‘Men in Black’ actresses Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody recently made their theater debut with their latest Broadway show. During her debut, Thompson talked about what it was like to work with the brutalist actor on stage, and the actress had nothing but good things to say about her co-star.

Read on to learn more about what Thompson said about Adrien Brody

Tessa Thompson talks about Adrien Brody during her Broadway debutEarlier this month, Thompson and Brody opened their first play, ‘The Fear of 13,’ at the James Earl Jones Theater in New York City. During her debut, as reported by People, Thompson gushed about what a great person and actor her co-star, Adrien Brody, was.When asked how was the overall experience of working with the actor, she shared, “It’s great. I worship him. He is amazing in this drama. He is a tremendous actor; He is very kind.” Furthermore, she said that while working with him she felt as if she had known him as a person for a very long time. She added, “I feel like I know him – maybe it’s just that you practice so much, and you get so close – but at the moment it feels like I’ve known him for ages. But it feels like this is just the beginning for us, which I’m grateful for.”The play’s writer Lindsay Ferentino also explained how much she wanted Brody to be a part of her play. Sharing that she kept up with the drama over the ‘Splice’ actor, she added that she “can’t say enough good things about what it’s like to work with him.” [Brody] And write for him.”

About Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson’s Broadway Debut, ‘The Fear of 13’

Both actors made their Broadway debut in ‘The Fear of 13’, which was written by none other than Lindsay Ferentino. She is known for her work in ‘The Queen of Versailles’, ‘This Flat Earth’ and ‘Ugly Lies the Bone’.The drama is based on a documentary about a man named Nick Yaris, who was sentenced to death for 22 years on false terms. The Broadway play explores his life and how he was imprisoned while awaiting death row, as well as his growth as a person during his more than 20 years behind bars.

Survey finds only one in five specialist mental health nurses consider their workload manageable

Mental health patients are being “routinely harmed” in the UK due to rising cases, chronic staff shortages and excessive administrative burden, according to a survey by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).The survey found that only one in five specialist mental health nurses consider their workload manageable.The UK-wide survey, which received 399 responses from community mental health nurses, highlights the increasing strain on services already struggling to keep pace with demand.

‘Perfect storm’ in mental health nursing, says RCN

Professor Nicola Ranger, general secretary and chief executive of the RCN, said mental health nurses were working in a “perfect storm” of increased demand and inadequate staffing.He warned that despite nurses working under extreme pressure, many patients are missing out on timely care, leading to worsening mental health conditions.

Patients are facing delays, risk of loss is increasing

According to the survey findings, 51 percent of respondents said patients often suffer harm due to high caseloads, while almost a quarter said time pressure results in daily problems such as relapses, falls or self-harm.Some nurses reported that vulnerable patients often waited weeks for a response, while some were never contacted.One respondent described the situation as “unregulated and unsafe”, while another said that due to work pressure, employees sometimes do not have time even for basic needs.

The number of cases is increasing faster than the workforce growth

The RCN said demand for community mental health services in England would increase by 38 per cent between October 2022 and 2025 – from about 499,000 to about 690,000 people. Over the same period, the nursing workforce grew by only 15 percent.Nearly two-thirds of nurses said their workload had increased significantly over the past three years, while only 19 percent described the workload as manageable.

Warnings on burnout and system stress

Nurses also reported severe burnout, with some saying they routinely worked beyond shifts and struggled to complete essential tasks. Administrative burden and “tick-box” processes were cited as major factors reducing time for direct patient care.The Care Quality Commission separately warned that long waiting times were common, with many patients waiting months for mental health appointments.

Call for immediate investment in workforce

The RCN has called for continued and significant investment in community mental health nursing, along with improvements to digital systems to reduce administrative duplication.Professor Ranger said there is an urgent need for stronger workforce planning, adding that community mental health nurses play a vital role in preventing hospital admissions and aiding recovery.

Government defends record funding push

A spokesperson for the UK Department of Health and Social Care said the number of mental health nurses is expected to increase by 26 per cent from July 2024 and highlighted a record £16.1 billion investment in mental health services this year, along with improvements to the Mental Health Act and the recruitment of additional staff.However, health experts and nursing leaders have warned that demand continues to exceed capacity, putting frontline services under continued pressure.

