Anneliese Michel Anneliese Michel was a German woman who, despite being diagnosed with epilepsy and psychiatric disorders, became convinced, along with her parents, that she was actually possessed. After years of failed treatment, two priests performed 67 exorcisms over 10 months during which Anneliese ceased eating and exhibited extreme self-harm. She died from malnutrition and dehydration in 1976. Her parents (pictured above with a photo of Anneliese) and the priests were later convicted of negligent homicide. The case led to changes in exorcism practices and inspired several films, including The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Scaphism Scaphism was an allegedly ancient method of execution — aka "the boats" — whereby a victim was trapped between two narrow boats, one inverted on top of the other, with their limbs and head left exposed, then force-fed and smeared with milk and honey. This would leave the victim exposed to insects and vermin that would eat them alive over several days. Human radiation experiments There were a number of human radiation experiments, mostly conducted in the U.S. from the 1940s to the 1970s, that exposed vulnerable people — including hospital patients, children, pregnant women, and prisoners — to radioactive substances without consent. These experiments, done by government agencies and universities, involved practices like directly injecting plutonium, feeding radioactive material to children, and even exhuming bodies from graveyards, and all of it caused serious harm or death. Public outcry led to a 1994 investigation by President Clinton's advisory committee, which confirmed ethical violations and led to official apologies and limited reparations. Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, given the moniker the "Tool Box Killers," were American serial killers who abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered five teenage girls in Southern California during 1979. They were given this name because they used everyday tools — like pliers and ice picks — in their brutal crimes. They sometimes made audio recordings or took photos of their crimes, which were so awful that they reportedly brought some jurors, lawyers, and court observers to tears when presented during their trial. Norris eventually turned informant, received life in prison, and died in 2020; Bittaker was sentenced to death and died in prison in 2019. Both died of natural causes. Peter Kürten Peter Kürten, known as "The Vampire of Düsseldorf," was a German serial killer active in 1929. He committed at least nine murders and numerous assaults, deriving sexual pleasure from violence and blood, once even drinking his victim's blood. Arrested in 1930, he confessed to dozens of crimes. After a high-profile trial, he was executed by guillotine in 1931. Fritzl case In 2008, Austrian police discovered that a man named Josef Fritzl had kept his daughter Elisabeth imprisoned in a secret cellar for 24 years, during which he repeatedly raped her and fathered seven children. Three of the children lived with her in captivity, three were raised upstairs as foster children, and one died shortly after birth. The case was uncovered when one of the children became seriously ill, prompting Josef to seek medical help, and then leading to Elisabeth's rescue and Fritzl's arrest. He was later sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including rape, incest, and murder by negligence. Carl Tanzler Carl Tanzler was a German-born radiology technician in Key West, Florida, who became obsessed with his tuberculosis patient, Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos, after her death in 1931. He would visit her mausoleum nightly and claimed he heard her spirit urging him to take her body home. He eventually exhumed her remains and spent seven years living with and preserving the corpse — using piano wire, wax, glass eyes, perfume, and clothing — until her sister discovered what he'd done. Charged only with grave-robbing, Tanzler avoided conviction due to the statute of limitations, later moving to mainland Florida, writing his autobiography, and reportedly keeping a wax effigy until he died in 1952. Armin Meiwes Armin Meiwes, known as the 'Rotenburg Cannibal,' was a German man who, in March 2001, killed and cannibalized a consenting victim, Bernd Brandes, whom he found via an online ad seeking someone willing to be eaten. The two even attempted to eat Brandes's severed penis before Meiwes eventually murdered him, dismembered his body, consumed some of his flesh, and stored the remainder in his freezer. Arrested in December 2002, Meiwes was initially convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8.5 years, but after an appeal and retrial in 2006, he was ultimately convicted of murder with life imprisonment. Murder of Kelly Anne Bates Kelly Anne Bates was a 17-year-old from Manchester, England, who, over approximately four weeks in early 1996, was violently tortured by her boyfriend, 48‑year‑old James Patterson Smith. Some of the atrocities he committed included burning Smith all over her body, stabbing her, and even gouging both her eyes out. He ultimately drowned her in a bathtub and reported it falsely as an accidental death. Smith was convicted of her murder in November 1997 and given a life sentence with a minimum term of 20 years. Murder of Skylar Neese Skylar Neese was a 16-year-old honor student from Star City, West Virginia, who disappeared on July 6, 2012, after sneaking out of her home with two friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. In January 2013, Shoaf confessed that the pair lured Skylar to a wooded area in Pennsylvania and stabbed her to death, over 50 times, simply because they 'didn't like her' anymore. Her body was found months later, buried under brush. Shoaf pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and received 30 years in prison, while Eddy pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, receiving a life sentence. Finally, Waverly Hills Sanatorium Waverly Hills Sanatorium, which is located near Louisville, Kentucky, opened in 1910 to treat tuberculosis patients amid a deadly local outbreak. It was expanded in 1926 to accommodate over 400 patients and became infamous for experimental treatments — like rib removal and lung collapse— and for secretly transporting bodies through a hidden 'body chute' to avoid alarming the living. After the discovery of antibiotics, it closed in 1961 and briefly reopened as a geriatric center. It is now a privately owned facility that people frequently say is haunted. Obsessed with this kind of content? Subscribe to the That Got Dark newsletter to get a weekly post just like this delivered directly to your inbox.
