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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shilpa Shetty gets real in Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds' new ad
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds , India's fastest-scaling lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has unveiled its new brand campaign 'Let's Get Real' a powerful call to reimagine luxury through the lens of innovation, ethics and conscious consumption . At the heart of this movement is actor, entrepreneur and wellness icon Shilpa Shetty , who joins the brand also as a strategic investor. The campaign signifies a defining moment in the evolution of India's luxury jewellery landscape. With 'Let's Get Real', Limelight takes a firm stance against outdated narratives and legacy perceptions, positioning itself as the torchbearer of new-age luxury in India. 'Limelight isn't just participating in the lab-grown diamond category, we're building it,' said Pooja Sheth Madhavan, founder and managing director, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds . 'As a first mover, we carry the responsibility to lead the shift in how lab grown diamonds are perceived. With an aggressive roadmap to open 100 stores by 2026, we're scaling both reach and relevance. 'Let's Get Real' calls out traditional myths about luxury and offers a compelling promise of diamonds that shine boldly with a purpose. This campaign is more than marketing; it's a cultural reset.' Shetty, as the brand ambassador, lends her voice and credibility to a campaign grounded in mindful luxury. Her entrepreneurial mindset, public commitment to conscious living and aspirational appeal make her a strategic fit and a firm believer of the movement. 'What drew me to Limelight was the honesty of their story,' said Shetty. 'Lab-grown diamonds are a smart and responsible choice. As someone who values authenticity and mindful choices, investing in Limelight felt natural. With 'Let's Get Real', you can wear something stunning yet meaningful without any compromise. That's the future of luxury, and I'm proud to help shape it.' The campaign taps into a powerful consumer truth that the modern Indian woman is increasingly value-driven, informed, and conscious. With sustainability, innovation, and transparency rising as critical purchase factors, lab-grown diamonds are fast becoming the preferred choice for a new generation of luxury consumers. ''Let's Get Real' is not a cosmetic line, it's our core positioning,' said Rupali Shrivastava, chief marketing officer, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds. 'Luxury today is about meaning, not legacy. Our integrated 360° campaign spans TV, digital, print, OOH, multiplex cinema, influencers, and in-store experiences. It's backed by deep consumer insight showing strong traction for labgrown diamonds among young, independent women across India. This is not meant to sit in lockers or wait for occasions. It's made to be worn every day, everywhere by women who want their diamonds to reflect their values and lifestyle. We are not just responding to this shift, we're driving it.' With its vision and a brand ambassador who puts belief into action through investment, Limelight is redefining what it means to lead a category. 'Let's Get Real' is not just a campaign, it's a blueprint for the future of luxury in India, the press note shared with ETBrandEquity stated.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anne Hathaway's 2025 net worth: How she's still ruling Hollywood -Check out
1 2 Anne Hathaway isn't going anywhere. In 2025, she's sitting on a net worth of around 80 million, and that's no surprise, considering how she's been part of Hollywood's fabric for over 20 years. She didn't start out with blockbuster roles. In fact, one of her early gigs was on a short-lived TV show called 'Get Real'. But then came 'The Princess Diaries', and everything changed. Starring opposite Julie Andrews , she instantly became a household name. That role turned her into a star, and she's managed to stay at the top ever since. She's Done It All and Done It Well Anne Hathaway isn't the type to be boxed into one genre. She's done teen comedies, musicals, intense dramas, you name it. Films like Rachel Getting Married and Les Misérables showed just how deep her range runs. That latter role even earned her an Oscar. But let's not forget her in 'The Devil Wears Prada'. That performance is still talked about, and rightly so. It proved she could carry big commercial films while holding her own alongside industry heavyweights. As reported by Parade website, her