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Time of India
23 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
India must adapt to rapidly changing work landscape, says International Labour Organisation Director
Employment patterns continue to shift dramatically, according to Michiko Miyamoto , Director of the International Labour Organisation ( ILO ) DWT for South Asia and Country Office for India. Speaking to on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Industrial Relations Summit organised by FICCI-AIOE in collaboration with ILO and IOE Geneva, Miyamoto highlighted the critical need for adaptive strategies in India's evolving employment landscape. Addressing concerns about artificial intelligence's impact on employment, Miyamoto acknowledged that AI is "definitely affecting our jobs and will continue to affect our jobs." However, she emphasised the importance of understanding which occupations and demographic groups face greater risks. "We already know that female employment is more likely to be affected in many countries," Miyamoto observed, pointing to gender-specific vulnerabilities in the AI transition. The ILO director stressed that protecting workers requires "a platform of conversation and agreed strategy between industry, workers, and supported by government." She identified social dialogue and industrial relations as key mechanisms for managing technological change. "The pace of change is so rapid; we have to have this continuous conversation all the time. That's the only way to ensure that work is protected and people benefit more than are negatively affected," she explained. With nearly 60% of the global workforce still engaged in the informal economy, Miyamoto highlighted the urgent need for formalisation and social protection extension. She acknowledged that transitioning from informal to formal economy represents a complex challenge that "everyone knows is not an easy path." "Meanwhile, what can we do to protect people working in the informal economy? The main thing we can do immediately is provide social protection," she stated. Praising India's social protection initiatives, Miyamoto specifically mentioned the e-Shram scheme as a positive step. "It's good to have a pathway for informal economy workforce to be registered so they are connected to existing social protection schemes. That is absolutely important," she noted. The director emphasised that many workers remain unaware of available schemes, making awareness and connectivity crucial components of protection strategies. Miyamoto identified skills development as fundamental to India's employment strategy, particularly given rapidly changing job requirements. She called for stronger connections between industry and education systems to ensure training programs deliver immediately employable skills. "There's basic education - we need to continue and increase the quality of it. At the same time, job requirements are changing so quickly. The trick is connecting industry and education systems closer and closer, so training systems offer skills that are employable to industry straight away," she explained. Discussing global economic uncertainties, including potential impacts from US trade policies under President Donald Trump, Miyamoto advocated for robust domestic economic strategies. "We're living in a very uncertain world. We don't know how global policy will affect your economy today, tomorrow, next week," she observed. "In that environment, we need really good country strategy." She praised India's focus on building strong domestic economic foundations, arguing that "if people in the economy are strong, then that's the most reliable source of a country's economy."
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
India must adapt to rapidly changing work landscape, says International Labour Organisation Director
Synopsis Michiko Miyamoto of ILO spoke about the changing job market at a summit. She said AI impacts jobs, especially for women. She wants talks between companies, workers, and the government. Miyamoto noted the need to protect informal workers with social programs like e-Shram. She stressed skills training linked to industry needs.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Legend of Zelda' movie has its cast — here's who's playing Zelda and Link in the live-action adaptation
The quest can begin: The long-awaited live-action "Legend of Zelda" movie has finally found its Link and Zelda. Today (July 16), Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto popped onto Nintendo's official X account to make an announcement about casting for the live-action movie version of the popular video game. "I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of 'The Legend of Zelda', Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san," he wrote in a translated post. This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) 16, 2025 A follow-up post announced that the movie is scheduled to release on May 7, 2027. Miyamoto is a Nintendo legend, having created the original Legend of Zelda for the NES. He wrote that he was "very much looking forward" to seeing the duo of Bragan and Ainsworth in the iconic lead roles of the series. Nintendo's move into live-action comes on the heels of its massive success with the animated "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which earned over $1.3 billion at the global box office in 2023. The company is likely hoping that the "Legend of Zelda" movie will join that and other recent hits like HBO's "The Last of Us," Prime Video's "Fallout" and the "Sonic the Hedgehog" movies in proving there's a real appetite for faithful, big-budget takes on gaming's most iconic franchises. Bragason, 21, is mostly known for the Netflix fantasy series "Renegade Nell" and is in the upcoming show, "King and Conqueror," which stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jamie Lannister in "Game of Thrones"). Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The younger Ainsworth, 16, has had several notable roles. You might recognize his voice as Pinocchio from Disney's 2022 live-action movie that starred Tom Hanks as Geppetto. He also appeared in "The Haunting of Bly Manor" as Miles Wingrave and in the recent "Everything is Going to be Alright" with Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney. Miyamoto's post includes a photo that appears to show Bragason in Zelda's classic light blue dress, and Ainsworth in a green-ish cloak, though it's not quite as distinct as the more forest green of Link's classic outfit. The live-action Zelda movie was announced in 2023 and is being produced by Miyamoto and former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad. It's being directed by Wes Ball ("Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," "Maze Runner") and written by Derek Connolly ("Kong: Skull Island," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom"). As production moves forward, you can count on Tom's Guide to keep you updated with all the latest news, sneak peeks, and reveals about the "Legend of Zelda" movie. Stay tuned as we follow this adventure all the way to the big screen. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
UPI
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: 'Legend of Zelda' live-action film casts its Link, Zelda
Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto attends the premiere of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" in Los Angeles in 2023. Miyamoto has announced casting for Link and Zelda in the live-action "Legend of Zelda" movie. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 16 (UPI) -- Nintendo head Shigeru Miyamoto announced Wednesday that Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth have been cast in the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Bragason will play Princess Zelda, while Ainsworth will portray brave hero Link in the film from Sony Pictures and Nintendo. "This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announced that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," Miyamoto said on X. Bragason is best known for starring in Three Girls, The Jetty and Renegade Nell, while Ainsworth has appeared in The Haunting of Bly Manor and Flora & Ulysses. Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) is serving as director, with Miyamoto and Avi Arad producing. This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 The Legend of Zelda is set to hit theaters on May 27, 2027. The project was originally slated for March 26, 2027. Miyamoto, also a famed video game creator, is behind the original Legend of the Zelda video game from 1986. The series mainly focuses on Link and Princess Zelda as they save the kingdom of Hyrule from the evil Ganondorf. The Legend of Zelda film follows Nintendo's release of the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed $1.3 billion worldwide.
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Legend of Zelda' live-action film casts Bo Bragason, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Princess Zelda, Link
Nintendo has officially revealed the two British actors who will play Princess Zelda and Link in its live-action "The Legend of Zelda" movie. The lead cast was announced by Nintendo video game designer and film producer Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo's X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday. According to Miyamoto, Bo Bragason will play the role of Princess Zelda, while Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will play Link. "I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen," he said. "The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience." Bragason has starred in "The Radleys," "The Jetty," "Renegade Nell," "Three Girls," and more. Ainsworth, for his part, has starred in the live-action "Pinocchio," "Flora and Ulysses," and "The Haunting of Bly Manor," among others. In 2023, Miyamoto announced that the development of the live-action "Legend of Zelda" movie had officially begun. It is being helmed by "Maze Runner" director Wes Ball, with Miyamoto and former Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad as producers. "The Legend of Zelda" video game franchise was created by Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka, with the first game released in 1986. Its latest installation, "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom," was released in 2024. This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san. I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. (1/2) — ??????? (@Nintendo) July 16, 2025 —CDC, GMA Integrated News
