Kozhikode, Aug. 25: India should be proud of the unprecedented threemedal haul in Beijing Olympics but should do more by way of tapping talent at the junior level to perform even better in 2012 London Olympics, feels former sprint queen PT usha.
“While all of us are quite pround to see our contingent returning with three medals, I do not think that we can feel complacent about out performance,” she told.
“We have to start working on a war footing if we have to give a better performance in London and that is possible provided the right application is there and we tap young talent,” she said.
She said India has abundant junior talent in many disciplines including athletics but it was for the authiruties concerned to spot them soon if India should put up a better show in London.
“when a country like Jamaica with a population of 28 lakh can come out with such a good show, why not India,” she asked.
Asked about Tintu Luka, a product of her own athletics school here, Usha said the youngster would prove her mettle at the next Olympics,
The 18-year-old Luka is being prepared by Usha for for the 800m race at the London Game after participatin in the World junior athletics event.
On Usain Bolt, the ‘Payyoli Express’ said he proved what one can do if trained properly school level and particularly concentrates on athletics,” she said.
Applauding China’s 100medal achievement, the former ace sprinter who missed an Olympic bronze by a whisker in 1984 in Los Angeles, said China has been working for this for the past 18 years ever since it hosted the Asiad in Beijing.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Sidebottom ruled out of SA series
London, Aug. 25: England left arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom will miss the rest of the ODI series against
South Afica with groin and hip problem.
The Nottinghamshire bowler has been struggling with the injuries for some time and was rested for the last Test at the Oval to try to get him fit for the fivematch one-day series.
But he was not deemed fit enough to feature in Friday’s opening 20-run triumph over the tourists at Headingley and after being given another fitness test at Headingley and after being given another fitness test at Trent Bridge on Monday he was ruled ruled out for the remainder of the series.
England had already called up Yorkshire allrounder Tim Bresnan as cover for injuries to Sidebottom and Chris Tremlett, who is suffering with a heel problem, while captain Kevin Pietersen has persuaded Steve Harmison to come out of retirement to feature at Headingley.
Both player will now stay with England’s squad for the remainder of the series, which continues with a daynight international on Tuesday.
South Afica with groin and hip problem.
The Nottinghamshire bowler has been struggling with the injuries for some time and was rested for the last Test at the Oval to try to get him fit for the fivematch one-day series.
But he was not deemed fit enough to feature in Friday’s opening 20-run triumph over the tourists at Headingley and after being given another fitness test at Headingley and after being given another fitness test at Trent Bridge on Monday he was ruled ruled out for the remainder of the series.
England had already called up Yorkshire allrounder Tim Bresnan as cover for injuries to Sidebottom and Chris Tremlett, who is suffering with a heel problem, while captain Kevin Pietersen has persuaded Steve Harmison to come out of retirement to feature at Headingley.
Both player will now stay with England’s squad for the remainder of the series, which continues with a daynight international on Tuesday.
Vijayakanth in new MGR role
Aug. 25: DMK leader Vijayakanth will donanother role of MGR picking up an eligble couple from a Chennai slum and sponsoring their marriage. MGR had sponsored a similar wedding in the same slum decades ago. The actor-politician is shifting to higher gear in emulating MGR for political gains.
This slum in Shok Nagar where the wedding is to happen on Wednesday is the area where around 150 dalit families live under thatched roofs. And bridegroom Shiva, 29, an auto-driver and an ardent fan of both MGR and Vijayakanth, is a resident of this slum. “Our captain is the only political leader after MGR to came to this slum to sponsor a cadre’s marriage, and that too at the dridegroom’s residence itself,” says DMDK’s South Chennai district secretary Malar Mannan.
Locals recall that MGR had visited the same slum and sponsored a similar wedding in 1973 aftre launching his AIADMK. “Aftre MGR our Captain is the only leader who is addresssings the problems of dalits. Ours is the only party where there is no separate wing for SC/STs and minorities, in our party,” says Malar Mannan. Earlier, the DMDK cadres were in a jubilant mood celebrating their leader’s 56th birthday organizing variouswelfare programmes throughout the state. Vijayakanth who is in Malaysia for a song shoot for hisongoing film Engal Aasaan is returning on Wednesday.
This slum in Shok Nagar where the wedding is to happen on Wednesday is the area where around 150 dalit families live under thatched roofs. And bridegroom Shiva, 29, an auto-driver and an ardent fan of both MGR and Vijayakanth, is a resident of this slum. “Our captain is the only political leader after MGR to came to this slum to sponsor a cadre’s marriage, and that too at the dridegroom’s residence itself,” says DMDK’s South Chennai district secretary Malar Mannan.
Locals recall that MGR had visited the same slum and sponsored a similar wedding in 1973 aftre launching his AIADMK. “Aftre MGR our Captain is the only leader who is addresssings the problems of dalits. Ours is the only party where there is no separate wing for SC/STs and minorities, in our party,” says Malar Mannan. Earlier, the DMDK cadres were in a jubilant mood celebrating their leader’s 56th birthday organizing variouswelfare programmes throughout the state. Vijayakanth who is in Malaysia for a song shoot for hisongoing film Engal Aasaan is returning on Wednesday.
Attack Mendis to put pressure: MSD
Aug.25: Having pulled off a gamble by playing three seamers and one spinner, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be inclined to think that he had the numbers right. Usually teams go in with two specialist spinners in these sub-continental conditions but given the way the wicket behaved in the third game, Dhoni, it appears, has out-thought counterpart Mahela Jeyawardena. Follwing the victory in the third game, Dhoni said that a fifth bowler was luxury in such conditions.
The Indian skipper believes that playing an extra batsman is more advantageous as opposed to a fifth bowler as he feels a part-timer can be useful in these conditions. “Sinee these wickets are slow, the part timers can be effective. But we don’t have part-timers like Virender (Sehwag) or Sachin (Tendulkar) who can really turn the ball and stay consistent. So you have to see who’s bowling well, and continue with him,” said Dhoni. For the first time in the series and going right back to the Test matches, the Indians, it appeared, had managed to tackle their nemesis, Ajantha Mendis. Though one game doesn’t certainly make them masters, the confidence can work wonders.
‘If he (Mendis) bowls a bad ball you need to punish him. Only then will pressure build on him. If you keep defending he’ll stay on top. Till now he wasn’t under pressure so he wasn’t under pressure so he was bowing at his best,” said the India skipper.
The Indian skipper believes that playing an extra batsman is more advantageous as opposed to a fifth bowler as he feels a part-timer can be useful in these conditions. “Sinee these wickets are slow, the part timers can be effective. But we don’t have part-timers like Virender (Sehwag) or Sachin (Tendulkar) who can really turn the ball and stay consistent. So you have to see who’s bowling well, and continue with him,” said Dhoni. For the first time in the series and going right back to the Test matches, the Indians, it appeared, had managed to tackle their nemesis, Ajantha Mendis. Though one game doesn’t certainly make them masters, the confidence can work wonders.
‘If he (Mendis) bowls a bad ball you need to punish him. Only then will pressure build on him. If you keep defending he’ll stay on top. Till now he wasn’t under pressure so he wasn’t under pressure so he was bowing at his best,” said the India skipper.
Women Are Eyeing Udita
After her heart-racing performance in Aksar and Zeher, it’s normal for Udita to get a lot mails from male admires. However, the bulk of her fan mail comes from female fans. “Female fans often compliment me on my lips and body with explicit details. I am not sure if I should freak out or should she accept them as genuine compliments. After all it’s not easy for one women to compliment the other,” says Udita
Udita, who made a sensational debut in Paap, was appreciated for her perfect figure. Gradually she put on so much weight and as a result, she ended up losing a lot of projects. “After Paap was released, everyone said I was very thin and needed to put on weight. I tried many different things to gain weight and in the process I became fat. Now I am taking care of my diet. I watch what I eat especially with all the compliments coming my way,” says Udita.
Udita, who made a sensational debut in Paap, was appreciated for her perfect figure. Gradually she put on so much weight and as a result, she ended up losing a lot of projects. “After Paap was released, everyone said I was very thin and needed to put on weight. I tried many different things to gain weight and in the process I became fat. Now I am taking care of my diet. I watch what I eat especially with all the compliments coming my way,” says Udita.
Trisha bags Kamal’s next
It’s lucky time for actress Trisha. She had missed teaming up with Kamal Hassan in Dasavatharam because of date problems due to prior commitments. However, this time round she has made it to Kamal’s next venture, the period film titled Marma Yogi. According to a reliable source, the actress will sign on the dotted line soon.
Apparently, kamal himself narrated the script and she was totally overwhelmed by his approach and agreed immediately. She has been asked to allocate a chunk o shooting dates for the venture, almost six months.
Trisha is currently working on three movies namely, king with Nagarjuna in Telugu, Chennayil Oru Mazhai Kaalam with Gautham Menon, and Sravam with Vishnuvardhan. Right now, she is busy shuffling the dates to accommodate the new film.
There are a couple of other actresses in the film but the lead heroine opposite Kamal is Trisha. When Trisha who was shooting for king in Hyderabad was contracted, the actress said that it was premature to talk about it and did not want comment as of now
Apparently, kamal himself narrated the script and she was totally overwhelmed by his approach and agreed immediately. She has been asked to allocate a chunk o shooting dates for the venture, almost six months.
Trisha is currently working on three movies namely, king with Nagarjuna in Telugu, Chennayil Oru Mazhai Kaalam with Gautham Menon, and Sravam with Vishnuvardhan. Right now, she is busy shuffling the dates to accommodate the new film.
There are a couple of other actresses in the film but the lead heroine opposite Kamal is Trisha. When Trisha who was shooting for king in Hyderabad was contracted, the actress said that it was premature to talk about it and did not want comment as of now
Chiranjeevi all set to take new role
Aug 25: Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi arrived here Monday night for the much hyped launch of his political party at a public meeting in this temple town on Tuesday. All the ingredients of a celluloid blockbuster are thrown in, including the element of suspense over the name of the party and its flag.
The 53-year-old actor, who announced his plans to take a plunge into politics at a press conference in Hyderabad last week, will announce his party’s name and programmers at the ‘mega show’ where he is also expected to wave his flag.
Accompanied by his family, the star reached Tirumala Monday night to be able to offer worship Lord Venkateswara Tuesday morning before preparing for the big event, his maiden political rally. Giving a cinematic touch to the show, a helicopter will shower flowers and another will film the programme with movie cameras, according to his aides. Elaborating on the huge canvas of preparations, they said 18 special rains, about 1500 buses, thousands of cars, vans, and trucks would be engaged to bring Chiranjeevi’s fans and potential party members from all parts of Andhra Pradesh to the Rajiv Nagar venue. In addition, ten special trains from Hyderabad would take the media persons an participants, who would include several film personalities and some NRIs they arrived from the US last week to campaign for the star’s party.
With the question doing the rounds in political and media circles whether Chiranjeevi would be able to recreate the magic of the late Telugu hero N.T.Rama Rao, who had stormed to power within nine months of floating his Telugu Desam party in 1983, the Tuesday launch is being kennly watched not only in Andhra Pradesh but else where too.
Over 126-acre ground has been cleared of bushes at the venue, where an AICC Plenary was held in 1992 during P V Narasimha Rao’s regime.
All the hotels and marriage halls in the temple town and the surrounding towns of Puttur, Sri Kalahasti and Chittor have already been occupied by politicians and the actor’s fans.
A TTD official has expressed fear that the shrine, already experiencing heavy rush of pilgrims due to marriages happening during this auspicious ‘Sravana Masam’, could choke on the influx of the Chiranjeevi army.
“It would be nice if the people attending the rally avoid visiting the shrine. Other wise, it might take three days for the pilgrims to have darshan, at 60,000-80,000 people a day,” he said
The 53-year-old actor, who announced his plans to take a plunge into politics at a press conference in Hyderabad last week, will announce his party’s name and programmers at the ‘mega show’ where he is also expected to wave his flag.
Accompanied by his family, the star reached Tirumala Monday night to be able to offer worship Lord Venkateswara Tuesday morning before preparing for the big event, his maiden political rally. Giving a cinematic touch to the show, a helicopter will shower flowers and another will film the programme with movie cameras, according to his aides. Elaborating on the huge canvas of preparations, they said 18 special rains, about 1500 buses, thousands of cars, vans, and trucks would be engaged to bring Chiranjeevi’s fans and potential party members from all parts of Andhra Pradesh to the Rajiv Nagar venue. In addition, ten special trains from Hyderabad would take the media persons an participants, who would include several film personalities and some NRIs they arrived from the US last week to campaign for the star’s party.
With the question doing the rounds in political and media circles whether Chiranjeevi would be able to recreate the magic of the late Telugu hero N.T.Rama Rao, who had stormed to power within nine months of floating his Telugu Desam party in 1983, the Tuesday launch is being kennly watched not only in Andhra Pradesh but else where too.
Over 126-acre ground has been cleared of bushes at the venue, where an AICC Plenary was held in 1992 during P V Narasimha Rao’s regime.
All the hotels and marriage halls in the temple town and the surrounding towns of Puttur, Sri Kalahasti and Chittor have already been occupied by politicians and the actor’s fans.
A TTD official has expressed fear that the shrine, already experiencing heavy rush of pilgrims due to marriages happening during this auspicious ‘Sravana Masam’, could choke on the influx of the Chiranjeevi army.