movies have made over 6.8 billion worldwide. That kind of number doesn't just happen. It means people trust her. Studios do. Audiences do. She shows up and delivers, whether it's a small indie film or a big studio project. Still at the top of her game Even if she's not a billionaire, 80 million is no small feat. And it's not just from acting. On average, she earns about 12 million a year. Her per-film rate can go anywhere from 5 million to 15 million. On top of that, she's a favorite with luxury brands, which only boosts her income. What makes her stand out even more is her consistency. She doesn't chase trends. She's built a career on substance. She picks roles that challenge her, and that keeps audiences coming back. Anne may have started off playing a reluctant royal, but her real-life success story is just as magical, minus the tiara. Anne Hathaway is Vogue's cover girl
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
The UFT's Mamdani endorsement: Letters to the Editor — July 10, 2025
The Issue: The city's United Federation of Teachers endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor. In choosing Zohran Mamdani, the UFT has shown it accepts the whole package of what he stands for — including Jew hatred and government seizure of private property ('Lefty UFT endorses radical Mamdani,' July 9). If anything, this action calls for school choice: To give parents the option of placing their children in schools that actually teach the basics, rather than political indoctrination. Bill Isler Floral Park In the past, any communist or fascist would have to seize power by force of arms. In today's New York City, it turns out all a communist has to do is offer the United Federation of Teachers a raise. Christopher O'Keefe Manhattan I am ashamed of my union for doing this. This endorsement came from a meeting of the union's Delegate Assembly, apparently made up of leftist, antisemitic communists. How could the UFT endorse a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions advocate who refuses to acknowledge Holocaust Remembrance and is rumored to make Jamaal Bowman, an anti-Israel poor imitation of a human being, the next chancellor of New York City schools? To protest this outrage, I am asking my fellow UFT colleagues to withdraw from giving to COPE, a financial political action group of the UFT. Ed Greenspan Brooklyn Mass insanity at New York City's teachers union overcomes intelligence. The UFT is blind to Mamdani's threat to our fragile democracy. Thomas Birnbaum Manhattan I was taken aback when I read in The Post that the United Federation of Teachers voted to endorse antisemite Mamdani for New York City mayor. How support of Mamdani helps the city's public schools is lost on me, or any thinking person for that matter. However, on reflection, I remembered that this was the teachers union that denounced the attempts by parents to control what was taught to their children. This rabble organization of teachers cares not for the betterment of students, but only for paychecks and pensions. Frank Olivieri Ft. Myers, Fla. So, the UFT has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor. As teachers, how stupid can they possibly be for backing a snake-oil salesman? I'll bet a boatload of chalk that these teachers will tell their students to tell their parents to vote for Mamdani. The election is less than four months away; there's still time to pack up and leave New York for good. Harve Kaye Brooklyn The Issue: Elon Musk's threat to launch a third national party amid his disapproval of President Trump. In theory, the new political party proposed by Elon Musk as a third alternative could be a great divider with just a few wins in the House and Senate ('Get Real, Elon,' Glenn Harlan Reynolds, July 8). The problem, however, is that the basis of this party seems to be both spite and an attempt to gain power over President Trump. A rival party is not a positive idea, and thus it might be better for Musk to step away and spend his time and money on solving one of the world's many problems. Dennis Fitzgerald Melbourne, Australia It appears Elon Musk wants to create a new national political party as revenge due to President Trump and the Republican Party no longer being his puppets and passing the One Big Beautiful Bill. Musk should go back to the country where he was born — which is not the United States — to create his new political party. Cecelia Clark St. Petersburg, Fla. Want to weigh in on today's stories? Send your thoughts (along with your full name and city of residence) to letters@ Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.
