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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaideep Ahlawat dons 'antagonist' avatar for 'The Family Man' season 3, Nimrat Kaur also joins the cast
Ace filmmakers Raj and DK's most loved series 'The Family Man' is returning with the third season and with some new faces. Yes, you read it right. Ace filmmakers Raj and DK's most loved series 'The Family Man' is returning with the third season and with some new faces. Yes, you read it right. The upcoming season features Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur in pivotal roles. Jaideep will be seen as an antagonist, locking horns with Manoj Bajpayee . On Friday, the makers unveiled the first glimpse of the show. Returning in pivotal roles this season are Priyam(Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), and Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), among others. Creators, directors, and writers, Raj & DK shared their vision for Season 3, "With eachseason, we challenge ourselves to elevate the story, scale, and performances, making them even more entertaining than the last. We're grateful for our fans' patience. Season 3 will push Srikant and his team to their limits, plunging them into a world of intense danger and personal challenges that will profoundly shake their bonds, all while Srikant simultaneously grapples with a new family dynamic. They'll face off against formidable new nemeses, and we're thrilled to announce that Jaideep and Nimrat will be joining our cast as these exciting antagonists. " In the series created by Raj and DK, Manoj Bajpayee plays Srikant Tiwari , a middle-class man leading a double life as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictional division of the National Investigation Agency. The third season will be out on Prime Video soon.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Family Man Season 3 Promo: Everyone's favorite spy Srikant Tiwari aka Manoj Bajpayee returns with another big mission
Manoj Bajpayee starrer The Family Man is back in action as the makers are here with season 3. Following the thrilling missions of Srikant Tiwari once again, Amazon Prime Video drops a new promo, making it an official announcement. Sharing the update, the streaming platform penned, 'The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025.' Watch Manoj Bajpayee return as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man S3 With a new promo, The Family Man is officially back in action and making its return this year. From the onset of the series itself, the spy actioner has managed to leave the audience on the edge of their seats with thrilling moments. The Family Man Season 1 & 2 The first season introduced us to Srikant Tiwari's world, an ordinary family man who works at Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), part of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India. Along with his partner, JK Talpade, the senior officer focuses on investigating a potential terrorist attack. Along with his professional life, he must also balance his unsettling family life being a married man and father of two children. Coming to the second season of the show, Srikant Tiwari and his team focused on a mission against Tamil Tigers-esque military resistance from Sri Lanka. The subsequent season showcased Samantha Ruth Prabhu in a key role. Now, after 4 years of waiting, The Family Man is back in action with a new mission. As per the preview showcased at the end of Season 2, the COVID-19 pandemic takes the stage, acting as a link for China to attack the North-Eastern Indian states. How Srikant manages to thwart the country's security threat is likely to form the narrative of the 3rd season. Cast and crew of The Family Man The Family Man web series features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role as Srikant Tiwari. Alongside him, the ensemble cast includes performers like Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, Vedant Sinha, Sharad Kelkar, and many more in key roles. In the 3rd season, actors like Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Sundeep Kishan, and more join as new additions. The screenplay for S3 was co-penned by Raj, DK, and Suman Kumar, with dialogue by Sumit Arora.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Local tulip farmer apologizes for weather-related spring festival dilemma
After Niagara-on-the-Lake's new tulip farm saw trouble during its opening weekend this spring, with heavy rain causing the farm to flood and hours of traffic, its owner paid a visit to council last Tuesday to apologize for the tumult and establish a better relationship with the community going forward. Frank Boendermaker and his wife Jill McCourt operate TASC Tulip Pick Farm, which opened its first farm in NOTL last October. TASC operates in Canada, the U.S. and the Netherlands and also has a tulip farm in Fenwick. Boendermaker appeared as a delegate in front of the general committee of the whole during its meeting on June 17. Multiple councillors welcomed him to the town after he gave his presentation. 'We want to be in a place that fits are values,' said Boendermaker. 'This is the place we want to settle in. Let's see how we can make out.' The big event for the company is the annual TASC Tulip Festival, held on its grounds from the last week of April to the first weekend of May — this year, it was held at its new location in town on Line 3 Road. However, trouble arrived at this year's festival on May 3, making for a uniquely difficult situation for TASC, its staff and many customers. 'It was opening weekend, and it got rained out,' said Boendermaker. 'There was a massive amount of rain, about two weeks. We opened up on Saturday morning, and at around two o'clock and people literally got stuck in the mud. They couldn't get in and they couldn't get out.' This event forced Boendermaker and McCourt to close the farm for two days to make sure everything was safe. While Boendermaker said it was 'disappointing' that he felt he let his neighbours and the community down by 'clogging up the roads' during an event that turned out to have serious setbacks, he also said he learned from the experience. 'I'm very proud of how we managed it,' said Boendermaker. 'We spent $40,000 to fix the mud … and in two days we were open.' 'We apologized to the neighbours, we told them 'We're sorry,'' he said. Boendermaker also said he never introduced himself to the community, which was another part of why he felt there were issues with the event. That was a big part of why he was in council. 'We want to be seen as a valued member of the community,' said Boendermaker. Boendermaker said the tulip farm has about three million bulbs that people can walk through during their spring festival. He also said about 20 per cent of NOTL residents visited his spring festival, and that about 73 per cent of people who came visited from more than 100 kilometres away. TASC's tulip farm in Niagara-on-the-Lake is now closed for the season. daniel@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Finextra