“It would be nice if the people attending the rally avoid visiting the shrine. Other wise, it might take three days for the pilgrims to have darshan, at 60,000-80,000 people a day,” he said
Rumours caused Lee’s marriage split
Austrlian fast bowler Brett Lee’s wife Liz Kemp has broken her silence about their broken-up, in which she has been alleged to have been told the fast bowler believes Liz Kemp has been seeing someone slse after she made several trips to Brisbane while he was away. Liz said that she was devastated by the break-up of her marriage to Brett Lee. “This is an extremely difficult time for me and my family. I would like to thank all those who have offered their love and support,” she said. “I will be making no further comment at this time and would request that the privacy of our family is respected,” Liz Lee said. Lee, 31, has been holed up in his Sydney home with the couple’s year-old son, Preston.
Star studded audio launch
The audio release of the film Yennai Theriyuma held at Park Sheraton on Sunday evening saw a number of kollywood personalities turn up to cheer debutant Manoj Kumar. Sonof Tollywood star Mohan Babu. Mohan Babu’s family was also present at the event including hsis children Vishnu and Lakshmi. Vishnu, who has lost a lot of weight, looked very different. The movie also stars Bollywood’s pertty ladies Sneha Ullal and Riya Sen. Though Riya could not attend the launch, Sneha was the cynosure of all the lenses and eyes at the event. Actor Simbu was one of the early ones to arrive and was seen in deep conversation with Sneha. While Manoj was busy greets at the event. The music for the film is composed by Achu and directed by Ajay Sastry. Also present for the function were Parthiban, P. Vasu, Prabhu, Sbi Raj,Bhagyaraj, Jeppiaar, VijayKumar and Shankti.
The legend of daksha
Hindu myths and legends tell us that Daksha was the son of Aditi and Brahma father of 15 different human female forms before he make it 16. His eldest and dearest daughter Shakti, was given in marriage to the God of fire. The rest 13 were to be the starting point for human beings or Manushya Jathi.
Shakti married Shive against the will of her father who hated shiva. From that day on, Daksha estranged himself from his daughter. Matters came to a head when Shakti heard of a huge sacrificial ritual hosted by Dajsha, to which neither she nor her husband had been invited. Assuming that since she was the daughter of the king and would still gain entry, Shakti attended the ritual, but was treated with disdain. Her husband was openly insulted, and hearing the insults thrown at Shiva, Shakti committed suicide, unable to bear the any longer.
Shiva was so furious at this that he pulled out a lock of his hair and threw it on the ground. From it arose Virabhadra and Rudrakali. They were ferocious demons and stormend the ceremony, killing Daksha and his guests.
When he was begged for mercy, shive restored Daksha’s life, but replaced his head with that of a goat. It is that from that day onwards, Daksha most faithful disciples.
Shakti was later reincarnated as Parvati, and this time she never left Shiva’s side again.
Shakti married Shive against the will of her father who hated shiva. From that day on, Daksha estranged himself from his daughter. Matters came to a head when Shakti heard of a huge sacrificial ritual hosted by Dajsha, to which neither she nor her husband had been invited. Assuming that since she was the daughter of the king and would still gain entry, Shakti attended the ritual, but was treated with disdain. Her husband was openly insulted, and hearing the insults thrown at Shiva, Shakti committed suicide, unable to bear the any longer.
Shiva was so furious at this that he pulled out a lock of his hair and threw it on the ground. From it arose Virabhadra and Rudrakali. They were ferocious demons and stormend the ceremony, killing Daksha and his guests.
When he was begged for mercy, shive restored Daksha’s life, but replaced his head with that of a goat. It is that from that day onwards, Daksha most faithful disciples.
Shakti was later reincarnated as Parvati, and this time she never left Shiva’s side again.
Jaya counters Captain’s move
It was AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa’s second visit in a fortnight to the party headquarters herre. She met the media on August 13 at the headuarters two days after her return from Kodanad estate.
She came to the party office on Monday and distributed assistance to 46 labourers belonging to Anna Trade Union, one of her party wings, and inducted 45 (4 and 5 adds to her lucky number 9) persons from different parties into her party.
In what seems to be an attempt to offset the celebrations of birthday of her new rival and DMDK chief Vijayakanth, she visited the party office amidst a rousing reception from the party trade union and other wings.
The cadres installed hoardings welcoming their chief to the party office from Music Academy up to Lloyds road where the party office is situated.
An orchestra was playing popular film songs of MGR in front of the party HQ.
AIADMK chief’s choice of the day to distribute assistance of Rs.25,000 each to the 46 impoverished trade unionists when the DMDK has organised annadhanam and other freebie programmes to the poor in the city, has give rise to speculations that she wants to counter the star politician.
DMDK’s outright attempts to project their leader as the political heir of MGR has really stirred Ms Jayalalithaa into action to prove that she still stands by the poor.
AIADMK supremo may also have wanted make a statement on Mr Vijayakanth’s birthday.
At least four DMDK functionaries from different parts of the state were among the 45 people who joined the AIADMK in the presence of Ms Jayalalithaa.
She came to the party office on Monday and distributed assistance to 46 labourers belonging to Anna Trade Union, one of her party wings, and inducted 45 (4 and 5 adds to her lucky number 9) persons from different parties into her party.
In what seems to be an attempt to offset the celebrations of birthday of her new rival and DMDK chief Vijayakanth, she visited the party office amidst a rousing reception from the party trade union and other wings.
The cadres installed hoardings welcoming their chief to the party office from Music Academy up to Lloyds road where the party office is situated.
An orchestra was playing popular film songs of MGR in front of the party HQ.
AIADMK chief’s choice of the day to distribute assistance of Rs.25,000 each to the 46 impoverished trade unionists when the DMDK has organised annadhanam and other freebie programmes to the poor in the city, has give rise to speculations that she wants to counter the star politician.
DMDK’s outright attempts to project their leader as the political heir of MGR has really stirred Ms Jayalalithaa into action to prove that she still stands by the poor.
AIADMK supremo may also have wanted make a statement on Mr Vijayakanth’s birthday.
At least four DMDK functionaries from different parts of the state were among the 45 people who joined the AIADMK in the presence of Ms Jayalalithaa.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Baton blunders wreck US night
Beijing, Aug.21: The USSS men and woman both dropped the baton in the Olympic 4x100-metre relays on Thursday and failed to advance out of the first round in the Beijing Olympics.
First, men’s anchor Tyson Gay, part of the American team that won the relay at last year’s world championships, did not get the baton from third-leg runner Darvis Patton. About 25 minutes later, women’s anchor Lauryn Williams fumbled her exchange with Torri Edwards, their baton dropping to the ground.
At the 2004 Olympics, Williams started running too early and missed a hand-off from Marion Jones in the final.
“If people want to assess the blame to me, that’s Ok. I mean, I can take whatever it is that people are going to dish out,” Williams said. “We had good chemistry. The had was back there, She was there. I don’t know what happened.” Unlike the men, who stopped racing, Williams scrambled back on the wet track to pick up the baton and finish the lap. The United States was the last of eight teams in the heat to cross the finish, in a time of 48.92. Jamaica, continuing their strong showing at the Bird’s Nest, won the other preliminary women’s heat in 42.24.
Earlier, when Gay reached back for his exchange, he never got a grasp of the baton, which tumbled.
Afterward, Gay and Patton both took the blame. Gay, who also failed to reach the final in the individual 100, said he felt the baton and “then I went to grab it and there was nothing. It’s been happening to me this Olympics.”
He said he never before dropped a baton in a relay and that he and Patton practiced all week without missing a handoff. “That’s Tyson Gay. He’s a humble guy,” Patton said. “But I know it’s my job to get the guy the baton, and I didn’t do that.”
Trinidad and Tobago won the heat. Only four of the eight teams managed to make it all the way around the one lap race without a problem in a light rain.
Jamaica won the second heat, with former 100m-world record-holder Asafa Powell running the anchor leg. Usain Bolt, who broke the world records in the 100 and 200 meters while winning those gold medals, was given the night off but is expected to run in Friday’s relay final.
First, men’s anchor Tyson Gay, part of the American team that won the relay at last year’s world championships, did not get the baton from third-leg runner Darvis Patton. About 25 minutes later, women’s anchor Lauryn Williams fumbled her exchange with Torri Edwards, their baton dropping to the ground.
At the 2004 Olympics, Williams started running too early and missed a hand-off from Marion Jones in the final.
“If people want to assess the blame to me, that’s Ok. I mean, I can take whatever it is that people are going to dish out,” Williams said. “We had good chemistry. The had was back there, She was there. I don’t know what happened.” Unlike the men, who stopped racing, Williams scrambled back on the wet track to pick up the baton and finish the lap. The United States was the last of eight teams in the heat to cross the finish, in a time of 48.92. Jamaica, continuing their strong showing at the Bird’s Nest, won the other preliminary women’s heat in 42.24.
Earlier, when Gay reached back for his exchange, he never got a grasp of the baton, which tumbled.
Afterward, Gay and Patton both took the blame. Gay, who also failed to reach the final in the individual 100, said he felt the baton and “then I went to grab it and there was nothing. It’s been happening to me this Olympics.”
He said he never before dropped a baton in a relay and that he and Patton practiced all week without missing a handoff. “That’s Tyson Gay. He’s a humble guy,” Patton said. “But I know it’s my job to get the guy the baton, and I didn’t do that.”
Trinidad and Tobago won the heat. Only four of the eight teams managed to make it all the way around the one lap race without a problem in a light rain.
Jamaica won the second heat, with former 100m-world record-holder Asafa Powell running the anchor leg. Usain Bolt, who broke the world records in the 100 and 200 meters while winning those gold medals, was given the night off but is expected to run in Friday’s relay final.
Pondy CM in limbo?
Aug.21: The political crisis in Puducherry has deepened with the Congress leaders opposed to chief minister N.Rangasamy moving the party MLAs and three independent MLAs to an undisclosed location following fears of horse-trading. The beleagured chief minister accused of working only for his Thattanchavady constituency, is facing a revolt with his party men demanding his removal. The rebels fear that he may try to win over the MLAs to his side.
Sources said the MLAs would be paraded before the party high command during the Congress legislature party meeting on Monday to strengthen their demand for sucking Rangasamy from the chief minister’s post.
The rebels are said to be pressuring Rangasamy to step down ahead of the CLP meeting. A ‘Nammasivayam congress MILA from Ozhukarai and son in law of the chief minister’s elder brother has joined the rebel camp. This has come as a severe blow to Rangasamy, who was confident that Namasivayam would come to his rescue. Representatives of Rangasamy tried to meet Namasivayam at a five star hotel in Chennai to seek his support. But they returned empty handed as the rebel camp had moved him to another location
Sources said the MLAs would be paraded before the party high command during the Congress legislature party meeting on Monday to strengthen their demand for sucking Rangasamy from the chief minister’s post.
The rebels are said to be pressuring Rangasamy to step down ahead of the CLP meeting. A ‘Nammasivayam congress MILA from Ozhukarai and son in law of the chief minister’s elder brother has joined the rebel camp. This has come as a severe blow to Rangasamy, who was confident that Namasivayam would come to his rescue. Representatives of Rangasamy tried to meet Namasivayam at a five star hotel in Chennai to seek his support. But they returned empty handed as the rebel camp had moved him to another location
Tough call for Poor Bhansali
Rani Mukherjee, who has no love lost for erstwhile friend Aishwarya, was heard taking potshots at her openly in the company of Sanjay Leela Bhansali recently. The reclusive director was meeting his Black lady to discuss the script of his next production Chenab Gandhi top lining Harman Baweja and Vidya Balan. The grapevine is that Bhansali wants Rani to play a cameo a la Saawariya in the movie and was trying to cajole her for the same. But she didn’t think the cameo would do her presence any justice. Rani’s supposedly told Bhansali that she would play the main lead in the film if he’d let go of Vidya and cast her instead.
Ash-Abhi to move out
This is something that you might not read on Mr.Bachchan’s blog but close sources vouch that after the family returns from their world tour, a split is eminent. Nothing acrimonious there though, as Abhishek with wife Aishwarya will finally move out of the Bachchan bungalow Jalsa and move to their newly done up sea facing bungalow. In fact the bungalow was ready before the stars left on their foreign sojourn but Ash believed that they should move into their new house only on their return. Mamma Jaya Bachchan has handpicked the new staff for her son’s new pad and everything is finally in place. As soon the Bachchans land from the tour they will be doing their regular round of Pujas and temples visits for sure, for the couple’s new beginning.
What we are worried about is the fact that if there is a housewarming party, who will be attending IT?
What we are worried about is the fact that if there is a housewarming party, who will be attending IT?
Through whiskey tinted glasses
Why? Because a survey said that consuming alcohol actually made one perceive the not so good-looking as beautiful
The next time you think the woman (or man) standing next to you could just be the single most attractive looking person in the bar, gulp down gallons and gallons of water. Alcohol distorts a person’s vision, making unattractive people appear beautiful, or at least passably attractive.
When it comes to alcohol, some say the more the merrier. However, that just leads to more mistakes. “I’m too shy around woman and having a couple of beers makes me feel like I own the room. Well, I don’t mean to sound so creepy, but yes, every girl in the room starts looking hotter and within my reach,” says 26-year-old software engineer Tarun Bhadari. While experts believe that alcohol stimulates the brain that plays an important role in attraction, is it really a different level of confidence that you gain? “Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. It affects your higher functioning. While alcohol does lead to ‘disinheriting’, and a certain amount can help you relax, crossing the threshold of being in a normal state would make you lose control so much so that you don’t really care who is in front of you. With lack of better judgment, you wind up doing things inappropriate because while you may think you are aroused, your sexual desire and libido completely dies out,” says consultant psychiatrist Dr Hozefa Bhinderwala.
Sexual inhibitions or not, alcohol is another reason why you could easily fall under someone else’s false impression or give out one. “The uninhibited approach makes you feel a lot more euphoric. While you lose control, more than your true nature, you perceive things differently and this could just lead to morning blues for a long time,” says sexologist Dr Rajan Bhonsle.
