Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman has replied that the Central Government is playing a proactive role in addressing the issue of rising prices of essential commodities in the country. Speaking to media persons in Bengaluru today, she said that the Government has announced a series of financial packages to reduce the burden of the poor during the pandemic.
On the possibility of reducing the petrol prices, the minister pointed out that the international prices of petrol have reached 75 dollars per barrel and as the rate increases, the price too has increased. She noted that the Central Government levies fixed charges and the state component is added in the petrol price.
On GST compensation to the states, the finance minister clarified that back to back borrowing is already given according to the formula arrived in October of 2020. On the residual amount to be given, she added, that that will be paid as and when there is better revenue collection.
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Govt decides to bring retail, wholesale trade under ambit of MSME
The government has decided to bring retail and wholesale trade under the ambit of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME). It has issued revised guidelines to include retail and wholesale trade as MSME and extend to them the benefit of priority sector lending under the RBI guidelines.
In a series of tweets, MSME Minister, Nitin Gadkari said, the decision will benefit 2.5 crore retail and wholesale traders. He said that the government is committed to the strengthening of MSME and make them engines for economic growth. With the revised guidelines the Retail and wholesale trades will now be allowed to register on Udyam Registration Portal.
India joins OECD, G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal of global corporate tax
India has joined the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal of global corporate tax. According to a Finance Ministry press release, the members OECD and G20 countries adopted a high-level statement containing an outline of a consensus solution to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy.
The proposed solution consists of two components- reallocation of additional share of profit to the market jurisdictions and minimum tax subject to tax rules. However, the technical details of the proposal will be worked out in the coming months and a consensus agreement is expected by October.
The Finance Ministry statement, released today, said the principles underlying the solution vindicates India’s stand for a greater share of profits for the markets. It said, India is in favour of a consensus solution which is simple to implement and simple to comply with. At the same time, the solution should result in allocation of meaningful and sustainable revenue to market jurisdictions, particularly for developing and emerging economies.
Initially, the global corporate tax was proposed by the United States as Global Minimum Tax (GMT). Yesterday, the tax deal was adopted in the OECD and G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS). BEPS refers to tax-avoiding strategies used by big multinational companies that exploit the gaps and mismatches in tax rules across the globe.
Around 130 countries, representing more than 90 percent of global GDP, adopted the global corporate tax rate of at least 15 percent. The countries also agreed on a fairer distribution of ‘profits and taxing rights’ with respect to multinationals including digital giants such as Amazon and Google. However, Hungary and Ireland were part of a small group of countries that did not agree on the tax rate on multinationals.
Fans demanding Padma Shri for shushant singh rajput
It’s been more than a year since we lost one of the most talented and humble actor of bollywood, Sushant Singh Rajput. He starred in a number of commercially successful Bollywood films such as m.s Dhoni : The untold story (2016) , kedarnath (2018) and chhichhore (2019). Because of his pure acting & submissive behaviour may people still can’t believe the he is no more around us. Though it’s very unfortunate that his death mystery still remain unsolved and questionable but his fans & netizen never let his presence settle down. This time shushant’s name has been over the news because of recent trend over the tweet. We already know that #justiceforshushantsinghrajput & #ssrArmy has been on twitter for very long. According to recent trending tweet the fans of shushant are demanding Padma Shri for shushant. According to Twitter “Padma shri 4 shushant ” is in top ten tweets in india , with tweets more than 50k.
Unknown Facts about shushant singh rajput
- Sushant was an ambidextrous person who could write with both hands.
- Sushant was supposed to play an astronaut in the space movie Chanda Mama Door Ke. He had even visited NASA to train himself for the role. Unfortunately, the film was cancelled.
- Sushant was a National level Olympiad winner in Physics. He had cleared as many as 11 engineering entrance exams. After completing 3 years in Delhi School of Engineering, he dropped out to chase his dream of becoming an actor. He also stood at 7th Rank AIEEE in 2003.
- Many think Sushant’s television debut was the popular daily soap, Pavitra Rishta. However, that’s not true. Many still don’t know that the actor started his acting career with the role of Preet Juneja in the serial ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Dil Mera’.
- Sushant Singh Rajput, received Scholarship Offer to join Stanford University, California
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Therapy – Need of the hour
The worldwide widespread has changed how counselors bolster patients, counting bookkeeping for a surge of COVID-19 related uneasiness and discouragement. This open wellbeing emergency has driven counselors to create unused approaches and adjust inaccessible innovations to supply fitting care inside social segregation and security guidelines. Counselors involvement the same COVID-induced fears and disappointments as their patients. Numerous must adapt with losing clients, family and money related hardships, and enthusiastic stretch that the infection has unleashed. This direct investigates the ways in which counselors’ parts and duties have changed since the COVID-19 flare-up. Keep perusing for a few ways counselors can oversee push in their proficient and individual lives.