VHP raises issue of ‘atrocities’ on minorities to UNGA chief before India tour

New Delhi: A day ahead of UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock’s visit to India, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has written to her calling for “persistent atrocities” against religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh and sought immediate intervention of the UN.In a letter dated April 27, VHP international president Alok Kumar cited examples of forced conversions, violence and systemic discrimination targeting Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Christians. “The scale and persistence of these serious human rights violations points to systemic discrimination,” he wrote, urging the United Nations to take “affirmative action to protect the lives, rights, dignity and properties of minorities.”Citing findings by UN human rights experts, the letter said that in Pakistan, “about 75% of women and girls affected by forced conversion through marriage were Hindu and 25% were Christian,” with “about 80% of the incidents” taking place in Sindh province. “Adolescents aged 14 to 18 are particularly targeted…women and girls…facing coercion…abuse and severe trauma,” it said. It said authorities often “dismiss complaints… fail to investigate or prosecute… or neglect to properly assess the age of victims”.On Bangladesh, the VHP cited the report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, which said that “from August 4 to 20, 2024 alone… 2,010 incidents of communal violence were recorded”, “primarily targeting Hindus”. The letter also cites concerns over the safety of indigenous communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts area.Alleging continued oppression, Kumar said the assurance of equal rights to minorities after Partition was “unfortunately… overturned”. The VHP has demanded an independent international investigation, a victim protection mechanism and accountability under international law.Copies were sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

मुजफ्फरनगर मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेलों के प्रभावी संचालन को लेकर मुख्य चिकित्सा अधिकारी डॉ. सुनील तेवतिया ने विभिन्न प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों का औचक निरीक्षण किया। इस दौरान उन्होंने स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता, दवा वितरण व्यवस्था एवं मरीजों को दी जा रही सुविधाओं की विस्तृत समीक्षा की।

निरीक्षण के दौरान बोपारा, मंसूरपुर, नावला और जड़ौदा स्थित प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों में चल रहे स्वास्थ्य मेलों की व्यवस्थाओं की जांच की गई और संबंधित अधिकारियों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिए गए।

स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं और दवा वितरण प्रणाली की गुणवत्ता की जाँच करना

निरीक्षण के दौरान चिकित्सा सुविधाओं की उपलब्धता, दवा वितरण व्यवस्था, जांच सेवाएं एवं अस्पताल परिसर की साफ-सफाई पर विशेष ध्यान दिया गया. अधिकारियों ने यह सुनिश्चित करने पर जोर दिया कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों में आने वाले प्रत्येक मरीज को समय पर उचित उपचार और आवश्यक दवाएं मिलें।

स्वास्थ्य कर्मियों को यह सुनिश्चित करने का निर्देश दिया गया कि सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता में कोई कमी न हो और मरीजों को बेहतर उपचार अनुभव प्रदान किया जाए।

गर्भवती महिलाओं की जांच और टीकाकरण पर विशेष जोर

निरीक्षण के दौरान मातृ एवं शिशु स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं को प्राथमिकता देने के निर्देश दिये गये। गर्भवती महिलाओं की नियमित जांच, टीकाकरण कार्यक्रम की प्रगति और परिवार नियोजन सेवाओं की उपलब्धता की समीक्षा की गई।

साथ ही संचारी रोगों की रोकथाम के लिए चलाए जा रहे कार्यक्रमों को प्रभावी ढंग से लागू करने पर भी जोर दिया गया।

जनता को फीडबैक से अवगत कराया गया

मुख्य चिकित्साधिकारी ने स्वास्थ्य केन्द्रों पर पहुंचे मरीजों एवं उनके परिजनों से बातचीत की तथा सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता के बारे में सीधी जानकारी प्राप्त की। इस दौरान लोगों से यह भी पूछा गया कि उन्हें इलाज, दवा और जांच सुविधाओं में किसी तरह की दिक्कत तो नहीं आ रही है.

प्राप्त फीडबैक के आधार पर संबंधित अधिकारियों को आवश्यक सुधारात्मक कदम उठाने के निर्देश दिये गये।

जनभागीदारी बढ़ाने के लिए जागरूकता अभियान चलाने होंगे

निरीक्षण के दौरान प्रभारी चिकित्सा अधिकारियों को स्वास्थ्य मेलों में अधिक से अधिक लोगों की भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करने के निर्देश दिये गये। इसके लिए ग्रामीण स्तर पर जन जागरूकता गतिविधियों को तेज करने की जरूरत है।

अधिकारियों से कहा गया कि अंतिम व्यक्ति तक योजनाओं की जानकारी पहुंचाना स्वास्थ्य विभाग की जिम्मेदारी है.