“Rather than making the opposite (or same) sex look pretty, alcohol lowers your inhibitions. It’s easier to submit to something you want at the time. That’s why you see people are their honest best when they’ve had too much to drink,” says Meenakshi Dalal who’s regular at many bars in the city. While we explore the potential of losing our higher thinking, rationality and of course our physical balance, alcohol might just be on its way to becoming the true little regret pill. Your call “while you may think you are aroused, your sexual desire and libido completely dies out”
The next time you think the woman (or man) standing next to you could just be the single most attractive looking person in the bar, gulp down gallons and gallons of water. Alcohol distorts a person’s vision, making unattractive people appear beautiful, or at least passably attractive.
When it comes to alcohol, some say the more the merrier. However, that just leads to more mistakes. “I’m too shy around woman and having a couple of beers makes me feel like I own the room. Well, I don’t mean to sound so creepy, but yes, every girl in the room starts looking hotter and within my reach,” says 26-year-old software engineer Tarun Bhadari. While experts believe that alcohol stimulates the brain that plays an important role in attraction, is it really a different level of confidence that you gain? “Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. It affects your higher functioning. While alcohol does lead to ‘disinheriting’, and a certain amount can help you relax, crossing the threshold of being in a normal state would make you lose control so much so that you don’t really care who is in front of you. With lack of better judgment, you wind up doing things inappropriate because while you may think you are aroused, your sexual desire and libido completely dies out,” says consultant psychiatrist Dr Hozefa Bhinderwala.
Sexual inhibitions or not, alcohol is another reason why you could easily fall under someone else’s false impression or give out one. “The uninhibited approach makes you feel a lot more euphoric. While you lose control, more than your true nature, you perceive things differently and this could just lead to morning blues for a long time,” says sexologist Dr Rajan Bhonsle.
“Rather than making the opposite (or same) sex look pretty, alcohol lowers your inhibitions. It’s easier to submit to something you want at the time. That’s why you see people are their honest best when they’ve had too much to drink,” says Meenakshi Dalal who’s regular at many bars in the city. While we explore the potential of losing our higher thinking, rationality and of course our physical balance, alcohol might just be on its way to becoming the true little regret pill. Your call “while you may think you are aroused, your sexual desire and libido completely dies out”
Suhasini to enter politics?
Rumours are floating that actress Suhasini Maniratnam will join politics although she denies them. While her son Nandan Maniratnam seems to be treading the path of a recent CPM national meet, rumours are abuzz that Suhasini will soon make her debut in politics. According to the sources, the actress has agreed to join Telugu film star’s Chiranjeevi’s political party, all set to emerge on August 26 in a public meeting at Tirupati.
“Chiranjeevi is keen on Suhasini joining his party and also agreed to give her the post of women’s wing leader. Talks are on and we hope they will be positive,” revealed a source in Hyderabad.
Though a Tamilian by birth, Suhasini is well-versed in Telugug and has acted in many fims with Chiranjeevi. Her fluency in Telugu made her close to Andhrites and she also hosts Bommarilu, a game show on Maa TV, a private channel in which Chiranjeevi is also one of the partners. Her show is a big hit with Telugu viewers and she frequently shuttles between Chennai and Hyderabad for shooting the show and also other Telugu film projects.
“When it comes to television shows, it was again Chiranjeevi who requested her to host Bommarillu.
Andhrites call her Telugu Inti Adapaduchu (daughter of a Telugu family). She enjoys a special recognition in Andhra Pradesh,” says a source.
“Chiranjeevi is keen on Suhasini joining his party and also agreed to give her the post of women’s wing leader. Talks are on and we hope they will be positive,” revealed a source in Hyderabad.
Though a Tamilian by birth, Suhasini is well-versed in Telugug and has acted in many fims with Chiranjeevi. Her fluency in Telugu made her close to Andhrites and she also hosts Bommarilu, a game show on Maa TV, a private channel in which Chiranjeevi is also one of the partners. Her show is a big hit with Telugu viewers and she frequently shuttles between Chennai and Hyderabad for shooting the show and also other Telugu film projects.
“When it comes to television shows, it was again Chiranjeevi who requested her to host Bommarillu.
Andhrites call her Telugu Inti Adapaduchu (daughter of a Telugu family). She enjoys a special recognition in Andhra Pradesh,” says a source.
HC tells Ambani bros to seek mother’s help
The Mumbai High Court on Thursday suggested that Anil and Mukesh Ambani approach their mother Kokilaben to resolve the dispute over the agreement for supplying gas from the Krishna-Godavari basic.
A division bench of Justices J.N. Patel and K.K. Tated was hearing a case regarding the dispute between Anil-led Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RIL) over Gas Supply Master Agreement (GSMA) whereby RIL will be supplying gas for RNRL’s power plants.
Lawyers of both the brothers said they will seek instruction on the court’s suggestion and inform about it.
Meanwhile, the Central government told the court that National Thermal Power Corporation has no contract with Reliance Industries, contradicting NTPC’s own stand in its case against RIL.
The statement by the government’s counsel came during arguments in another case, namely the one between Mukesh Ambani-led RIL and Anil Ambani-led RNRL over gas supply agreement.
The government has sought to intervene in this matter. The moment government lawyer, Mr T.S. Doabia made the statement, RNRL lawers were up on their feet, pointing out that the statement almost destroyed NTPC’s case against RIL.
“What happens to your suit against RIL?” asked Mr Mukul Rohatgi, RNRL lawyer. “NTPC has been arguing all along that it has a concluded contract with RIL. With this statement, NTPC has no case at all,” he said.
Senior lawyer, Mr Ram Jethmalani, also appering for RNRL, said the government cannot say one thing in a case and something else in another. “This shows your government is corrupt,” said Mr Jethmalani.
However, Mr Doabia maintained that “My instruction are that NTPC dose not have a concluded contract with RIL”.
A division bench of Justices J.N. Patel and K.K. Tated was hearing a case regarding the dispute between Anil-led Reliance Natural Resources Ltd (RIL) over Gas Supply Master Agreement (GSMA) whereby RIL will be supplying gas for RNRL’s power plants.
Lawyers of both the brothers said they will seek instruction on the court’s suggestion and inform about it.
Meanwhile, the Central government told the court that National Thermal Power Corporation has no contract with Reliance Industries, contradicting NTPC’s own stand in its case against RIL.
The statement by the government’s counsel came during arguments in another case, namely the one between Mukesh Ambani-led RIL and Anil Ambani-led RNRL over gas supply agreement.
The government has sought to intervene in this matter. The moment government lawyer, Mr T.S. Doabia made the statement, RNRL lawers were up on their feet, pointing out that the statement almost destroyed NTPC’s case against RIL.
“What happens to your suit against RIL?” asked Mr Mukul Rohatgi, RNRL lawyer. “NTPC has been arguing all along that it has a concluded contract with RIL. With this statement, NTPC has no case at all,” he said.
Senior lawyer, Mr Ram Jethmalani, also appering for RNRL, said the government cannot say one thing in a case and something else in another. “This shows your government is corrupt,” said Mr Jethmalani.
However, Mr Doabia maintained that “My instruction are that NTPC dose not have a concluded contract with RIL”.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Rajiv remembered
The state led by chief minister M. Karunanidhi paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 64th birth anniversary.
Karunanidhi administered the anti-terrorism pledge to the secretariat staff to mark the occasion, which was also obseved as recewale energy day. Cabinet colleagues joined him in paying floral tributes to a portrait of Rajiv Gandhi. At Sriperumbudur where the leader was slain, bhajans were sung for him. Party members and public paid floral tributes to the leader.
The TNCC too obseved the day by conducting a meeting and cutting a cake.
Karunanidhi administered the anti-terrorism pledge to the secretariat staff to mark the occasion, which was also obseved as recewale energy day. Cabinet colleagues joined him in paying floral tributes to a portrait of Rajiv Gandhi. At Sriperumbudur where the leader was slain, bhajans were sung for him. Party members and public paid floral tributes to the leader.
The TNCC too obseved the day by conducting a meeting and cutting a cake.
Congress leader for unity
The TNCC presidant K.V. Thangkabalu has appealed to his party men to strive together to establish Congress rule in the state. “The Congress should capture power in the aspirations of our leader Rajiv Gandhi. We can achieve this goal only if we all strive in unison,” he said while presiding over a meeting organised by the TNCC here on Wednesday I connection with the Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary.
Referring to criticism by certain political parties that his party could not become a strong force, Mr Thangkabalu said the Congress workers should prove the critics wroug. “Let’s live up to the aspirations of Rajiv Gandhi,” he urged.
The Congress, union ministers were conspicous by their absence at the meeting, which was attended, in large numbers by party cadres. AICC general secretary incharge of Tamil Nadu affairs K.P. Krishnamurthy said the nation would disintegraet if the BJP was allowed to come to power.
Referring to criticism by certain political parties that his party could not become a strong force, Mr Thangkabalu said the Congress workers should prove the critics wroug. “Let’s live up to the aspirations of Rajiv Gandhi,” he urged.
The Congress, union ministers were conspicous by their absence at the meeting, which was attended, in large numbers by party cadres. AICC general secretary incharge of Tamil Nadu affairs K.P. Krishnamurthy said the nation would disintegraet if the BJP was allowed to come to power.
DMK ‘no’ to economic quotas
The ruling DMK has opposed the quota for economically backward classes who are not covered in the existing reservation policy, in education and employment opportunities while most other states have favoured the proposal.
“The government does not want reservation on the basis of economic backwardness in education and employment opporunities,” Major General S.R. Sinho, chairman of National Commission for Economic Backward Classes told reporters after holding a public hearing at the Chennai district collectorate on Wednesday.
“Out of the 12 states we have visited, all are in favour of reservation as well as welfare measures for the economically backward. Except for the Kerala, which is only in favour of welfafe measures,” the chairman said. He also added that the commission would also suggest the necessary constitutional legal and administrative modalities, which were required to implement the recommendation.
Mr Sinho said that the commission would visit all the states and submit its recommendation to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on July 2009. “The commission will suggest criteria for identification for economically backward classes and quantum of reservation for such classes ont eh basis of their economic backwardness,” he added.
However, N. Vasudevan, secretary of BC, MBC and Minority welfare department said that the Tamil Nadu government opposed the reservation as it is not constitutionally validated. “The constitution says that reservation benefits should be provided only on the basis of social and economical backwardness,” he added.
“The government does not want reservation on the basis of economic backwardness in education and employment opporunities,” Major General S.R. Sinho, chairman of National Commission for Economic Backward Classes told reporters after holding a public hearing at the Chennai district collectorate on Wednesday.
“Out of the 12 states we have visited, all are in favour of reservation as well as welfare measures for the economically backward. Except for the Kerala, which is only in favour of welfafe measures,” the chairman said. He also added that the commission would also suggest the necessary constitutional legal and administrative modalities, which were required to implement the recommendation.
Mr Sinho said that the commission would visit all the states and submit its recommendation to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on July 2009. “The commission will suggest criteria for identification for economically backward classes and quantum of reservation for such classes ont eh basis of their economic backwardness,” he added.
However, N. Vasudevan, secretary of BC, MBC and Minority welfare department said that the Tamil Nadu government opposed the reservation as it is not constitutionally validated. “The constitution says that reservation benefits should be provided only on the basis of social and economical backwardness,” he added.
More rain likely in city
The capital and suburbs, which received torrential rain on Tuesday are likely to receive more rain in the evenings or night in the next 24 to 48 hours due to the influence of a trough of low-pressure in the Bay of Bengal, asper weather forecast.
The city recorded 10 cm rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m on Wednesday, according to Me officials.
The low-pressure trough, which extended from coastal Andhra Pradesh to south Tamil Nadu has intensified further and would cause more rains in Puducherry, they said.
Meawhile, the civic authorities swung into action and cleared about 25 trees that got uprooted due to torrentail rain in the city on Tuesday. Informing that roads have been cleared of the uprooted trees, Chennai Mayor M.Subramanian said the sudden rain accompanied by gales on Tuesday had caused the trees to fall in the roads.
The city recorded 10 cm rainfall during the last 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m on Wednesday, according to Me officials.
The low-pressure trough, which extended from coastal Andhra Pradesh to south Tamil Nadu has intensified further and would cause more rains in Puducherry, they said.
Meawhile, the civic authorities swung into action and cleared about 25 trees that got uprooted due to torrentail rain in the city on Tuesday. Informing that roads have been cleared of the uprooted trees, Chennai Mayor M.Subramanian said the sudden rain accompanied by gales on Tuesday had caused the trees to fall in the roads.
Sohail Willing to play second fiddle to brothers
Sohail Khan says he loves experimenting for his brothers Salman and Arbaaz,and adds that he doesn’t crave to be recognised as an actor outside his home turf. “With our production house doing well, as an actor Idon’t have to be desperate. I can do solo-hero films. But I’d rather be part of bigger projects will make it smoothly,” says Sohail. The actor stepped in at the 11th hour in the salman starrer God Tussi Great Ho after Yash Tonk suddenly opted out-only because Salman requested him to come on board. “Yash is a friend… we did Fight Club together. It was an awkward situation for him He called me up and requested me to get into his shoes. Since it was Salmanbhai’s film I didn’t think twice,” Sohail explained.
It can’t be a coincidence. All of Sohail’s acting assignaments in the past three years, from Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya to Salman-EIshq to God Tussi Great Ho, Heroes and Main Aur Mrs.Khanna are in his big brother’s company.
And if it isan’t Salman, then it’s Arbaaz, like in the recently released Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and now in the forthcoming Kissan they play brother once again. Sohail had to speak a lot of Punjabi for Kissan. “It’s my first raw-and-real film. Arbaaz and I play hardcore farmers in dhotis. It’s the most authentic production we’ve ever done. It’s about the new generation of farmers not valuing their land. Jackie Shroff plays our father. We shot in Chandigarh for 40 days at a stretch Then I left for Melbourne for Main Aur Mrs. Khanna… Quite a culture shock! Now we go into Partner 2 where Idon’t have an acting part.”
