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一 |     BRUSSELS -- A European Union decision on whether to authorize the use of the controversial chemical herbicide glyphosate in the 27-nation bloc for at least 10 more years was delayed for a month after member countries failed to agree on Friday.The chemical, which is widely used in the 27-nation bloc, is approved on the EU market until mid-December. Representatives of the EU’s executive arm and member countries voted Friday in favor of renewing its authorization until 2033, despite protests from environmental groups. But to be adopted, the 10-year extension proposed by the European Commission required a “qualified majority,” defined as 55% of the 27 members representing at least 65% of the total EU population of some 450 million people. Several member states abstained, and that was not achieved. The European Commission is now expected to amend its proposal before another vote takes place next month. Ultimately, if no consensus is found, the Commission will have the final say.Green members of the European Parliament welcomed the delay and urged member states to vote for a complete ban of glyphosate.“It is irresponsible to again renew the authorization of the use of glyphosate,” said Bas Eickhout, the vice-chair of the Parliament's environment committee. "This would give the big agri a blank check to earn billions by selling a pesticide for which there are still big gaps in knowledge about the effects on our health, and at the same time poses large risks for European biodiversity.”Over the past decade, glyphosate, used in products like the weedkiller Roundup, has been at the heart of heated scientific debate about whether it causes cancer and its possible disruptive effect on the environment. The chemical was introduced by Monsanto in 1974 as an effective way of killing weeds while leaving crops and plants intact.The France-based International Agency for Research on Cancer, which is part of the World Health Organization, classified it as a “probable human carcinogen” in 2015. The EU’s food safety agency had paved the way for the 10-year extension when it said in July it “did not identify critical areas of concern” in the use of glyphosate. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found in 2020 that the herbicide did not pose a health risk to people, but a federal appeals court in California ordered the agency last year to reexamine that ruling, saying it wasn’t supported by enough evidence.EU member states are responsible for authorizing the use of products including the chemical on their national markets, following a safety evaluation.In France, President Emmanuel Macron had committed to ban glyphosate before 2021 but has since backpedaled. Germany, the EU's biggest economy, plans to stop using it from next year, but the decision could be challenged. Luxembourg’s national ban, for instance, was overturned in court earlier this year.Greenpeace had called on the EU to reject the market reapproval, citing studies indicating that glyphosate may cause cancer and other health problems and could also be toxic to bees. The agroindustry sector, however, claims there are no viable alternatives.“Whatever the final decision that emerges from this re-authorization process, there is one reality that member states will have to face up to,” said Copa-Cogeca, a group representing farmers and agricultural cooperatives. “There is as of yet no equivalent alternative to this herbicide, and without it, many agricultural practices, notably soil conservation, would be rendered complex, leaving farmers with no solutions.”。    Fourteen years ago, on 2 December 2011, The Dirty Picture arrived in theatres with an energy that felt bold and unexpected for its time. Films led by women were still uncommon and often followed a familiar formula. But Ekta Kapoor’s vision, paired with Vidya Balan and her fearless performance, shifted the way a heroine could be portrayed and truly celebrated in mainstream cinema.          Vidya’s portrayal of Silk became a cultural moment on its own. She brought strength, vulnerability and a raw honesty that made the character unforgettable. The performance earned her the National Award for Best Actress, the Filmfare Best Actress trophy and several international honours, but more than the awards, Silk became a symbol of agency and ambition.     The film also changed many conversations. It questioned how women are looked at on screen, explored desire and power from a woman’s point of view and spoke about themes that were rarely addressed in commercial cinema. Even with its unconventional lead, the film became a huge commercial success and proved that stories led by women could attract strong audiences and create impact.     Over the years, the film’s influence has only grown. The Dirty Picture encouraged filmmakers to write more layered female characters, gave confidence to women driven stories and played a major part in shifting how female protagonists are treated in Hindi cinema. It also cemented Vidya Balan as one of the most powerful performers of this generation.                The themes in the film still feel relevant today. Power, desire, loneliness and identity continue to reflect the experiences of many women in the entertainment world and beyond. And while the line “Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment” is still the most quoted, it is the emotion beneath Silk’s fearless exterior that gives the film its lasting weight.     For Vidya Balan, the film marked a turning point. It expanded her range, changed the way audiences saw her and showed the command she brings to every role. Fourteen years later, The Dirty Picture stands not just as a blockbuster but as a landmark that continues to shape how women are portrayed on screen.     Also Read: Illuminating Bollywood’s influence on major fashion trends。

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