The COVID-19 infection has made a open wellbeing emergency of uncommon extents. Since the pandemic’s onset, counselors have seen an uptick in patients managing with the misfortune of regularity in their day by day lives. Counselors give data and bolster for patients encountering work disturbances and related budgetary misfortunes, school cancellations, concerns almost the wellbeing of their relatives and themselves, and melancholy at losing family and companions. GinaMarie Guarino, a authorized mental wellbeing counselor who works with patients influenced by the infection, watches that the widespread “has definitely changed how the world capacities, and as a result numerous have experienced extreme responses to their mental wellbeing. Conditions of uneasiness, discouragement and melancholy have all spiked impressively in response to COVID-19.” Stephanie Waitt, a authorized counselor whose hone centers on eating clutters, injury, misery, and uneasiness addresses the challenges the widespread has set on counselors as they adjust to meet their patients’ mental healthcare needs:
“A open wellbeing emergency like this has as it were uncovered people’s injuries and tensions and advisors are required presently more than ever. We are approving a parcel of people’s battles right presently and giving individuals consent to be a small messy…” In these times, she recommends that counselors ought to prioritize making a secure space for patients.
benefits of online counseling
- Increased access
Online therapy can be a solution for patients who live in remote areas. They do not have to travel great distances (or lose a whole day) every time they have a session. It is also ideal for those with a physical condition that limits mobility or who do not have adequate transportation.
- Reduced travel costs
If your therapist is not nearby, you could spend a lot of time in the car traveling to and from sessions. That adds up to miles on your vehicle and more stops for gas. There is no cost when “traveling” to an online session.
- More consistent therapy
Traffic, bad weather, and illness are just a few reasons why patients miss therapy sessions. Online therapy presents a solution to these hurdles, allowing patients to continue care on a more consistent basis and increasing their chances of improvement.
- More frequent sessions
Because there are fewer issues with travel, taking time off work, and juggling schedules, patients can schedule more frequent sessions if the need arises. This is extremely valuable for patients with acute issues or those that have a sudden need to speak to a psychologist.
- Increased progress
Due to the ability to schedule more sessions, you may start to feel better faster. You do not have to wait a week or two between appointments.
- Better access to specialists
Online therapy provides access to anyone in almost any part of the country. You can connect with specialists who may be in another office or even another part of the state.
- More comfortable for patients
Some patients like that they can experience a session in the comfort of the environment of their choosing, whether it’s the living room couch or the nearby park bench. Many feel more at ease than they would in a clinical setting. It is also possible to eliminate some of the social stigma that still surrounds mental health counseling.
- Safety without sacrificing care
The COVID pandemic and fear of being in public settings has caused millions of Americans to avoid in-person care. Online therapy lets you practice social distancing – protecting your physical health without sacrificing or limiting your mental health care.
- Flexibility with scheduling
Since everything is done online, you can schedule sessions that fit your life. You can schedule therapy around your work schedule, family obligations, or caring for a loved one. The convenience and flexibility are ideal for making therapy a comfortable part of your routine.
Youth And Competition.
Cut throat competition and consumerism are the banes of the fast-paced modern life, born out of advancement in Science and Technology.
Everyone is busy and focused to secure a career and bright future for themselves. In this business, everyone seems to have forgotten the basic morality and ethics.
It must be kept in mind, if our means are wrong, our ends can never be right. Competition and consumerism can never bring anyone is seeking. The most valuable treasure in the world is Peace, Health and Happiness. They can be in hand only through righteousness. Competition and consumerism are antithesis peace, health and happiness.
So, the most ideal approach to live a great life should be doing one’s best without compromising with the morals and ethics. One must never do mean things, think mean thoughts and speak words of any type.
The outcome will always be grand if ones thoughts, words and acts are grand.
Kolkata Police gifts violin to musician who mesmerised netizens with rendition of Bollywood songs
Taking to Twitter, the police department had posted pictures of Mitra handing over the brand new violin to Bhagwan Mali. As per the post, Mali also received financial assistance from the department’s Community Policing Wing.
Kolkata man, who mesmerised people with his violin rendition of Bollywood songs, was recently gifted with a brand new violin by Kolkata Police commissioner Soumen Mitra.