7NEWS
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Canadian tennis champion Eugenie Bouchard announces retirement at home tournament
Hugely popular Canadian tennis star Genie Bouchard has called time on her career. The 31-year-old will play one one last time at the Canadian Open in her home town of Montreal, starting next week, before saying goodbye. 'You'll know when it's time. For me, it's now. Ending where it all started: Montreal,' Bouchard wrote across her social media platforms. Bouchard, a former world No.5, was at her peak in 2014 when she reached the Wimbledon final and semi-finals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros. She also won her only singles title that year. Bouchard returned to a grand slam semi the following season in Australia, but had her career somewhat derailed by a fall later that year at the US Open, after which she was never the same. The Canadian suffered a concussion after slipping on a wet locker room floor, forcing her to pull out of her fourth-round match. American superstar Coco Gauff and Bouchard's sister Beatrice were among the first to pay tribute to her career. 'Watching you chase your dreams with everything in your being has been one of the greatest joys of my life,' Beatrice said. 'You are the true definition of hard work, determination, HEART, and resilience. 'You made history, inspired a nation, and gave everything to this sport. 'But to me.. you've always just been my hero. So proud to be your sister, and I can't wait to see what's next for you.' Hundreds of fans added their well-wishes. 'Genie, you've done a lot of great things, not only for yourself, but the sport of tennis and you made a lot of new people become fans, not only of yourself, but of the sport itself. Be proud of your career and I hope you find something that you loved as much as tennis,' one wrote. 'Congratulations Genie, what a wonderful career. You helped Canadian tennis on World tennis map, a place it has never left since you burst onto the scene. Thank You. Wishing you all the best in your new ventures. The tennis world will not be the same without you in it,' another added. A third called her a 'tennis goddess and queen'. 'Hoping that Genie goes out with bang. Many great moments from her career.' Bouchard has scarcely played on the WTA tour in recent years, having explored professional pickleball instead. But she has received a wildcard entry to the Canadian Open, as the tournament's official account revealed. 'One final Montreal homecoming and a main draw wildcard for Eugenie Bouchard,' it said. 'The former world no. 5 and 2014 Wimbledon finalist will bid adieu to tennis at the #NBO2025 ' Tournament director Valerie Tetreault said she's been an icon of the sport in Canada. 'She has been one of the most important figures in the history of our sport in Canada and a trailblazer who redefined what Canadian tennis could be,' Tetreault said. 'We are proud of everything she has done, as a player and role model, and we can't wait to see her in action one last time at IGA Stadium this summer.'
Business Journals
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Fifth Third Bank accelerates growth and community investment across Kentucky
1. Expanding Our Footprint Across the State We're growing to meet Kentuckians where they are. This year, we relocated our Louisville corporate office and downtown branch to the vibrant NuLu neighborhood—underscoring our long-term commitment to downtown Louisville. In Lexington, new financial centers are opening in 2025, with Bowling Green and Elizabethtown slated for expansion through 2026. These investments bring banking closer to home for more Kentuckians, making financial services more accessible and convenient. 2. Growing Our Team to Better Serve Clients As our footprint expands, so does our team. We're actively hiring across all lines of business, with a particular focus on strengthening our Commercial and Private Bank divisions. This growth is about more than numbers—it's about bringing in top-tier talent to deliver the personalized, consultative service our clients expect. Our team is equipped to guide individuals and businesses through every stage of their financial journey. expand 3. Investing in Communities That Matter Fifth Third is committed to driving meaningful, place-based community engagement across Kentucky. Through the Fifth Third Neighborhood Program, we've invested more than $40 million in Louisville's Russell neighborhood over the past three years—supporting economic mobility in partnership with local residents and stakeholders. Our commitment extends beyond Louisville. We're proud to invest alongside Community Ventures in the revitalization of Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg, helping to transform the historic campus into a hub for economic development and community gathering. We're also partnering with the Kentucky Chamber Foundation and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky to bring our eBus—a mobile financial services center—to Elizabethtown. There, we're hosting expungement clinics to help individuals remove barriers to employment and re-enter the workforce with confidence. These efforts are part of our broader mission to create pathways to financial stability and long-term prosperity for Kentuckians across the state. expand 4. Enhancing the Client Experience Through Innovation Our new financial centers are designed with the client in mind—modern, welcoming spaces that make banking easier. We're also investing in digital tools like Genie, our AI-powered assistant in the Fifth Third mobile app, which helps clients manage their finances with greater ease and flexibility. Whether online, on the app, or in person, we're focused on delivering a seamless and personalized experience. 5. A Long-Term Commitment to Kentucky We're not just growing—we're here to stay. Our momentum is strong, and our dedication to Kentucky is unwavering. Whether you're visiting a financial center, meeting with a banker, or volunteering alongside us in the community, know this: Fifth Third is committed to Kentucky and to the people who call it home. Find your nearest branch or explore career opportunities at Fifth Third is a bank that's as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we've been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it's one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation's highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust. Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at
