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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ek Doctor Ki Maut: Put some respect on Pankaj Kapur's name and give him that Padma Shri; he's a national treasure
It's Pankaj Kapur; he's the secret sauce that brings it all together. In India, even the best actors are rendered helpless without proper direction. Only a few of them can deliver dependably strong performances regardless of how skilled the filmmaker supervising them might be. This is the difference between Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, between Alia Bhatt and Taapsee Pannu. It is up to you to figure out who falls in which category. Kapur, however, can instinctively understand the tone of the project he's in, figure out his position in it, and then mould his performance accordingly. Over the course of his decades-long career, he has proven himself to be uncommonly chameleonic. In the cult comedy classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, he played the cartoonish villain Tarneja; a dastardly man with a Napoleon complex so comical that his entire body seemed to be revolting against it. In Vishal Bhardwaj's Maqbool, he communicated more through a silent closeup than others could with a soliloquy; in Anubhav Sinha's IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack, his one look was enough to inspire faith in an institution as untrustworthy as government. Kapur was doing television before it became cool (even in Hollywood). And yet, when lists are made about the greatest Indian actors of his generation, for some reason, his name isn't at the top of them. Naseeruddin Shah won a Padma Shri in 1987, and a Padma Bhushan in 2003. Kapur, 71, has won neither. Also read – Kapurush: The most underrated film of Satyajit Ray's career predates Past Lives by decades, but is even more stirring Perhaps the greatest metaphor for his career is the plot of the film Ek Doctor Ki Maut, directed by Tapan Sinha and released at the end of the parallel cinema movement; Aditya Chopra and Ram Gopal Varma were right around the corner, ready to drive Hindi movies to an entirely foreign destination. In the film, the detestable Dr Dipankar Roy claims to have invented a vaccine that could wipe leprosy off the face of the earth. But he's made to run around in circles by professional rivals, jealous colleagues, and petty superiors. In the end, he throws in his weapons and concedes defeat, allowing foreign scientists to claim a victory that was rightfully his. The biggest question that Ek Doctor Ki Maut leaves you with is this: had Dipankar been a more pleasant fellow, would he have avoided getting wrapped up in red tape? Would he have been honoured for his achievements? The biggest hurdle in Dipankar's path to success, the movie suggests, is his personality. He doesn't drink a drop of alcohol in the film, but Kapur plays him like a drunk. Dipankar is prone to outbursts; they're typically directed at his long-suffering wife, Seema, played by Shabana Azmi. He doesn't seem to have any friends, although he finds companionship of a kind in a young reporter, played by Irrfan Khan. His anger and frustration erupts with worrying regularity; he doesn't much care for the basic necessities of life, such as food and leisure. Dipankar isn't a happy man, not even when he's tinkering away in his home-made laboratory. There's probably more than one undiagnosed mental illness lurking in his psyche. It's a waste of his time, he says, to be put through the rigmarole by middle-managers and the like. Everybody in his community seems to either be jealous of him or furious at him. It isn't that they doubt his claims; he could've cured cancer for all they care. They simply don't want someone like him to succeed. But then, there's evidence to suggest that they'd have probably have treated him similarly had he been a nicer person. Kapur himself toyed with this alternate scenario in the show Office Office, which trapped an altogether more agreeable man in a web of bureaucracy. What Dipankar needed to be, it becomes clear as the movie goes along, is a sycophant. Read more – Sikandar: Anurag Kashyap's right; Bollywood is doomed if stars like Salman Khan enable the Snapchat-ification of cinema It's no secret that one's ability to navigate the system plays a role in their being considered for an award. Eligibility is secondary; talent is tertiary. Not always, but often. There is no way of knowing how astute Kapur is in these matters. But, as Ek Doctor Ki Maut asserts, Indian society has an odd relationship to fame. Poor behaviour is forgiven (at least publicly) the moment someone hits a certain level of popularity and power. Like everything else, their reputation often rests on their ability to make others money. And since fame and finances are usually in bed together, it's common for folks who've outlived their usefulness to be discarded without a thought. These are all ideas that Ek Doctor Ki Maut contemplates, but struggles to express; at least not as lucidly as IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, yet another project featuring Kapur that put 'babugiri' on blast. Dipankar is mature enough to understand the ways of the world, and yet, because of his misplaced idealism, he finds it near-impossible to fit in. He is a recluse; he leaves home only to tend to his patients. That, too, with a clinical dispassion. He finds it easier to channel his frustration into hate for an inanimate disease than empathy for a living being. He's a complex character with exactly two dimensions, the sort that sounds impossible to play on screen. And this is why Kapur's performance is so memorable, and his effortless talent so underappreciated. Post Credits Scene is a column in which we dissect new releases every week, with particular focus on context, craft, and characters. Because there's always something to fixate about once the dust has settled. Rohan Naahar is an assistant editor at Indian Express online. He covers pop-culture across formats and mediums. He is a 'Rotten Tomatoes-approved' critic and a member of the Film Critics Guild of India. He previously worked with the Hindustan Times, where he wrote hundreds of film and television reviews, produced videos, and interviewed the biggest names in Indian and international cinema. At the Express, he writes a column titled Post Credits Scene, and has hosted a podcast called Movie Police. You can find him on X at @RohanNaahar, and write to him at He is also on LinkedIn and Instagram. ... Read More