Bhagwan Mali was lauded on social media for his soulful rendition after a video of him playing evergreen Bollywood songs likes “Diwana Hua Baadal” and “Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh” went viral on Twitter back in June.
Taking to Twitter, the police department posted pictures of Mitra handing over the brand new violin to Bhagwan Mali. As per the post, Mali also received financial assistance from the department’s Community Policing Wing.
“Meet Mr Bhagwan Mali, who is a very talented musician. A few weeks ago, a video of him playing his violin in the city streets, had gone viral on Social Media. Last week, he was financially assisted by our Community Policing Wing. Today,” the department wrote, sharing the pictures.
The pictures received much love on the internet, with many showering words of appreciation to the police department for the heartwarming gesture.
Zydus Cadila seeks nod for world’s first DNA Covid vaccine
Zydus Cadila, the Ahmedabad-headquartered pharmaceutical company, has approached India’s top drug regulator for restricted emergency approval for ZyCov-D, its three-dose Covid-19 vaccine.
If approved for use, this would be the world’s first DNA vaccine against Covid-19.
The vaccine, which was tested in late-stage human clinical trials involving over 28,000 participants, has been found to have a primary efficacy of 66.6 per cent so far — this means it was able to bring down symptomatic cases of Covid-19 in those who received the vaccine by nearly 67 per cent compared with those who did not receive a vaccine.
Even though this efficacy is lower than that of most other Covid-19 vaccines approved in India, the strength of ZyCov-D lies in its effectiveness against the Delta variant of the virus, Zydus Cadila managing director Dr Sharvil Patel said.
“The study was performed at 50 different clinical sites spread across the country during the peak of the second wave of Covid-19, which reaffirms the vaccine’s efficacy against the new mutant strain, the Delta strain,” Patel said at a press conference on Thursday evening.
The company is testing the vaccine against other variants of concern and interest and, depending on the results and whether these other strains become more infectious or virulent, will decide whether to “upgrade” the vaccine.
Almost 27.61 crore people have been inoculated with at least one dose of vaccine in India so far, the bulk of them being Serum Institute of India’s Covishield. A little more than 28.61 lakh shots were administered on June 30, but vaccinations have averaged over 55.6 lakh doses every day over the 10 days since June 21, when the new vaccination policy kicked in.
Zydus Cadila has also tested ZyCov-D’s safety and ability to prompt an immune response in a trial involving 1,000 adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 years. However, it is unclear at this stage whether the company is pushing for approval for this age group.
Impact of Covid-19 on Digital Education In India
“Education is the strongest weapon that can be used to change the world.”
– Nelson Mandela
As rightly said by Mr. Mandela ,education gives us knowledge which in turn gives us wisdom which teaches us to differentiate between good and bad. Education is not only needed to have a good economic strata but also to have a righteous sense of living . It gives us the power to stand for ourselves when we are being wronged.
The global pandemic which we are facing today has imposed many restrictions on us and in order to keep ourselves safe we are supposed to maintain social distancing as a result of which all the places which wholeheartedly invited the crowd before, are closed down now, the educational institutes being one among them. Read this blog further to know how covid-19 has affected education in the country like ours where during pre pandemic times also many loopholes were present.
The Indian Education system
Around 60% of the total Indian population is considered to be in poverty that is they barely manage a hand to mouth existence . In this case education is definitely a luxury to them . The Constitution of India has declared an individual’s Right to Education as a fundamental right under which children between 6 to 14 years of age are eligible to get free education in government schools across the country. Also, according to section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act of 2009, all the private schools in the country are supposed to reserve 25% seats for the children belonging to the EWS Category(Economically Weaker Section).
Now, Private schools in India also falls in two categories: one is the category belonging to the government recognized schools which charges fair amount of fees and claims to provide quality education. They are affordable by the middle class families and the families falling about them in the economic strata. Second category belongs to the schools which are not recognized by government, charge decent fees and are affordable by the lower middle class families who has a option of government schools but don’t want their child going there due to the below mentioned reasons.
Now coming upon the schools funded by the government, these schools are generally in the limelight for their poor infrastructure, absentee teachers, low student ratio(**this was the case before the commencement of the pandemic). In the pandemic times, the government schools which are well equipped like the ones in Delhi, witnessed only 25 to 30% attendance. The condition of rest of the government funded schools which were just for the namesake can be imagined.
