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Abhinay Deo's 'Brown' is one of 16 titles from five continents to be screened at the BSM 2023

Brown, the upcoming web series from actor Karisma Kapoor, has been selected for the Berlinale Series Market Selects of the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival.

According to a press release, the neo-noir drama series, directed by Abhinay Deo of Delhi Belly fame and produced by Zee Studios, is part of a lineup of 16 titles from five continents.

The Berlinale Series Market, which curates series with high market potential, is a joint initiative of the European Film Market, the Berlinale Co-Production Market, and Berlinale Talents. It is put on in close collaboration with the Berlinale Series.

The story revolves around Rita Brown, a suicidal alcoholic, and Arjun Sinha, a widower suffering from survivor's guilt. They must push their personal demons aside to find a serial killer whose belief in his divine purpose makes him unstoppable.

The series explores themes such as depression, irrelevance, addiction, corruption, and deception. "I am extremely happy to be a part of Brown and working with such a fantastic director Abhinay Deo, and Zee Studios who have backed such fabulous content. To say the least, playing Rita Brown has been intriguing and creatively satisfying. "I'm overjoyed that Brown has been selected for an international platform, the Berlinale Series Market Select," Kapoor said in a statement. According to Deo, the show's main themes are suspense and human vulnerabilities. "To be specific, it includes a time pressure element as well as a series of mysterious events that will keep audiences glued to their seats," he added.

According to Shariq Patel, CBO of Zee Studios, the company is committed to presenting stories that can be showcased on the global stage. "Brown is the studio's first attempt at creating a show which is truly world-class, and to be part of the eminent Berlinale Series Market Selects for 2023 is a matter of great pride for us. "The brilliance of Abhinay Deo behind the camera and Karisma Kapoor in front of it will undoubtedly excite audiences all over the world," he said.

Surya Sharma, Soni Razdan, Helen, KK Raina, and Jishu Sen also play important roles in 'Brown'



R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss USA, has been crowned the new Miss Universe.

Washington (USA), 15 January: Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday at a glittering and dizzying pageant in New Orleans, Louisiana.

She was one of 84 beauty queens competing for the coveted fashion crown.

Miss India Universe 2018 Divita Rai, who represented the country in the 71st edition of the pageant, placed in the top 16 but fell short of the top 5.

Gabriel is a model, fashion designer, and sewing instructor, according to Deadline, a US-based news outlet. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design with a minor in Fibers from the University of North Texas. Gabriel also has her own environmentally friendly clothing line.

The first Filipino-American to be crowned Miss USA, her "mission is for women and young girls to see themselves in her and feel inspired to conquer their goals by owning who they are," according to her official bio. Miss Dominican Republic Andreina Martinez Founier was named second runner-up, while Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel was named first runner-up. Miss USA was crowned Miss Universe for the first time in 11 years. Last year's winner was Indian beauty queen Harnaaz Sandhu. Meanwhile, Sofia Depassier of Chile was named Miss Congeniality, Sofia Depassier of Chile was named Social Impact Award winner, and Anna Sueangam-iam of Thailand was named Spirit of Carnival Award winner.

The pageant's host revealed that the next edition will be held in El Salvador.



Nissan and The Woolmark Company Combine Their Innovation Skills for a New FE Team Kit

The Woolmark Company has brought Merino wool to the forefront of the performance-wear industry, revolutionising the sports world. The Woolmark Company's values include reducing environmental impact, so the brand's collaboration with Nissan's FE Team was a natural fit.

The team kit consists of Merino wool t-shirts, jackets, polos, and more.

Courtesy: Nissan and Woolmark official


The Woolmark Company is joining Nissan FE for Season 9 as the official technical partner, assisting Nissan and its racing team in developing a performance-led Merino wool team kit that maximises comfort and endurance. The goal of this collaboration is to not only keep racers in the zone through performance-driven uniforms, but also to highlight Merino wool's environmentally-friendly qualities, in the same way that Nissan's FE races have introduced zero-emission electric vehicles to the mainstream.

Nissan will compete in the ABB FIA FE World Cup Championship for the fifth time this season, ushering in the Gen3 era. A new era means a new standard for motorsport team uniforms. The Merino wool blend kit is made up of three basic layers: a base layer, a mid-layer, and an outer layer made of 50% Merino wool.

"Our partnership with The Woolmark Company will provide Nissan FE Team with a high-performance kit made with natural Merino wool fibre. This demonstrates once again that, as in FE, high performance and sustainability can coexist," says Tommaso Volpe, Managing Director, Nissan FE Team.

For maximum pairing options, the team kit will include t-shirts, polo shirts, trousers, mid-layers, softshell jackets, shorts, and caps. The pieces' technical qualities include efficient moisture management, thermoregulation, and breathability — all of which are ideal for a fast FE team.

Not only is the range defined by its utility, but the Merino wool from which it is made is also 100% natural, recyclable, biodegradable, and renewable. "The innovative nature of Merino wool parallels the technology behind FE thanks to manufacturing techniques and engineering between our teams," The Woolmark Company Managing Director John Roberts explains.

Merino Perform certification applies to the entire collection. The team uniform will be on display throughout Season 9 of the World Championship, which runs from January to July 2023.



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