Partner 2 will, of course, have Govinda and Salman . But the leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta will change. “It’s basically a brand.” Sohail is producing Partner 2 as well as a remake of Amar Akbar Anthony, in which he plays Rishi Kapoor’s part.
“I’m very happy with the actin wirk that I do. Acting is only a part of my life. I want to produce, give time to my wife and son and spend time with my friend. I want to do quality work.” No plans of the Khan brothers turning into a self-contained filmempire? “No, we’ll continue to freelance as actors,” said Sohail. “And we’ll continue to introduce new talent like Prem Soni, who’s directing Main Aur Mrs. Khanna for us. My hands are full till 2010. And I’m a producer first, an actor later.”
It can’t be a coincidence. All of Sohail’s acting assignaments in the past three years, from Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya to Salman-EIshq to God Tussi Great Ho, Heroes and Main Aur Mrs.Khanna are in his big brother’s company.
And if it isan’t Salman, then it’s Arbaaz, like in the recently released Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na and now in the forthcoming Kissan they play brother once again. Sohail had to speak a lot of Punjabi for Kissan. “It’s my first raw-and-real film. Arbaaz and I play hardcore farmers in dhotis. It’s the most authentic production we’ve ever done. It’s about the new generation of farmers not valuing their land. Jackie Shroff plays our father. We shot in Chandigarh for 40 days at a stretch Then I left for Melbourne for Main Aur Mrs. Khanna… Quite a culture shock! Now we go into Partner 2 where Idon’t have an acting part.”
Partner 2 will, of course, have Govinda and Salman . But the leading ladies Katrina Kaif and Lara Dutta will change. “It’s basically a brand.” Sohail is producing Partner 2 as well as a remake of Amar Akbar Anthony, in which he plays Rishi Kapoor’s part.
“I’m very happy with the actin wirk that I do. Acting is only a part of my life. I want to produce, give time to my wife and son and spend time with my friend. I want to do quality work.” No plans of the Khan brothers turning into a self-contained filmempire? “No, we’ll continue to freelance as actors,” said Sohail. “And we’ll continue to introduce new talent like Prem Soni, who’s directing Main Aur Mrs. Khanna for us. My hands are full till 2010. And I’m a producer first, an actor later.”
Bipasha- Yuvi bond
Sultry Bipasha Basu had a great time with cricketer Yuvraj singh while shooting an ad campaign. “It was fun and Yuvi is a bundle of energy. It feels great working with him.” Bipasha said about shooting the advertising campaign with him.
“The stylish clothes and patterns are amazing . Being a fitness conscious person myself, Iassociate with the brand as it is the kind of clothing I wear. I am sporty person and these clothes are a part of my life,” Bipasha said about the brand.
The company spokesperson said there was great chemistry between the actress and the cricketer during the shoot. “The chemistry between the duo is evident. And the combination looks classy for the other sub-brands too. We will have the classic, rugby looks among others that will be revealed, “ said the company spokesperson.
“The stylish clothes and patterns are amazing . Being a fitness conscious person myself, Iassociate with the brand as it is the kind of clothing I wear. I am sporty person and these clothes are a part of my life,” Bipasha said about the brand.
The company spokesperson said there was great chemistry between the actress and the cricketer during the shoot. “The chemistry between the duo is evident. And the combination looks classy for the other sub-brands too. We will have the classic, rugby looks among others that will be revealed, “ said the company spokesperson.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Sanjay to pen his story soon
Sanjay dutt might soon pen his autobiography? this actor's life has sure been one ride and now he is at the 'been there, done that life can offer. From success to gilo ure,from awards to pun ishment,loe and break ups,Sanjay Durr has been through it all. The actor admits that it has actor admits that it has been one intresting life.And that he would love to write an autobiog raphy."I have been thinking about it. Life's been pretty interesting and I think youngsters can learn from it, "he says. The actor adds that he has knows what it means to struggle. "I have seen my mother struggling with cancer and seen my father struggle."he says. Sanjay started writhing when he was in jall. He made a lot of notes and even wrote a sort of a jail diary. But then the notes never came out and remained with him. Those notes were later shared with director Mahesh Bhatt who gave him advice on how to make it big by telling his story to the world through these books .But then that was never to be. Now sources also claim that Sanjay's wife Manyata will be helping him out with the book.Manyata wants her hubby's book to see the light of day as soon as possible.
Asif fails ‘B’ sample test too
Karachi, Aug.19: Mohammad Asif on Tuesday found himself in deep trouble as the dope test of his ‘B’ sample has also tested positive for a contraband substance, leaving the Pakistan pacer facing the possibility of being banned for two years. “I can only confirm the B sample test has come positive but the results of both tests are different which is strange to us,” Asif’s lawyer Shahid Karim said from Geneva. Karim said that the ‘B’ test, which was conducted on Monday, had found 5.4 milligrams of nandraolone in Asif’s urine sample. Asif had asked for a ‘B’ sample test after he had tested positive for 6.2 mg of nandrolone during the inaugural Indian Premier League, During which he played for Delhi Daredevils.
The 25 year old is already suspended from all forms of cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the first test turned out to be positive. But Asif said that he was also surprised at the different test results and was thinking about appealing to the authorities. Asif, however, conceded he had taken some medicines for his elbow injury even before participating in the IPL.
The 25 year old is already suspended from all forms of cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the first test turned out to be positive. But Asif said that he was also surprised at the different test results and was thinking about appealing to the authorities. Asif, however, conceded he had taken some medicines for his elbow injury even before participating in the IPL.
Bindra to be honoured
Aug.19: India’s ODI cricket caption Mahendra Sing Dhoni will walk the red carpet when President Pratibha Patil confers the country’s highest sporting honour the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 2007 on the National Sports Day on August 29.
Chosen for his role in the T20 World Championship victory in South Africa, followed by a successful trip Down Under, Dhoni will become the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulker to be honoured with the Khel Ratna.
Chitra K.Soman (athletics), Anup Sridhar (badminton),Arjun Atwal (golf) and Prabhjot Singh (hockey) are some of the prominent names among the Arjuna awardees.
Coaches Sanjeeva Kumar Sing (archery), Jagdish Singh (boxing), G.E. Sridharan (volleyball),Jagminder Singh (wrestling) have been chosen for the prestigious Dronacharya award. Meanwhile, ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, who won India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medal at Beijing, will be awarded prize money of Rs 50 lakh by the government during the ceremony. Bindra, who won the gold in the 10m air rifle event, will receive the award for the President at the sports ministry said in a statement here. The prize money, under the scheme of special award to medal winners in international sports events, was increased by Rs 20 lakh after sports minister M.S Gill requested the finance Minister to hike the sum in the wake of Bindra’s historic feat.
Chosen for his role in the T20 World Championship victory in South Africa, followed by a successful trip Down Under, Dhoni will become the second cricketer after Sachin Tendulker to be honoured with the Khel Ratna.
Chitra K.Soman (athletics), Anup Sridhar (badminton),Arjun Atwal (golf) and Prabhjot Singh (hockey) are some of the prominent names among the Arjuna awardees.
Coaches Sanjeeva Kumar Sing (archery), Jagdish Singh (boxing), G.E. Sridharan (volleyball),Jagminder Singh (wrestling) have been chosen for the prestigious Dronacharya award. Meanwhile, ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, who won India’s first ever individual Olympic gold medal at Beijing, will be awarded prize money of Rs 50 lakh by the government during the ceremony. Bindra, who won the gold in the 10m air rifle event, will receive the award for the President at the sports ministry said in a statement here. The prize money, under the scheme of special award to medal winners in international sports events, was increased by Rs 20 lakh after sports minister M.S Gill requested the finance Minister to hike the sum in the wake of Bindra’s historic feat.
Zoya ropes in javed, Shabana
Lyricist Javed Akhtar and wife Shabana Azmi are all set to make a special appearance in Luck By Chance, the film that son Farhan is producing and is daughter Zoya’s directorial debut. Not too many detils are being divulged about their children. But it is known that the couple will appear as themselves. “yes, Shabana and my father are in the film. In fact everyone you know in the industry is going to be in Luck By Chance. Everyone breezes in and breezes out in different parts of the film. But Luck By Chance is not a spoof on the film indu8stry. A lot of the film fraternity will recognise itself in the film,” Farthan said.
He addedm “Zoya has completed the principal photography. It’s turned out exactly the way we had imagined it. The film has me, Isha Sharvani and also Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, though not as a pair, I do play one of the leads. But it’s a menagerie of characters and activities. The structure is totally new.” An industry source said, “Luck By Chance is set in the film industry. And Farhan and Zoya asked all their friends, which means practically the whole indusry, to do walk-on parts. Unlike Om Shanti Om, which got the stars in only for a song, this one has space all through for stars to walk in and out.”
Was it easy for Farhan to take instructions from his siser? “Very easy,” he quipped. “I’ve been taking instrctions from her all my life. I’ve always obeyed her. I just had to go from being her designated driver to a designated actor,” he laughed.
He addedm “Zoya has completed the principal photography. It’s turned out exactly the way we had imagined it. The film has me, Isha Sharvani and also Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, though not as a pair, I do play one of the leads. But it’s a menagerie of characters and activities. The structure is totally new.” An industry source said, “Luck By Chance is set in the film industry. And Farhan and Zoya asked all their friends, which means practically the whole indusry, to do walk-on parts. Unlike Om Shanti Om, which got the stars in only for a song, this one has space all through for stars to walk in and out.”
Was it easy for Farhan to take instructions from his siser? “Very easy,” he quipped. “I’ve been taking instrctions from her all my life. I’ve always obeyed her. I just had to go from being her designated driver to a designated actor,” he laughed.
Salman’s in no hurry to marry
Never mind the Shah Rukh Khan spat in recent times, Salman Khan has a very busy year ahead of him as far as his films gp. After Rumi Jafry,s God Tussi Great Ho. Which entertained audiences through the big Independence Daay weekend, his next release is wanted which he is very excited about.
“Wanted is an action film and I have done action after a long time and it was fun. It’s hardcore action, not the cablewire kind. Then after Wanted, Yuvraaj is next and then there is Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Heroes. So, it’s pretty busy year for the personal front, the 43-year-old actor plans to stay single and is in no hurry to bid his bachelorhood oodbye. “Whenever I am married, I always say next year. So in true tradition, I will get married next year. And if it doesn’t happen then the following year,” he laughed.
“Wanted is an action film and I have done action after a long time and it was fun. It’s hardcore action, not the cablewire kind. Then after Wanted, Yuvraaj is next and then there is Main Aur Mrs Khanna and Heroes. So, it’s pretty busy year for the personal front, the 43-year-old actor plans to stay single and is in no hurry to bid his bachelorhood oodbye. “Whenever I am married, I always say next year. So in true tradition, I will get married next year. And if it doesn’t happen then the following year,” he laughed.
Chak De Vidya!
Ever since Vidya Malavade landed a role in Chak De!, her film career has got a real boost and there has been no looking back since. Whilst the model-turned-actress’ real age may not be of the twenty-some-thing kind, she is still considere a newbie in industry circules. Age certainly is no bar when it comes to Vidya’s work given she has a sizeale number of films on hand. She will be seen in Sanjay Gadhvi’s next - after the smash hit Dhoom 2 - Kidnap starring Sanjay Dutt and Imran Khan, Chandan Arora’s Striker with South sensation Siddharth and Tigmanshu Dhulia’s net with Govinda.
“Honestly I don’t feel anything about something so inane as my age when it comes to my career. But I am happy about the fact that I am still considered a newbie because that suggests I am just starting out and that is fantastic because that’s exactly how I see myself. There’s a long way to go and lots to learn along this fascinating jouney I am on,” says Vidya.
“Honestly I don’t feel anything about something so inane as my age when it comes to my career. But I am happy about the fact that I am still considered a newbie because that suggests I am just starting out and that is fantastic because that’s exactly how I see myself. There’s a long way to go and lots to learn along this fascinating jouney I am on,” says Vidya.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Goody bid shocks Shilpa
Bollywood beauty Shilpa Shetty has expressed shock over her ex-rival Jade Goody’s bid to take part in the Indian version of Britain’s Big Brother TV show.
Goody was thrown out of Big Brother show in Britain in 2007 after she was shown bullying Shetty.
The 27-year-old mom of two was also labelled a racist and her effigies were burnt in the streets in India. In fact, Shetty was branded “Shilpa Poppadom” by Goody in last year’s Big Brother show.
However, she went into the Indian Big Brother home this weekend “to clear her name and prove to people that she’s not a racist”.
But, Shetty was quoted by British tabloid the Sun as saying: “When I found out Jade was going on as shocked as when I first met her. Why go through this again?
“But part of me was really happy as it is an opportunity to show how welcoming we are. She’s going in as someone who has had misconceptions about our country.
I hope Jade learns first hand about our culture and how wonderful our people are.”
As many as 12 celebrities are expected to take part in the show.
Goody was thrown out of Big Brother show in Britain in 2007 after she was shown bullying Shetty.
The 27-year-old mom of two was also labelled a racist and her effigies were burnt in the streets in India. In fact, Shetty was branded “Shilpa Poppadom” by Goody in last year’s Big Brother show.
However, she went into the Indian Big Brother home this weekend “to clear her name and prove to people that she’s not a racist”.
But, Shetty was quoted by British tabloid the Sun as saying: “When I found out Jade was going on as shocked as when I first met her. Why go through this again?
“But part of me was really happy as it is an opportunity to show how welcoming we are. She’s going in as someone who has had misconceptions about our country.