With people adapting to “new normal” in these pandemic times, the world has turned digital and so has the education system. Gone are the times where children would wake up early in the morning, go through their own struggles of going to school to study in the TRADITIONAL WAY OF LEARNING where teachers would come and address a section of class. This “new normal” is the time for ONLINE CLASSES where what matters the most in just learning as to not face a complete loss and at least take out the best in these times . The education in the “new normal” has lost its essence, punctuality , discipline and integrity.
Covid-19 and Indian Education
With the commencement of the pandemic around 1.5 million schools have been closed affecting almost 286 million children in one way or the other from primary to the secondary levels. According to a report released by UNICEF, “The pandemic has affected over 90% of the total student population of the world”. In India itself, the main problem is that not every area has been digitalized yet and in the digitalized areas also not everyone has access to required number of devices and good internet connectivity. Only 24% of the total houses in India have access to internet whereas in rural areas these numbers have dropped upto 4%. Further a survey conducted by the Niti Aayog in 2018 reported that around 55000 villages have no mobile network coverage let alone the internet connectivity and around 35 % schools operate without electricity. In these circumstances, many students have been forced to dropout of the schools which is a destruction of India’s bright future and talent.
Steps taken to solve the digitalization issue
- The introduction of the BHARATNET project which ensure the broadband connectivity to over 2,50,000 gram panchayats through optic fiber technology which will enhance the network quality .
- Many Government schools have started training teachers on how to teach through net which is important for the successful accomplishment of the project which involves ensuring that no child looses his/her right to education even in these pandemic times.
- Many crowd funding platforms have been launched by the government and individuals which aims on providing devices and enhancing infrastructure to enable online classes. The Government of Maharashtra through one such platform has managed to generate rupees 216 crores which will be further used towards the cause. Also, in Kerala 4 tenth standard students have managed to generate rupees four lakhs through one such platform which they will use to buy devices for the students who are not able to afford.
WE CAN JUST HOPE THAT THE COMING TIME WILL NOT BE A DOOM AND WE WILL GET SOME IMPROVEMENTS .
Jacqueline Fernandez: We need to adjust to the schedules being disrupted
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez says not just her film releases, even her shooting schedule has been affected due to the pandemic.
The pandemic has dealt a blow to the entertainment industry. In the last year and a half, delays in releases and sporadic shoots have wreaked havoc on the lives of all those associated with the film and television industries. Acknowledging the same, actor Jacqueline Fernandez feels that adapting is going to be key.
Talking about what is the way forward for Bollywood, which is also reeling under a lot of stress because of the situation, she says, “Right now the only way forward for the film industry is to adjust. I think that is what it is going to be for everyone. We need to adjust to a new working way of life and the new working way on sets. We need to adjust to the schedules being disrupted.”
Just like most others in the industry, the actor’s release schedule, too, has gone for an absolute toss, owing to the pandemic and subsequent restrictions.
“Work has been affected for everyone,” she points, adding, “For me personally, of course there are movies that needed to be released this year, but the release dates are going to get changed and we can’t do much about it.”
The 35-year-old, whose last release was web film, Mrs. Serial Killer (2020), says not just the release dates, even her shooting schedule has been affected to a large extent.
“There are quite a few films in production stage. There is Cirkus that needs to be completed, and same is the case with Bhoot Police. I had just started the shoot of Ram Setu when the second wave hit us, so that also of course will have to get pushed now,” she laments.
However, Fernandez is not delving too much into these things, as she feels that “health and safety for all” is what should be paramount at present.
“I guess right now, the priority is the war against Covid-19 and making sure that we bring down the cases, and most importantly, get vaccinated. We need to really see to that before we do anything else. When we do decide and when we are finally able to start again, we have to make sure that we are adhering to new ways of doing things,” she concludes with a word of caution.
Ranbir Kapoor gets a special request from Kareena Kapoor to recreate iconic ‘towel item song’ from Saawariya
Kareena Kapoor has shared a video asking Ranbir Kapoor to recreate the towel scene from Jab Se Tere Naina in Saawariya. Watch the video.
Kareena Kapoor has made a special request to her cousin, actor Ranbir Kapoor on Friday. The actor shared a video on her Instagram account, asking Ranbir to recreate his ‘towel item number’, aka Jab Se Tere Naina from the movie Saawariya.
In the video, Kareena Kapoor said, “Oye, you should have thought twice na before taking requests, Ranbir. Anyway, how about reenacting your famous item number. Arre, the one with the towel ya, for both me and Lolo (Karisma Kapoor). And by the way, your item numbers are even more famous than ours.”