2 days ago
- Business
- Finextra
Irish bankers concerned about job displacement through AI
The vast majority of employees in Ireland's financial services believe that the rise of AI will lead to job displacement across the industry, according to a recently released survey. 0 This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The survey, conducted by the Financial Services Union (FSU) and thinktank TASC, found that 88% of respondents are concerned about job displacement, while less than 3% disagree with the sentiment. Furthermore, the concerns are becoming more intense - more than half (59%) are less optimsitic about the imapct of AI on their job stability than they were five years ago. In addition, the study also found widespread unease at how AI is being employed within their two-thrids (62%) are concerned about the impact of bias on decision-making processes whiloe a similar number (61%) are uneasy about the use of AI in hiring , firing and promotion decisions. More than half (59%) are also concerned that AI may be used for employer/manager surveillance while 57% cited the potentially negative impact of AI on customer experience. The study also highlighted a widespread lack of training for using the technology - 43% said that they had not received any training and were unaware of any plans to do so. As the report states: "It is incumbent on employers to provide training to employees and to make it easily accessible and releavnt to their position." According to John O'Connell, FSU general secretary, the report is indicative of the concerns it is hearing from workers acorss the sector on a weekly basis. 'The use of artificial intelligence is expanding at an alarming rate across the financial services sector, and it is incumbent on all key stakeholders to ensure AI is used for the benefit of workers and consumers," he said. "It is evident that workers feel unprepared and have justified concerns about the role that AI could possibly play in the future." "Ireland has a responsibility to be at the forefront of a fair and responsible AI transition - one that safeguards rights, promotes inclusion, and shares the benefits of innovation," said Molly Newell, lead researcher at TASC. "A just transition means placing workers at the heart of decision-making. That includes ensuring collective bargaining, preventing bias andintrusive surveillance by employers, and providing meaningful upskilling opportunities." Failure to put such measures in place risks deepening existing inequalities, warned Newell. Some progress has been made. According to the FSU, it has struck an agreement with Bank of Ireland that commits the bank to collectively bargain any changes to employment conditions that may occur due to the expansion of AI. Other reports have made similar points about potential job displacement and a lack of training. A survey published in May by Boston Consulting Group found that only in four firms have progressed from pilots and proof of concepts to fully implement the technology into their daily operations.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Widespread concerns among bank staff over AI
There is widespread concern among staff in the financial services sector over the possible effects of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey. The research was conducted by the Financial Services Union (FSU) and the think tank TASC. It shows that job displacement, lack of reskilling opportunities and bias in decision-making are among the top concerns for workers. The report examined both the opportunities and challenges posed by AI and found that 88% of respondents believe AI will lead to job displacement, while 60% report feeling less secure in their roles than they did five years ago. Over 61% of respondents expressed unease about AI being used in hiring, firing, and promotion decisions. More than half of workers said they are concerned about increased managerial oversight and surveillance through AI systems, fearing a loss of privacy and greater performance monitoring. Despite these concerns, some workers recognised AI's positive impacts. Around 45% of respondents said they feel AI may lead to less time spent on administrative tasks and 30% feel it may improve data analytics. "The use of artificial intelligence is expanding at an alarming rate across the financial services sector, and it is incumbent on all key stakeholders to ensure AI is used for the benefit of workers and consumers," said FSU General Secretary John O'Connell. "The FSU has successfully concluded an AI agreement with Bank of Ireland which commits the bank to collectively bargain any changes that may occur due to the expansion of AI," Mr O'Connell added. Molly Newell, researcher at TASC, said that without clear commitments to equity, inclusion, and transparency, the widespread adoption of AI in financial services risks deepening existing inequalities. "We must ensure this technology serves the common good - strengthening, rather than undermining, social and economic cohesion," Ms Newell said. The Financial Services Union surveyed 604 employees, 602 of whom were FSU members. On Monday, the Chief Executive of AIB Colin Hunt took part in a panel discussion at a Bloomberg event in Dublin. Asked what impact AI will have on staffing numbers at the bank over the next five years, Mr Hunt said it may lead to a small reduction in net headcount. "I do think that there are certain manual processes that we do now that will be done by AI in the future, and probably net headcount will be broadly stable with a slight downward bias maybe," Mr Hunt said.