I hope Jade learns first hand about our culture and how wonderful our people are.”
As many as 12 celebrities are expected to take part in the show.
Wedding plans peak on August 20, 21, 22
With the Aadi month behind us, thoe in the weddingg business in Chenani are gearing up some good times ahead. They are trying to make the best of the remaining auspicious days in the month, which were booked several months ahead by those with a wedding in the family.
Vedha Gopalan, a renowned astrologer based in Chennai said, “There are four days in this month that can be considered as the most auspicious for conducting such ceremonies – 20, 21, 27 and 28. It’s only natural that several to conducting their wedding on these days, in accordance with their horoscopes.”
Speaking to tjis newspaper, Anandhi, manager of Punniyakoti Kalyana Mahal says, “As per the bookings in our mandapam, the three most important days in this month are 20, 21 and 22 for which the bookings were done several months in advance.”
She adds, “Across Chennai, one would find it extremely difficult to get a mandapam this month. As there aren’t too many dates available in September, a majority of the families booked for auspicious dates in August beforehand.”
Vijaya Raghavan, the manager of Rajalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam says, “Apart from the auspicious days in August, we have seen full bookings for rthe next month as well, especially for September 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11.”
It is not only the kalyana mandapams that are bearing fruit of the post-Aadi fervour. Flower vendors in the city are also at the receiving end of a good deal as the marrage season herals an extremely profitable season for them.
Vedha Gopalan, a renowned astrologer based in Chennai said, “There are four days in this month that can be considered as the most auspicious for conducting such ceremonies – 20, 21, 27 and 28. It’s only natural that several to conducting their wedding on these days, in accordance with their horoscopes.”
Speaking to tjis newspaper, Anandhi, manager of Punniyakoti Kalyana Mahal says, “As per the bookings in our mandapam, the three most important days in this month are 20, 21 and 22 for which the bookings were done several months in advance.”
She adds, “Across Chennai, one would find it extremely difficult to get a mandapam this month. As there aren’t too many dates available in September, a majority of the families booked for auspicious dates in August beforehand.”
Vijaya Raghavan, the manager of Rajalakshmi Kalyana Mandapam says, “Apart from the auspicious days in August, we have seen full bookings for rthe next month as well, especially for September 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11.”
It is not only the kalyana mandapams that are bearing fruit of the post-Aadi fervour. Flower vendors in the city are also at the receiving end of a good deal as the marrage season herals an extremely profitable season for them.
Who is golden boy’s girlfriend?
Creating history with eight gold medals at 2008 Beijing Olympics, American simmer Michael Phelps may have become the king of his female fans’ hearts, but the woman who rules his heart is still a mystery. However, the two names doing the rounds are Phelps’ teammate Amanda Beard, who recently posed nude for an ad campaign, and a British model Lily Donaldson, reports Xinhua. Amanda Beard, 26, is competing at her fourth Games and has won seven medals, two gold, four silver and one bronze, but none so far in Beijing. She holds the world record for women’s 200m breaststroke. Lily Donaldson, 21 is one of the top models in the fashion world and took over as the younger face of Burberry from Kate Moss last year. There was even a whisper linking him to Barbara Bush.
Muzamil impressed by Nana’s well-maintained body
Recently on the sets of Horn Ok Pleassss… Nana Patekar’s co-stars were taken by surprise. For a sequence. Nana had to shoot bare-shest a la Salman Khan. Muzamil Ibrahim, his co-star, was astonished to see his two packs and a very well built Nana. Muzamil, who has a great body himself, says, “It was very impressive. Given his age, he has maintained his boky very well
The younger generation tries to build their sex-pack and very few succeed but took at Nana. He’s got a physique, which is even better than many actors’. I was really inspired.” Muzamil really enjoyed themaking of Horn Ok Pleassss…where his interaction with Nana gave him opportunities to learn many nuances of acting. Horn Ok Pleasss…stars Nana, Rimi Sen, Muzamil, Ali Asgar, Nirmiti Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari, Vrijesh Hirji, Rakhi Sawant, Satish Shah and Kunika Kohli.
The younger generation tries to build their sex-pack and very few succeed but took at Nana. He’s got a physique, which is even better than many actors’. I was really inspired.” Muzamil really enjoyed themaking of Horn Ok Pleassss…where his interaction with Nana gave him opportunities to learn many nuances of acting. Horn Ok Pleasss…stars Nana, Rimi Sen, Muzamil, Ali Asgar, Nirmiti Sawant, Mukesh Tiwari, Vrijesh Hirji, Rakhi Sawant, Satish Shah and Kunika Kohli.
Abhishek v/s Shah Rukh
Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachehan are all set to clash in November on the big screen. Shah Rukh’s Billoo Barber, which was set for a Diwali release is now ready for November 14, release clashing with Karan Johar’s Kostana, which will release on the same day.
Billoo Barber is based on two friends one is a superstar and the other a barber in a village. The film has Shah Rukh and Irrfan Khan playing the leads. It will also feature Shah Rukh opposite three heroines Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and one heroine who is undecided at the moment. The flick has one hot song featuring Kareena and Shah Rukh. Karan Johar’s Dostana is also based on two friends. The movie stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in lead roles. The flick also has one hot song featuring the gorgeous Shilpa Shetty dancing on the beaches of Miami along with John and Abhishek. The film is being produced under the Karan Johar Banner Dharma Productions and directed by Parun Mansukhani
The movie has remained a mystery for all Abhishek and john fans. The promo of the movie adds to the mystery and also makes it more interesting. There is adialogue in the promo where John is standing next to Abhishek which says “Hum gay hain!… yeh mera boyfriend hai”. Karan has claimed that the film is a love triangle that had never been seen before.
According to the plot of Dostana, Abhishek and John are supposed to be best of friends, who are willing to do anything for each other. The extent of that anything is still a big question. But Abhishek falls in love with Priyanka. But she falls for John. However, John does not want to hurt the feelings of best buddy Abhishek, so he pretends that he is gay and makes Priyanka opt for Abhishek. Another twist in the tale is added with arrival of Bobby Deol, who is actually gay and he ends falls for John.
Billoo Barber is based on two friends one is a superstar and the other a barber in a village. The film has Shah Rukh and Irrfan Khan playing the leads. It will also feature Shah Rukh opposite three heroines Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and one heroine who is undecided at the moment. The flick has one hot song featuring Kareena and Shah Rukh. Karan Johar’s Dostana is also based on two friends. The movie stars Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra and Bobby Deol in lead roles. The flick also has one hot song featuring the gorgeous Shilpa Shetty dancing on the beaches of Miami along with John and Abhishek. The film is being produced under the Karan Johar Banner Dharma Productions and directed by Parun Mansukhani
The movie has remained a mystery for all Abhishek and john fans. The promo of the movie adds to the mystery and also makes it more interesting. There is adialogue in the promo where John is standing next to Abhishek which says “Hum gay hain!… yeh mera boyfriend hai”. Karan has claimed that the film is a love triangle that had never been seen before.
According to the plot of Dostana, Abhishek and John are supposed to be best of friends, who are willing to do anything for each other. The extent of that anything is still a big question. But Abhishek falls in love with Priyanka. But she falls for John. However, John does not want to hurt the feelings of best buddy Abhishek, so he pretends that he is gay and makes Priyanka opt for Abhishek. Another twist in the tale is added with arrival of Bobby Deol, who is actually gay and he ends falls for John.
Shamita’s passion for fashion
Did you know that Shamita Shetty has acquired designing? Before getting into films, the actress planned to pursue a career as a fashion designer. She had even completed a degree course in fashion designing at Mumbai’s SNDT College and was student the college faculty was proud of.
A classmate revealed, “Shamita used to give her 100 per cent to the projects she undertook as a fashion designer. She was brilliant at mixing and matching fabrics and would have definitely been an asset to the fashion world.” Fabrics of varied hues, printed designs and playing with ideas and giving it a creative expression was something Shamita always felt passionately about. But fate had something else in store for her. A film offer from the industry’s best, Yash Raj Films, was too tempting to turn down. When asked whether she gives tips on fashion to sister Shilpa, Sharmita laughs and says “On the contrary, Shilpa is my fashion designer. She gives me tips on how to dress up. When I am leaving the house, I am under scrutiny from head to toe. She sees to it that I dress up neatly and wear the right accessories. My fashion designing was only on paper.”
A classmate revealed, “Shamita used to give her 100 per cent to the projects she undertook as a fashion designer. She was brilliant at mixing and matching fabrics and would have definitely been an asset to the fashion world.” Fabrics of varied hues, printed designs and playing with ideas and giving it a creative expression was something Shamita always felt passionately about. But fate had something else in store for her. A film offer from the industry’s best, Yash Raj Films, was too tempting to turn down. When asked whether she gives tips on fashion to sister Shilpa, Sharmita laughs and says “On the contrary, Shilpa is my fashion designer. She gives me tips on how to dress up. When I am leaving the house, I am under scrutiny from head to toe. She sees to it that I dress up neatly and wear the right accessories. My fashion designing was only on paper.”
Monday, August 18, 2008
Are wedding bells ringing for Sallu-Kat?
Salman Khan has been hinting at marriage ever since the actor celebrated his beau Katrina’s birthday at his house. The ever-reticent Salman, who avoided the topic of marriage earlier, has been open about it now on his 10 ka Dum.
When one of the contestants asked him what was his earliest desire in life, Salman was quick to reply that at one time he wanted to get married and have babies. Salman was so forthcoming about Katrina and he is making no bones about his relationship with his ladylove. On a recent episode of 10 ka Dum, where Katrina made a guest appearance, she was asked whether she believed that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. She replied, “I will have to remain unmarried all May life as I can’t cook at all!” Promptly Salman was asked, “So when are you getting married?” However, Katrina just nonchalantly smiled on. Another question was whether a man should tell a woman everything. Salman quipped, “I don’t tell her everything.” Salman was also questioned about how comfortable he was working with her on the sets of Yuvraaj. He replied, “It’s real great working with her but I am comfortable but am not comfortable doing romantic scenes with her on screen. I will do a romantic scene with other heroines but not with Katrina. I do not want the audience to say that we are romantic on screen because she is my girlfriend. I simply avoid it.”
When one of the contestants asked him what was his earliest desire in life, Salman was quick to reply that at one time he wanted to get married and have babies. Salman was so forthcoming about Katrina and he is making no bones about his relationship with his ladylove. On a recent episode of 10 ka Dum, where Katrina made a guest appearance, she was asked whether she believed that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. She replied, “I will have to remain unmarried all May life as I can’t cook at all!” Promptly Salman was asked, “So when are you getting married?” However, Katrina just nonchalantly smiled on. Another question was whether a man should tell a woman everything. Salman quipped, “I don’t tell her everything.” Salman was also questioned about how comfortable he was working with her on the sets of Yuvraaj. He replied, “It’s real great working with her but I am comfortable but am not comfortable doing romantic scenes with her on screen. I will do a romantic scene with other heroines but not with Katrina. I do not want the audience to say that we are romantic on screen because she is my girlfriend. I simply avoid it.”
Ronaldo is ‘ultimate gay icon’
Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted as the ‘Ultimate Gay Icon’, pushing Kylie Minogue to second place. The Manchester United player was revealed to be the favorite after the results of a poll of 3,000 gay men were revealed by a website.
“Ronaldo’s ripped body, slicked back hair, shiny white teeth and jewellery swung the votes his way,” The sun quoted a spokes woman for www.gaygolddigers.uk.com as saying. “He looks like any gay man or woman’s dream. What with being Footballer of the year, scoring 42 goals last season and former girl-friends saying he is talented off the pitch, he seems to have everything going for him,” she added.
Wizard Of Oz screen legend and singer Judy Garland came out third, while English pop singer and pianist Elton John and Liza Minnelli rounded off the top five. The Top 10 ‘Ultimate Gay Icons’ are: 1.Cristiano Ronaldo, 2.Kylie Minogue, 3.Judy Garland, 4.Elton John, 5.Liza Minnelli, 6.The village People, 7.David Beckham, 8.George Michael, 9.John Barrowman and 10.Paul O’Grady.
“Ronaldo’s ripped body, slicked back hair, shiny white teeth and jewellery swung the votes his way,” The sun quoted a spokes woman for www.gaygolddigers.uk.com as saying. “He looks like any gay man or woman’s dream. What with being Footballer of the year, scoring 42 goals last season and former girl-friends saying he is talented off the pitch, he seems to have everything going for him,” she added.
Wizard Of Oz screen legend and singer Judy Garland came out third, while English pop singer and pianist Elton John and Liza Minnelli rounded off the top five. The Top 10 ‘Ultimate Gay Icons’ are: 1.Cristiano Ronaldo, 2.Kylie Minogue, 3.Judy Garland, 4.Elton John, 5.Liza Minnelli, 6.The village People, 7.David Beckham, 8.George Michael, 9.John Barrowman and 10.Paul O’Grady.
Thangar in Hollywood
Ace cinematographer-cum-director Thangar Bachan will soon work in a Hollywood film as director of photography. Swamykandhan, a Tamilian who has several shot films to his credit in Hollywood including a critically acclaimed commercial film Catch Your Mind will direct it. “When Swamykandhan called me two years ago for Catch.., I was busy with my directorial ventures Periyar and Onbadhu Roobai Nottu and could not take it up. Recently I met Swamy when in the USA. He reiterated his desire to work with me for his next film which will be a thriller,” reveals Thangar.