Kareena shared with the caption, “I’ve sent my request… now we’ll just have to wait for the famous item number!!” Her video was released as a part of a social media promotional activity for a mobile brand. The brand has roped in Ranbir Kapoor as their brand ambassador. The actor has requested his fans to participate as well.
While it is to see if Ranbir recreates the scene or not, the actor had once revealed that he had taken 70 takes before the shot was passed.
Speaking with Film Companion in 2018, Ranbir had said, “There was a shot in this so-called ‘towel song’ Jab Se Tere Naina, where I had to roll back on this chair and fall down and the towel had to fall in a certain way with my leg showing and there was one shot where I was lying down laughing and I had to get up and sing a song and he’s very particular about what beat you catch, (Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s) a very musical director – you fall on this beat, you lift your head here, you laugh here – everything is musical. I did 45 or 50 takes one day and my back really broke. The next morning when I came back, he said, ‘No, I’ve not got it’ and I had to do another 70 takes.”
Principles of Security
The following are the basic fundamentals of information security:
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Availability
Every aspect of a security program (and every security control implemented by an organization) should be designed to meet at least one of these principles. The CIA Triad is their standard term.
What is Confidentiality?
Confidentiality measures are in place to prevent unauthorized disclosure of data. The confidentiality principle’s goal is to ensure that private information stays private and can only be read or accessed by those who require it to perform their job obligations.
If an unauthorized individual has access to communication, the message’s confidentiality is jeopardized. Confidential information must be safeguarded. To protect the confidentiality of its data, a business must guard against harmful acts.
Interception causes loss of message confidentially.
What is Integrity?
Integrity refers to the protection of data from unauthorized changes (e.g., additions, deletions, or changes). The integrity principle is intended to ensure that data can be trusted to be accurate and that it has not been tampered with in any way.
An interruption in the system, such as a power surge, might cause undesired changes in certain information, which is not always the consequence of a criminal act.
Modification causes loss of message integrity.
What is Availability?
The term “availability” refers to protecting the operation of support systems and ensuring that data is fully accessible at the point in time (or for the specified duration) when it is required by users. The goal of availability is to guarantee that data is available for decision-making when it is needed. The information must be updated on a regular basis, which demands its accessibility by authorized parties. Information inaccessibility is just as damaging to a company as a lack of secrecy or integrity.
Interruption puts the availability of resources in danger.
The balancing idea is represented in the diagram. To design a safe system, the three aims must be balanced correctly. If the goals aren’t balanced, an opening is created for attackers to undermine the other security goals. If a system is highly secret yet has limited availability, it is not secure.
Example: An organization collects or generates sensitive data for use in its commercial activities. Because the information is sensitive, it should only be accessible to those inside the company who require it to do their duties. Unauthorized persons should not be able to access it. This is an example of the confidentiality principle in action.
When the person who requires that data to execute a work responsibility is ready to use it, it must be easily available (i.e. online) in a fast and reliable manner so that the job assignment may be performed on time and the company’s operations can proceed. This is how the availability concept works.
Finally, the data will be utilized in computations that will influence the organization’s business choices and investments. As a result, data accuracy is important to ensure correct computations and outcomes, which will be used to make judgments. The principle of integrity ensures that data has not been tampered with inappropriately and can thus be trusted when performing computations and making choices.
Arjun recalls best friends in school asking about his ‘new mom’ Sridevi
Arjun Kapoor has spoken about facing a hard time when his best friends in school asked him about his ‘new mom’, late Sridevi. He said that he ‘fought through it’.
Actor Arjun Kapoor has recalled when his best friends in school would ask him about his ‘new mom’, late actor Sridevi. He said that growing up, he went through ‘personal anguish, trauma and upheavals’.
Arjun Kapoor is the son of Boney Kapoor and Mona Shourie Kapoor. He also has a sister Anshula Kapoor. Boney later married Sridevi and had two children with her–Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor.
Speaking to Bollywood Bubble, Arjun said, “I have gone through personal anguish. I have gone through personal trauma. I have gone through personal upheavals…Growing up as a kid I had to go through the separation of parents…At that point, it was very hard because my father was a high profile man…and the woman he chose to be with was the biggest superstar India has seen if you combine perhaps all the stardom of all the young actors today you would have her star status. So it was very very high profile.”
He continued, “To be asked by kids, your best friends in school ‘how does it feel having a new mom?’ it’s not easy. It makes you go into a shell. You become more vulnerable about things. Again this is not to create sympathy or a sad story. This is the reality…I fought through it.”