ABC News
24-06-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Video of explosion at Iran's Evin Prison suspected of AI manipulation
Doubts are being raised about the authenticity of a video being widely shared online purporting to show a strike on Iran's Evin prison. The facility in Tehran has been the primary prison for housing political detainees since Iran's 1979 revolution, according to Reuters. The agency said it had been the site of executions, and that several high-profile foreign prisoners were held there. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the military was carrying out strikes in Tehran, including on Evin, on Monday. Minister for Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar shared a black-and-white video claiming to show a security camera video of a strike on the prison's gates. The 6-second clip shows the gates of the prison, which explode just before the 2-second mark. The straight lines of a door then wobble in an unusual way. ABC NEWS Verify showed the video to Hany Farid, the co-founder and chief science officer at GetReal, a platform that combats the threat of deepfakes. He is also a professor at University of California, Berkeley, specialising in media forensics. "Unfortunately, the quality of the video is too poor for proper analysis using forensics or our models," Professor Farid said. The forensic team at GetReal traced the earliest version of the video to a Telegram channel called "Iran Human Rights Society". "Now is the time to help the prisoners," its post read. GetReal also found an image of the prison from 2023. It matches the first frame of the video, with the team noting the surrounding branches and shrubbery are "oddly bare for summertime". "It seems more likely that an AI-powered image-to-video generator was used with this image as the source," Professor Farid said. The top left of the video also reads "CAMERA 07" in a country where the dominant language is Farsi, not English. ABC NEWS Verify is not suggesting there was no Israeli strike on Evin, only that this "security camera video" may have been AI-generated or manipulated in some other way. Other videos from around the prison, showing smoke in the area, can be geo-located and verified. This one appears to be taken from north of the prison, looking towards the back of the complex. The purported security camera footage, in the correct location of the Israeli strike, was included in reporting by major news outlets after it was shared by Mr Sa'ar, a high-ranking minister. Some included footnotes on their stories about the strike at Evin, after having removed the video. "One clip purporting to show the moment of the strike as captured on a security camera appears to have been digitally manipulated, and references to it have been removed," the New York Times reads. Verifying the video is also made more difficult as it shows a real location, which can be found on Google Street View. Professor Farid said if the video were proven fake, it would be concerning. "It adds to a growing and troubling trend of fake content circulating online as major world events unfold, making our understanding of what is happening and how to respond shaky, at best," he told ABC NEWS Verify. There have been numerous examples of fake images and videos circulating since the Israel-Iran war began. This post falsely claims to show Tel Aviv engulfed in flames, with one image showing a building carrying the logo of Rafael, an Israel-based weapons manufacturer. This fake video was also posted online, claiming to show a downed B-2 bomber. In the AI-generated clip, one man in the rear at the centre right of the frame appears to merge with the background, a telltale sign of manipulation.
Gizmodo
03-06-2025
- General
- Gizmodo
Viral Paragliding Video May Be Partly AI-Generated, Experts Say
Last week, numerous media outlets, including Gizmodo, reported on a shocking paragliding accident in China that saw a strong updraft shoot 55-year-old Peng Yujian 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) into freezing air. However, a digital security firm is now 'fairly confident' that parts of the video allegedly capturing the event are AI-generated, according to Reuters, who originally distributed the video. 'The video, originally posted after the paraglider's May 24 flight by his support team on Douyin, China's TikTok, employed artificial intelligence to fake some of the footage, according to a review by a digital security firm consulted by Reuters,' reads the Reuters update. 'Digital security firm GetReal said it was 'fairly confident' the first five seconds of Peng's video contained AI-generated images,' the article continues, noting that the video also includes inconsistencies such as strange changes to the paraglider's helmet and equipment. Many news sites, including NBC and the BBC, have taken the video down, and the video we linked to in our own coverage on May 29 is no longer available. An article by Sixth Tone (an English language news outlet reporting on China) still has the alleged footage from Peng's camera, including the inconsistencies noted by Reuters. As we previously reported, Peng was testing paragliding equipment at around 10,000 ft (3,000 m) above sea level when a dangerous meteorological phenomenon known as 'cloud suck' allegedly pulled him up to around 28,000 ft (8,500 m). For comparison, the peak of Mount Everest is 29,029 ft (8,848 m) above sea level. He was in the air for over an hour, exposed to almost -40 degrees Celsius (-40 degrees Fahrenheit), before landing 20 miles (33 kilometers) away from his starting point. A camera mounted onto his equipment supposedly filmed the accident. The video—highlighting Peng's snow-crusted face looking around confusedly—went viral on Douyin, China's version of TikTok, before Chinese state media picked it up. The state-run broadcaster CCTV distributed it internationally via a Reuters-owned platform, according to the Canadian news agency. Abhinav Dhall, an associate professor in Monash University's Department of Data Science and AI, told ABC Australia that it's difficult to determine whether the video is real or AI-generated, 'if we closely observe the starting say 3 or 4 seconds of this video we can see that the clouds in the background do not really look real. They look like as if, you know, it's a 2D picture.' Peng's story, however, is technically possible. In 2007, German paraglider Ewa Wisnierska reportedly survived a similar accident when a storm front sucked her nearly 33,000 ft (10,000 m) into the air, according to ABC Australia. Reuters, however, reports that French pilot Antoine Girard holds the 'current record for a planned flight' for flying 27,582 ft (8,407 m) over the Himalayas in 2021. It remains to be seen how the news industry will adapt in the face of increasingly realistic AI-generated visual content.