Pooja back with a dubbed flick
It seems Pooja had gone into obivion after she hit big time in Sinhala moives. The actress was flooded with offers from Sri Lanka after her first film Anjalica become a huge hit. Director Bala, who remoed three heroines for his Naan Kadavul finally roped in pooja and the film is yet to hit the cinema halls. Meanwhile, Pooja’s Malayalam hit Pandhayakohi where she teams up with Narain is getting dubbed in tamil and will be released by the end of the month. “Though it is a Malayalam movie, the entire film was shot in Tamil Nadu as the story takes place here. Pooja portrays a Tamil girl Chenbagam from Pollachi,” reveals renowned Malayalam director Venu. The movie will be relesed by Future Films.
Jayam.Kondan is first K’wood flick shot in Uzbek
For the first time a Tamil movie Jayam Kondan has been shot in Uzbekistan. The lead pair Vinay and bhavana were in Uzbek recently and a song was canned at the backdrop of monuments for the film. “The days are longer than the nights in Uzbek and we have sunlight from 6 am to 10 pm. It was a great adantage for us and we completed the song in three days time althoguh we planned for a five days shoot,” says debutant director Kannan, a former associate of Maniratnam. Vinay plays the hero based in london and Bhavana enacts a village girl. The director also reveals that unlike other films where villages implied lush greenery, he has used a new colour scheme – a bright mirchi red backdrop as the heroine of selling red chillies. Produced by Sathyajothi Thiagarajan, the film is slated for relese on August 29.
Sundar C, Namitha play politicians
The Tollywood hit film Operation Duryodhana is being remade in Tamil as Thee with Sundat C in the lead. He p;ays an encounter specialist who later turns a politicain.
Ragini, a cousin of Khushboo plays an actress, who with her influence in the ruling party, later becomes a minister.
Kichas pens the screenplay ad dialogues apart from wielding the megaphone. “It is the first time I am playing a cop. I have toned up my physique and took up rigorous exercises for the role;” says Sundar.
About his role model for the character, he said that one could not find a politician in real life like the one he did in the film. “If I pinpoint anyone as my role model, it’s an extremely negative character,” he discloses. So when does his venture with chief minister Karunanidi’s story and screenplay commence? “Though the producer was ready Ihad to turn down the offer because of my prior commitments.”
Ragini, a cousin of Khushboo plays an actress, who with her influence in the ruling party, later becomes a minister.
Kichas pens the screenplay ad dialogues apart from wielding the megaphone. “It is the first time I am playing a cop. I have toned up my physique and took up rigorous exercises for the role;” says Sundar.
About his role model for the character, he said that one could not find a politician in real life like the one he did in the film. “If I pinpoint anyone as my role model, it’s an extremely negative character,” he discloses. So when does his venture with chief minister Karunanidi’s story and screenplay commence? “Though the producer was ready Ihad to turn down the offer because of my prior commitments.”
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Jatin Shah joins Kuch Is Tara
Jatin Shah, better known as Adi of Kahani, has been out of the show for the past five months, because the second generation has been kept out of the current plot. So it was Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Kabhi Kabhi Yaar that kept him busy for some time. Now that he has been eliminated from the dance show, Jatin has joined Kuch is Tara as Ranbir’s friend.
“I am playing a doctor who Ranbir calls from London to diagnose Kanya/Natasha’s split personality disorder. I can’t talk much about the role but my character has a connection with Natasha,” says Jatin who is also looking forward to his entry in Kasturi. “It is tentative and I might join the show in some time,” he says.
He has also been told that he might be back in Kahani. So after sitting idle for a few months, Jatin is all set to get busy now.
“I am playing a doctor who Ranbir calls from London to diagnose Kanya/Natasha’s split personality disorder. I can’t talk much about the role but my character has a connection with Natasha,” says Jatin who is also looking forward to his entry in Kasturi. “It is tentative and I might join the show in some time,” he says.
He has also been told that he might be back in Kahani. So after sitting idle for a few months, Jatin is all set to get busy now.
I am not out of Tamil television industry
Meera Vasudevan, who is currently enjoying her second innings in films, insists that she is not moving out of telly. The pretty actress is currently hosting Attam Pattam, a game show on Kalaignar TV. “I have been away from film industry for personal reasons and have accepted a few offers in the recent months. I enjoy hosting Attam Pattam and looking for interesting scripts to be a part of television,” she says.
After walking out of a bad marriage, Meera is looking at life from a different perspective. “I feel that a girl should fulfill all her dreams before marriage. However, I am determined to get back my lost glory both in telly and films,” she says. The actress is acurrently acting in films like Kathi Kappal in which she plays the role of a girl, who wants to take revenge against those who killed her husband and the role of a district collector in Neeye. The actress is being flooded with offers from the Malayalam and Hindi film industry.
“Tamil will always be my first love. Though I was born and brought up in Mumbai and have acted in commercials, I want to prove myself in the Tamil entertainment industry. In the coming days, you will see more from me,” says the talented actress.
After walking out of a bad marriage, Meera is looking at life from a different perspective. “I feel that a girl should fulfill all her dreams before marriage. However, I am determined to get back my lost glory both in telly and films,” she says. The actress is acurrently acting in films like Kathi Kappal in which she plays the role of a girl, who wants to take revenge against those who killed her husband and the role of a district collector in Neeye. The actress is being flooded with offers from the Malayalam and Hindi film industry.
“Tamil will always be my first love. Though I was born and brought up in Mumbai and have acted in commercials, I want to prove myself in the Tamil entertainment industry. In the coming days, you will see more from me,” says the talented actress.
Ranbir’s passion for bike irks Neetu
Like John Abraham, Ranbir Kapoor too is passionate about fast cars and bikes. He has a group of biker buddies and this gang of guys loves to go out for some dhoom on the streets of suburban Mumbai, whenever the actor is in town.
Interestingly, Deepika too is a part of the all boys club and wants to be more than a pillion rider in the near future. But it’s mom Neetu Kapoor who is not happy with her son’s adventurous activities and has told him in no uncertain terms to stop playing with fire and go easy.
When Ranbir expressed his desire to buy the latest fast paced super bike when in the US, his mom thumbed down the idea saying there was no place in her house for another bike.
She even goaded the usually indulgent father Rishi Kapoor to support her and he too is now against Ranbir’s passion for bikes. Ranbir has since been sulking with his folks about the issue.
Interestingly, Deepika too is a part of the all boys club and wants to be more than a pillion rider in the near future. But it’s mom Neetu Kapoor who is not happy with her son’s adventurous activities and has told him in no uncertain terms to stop playing with fire and go easy.
When Ranbir expressed his desire to buy the latest fast paced super bike when in the US, his mom thumbed down the idea saying there was no place in her house for another bike.
She even goaded the usually indulgent father Rishi Kapoor to support her and he too is now against Ranbir’s passion for bikes. Ranbir has since been sulking with his folks about the issue.
Deepika, a favourite of the Chopra camp
Though Deepika Padukone lost out on Aditya chopr’s directorial comeback Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi with SRK to another newcomer Anushka Sharma, it hasn’t stopped her from keeping her good offices with the director intact. She’s always been in touch with the production head honcho with whom she has finished the soon to release Bachna Ae Haseeno.
Looks like all that PR has borne fruit, as according to inside, Deepika is the new favorite of Chopras, who will soon be signing her for another project. In fact, even though it’s for a short span of time, she will share screen space with SRK once again in Adi’s film, where she is dong a cameo. She was recently spotted at the Yash Raj office working out details for the same, and left the office with promises to keep for the future. If anyone knows how to be at the right place at the right time, it’s Deepike.
Looks like all that PR has borne fruit, as according to inside, Deepika is the new favorite of Chopras, who will soon be signing her for another project. In fact, even though it’s for a short span of time, she will share screen space with SRK once again in Adi’s film, where she is dong a cameo. She was recently spotted at the Yash Raj office working out details for the same, and left the office with promises to keep for the future. If anyone knows how to be at the right place at the right time, it’s Deepike.
Katrina has the last laugh
The sensuous actress is on a high after replacing Aishwariya Rai as the brand ambassador of Nakshatra diamonds
Katrina Kaif is on cloud nine. She has been chosen to be the brand ambassador for Nakshtra diamonds,replacing Aishwarya Rai. This has of course not gone down well with the Bachchans, with Abhishek jumping to wife’s rescue saying she refused the contract, hence Katrina bagged it. The beautiful actress however remains unfazed. “People love creating controversies. All I can say is that right now I am the brand ambassador for Nakshatra diamonds. The company feels I am the right person to endorse their product,” she says.
Katrina feels there is no need to feel insecure about competition. “There is no competition in films or ads. There’s room for everyone. Some 20 big movies are made every year. And if I get four to five of them, I am happy,” she says.
But what about her ouster from shah Rukh Khan’s Temptations tour? The actress clarifies, “The Moranis (the organizers of the show) have themselves said that if the dates work out, we will do it. I love doing stage shows but right now I will be leaving for the US for a month long schedule for a Yash Raj movie,” says Katrina.
Katrina Kaif is on cloud nine. She has been chosen to be the brand ambassador for Nakshtra diamonds,replacing Aishwarya Rai. This has of course not gone down well with the Bachchans, with Abhishek jumping to wife’s rescue saying she refused the contract, hence Katrina bagged it. The beautiful actress however remains unfazed. “People love creating controversies. All I can say is that right now I am the brand ambassador for Nakshatra diamonds. The company feels I am the right person to endorse their product,” she says.
Katrina feels there is no need to feel insecure about competition. “There is no competition in films or ads. There’s room for everyone. Some 20 big movies are made every year. And if I get four to five of them, I am happy,” she says.
But what about her ouster from shah Rukh Khan’s Temptations tour? The actress clarifies, “The Moranis (the organizers of the show) have themselves said that if the dates work out, we will do it. I love doing stage shows but right now I will be leaving for the US for a month long schedule for a Yash Raj movie,” says Katrina.
‘It’s cool and sexy to play a deity’
Jaya Bhattacharya now invokes divine blessings to lay off that “garrulous shrew with garish makeup” stance from her profile. “Saas-bahu soaps tend to make you feel stagnant and suffocating at some point of time,” she confides.
So, getting herself cast into Kali’s mould in Jai Maa Durga was a big relief indeed. Currently being aired at 7 pm every Saturday on star Plus, this weekend serial is already drawing in high TRPs.
Jaya in her complete Kali look never showed signs of buckling under pressure whatsoever. The actress has always paraded her perfect 10 professionalism. “Well, dong the fighting sequences with the asuras (demons) wasn’t an easy feat for me. And though I had a stunt master to continuously assist me in the action scenes, I just once hurt myself only to rebound after nursing the injuries for a couple of days,” she reveals.
Incidentally, this is not her maiden attempt at a mythological role on the tube. Earlier, Jaya portrayed the goddess Laxmi in a serial tilted Jai Hanuman. “One path-breaking genre comes in and the rest follow suit. The bottom line is to keep flowing with the tide and ensure a good viewer ship on the whole,” she says.
Is Jaya a pious lady? To this the high-pitches voice retorts with a whine, “Not at all. I’m not a God-fearing person. I’ve an uncanny fondness for celestial denizens like Durga, Kali and shiva, since theyare inspiring to me.
This time I was offered to play Kali and I thought of sticking to that. Can you handle this – Its cool and sexy to personify a divine avatar.”
So, getting herself cast into Kali’s mould in Jai Maa Durga was a big relief indeed. Currently being aired at 7 pm every Saturday on star Plus, this weekend serial is already drawing in high TRPs.
Jaya in her complete Kali look never showed signs of buckling under pressure whatsoever. The actress has always paraded her perfect 10 professionalism. “Well, dong the fighting sequences with the asuras (demons) wasn’t an easy feat for me. And though I had a stunt master to continuously assist me in the action scenes, I just once hurt myself only to rebound after nursing the injuries for a couple of days,” she reveals.
Incidentally, this is not her maiden attempt at a mythological role on the tube. Earlier, Jaya portrayed the goddess Laxmi in a serial tilted Jai Hanuman. “One path-breaking genre comes in and the rest follow suit. The bottom line is to keep flowing with the tide and ensure a good viewer ship on the whole,” she says.
Is Jaya a pious lady? To this the high-pitches voice retorts with a whine, “Not at all. I’m not a God-fearing person. I’ve an uncanny fondness for celestial denizens like Durga, Kali and shiva, since theyare inspiring to me.
This time I was offered to play Kali and I thought of sticking to that. Can you handle this – Its cool and sexy to personify a divine avatar.”
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Numerology rules Bollywood
Trust singer-turned actor Himesh Reshammiya to take things to unheard of lengths.
Afilm believer in numerology, his latest film is called A Love Issshtory Really. And another is called Karzzzz.
“He follows numerology. Having an understanding of numerology, he does all the spellings himself,” a Mumbai-based numerologist said.
An extra ‘k’ here, an extra’z’ there. This is how many Bollywood titles now read. From Heyy Babyy to Singh is Kinng, using additional letters has become routine, thanks to increasing influence of numerology.
It began as an obsession with ‘k’ only to spread among producers and actors alike.
Directors and producers are no more hesitating to consult professional numerologists before finalising trhe name of their films.
“Many people from the film industry consult us. Many actors, producers and directors are our regular clients,” says Swatta Jhumani, a Punebased numerologist. “Whatever recognition we have today is because of our Bollywood clients.”
Rakesh Roshan’s brush with numerology began with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, where two extra ‘a’s wrer added on the recommendation of the Jhumani family.
The film went on to become one of the big-gest hits of all time.
Afilm believer in numerology, his latest film is called A Love Issshtory Really. And another is called Karzzzz.
“He follows numerology. Having an understanding of numerology, he does all the spellings himself,” a Mumbai-based numerologist said.
An extra ‘k’ here, an extra’z’ there. This is how many Bollywood titles now read. From Heyy Babyy to Singh is Kinng, using additional letters has become routine, thanks to increasing influence of numerology.
It began as an obsession with ‘k’ only to spread among producers and actors alike.