Arjun celebrated his 36th birthday on June 26. A few days later sharing a picture of himself on Instagram he wrote, “Was caught lost in thought at the birthday lunch…What a difference a year makes…A year ago I was deflated, tired & confused, today I sit ready with new energy, vigour & determination to face any curveball life throws my way… I just want to acknowledge all those close to me who have believed in me, supported me & cared for me. My work mates, fans, friends, family & my baby thank u for standing by my side. Photo credit – @malaikaaroraofficial (she makes me look good).”Arjun will be next seen in the Mohit Suri-directed thriller Ek Villain 2 and comedy Bhoot Police. He had two releases–Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar with Parineeti Chopra and Sardar ka Grandson along with Rakul Preet Singh this year.
Irrfan Khan’s unreleased 2005 film Dubai Return to land on YouTube
Irrfan Khan’s unreleased film from 2005, Dubai Returns, is all set to release in India, on YouTube. The late actor’s son Babil has made the announcement.
Irrfan Khan’s 2005 film Dubai Return is all set to release, more than 15 years after it was completed in 2005. The movie will get a digital release on Saturday, July 3.
Babil, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, took to his Instagram page Friday evening to announce the long-pending release of Dubai Return. He shared a poster of the film and wrote, “Releasing tomorrow on YouTube!”
Directed by Aditya Basu Bhattacharya, Dubai Return features Irrfan Khan as a hitman. It also stars Razak Khan and Divya Dutta. The movie earlier had its world premiere at New York Indian Film Festival. It will now be showcased on Bandra Film Festival’s YouTube channel starting Saturday.
The film was also showcased at the International Film Festival of India in 2005, and was all set for a theatrical release which was cancelled due to unspecified reasons. “I would love to release the film, it’s my great desire to do so. One has been trying to release it over the years. There were technical and legal reasons why we could not release the film at the time, and those reasons still hold. One is trying to see how one can get around these issues,” producer Manya Patil Seth had told Scroll last year.
Irrfan Khan was last seen in Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium which released before the pandemic hit Indian shores last year. He has few other unreleased movies, including Anup Singh’s Songs of the Scorpions.
Irrfan died April 29, 2020, after a two-year-long long battle with neuroendocrine tumour. His son, Babil, often treats fans to glimpses from the late actor’s private life. He posts throwback pics and videos from Irrfan’s younger days.
Taapsee Pannu says she has ‘bigger and better’ things to do than to respond to Kangana Ranaut: ‘I matter a lot’
Taapsee Pannu has said that she has ‘bigger and better’ things to do than to respond to comments made against her by a certain ‘A-list actress’, ostensibly Kangana Ranaut.
- Taapsee Pannu has said that she has ‘bigger and better’ things to do than to respond to comments made against her by a certain ‘A-list actress’, ostensibly Kangana Ranaut.
- Taapsee Pannu has said that she has ‘bigger and better’ things to do than to respond to Kangana Ranaut’s comments against her. Without Kangana’s name being taken, Taapsee was asked about the trolling she has to endure at the hands of a certain ‘A-list actress’.
She said in an interview that she’s targetted because she ‘matters’. In the past, Taapsee Pannu has been called a ‘B-grade’ actor, and a ‘sasti copy (cheap knockoff)’ by both Kangana Ranaut and her sister, Rangoli Chandel.
Taapsee was asked how she feels about this. She told Bollywood Bubble, “I matter a lot. What I say, what I do, matters a lot. I don’t even have to do much to get the attention. Just my sheer presence is stirring. I am very glad that my presence can have that much of an impact. I don’t have that much of time to give that attention back. I have bigger and better things to do in life.”
On Tuesday, Taapsee had told Hindustan Times in an interview that Kangana is ‘irrelevant’ to her personal life. Asked if she misses Kangana’s presence on Twitter, Taapsee said, “No, I don’t miss her… She’s an actor, she’s a colleague in that respect. But more than that, she doesn’t hold any relevance in my life. I don’t have any feelings for her, good or bad…”
Kangana and Rangoli both reacted to the comments and launched a new attack against Taapsee in separate posts on Instagram. Kangana wrote that Taapsee ‘begs’ producers to be cast in films rejected by her, Kangana.
Taapsee will next be seen in Haseen Dillruba, which releases on Netflix on Friday. Her co-star in the film, Vikrant Massey, has also been on the receiving end of Kangana’s comments in the past. Responding to being called a ‘cockroach’ by her, he told Bollywood Bubble that he makes a conscious effort to avoid negativity in his life, and said that all he can do about the ‘ignorant’ is to pray for them.
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