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AmpliTech Group Achieves FCC Certification For Its 5G ORAN Medium Power Radios For Private 5G (P5G) Deployments In US
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmpliTech Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPG, AMPGW), a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced signal processing components for satellite, public and private 5G, and other communications networks, including full 5G/6G system design and global distribution of integrated circuit assembly packages and lids, today proudly announces a significant milestone: the FCC Certification of its cutting-edge ORAN MPRU-Gen3-3537-AE-AI 5G radios. This achievement marks a pivotal moment for AmpliTech Group as it further solidifies its strategy to position the company as an ORAN 5G leader in the global 5G market. Both company's key 5G ORAN radio products for P5G, LPRU and MPRU, are now fully FCC certified and able for deployment across the United States. In addition to the FCC certification, the company also highlights that both configurations have recently obtained CE and REACH certifications, enabling them to be seamlessly integrated into 5G deployments across Europe. This dual certification achievement not only strengthens the company's market position but also enhances their ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions to customers in both the U.S. and European markets. These radios are designed to deliver enhanced coverage, efficiency, and performance, while also supporting the Open RAN architecture that is driving the future of telecom networks. The company's P5G solutions are ready now to participate in the rapid expansion of the Private 5G sector in the U.S., driven by increasing demand for dedicated, secured, high speed-performance networks across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and defense. "Our ORAN 5G strategy targets two critical market segments: Public 5G and Private 5G," stated Fawad Maqbool, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of AmpliTech Group. "Building on our recent successes in the Public 5G sector strategy, including securing two major LOIs with funded orders and commencing shipments in April, the FCC Certification of our Medium Power Radios marks a pivotal moment as this achievement not only accelerates our P5G strategy but also solidifies our position as an upcoming leader in the ORAN 5G market," Mr. Maqbool added. About AmpliTech GroupAmpliTech Group, Inc., comprising five divisions, AmpliTech Inc., Specialty Microwave, Spectrum Semiconductors Materials, AmpliTech Group Microwave Design Center, and AmpliTech Group True G Speed Services is a leading designer, developer, manufacturer, and distributor of cutting-edge radio frequency (RF) microwave components and 5G network solutions. Serving global markets including satellite communications, telecommunications (5G & IoT), space exploration, defense, and quantum computing, AmpliTech Group is committed to advancing technology and innovation. For more information, please visit Safe Harbor StatementThis release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements appear in several places in this release and include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things, that the receipt of these certifications will lead to further production orders, work from additional customers, growth and profitability. The words "may" "would" "will" "expect" "estimate" "anticipate" "believe" "intend" for 5G orders and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements because of various factors. Other risks are identified and described in more detail in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available on our website and with the SEC at We undertake no obligation to update, and we do not have a policy of updating or revising these forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. Contacts:Corporate Social MediaX: @AmpliTechAMPG Instagram: @AmpliTechAMPGFacebook: AmpliTechIncLinkedIn: Amplitech Group Inc Investor Social MediaX: @AMPG_IRStockTwits: @AMPG_IR Company Contact:Jorge FloresTel: 631-521-7831Investors@ ADDITIONAL COVERAGEMaxim Group LLC's research department currently covers AmpliTech Group and certain research reports may be available to current AmpliTech Group shareholders. Please email: rep@ for more information. Maxim Group is a FINRA and SEC registered broker-dealer. For more information regarding Maxim Group please visit: in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
India.com
20-05-2025
- General
- India.com
Meet Iqbal Who Cleared UPSC, His Father Was Bicycle Repairman- Know About His Struggle And Inspiring Journey