Directors and producers are no more hesitating to consult professional numerologists before finalising trhe name of their films.
“Many people from the film industry consult us. Many actors, producers and directors are our regular clients,” says Swatta Jhumani, a Punebased numerologist. “Whatever recognition we have today is because of our Bollywood clients.”
Rakesh Roshan’s brush with numerology began with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, where two extra ‘a’s wrer added on the recommendation of the Jhumani family.
The film went on to become one of the big-gest hits of all time.
Making the country proud
Abhinav Sing Bindra is an Indian shooter from Punjab and is the current World and Olympic champion in the 10m air rifle event. By winning the god in the 10m air rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. He become the first Indian to win an individual gold medal at the Olympic game and the first gold medal since 1980 when the Men’s Field Hockey Team won the gold.
In the 10m air rifle event at the 2002 Commonwealth game, Manchesterm he won gold in the Pairs event and Silver in the individual event. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he scored 597 in the qualification round and was placed third behind Qinan Zhu and Li Jie
Abhinav’s potntial talent was first spotted by his first coach Lt. Col.J.S.Dhillon. abhinav was the youngest Indian participant at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Abhinav comes from an affluent Punjabi family. His parents, Dr Apjit and Babli Bindra, are promoters of the Hitech Group of companies of the Hitech Group of companies. He studied at the elite Doon School, Dehrdun till the 8th standard A(topping the difficult entrance exam) and then left for St Stephens School, Chandigarh He earned his Bba from the University of Colorado.
He did his shooting training in Germany. He practiced for 12-14 hours a day at the shooting range that he owns at his farmhouse near Chandigarh.
In the 10m air rifle event at the 2002 Commonwealth game, Manchesterm he won gold in the Pairs event and Silver in the individual event. At the 2004 Olympic Games, he scored 597 in the qualification round and was placed third behind Qinan Zhu and Li Jie
Abhinav’s potntial talent was first spotted by his first coach Lt. Col.J.S.Dhillon. abhinav was the youngest Indian participant at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Abhinav comes from an affluent Punjabi family. His parents, Dr Apjit and Babli Bindra, are promoters of the Hitech Group of companies of the Hitech Group of companies. He studied at the elite Doon School, Dehrdun till the 8th standard A(topping the difficult entrance exam) and then left for St Stephens School, Chandigarh He earned his Bba from the University of Colorado.
He did his shooting training in Germany. He practiced for 12-14 hours a day at the shooting range that he owns at his farmhouse near Chandigarh.
Kinng worries King Khan
Akshay Kumar’s fifthe hit in row, Sing Is Kinng has been given the widest release ever for a Hindi film, worldwide, by its distributors, Indian Films. The film has been released with 1,350 prints across 1,700 screens. The film has shattered all previous opening weekend box office records by raking in an opening weekend gross ticket sales of Rs 59.5 crores worldwide! The film has created mass hysteria in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, UK, Canada, the US and even Pakistan. Shows start as early as 7 am and with the last show of the day being conducted in Pakistan at 1am, all to packed houses. In Mumbai, some multiplexes are running 28 shows a day to occupancy of 95 percent. The opening weekend gross ticket sales in India are Rs 45 crores across 1,400 screens. In the UK, Singh Is Kinng released with 70 prints, where it grossed $62,533 in its preview and notched a solid $430,748 over the weekend, taking its opening weekend grand total to an gigantic $493,281, placing it at No.8 in the coveted UK TOP 10. In Canada and the US, the released with 112 prints to a thunderous response, grossing $1.2 million on its opening weekend, while in Pakistan, where it was released with 15 prints, it has created havoc.
In Lahore’s Dha Cinema, tickets are sold out for the entire week in advance and has had to run a 1 am show to accommodate the audience.
In Lahore’s Dha Cinema, tickets are sold out for the entire week in advance and has had to run a 1 am show to accommodate the audience.
Aamir gets emotional
Bollywood Star Aamir Khan broke down on the stage after receving the 11th Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial National Award for best director for his film Taare Zameen Par at an event organized at Kamaraj Arangam on Tuesday evening. “I wish my mother was alive to see this film. She would have been the first person on this earth to be happy,” said Aamir Khan, even as his eyes filled with tears. Aamir will be donating the prize money of Rs 1.5 lakh to the M G R Film Institute, Taramani to promote dedicated and talented young filmmakers. A short film The Second Innings made by ace cinematographer Rajiv Menon was also screened in memory of Gollapudi Srinivas, in whose name the prestigious award has been instituted. Famous ghazal singer Jagjit Singh performed at the function. Also present were actor Anupam Kher who spoke on the occasion about Aamir, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra and screenwriter Prasoon Joshi.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Airline travel agents on 1-day strile tomorrow
A section of travel agents in the country have decided to go on a one-day strike on August 14 in prortest against the decision of several airlines to do away with paying them commissions in return for travel bookings. Airline officials have confirmed the move. State-owned unified carrier Air India, leading private carrier Jet Airways and private airline Kingfisher Airlines are among the airline that have decided to go in for a “zero commission” policy for travel agents. Air India and Kingfisher Airlines will implement this policy from November 1 inwards.
Air India, for instance, currently pays a commission of five per cent to their registered travel agensts for bookings but the payment of commision will cease from November 1 onwards
Airlines have decided to implement the new policy in the wake of heavy losses incurred on account of high aviation turbine fuel prices.
“It seems everybody has been making money except airlines. Why should travel agents be paid for doing nothing? If an airline first class ticket on a long-haul route is Rs 4 lakhs, why should an agent be paid Rs 20,000 for doing virtually nothing?” air lines asked.
Air India, for instance, currently pays a commission of five per cent to their registered travel agensts for bookings but the payment of commision will cease from November 1 onwards
Airlines have decided to implement the new policy in the wake of heavy losses incurred on account of high aviation turbine fuel prices.
“It seems everybody has been making money except airlines. Why should travel agents be paid for doing nothing? If an airline first class ticket on a long-haul route is Rs 4 lakhs, why should an agent be paid Rs 20,000 for doing virtually nothing?” air lines asked.
Manoj sues SRK, Farah over scences
Veteran Actor Manoj Kumar on Tuesday filed two cases against actor Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan and film maker Farah Khan for failing to delete scenes from the film Om Shanti Om that defamed him.
“We have filed a suit against Shah Rukh, Gauri and Farah before the Andheri mentropolitan court under sections 420 (cheating), 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code,” said MrKumar’s lawyer Ashok Sarogi.
He also added that a defamation case had been filed before the sessions ckourt at Dindoshi seeking Re 1 as a token for damage to Mr Kumar’s reputation, which cannot be accounted for in terms of money.
It came as a relif to Mr Kumar last week that the court had allowed his application seeking the deletion of scenes that make a mockery of him, while telecasting the film on television.
However, now he has filed the suit against the trio for breaching his trust.
According to the application, Shah Rukh had personally assured Mr Kumar that the scene would be deleted before it was screened in theatres. However, the movie was screened in all theatres without deleting the scene.
The film has been running for the past nine months, inclusive of the defamatory sequence, said Mr Sarogi, adding that Shah Rukh later said the copyright to the film was with the production company and he could do nothing.
“We have filed a suit against Shah Rukh, Gauri and Farah before the Andheri mentropolitan court under sections 420 (cheating), 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code,” said MrKumar’s lawyer Ashok Sarogi.
He also added that a defamation case had been filed before the sessions ckourt at Dindoshi seeking Re 1 as a token for damage to Mr Kumar’s reputation, which cannot be accounted for in terms of money.
It came as a relif to Mr Kumar last week that the court had allowed his application seeking the deletion of scenes that make a mockery of him, while telecasting the film on television.
However, now he has filed the suit against the trio for breaching his trust.
According to the application, Shah Rukh had personally assured Mr Kumar that the scene would be deleted before it was screened in theatres. However, the movie was screened in all theatres without deleting the scene.
The film has been running for the past nine months, inclusive of the defamatory sequence, said Mr Sarogi, adding that Shah Rukh later said the copyright to the film was with the production company and he could do nothing.
Dr Ram comes to Mumait Khan’s aid
Item girl turned heroine Mumaith Khan will be seen in an important role in the forthcoming bilingual film Brahmma Deva which has Dr Ram in the lead portraying a dual role. Tejashree is the other heroine. Recently a song Nikkarae Penna’ was conned on Mumaith and Ram at the film city in Hyderabad by director Dharmalinga.
According to the scene, the actress who rides a bike and will be chasing the hero Ram. Though Mumaith claimed that she knew to ride a motorbike and also got the action right in the rehearsals, when the camera started rolling the actress skid halfway through and fell on the ground with her leg caught in the wheel of the bike.
Ram, being a professional doctor himself rushed to the actress’s rescuer when she was crying in pain. He gave her first aid and rushed her to nearby hospital where doctors said that there was a hairline fracture on her left leg and was asked to take rest for a week. The shooting was cancelled for the day.
According to the scene, the actress who rides a bike and will be chasing the hero Ram. Though Mumaith claimed that she knew to ride a motorbike and also got the action right in the rehearsals, when the camera started rolling the actress skid halfway through and fell on the ground with her leg caught in the wheel of the bike.
Ram, being a professional doctor himself rushed to the actress’s rescuer when she was crying in pain. He gave her first aid and rushed her to nearby hospital where doctors said that there was a hairline fracture on her left leg and was asked to take rest for a week. The shooting was cancelled for the day.
Ramya bags cameo role in Sultan.
Actress Ramya is all excited about bagging a cameo role in Soundarya Rajanikanth’s Sultan The Warrior being made in Tamil and Telugu. Even before her debut Telugu film City Life she was spotted by Soundarya.
She is very excited about the role and is not concerned that her part would be in animated form. “ It is a limited footage but that doesn’t matter. What does is that I was picked from so many. I am looking forward to working with the great actor.
He always has words of encouragement and coming from an actor of his stature it is something to cherish. I am sure it will increase my confidence by leaps and bounds.”
She is very excited about the role and is not concerned that her part would be in animated form. “ It is a limited footage but that doesn’t matter. What does is that I was picked from so many. I am looking forward to working with the great actor.
He always has words of encouragement and coming from an actor of his stature it is something to cherish. I am sure it will increase my confidence by leaps and bounds.”
Big B heaps praises on Meera
Getting accolades from none other than Big B for her role in Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, actress Meera Vasudevan who was mired in controversy recently, seems to be a happy girl these days. “After watching the film, Amitabhji said that I looked fresh and had done a great job,” she gushed excitedly.
The model turned actress who made her debut in Tamil with Unnai Saranadaidhen bagged a state award and later went into oblivion after her marriage with vishal, son of celebrated cinematographer Ashok Kumer.
“Now, the problems have been sorted out and I hope to get a divorce soon. I am back here with a couple of good projects and I have also signed a Hindi film with John Abraham,” she revealed. Meera is also playing the role of an orphaned young collector who yearns for love in a film titled Neeye under Sivakumar Mohanan’s direction and she claims that it is a challenging role. “I am looking forward to my forthcoming Tamil film Katthi Kappal directed by Dinesh Selvaraj (Mani Ratnam’s assistant) and Malayalam film Gulmohar with award winning director Jayaraj,” she said.
The model turned actress who made her debut in Tamil with Unnai Saranadaidhen bagged a state award and later went into oblivion after her marriage with vishal, son of celebrated cinematographer Ashok Kumer.
“Now, the problems have been sorted out and I hope to get a divorce soon. I am back here with a couple of good projects and I have also signed a Hindi film with John Abraham,” she revealed. Meera is also playing the role of an orphaned young collector who yearns for love in a film titled Neeye under Sivakumar Mohanan’s direction and she claims that it is a challenging role. “I am looking forward to my forthcoming Tamil film Katthi Kappal directed by Dinesh Selvaraj (Mani Ratnam’s assistant) and Malayalam film Gulmohar with award winning director Jayaraj,” she said.
Lara, Pup get a Puppy
Michael Clarke and fiancée Lara Bingle were skiing on the snowy slopes of Victoria in the Australian winter. They had some help from friends as they were spotted at the ski resort owned by media baron James Packer. The weather was, however, so foul that the choppers could not take off and the avid skiers had to drive to Melbourne to get on the plane home. The Aussie celebrity couple were also seen picking up a Pomeranian puppy to rival Pup, which they have named winter. The lovebirds flitted between holiday spots and work duties since Clarke’s cricket tour of the West Indies. After dogging the media over rum ours she was pregnant, Bingle was content to show off her other pup at Cricket NSW headquarters, before heading for the Victorian ski-fields.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Arshad’s heartening gesture
Arshad Warsi took time to visit a special young fan during the hectic shooting of his first product ional venture Kaun Bola? In Newcastle, England. The girl was 15-year-old Ayesha Ahmed, a resident of Newcastle, who was suffering from Wegener’s disease, an immune system disorder that affected her lungs making it hard for her to breathe.
Arshad got to know of her when he went for a 45-day shoot with a crew of 60 members from India. It so happened that the girl’s uncle, Ifty Khan, had joined the production team of Kaun Bola? When Arshad came to Know about the plight of Ifty’s niece, he immediately took a break and went visit her.
Arshad got to know of her when he went for a 45-day shoot with a crew of 60 members from India. It so happened that the girl’s uncle, Ifty Khan, had joined the production team of Kaun Bola? When Arshad came to Know about the plight of Ifty’s niece, he immediately took a break and went visit her.
POOJA TELLS HER DAREDEVIL TALES
Pooja Dedi’s flailing popularity seems to be on the upswing after she appeared on the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi with the King himself, Akshay Kumar, and host of other daredevil beauties. It’s another thing that she was quite the sissy on the show, but managed to overcome some of her fears nevertheless for the snake of her young children, Aliya and Omar.