सस्ती एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं उपलब्ध कराना प्राथमिकता है

मुख्य चिकित्साधिकारी ने स्पष्ट किया कि शासन की मंशा के अनुरूप प्रत्येक नागरिक को सुलभ, निःशुल्क एवं गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं उपलब्ध कराना स्वास्थ्य विभाग की प्राथमिक जिम्मेदारी है। इस कार्य में किसी भी प्रकार की लापरवाही स्वीकार नहीं की जायेगी।

उन्होंने कहा कि स्वास्थ्य मेलों के माध्यम से आसपास के ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में रहने वाले लोगों को बेहतर इलाज की सुविधा उपलब्ध करायी जा रही है, जिससे आम लोगों को राहत मिल रही है।

मुख्यमंत्री आरोग्य स्वास्थ्य मेलों के तहत प्राथमिक स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों का औचक निरीक्षण यह दर्शाता है कि जिले में स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता को लेकर प्रशासन गंभीर है और स्वास्थ्य विभाग हर नागरिक को बेहतर, सुलभ और मुफ्त इलाज की सुविधा उपलब्ध कराने के लिए लगातार सक्रियता से काम कर रहा है।

File photo: Preity Zinta and Yuzvendra Chahal (X Photo)

New Delhi: Punjab Kings are the team to beat in the ongoing IPL 2026, having won six of their seven matches so far and are on top with 13 points. They remain the only undefeated team this season, with their only points falling due to a rain washout against Kolkata Knight Riders at the start of the campaign.PBKS is currently sitting comfortably at the top with a three-point lead over its nearest rivals. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals occupy the remaining playoff spots, all with 10 points each and are separated only by net run rate.After the record chase against Delhi Capitals, the PBKS co-owner and actor Preity Zinta – Constant presence in the stands – Social media was used to interact with fans. “Today suddenly seems like the perfect day for #PeezChat! Ask questions guys,” he posted on X.What happened next was a viral moment, thanks to the veteran PBKS spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. Responding to Zinta’s impromptu conversation, Chahal made a funny request: “Ma’am if I get a chance to open bat in a match,” along with a laughing emoji. The playful plea immediately caught the attention of fans online.

However, despite the team’s dominance, Chahal has faced a tough season on the field. In six innings of seven matches, he has managed to take only four wickets, with his best performance being 2 for 28 and an economy rate of 9.76. In fact, PBKS bowlers have produced relatively modest returns overall, with Arshdeep Singh leading the way with seven wickets in seven innings, leaving him 27th in the race for the Purple Cap.The team’s success has been largely due to its batsmen. Prabhsimran Singh has been in great form, scoring 287 runs at an average of 57.40 and a strike rate of 192.61. captain Shreyas Iyer Has been equally impressive with 279 runs at an average of 69.75 and strike rate of 186. Meanwhile, Priyansh Arya (254) and Cooper Connolly (240) also feature in the top 15 in the Orange Cap standings, underscoring PBKS’ batting dominance this season.

स्कूल बच्चों को पानी पीने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करेंगे

एडवाइजरी के मुताबिक, चक्कर आने, सिरदर्द, अत्यधिक कमजोरी, तेज बुखार, पसीना आने की स्थिति में बच्चों और स्कूलों को सचेत रहने और तत्काल प्राथमिक उपचार या मेडिकल सहायता उपलब्ध कराने को कहा गया है. स्कूल और घर दोनों जगह छात्रों को अधिक पानी पीने के लिए प्रेरित करने के निर्देश दिए गए हैं. तेज धूप में कक्षाओं में रोशनी, पंखे और वेंटिलेशन की पर्याप्त व्यवस्था करने और आवश्यकतानुसार खिड़कियां और दरवाजे भी बंद करने को कहा गया है।

दिए गए दिशा-निर्देशों का सख्ती से पालन करने को कहा गया है. हमारी पहली प्राथमिकता छात्रों के स्वास्थ्य और सुरक्षा को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता देना है। जल्द ही कक्षा एक से पांच तक के विद्यार्थियों के लिए स्कूल की छुट्टियों का समय भी कम कर दिया जाएगा। -गोविंद राम जयसवाल, मुख्य शिक्षा अधिकारी नैनीताल