photoDetails english 2903570 Updated:May 20, 2025, 02:39 PM IST Who is Iqbal Ahmed? 1 / 7 Iqbal Ahmed, from Nandaur town in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar district who cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination, which is one of the toughest exams of India and over 13.4 lakh candidates have appeared for the first exam, Prelims in 2024. Iqbal's Academic Journey 2 / 7 Iqbal completed his intermediate studies from his town, Nandaur and then went to Gorakhpur to complete his further studies after that, he was shifted to Delhi for the further preparation. Iqbal's Struggles 3 / 7 Iqbal has always been good at academics since childhood and he always dreamt of serving his country. He was working in the labour department as a Labour enforcement officer because he cleared the UPPSC (Uttar Pradesh Service Commission) before clearing the UPSC, Ispite of having a secured job he kept on preparing for his dreams. Achieving Success in Civil Services 4 / 7 In 2025, Iqbal's dedication bore fruit as he secured the 998th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. His success story resonated throughout his hometown, with people of his town celebrating his achievement and visiting his family to offer congratulations and sweets. Iqbal's Family 5 / 7 Iqbal is the youngest son of his family, his family was not financially strong but they always supported him to study more. His father's name is Maqbool. And his mother's name is Kasidun Nis. And his elder brother's name is Syded. All his family members feel very proud of him. Struggles of His Family 6 / 7 Maqbool, Iqbal's father had a bicycle repairing shop in their town which was their primary source of income but now it's closed due to his poor health and later Maqbool's eldest son, Syed started his own work of house painting and Iqbal on the other hand kept his studies continued. Iqbal as an Inspiration 7 / 7 Iqbal is an epitome of determination, resilience and hardwork, he shows that if you want to achieve something you can do it, irrespective of the resources and financial support. He offers hope and motivation to all the aspiring individuals across the nation.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No movement observed at Attari-Wagah border after exit orders for Pakistani nationals
Amritsar: None of the persons, either from India or Pakistan, crossed the Attari or Wagah land border on Saturday, after India issued exit orders for the Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam terror attack . Earlier in the day, there was a rumour that a few Pakistani nationals had arrived at Attari. However, the immigration officials confirmed that no one had left or arrived in India via the Attari land border on Saturday. According to the data provided by reliable sources, a total of 2,794 persons crossed the international border – 953 Indian nationals who returned from Pakistan and 1,841 Pakistani nationals who crossed back into Pakistan – between April 24 and May 2. The immigration officials, however, have not officially confirmed these numbers. Meanwhile, Maqbool Chaudhary, a social activist from Qadian in Gurdaspur district, who is married to a Pakistani woman, said the Pakistani nationals living in India on long term visas had been receiving calls from the police as well as from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) asking them to apply for Indian citizenship if they were yet to do so and upload their certificates on the FRRO portal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Do you have AED 1000? سالك Read More Undo Notably, the Union ministry of home affairs on April 28 issued an order regarding the LTV policy for Pakistani nationals and directed that the long term visa holders had been exempted from revocation of their visas. The govt, however, has decided that all such Pakistani nationals holding the LTV and who had not obtained Indian citizenship were required to apply afresh on the FRRO portal with their documents, including a copy of the LTV certificate, photograph, address, profession, religion details, etc. Maqbool informed that the application form for reapplying for the LTV would be available on the portal from May 10 and the link would remain open until July 10, adding that the instructions stated that the LTV of any Pakistani national who failed to reapply in the said period should be cancelled. Sources did not rule out the possibility of many Pakistani nationals living on short term visas still living in hiding in India. MSID:: 120851457 413 |
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
No movement observed at Attari-Wagah border after exit orders for Pak nationals
Amritsar: None of the persons, either from India or Pakistan, crossed the Attari or Wagah land border on Saturday, after India issued exit orders for the Pakistani nationals following the Pahalgam terror attack . Earlier in the day, there was a rumour that a few Pakistani nationals had arrived at Attari. However, the immigration officials confirmed that no one had left or arrived in India via the Attari land border on Saturday. According to the data provided by reliable sources, a total of 2,794 persons crossed the international border – 953 Indian nationals who returned from Pakistan and 1,841 Pakistani nationals who crossed back into Pakistan – between April 24 and May 2. The immigration officials, however, have not officially confirmed these numbers. Meanwhile, Maqbool Chaudhary, a social activist from Qadian in Gurdaspur district, who is married to a Pakistani woman, said the Pakistani nationals living in India on long term visas had been receiving calls from the police as well as from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) asking them to apply for Indian citizenship if they were yet to do so and upload their certificates on the FRRO portal. Notably, the Union ministry of home affairs on April 28 issued an order regarding the LTV policy for Pakistani nationals and directed that the long term visa holders had been exempted from revocation of their visas. The govt, however, has decided that all such Pakistani nationals holding the LTV and who had not obtained Indian citizenship were required to apply afresh on the FRRO portal with their documents, including a copy of the LTV certificate, photograph, address, profession, religion details, etc. Maqbool informed that the application form for reapplying for the LTV would be available on the portal from May 10 and the link would remain open until July 10, adding that the instructions stated that the LTV of any Pakistani national who failed to reapply in the said period should be cancelled. Sources did not rule out the possibility of many Pakistani nationals living on short term visas still living in hiding in India. MSID:: 120851457 413 |
