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BFI admits to systemic racism after Faisal A Qureshi's complaint

Systemic racism has been a prevalent thing across film industries and in the recent past, many have called out film bodies for the same. Recently, The British Film Institute, a big film funding body in Britain, admitted to filmmaker Faisal A Qureshi that systemic racism exists in response to his discrimination complaint. However, Qureshi is yet to receive a formal apology from the body.

Sports

Abdullah Shafique becomes first player in T20Is to register four consecutive ducks

The Afghanistan vs Pakistan series witnessed history as Pakistan cricketer Abdullah Shafique on Sunday became the first batter in the T20I cricket history to register four consecutive ducks on the trot. The record was witnessed during the second T20I match between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Coming to the match, the second match saw Afghanistan beating Pakistan by 7 wickets to claim the series 2-0.

Politics

Either Imran Khan or we will get murdered: Pakistan minister

In a shocking development, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Sunday remarked that former PM Imran Khan jeopardized the country's politics so that either he would get murdered or they would get eliminated. Sanaullah claimed animosity between his party—the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)—and Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reached a point where only one of them could survive. Meanwhile, the PTI has condemned his remarks.

Technology

Apple's MR headset may debut in June with $3,000 price-tag

Apple may unveil its long-rumored mixed reality headset at the keynote event of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023, in June. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple has already showcased the MR device to its top 100 executives last week at the Steve Jobs Theater in California. It will reportedly debut with a price tag of around $3,000 (nearly Rs. 2.47 lakh).

Entertainment

BFI admits to systemic racism after Faisal A Qureshi's complaint

Systemic racism has been a prevalent thing across film industries and in the recent past, many have called out film bodies for the same. Recently, The British Film Institute, a big film funding body in Britain, admitted to filmmaker Faisal A Qureshi that systemic racism exists in response to his discrimination complaint. However, Qureshi is yet to receive a formal apology from the body.

Business

MamaEarth’s parent puts its IPO on hold: Report

Direct to consumer (D2C) skincare and beauty brand MamaEarth has reportedly delayed its listing plan due to weak market conditions. With this, the Sequoia-backed company will join the likes of Snapdeal, MobiKwik, PharmEasy, Droom, OYO, and boAt which have stalled their plans to launch IPO despite filing their Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI.

Miscellaneous

Increased maternal education in India linked with lower under-five deaths: Study

Increase in maternal education in India is associated with reduction in preventable deaths in children under the age of five, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Health & Place, is the first to explore the relationship between maternal education and children's health in the rural-urban context in India.