Recently, She was spotted grocery shopping at a Juhu stor and all the ladies present took a break from their shopping and praised Pooja for her strength she displayed on the show. They went on to question her about how dangerous those stunts really were. Pooja, being her affable self, patiently answered all their queries related to the show and enjoyed all the unexpected attention showered on her.
Recently, She was spotted grocery shopping at a Juhu stor and all the ladies present took a break from their shopping and praised Pooja for her strength she displayed on the show. They went on to question her about how dangerous those stunts really were. Pooja, being her affable self, patiently answered all their queries related to the show and enjoyed all the unexpected attention showered on her.
Govinda makes Sushmita a chaat fan
Sushmita Sen, who is a very unlikely junk food fan, fell in love with the famous Delhi chaat during the shooting of Do knot Disturb in New Delhi. And guess who introduced her to the savoury? It was none other than Govinda! A unit source reveals, “The entire unit of Do Knot Disturb including Govinda. Sushmita, Lara Dutta and Ritesh Deshmukh were shooting Delhi. While most of the stars and unit members enjoyed binging on the snacks served on the sets, Sushmita would not eat and mostly ordered her special diet food from outside. It was during this tenure that Sushmita noticed snack time. He would disappear for quite some time for shoots.”
Finally, Sushmita could not control her curiosity and asked Govinda about his disappearing act. Govinda revealed that he would visit one of his favourite Chaat vendors in the capital and he was a die-hard fan of these tasty delicacies. He then told her that she should try eating it with him and she would definitely end up loving it. However Sushmita was apprehensive and replied with a huge “No”. Nevertheless, Govinda being the charmer that he is, had some chaat items packed for her and made her taste them. Sushmita tried them and from then on, she just could not stop relishing them. Sushmita persistently requested Govinda to get her chaat and he would willingly oblige. Soon, Ritesh also joined the chaat eating brigade. Thereafter, whenever there was an evening snack break, the threewould disappear together.
Finally, Sushmita could not control her curiosity and asked Govinda about his disappearing act. Govinda revealed that he would visit one of his favourite Chaat vendors in the capital and he was a die-hard fan of these tasty delicacies. He then told her that she should try eating it with him and she would definitely end up loving it. However Sushmita was apprehensive and replied with a huge “No”. Nevertheless, Govinda being the charmer that he is, had some chaat items packed for her and made her taste them. Sushmita tried them and from then on, she just could not stop relishing them. Sushmita persistently requested Govinda to get her chaat and he would willingly oblige. Soon, Ritesh also joined the chaat eating brigade. Thereafter, whenever there was an evening snack break, the threewould disappear together.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
6 flyovers to be ready by 2009
Aug.10: As many as six flyovers in south and north Chennai would be thrown open for public use by December 2009, said local administration minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after inspecting the completed road over bridge at Usman Road in T.Nager, scheduled for inauguration on Thursday by chief minister M. Karunanidhi, he said that the G N Chetty road flyower in T.Nager would be inaugurated by the end of this year. Similarly bridges at Alandur road in Saidapet and Maniackara Chattiram railway level crossing in north Chennai would be completed by March 2009. And by September 2009, the subway work at Rangarajapuram level crossing would over, he promised.
Turning to traffic improvement measures in the city. Mr Stalin reiterated that the city, Mr Stalin reiterated that the abandoned Perambur bridge works would be restarted at a revised estimate of Rs 45 crore and would be completed by the end of next year. The bridge works at Jones road in Saidapet, Cockrain Basin Cenetoph road and Turnbulls – Cenetoph road were also progressing , he added.
According to corporation sources, the Usman road flyover constructed at a cost of Rs 19.80 crore would ease traffic congestion in Mambalam, T.Nager and Kodambakkam. The bridge measuring 781 metres and breadth was started in September 2007. Chennai mayor M.subramanian, corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni and joint commissioner (work) Ashish Chatterjee Were also present.
Turning to traffic improvement measures in the city. Mr Stalin reiterated that the city, Mr Stalin reiterated that the abandoned Perambur bridge works would be restarted at a revised estimate of Rs 45 crore and would be completed by the end of next year. The bridge works at Jones road in Saidapet, Cockrain Basin Cenetoph road and Turnbulls – Cenetoph road were also progressing , he added.
According to corporation sources, the Usman road flyover constructed at a cost of Rs 19.80 crore would ease traffic congestion in Mambalam, T.Nager and Kodambakkam. The bridge measuring 781 metres and breadth was started in September 2007. Chennai mayor M.subramanian, corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhoni and joint commissioner (work) Ashish Chatterjee Were also present.
Chiranjeevi will never be CM: Astrologer
Aug.10: Astrologers have predicted that actor Chiranjeevi will never be the chief minister.
They said that the actor, who was born on August 22 at 10.05 am, is currently going through Kalayogam, a time when Shani casts his evil times which began for the actor on July 17, 2007 will continue till November 2, 2014.
They further said Chiranjeevi was born during Kalasarpa time. People born during this time should not change their profession if they want to be successful. They warned that he will face the worst phase in his life from December 9, 2008 to March 4, 2009 as Mars, Jupiter and Rahu fall in makara rasi. That is not compatible to his horoscope.
“He is not going to succeed in politics and can never become the chief minister as his horoscope is headed towards evil times. He is under Kalayogam,” said Mr Srinivasa Gargeya, a senior astrologer. Chiranjeevi’s horoscope does not show any sign of him making it to the top or even becoming a king maker, said Mr Ghorasa Veerabhadrchryulu, head of the department of astrology in Telugu University. “He may win a few seats but will not become the chief minister,” Veerabhadracharyulu said. Astrologers said that the actor’s plans to perform Chandi Yagam to nullify the effect of Shani will not help.
“His horoscope is in such a critical time that no yagam can nullify the Shani effect. The effect will continue for another six years. Vested interests are misleading him,” said Krishna Santosh Sastri, another astrologer. Astrologers also foresee the first ever-hung Assembly in the state after the next elections.
They said that the actor, who was born on August 22 at 10.05 am, is currently going through Kalayogam, a time when Shani casts his evil times which began for the actor on July 17, 2007 will continue till November 2, 2014.
They further said Chiranjeevi was born during Kalasarpa time. People born during this time should not change their profession if they want to be successful. They warned that he will face the worst phase in his life from December 9, 2008 to March 4, 2009 as Mars, Jupiter and Rahu fall in makara rasi. That is not compatible to his horoscope.
“He is not going to succeed in politics and can never become the chief minister as his horoscope is headed towards evil times. He is under Kalayogam,” said Mr Srinivasa Gargeya, a senior astrologer. Chiranjeevi’s horoscope does not show any sign of him making it to the top or even becoming a king maker, said Mr Ghorasa Veerabhadrchryulu, head of the department of astrology in Telugu University. “He may win a few seats but will not become the chief minister,” Veerabhadracharyulu said. Astrologers said that the actor’s plans to perform Chandi Yagam to nullify the effect of Shani will not help.
“His horoscope is in such a critical time that no yagam can nullify the Shani effect. The effect will continue for another six years. Vested interests are misleading him,” said Krishna Santosh Sastri, another astrologer. Astrologers also foresee the first ever-hung Assembly in the state after the next elections.
Timeline inspired Aayirathil…?
Director Selvaraghavan is busy wrapping up his big budget film Aayirathil Oruvan which features Karthi and Reema sen in the lead. According to reliable sources, the film is based on the English blockbuster Timeline released in 2003. The storyline has been adapted to suit the tastes of local audience. According to the story, Karthi and Reema Sen play students of archeology and they go in search of their professor who gets trapped several centuries ago through ‘time travel.’ And in the process of excavation it leads them to the ancient Raja Raja Chozha period.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
I guessed it right that it was Rajini sir's song
Singer Prasanna is overjoyed on getting a part on his back from Superstar Rajinikanth for his rendition of the song Perinba Pecchukaran Yaru Yaru Koorappa in Kuselan.
"Although composer G.v.Prakesh tried to maintain its secrecy, I could make out from the lyrics that the song was to be rendered for Rajini sir," says Prasanna, remembering how he sang the song in the wee hours. "Rajini told me that this track would take me places and that it would be a chart topper although it's listed way on the album's CD cover. True to his words, the song is on the lips of everyone (going by the calls I am getting everyday)," he adds.
Prasanna elaborates,” Waiting for the break finally paid off. I am grateful to Cheran for the chance in Thavamai Thavamirunthu which brought me to limelight." the singer who is also fond of carnatic songs is nurturing a dream to learn thumris and qawalis as well. Though he intially aspired to be a carnatic singer, his interst in light music grew after he sang a duet with Jassie Gift called Annakili Nee Vaadi, which worked wonders for his confidence levels. Since then, he has sung for scores of devotional albums during the festive seasons.
"Although composer G.v.Prakesh tried to maintain its secrecy, I could make out from the lyrics that the song was to be rendered for Rajini sir," says Prasanna, remembering how he sang the song in the wee hours. "Rajini told me that this track would take me places and that it would be a chart topper although it's listed way on the album's CD cover. True to his words, the song is on the lips of everyone (going by the calls I am getting everyday)," he adds.
Prasanna elaborates,” Waiting for the break finally paid off. I am grateful to Cheran for the chance in Thavamai Thavamirunthu which brought me to limelight." the singer who is also fond of carnatic songs is nurturing a dream to learn thumris and qawalis as well. Though he intially aspired to be a carnatic singer, his interst in light music grew after he sang a duet with Jassie Gift called Annakili Nee Vaadi, which worked wonders for his confidence levels. Since then, he has sung for scores of devotional albums during the festive seasons.
FM moots new PDS Scheme
The finance minister, Mr.P.Chidambaram said on Friday the Reserve Bank of India’s tight monetary policy stance tight monetary policy stance would help tame inflation in 3-6 months. The government on Friday said it propose to involve state-run agencies and consumer federations in containing price rise by augmenting supplies in the market, while cautioning that tam cuts announced earlier may put pressure on exchequer leading on exchequer leading to inflationary tendencies.
Referring to the uncertainties in the international crude oil and commodity prices, the finance minister said efforts are being made to ensure adequate credit availability to the industrial sector despite various monetary measures taken by the Reserve Bank.
Referring to the uncertainties in the international crude oil and commodity prices, the finance minister said efforts are being made to ensure adequate credit availability to the industrial sector despite various monetary measures taken by the Reserve Bank.
Disappointed by Fab four
India would be disappointed by their effort on the first day of the final test. An important toss was won, the start was fabulous and then the story of this tour repeated itself. The Fab Four of India’s middle order have one more innings to redeem themselves But at this stage it must be said the Sri Lankan spinners have tied them in knots. The tentativeness was there for all to see.
Only, it was not spinners but a rookie medium fast bowler who added to their misery today. Dammika prasad isn’t genuinely quick but he moves the ball off the seam at decent pace and has a bustling run-up to the crease. He claimed India’s two Ten Thou sanders, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, with deliveries, which moved in sharply, both in the air and off the wicket. That he also accounted for his team’s bogeyman Virender Sehwag.
Only, it was not spinners but a rookie medium fast bowler who added to their misery today. Dammika prasad isn’t genuinely quick but he moves the ball off the seam at decent pace and has a bustling run-up to the crease. He claimed India’s two Ten Thou sanders, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, with deliveries, which moved in sharply, both in the air and off the wicket. That he also accounted for his team’s bogeyman Virender Sehwag.
Classy Jeev tied for lead
Bloomfield, Michigan, Aug.8: On a day when only six golfers managed to break par, Indian-pro Jeev Milkha Singh survived the test of patience to card a two-under 68 and grab a share of the lead in the first round of the 90th PGA Championship here.
Jeev was tied with Swede Robert Karlsson before ness forced and darkness forced an early end to the proceedings.
Nicknamed “the monster”, the Oakland Hills bared its fangs and 16 of the 18 holes on the first, during more than 10 scores of double bogey or worse.
“A great test of golf and patience,” was how Jeev described the course after finishing his round.
The seasoned pro did not make the best of start and bogeyed the first hole. However, he immediately made amends with an eagle on the par-five second hole.
Jeev was tied with Swede Robert Karlsson before ness forced and darkness forced an early end to the proceedings.
Nicknamed “the monster”, the Oakland Hills bared its fangs and 16 of the 18 holes on the first, during more than 10 scores of double bogey or worse.
“A great test of golf and patience,” was how Jeev described the course after finishing his round.
The seasoned pro did not make the best of start and bogeyed the first hole. However, he immediately made amends with an eagle on the par-five second hole.
Friday, August 8, 2008
SRK asked to cut OSO scene
The city civil court on Friday directed actor Shahrukh Khan and producer director of the movie Om Shanty Om , Farah Khan to delete the scene ridiculing yesteryer veteran actor Manoj Kumar before telecasting the movie on Sony Entertainment Television on August 10.
Kumar had filed a plea in the court asking for a stay on the telecast of the film Om Shanti Om on television. Soon after the film was released in 2007, Kumar had objected to the manner in which he had been spoofed at in the film.
Manoj Kumar’s lawyer Ashok Sarogi said that Shah Rukh and Kumar had entered into a written agreement that the scene would be deleted. Shah Rukh Khan’s lawyer argued that the scene was only a joke and the actor or the director of the movie has committed no offence of defamation.
The court while accepting Kumar’s application directed Shah Rukh and Farah Khan to deleted the scene and telecast the movie. Kumar’s lawyer Sarogi said that they would file a defamation case claiming a rupee 1 from Shah Rukh owned Red Chillies Productions and its director Gauri Khan for not keeping with their promise of deleting the scene before its release.
Kumar has told the court that soon after he had objected to the scenes in the movie Bollywood bigwig Yash Chopra has tendered an apology to film and assured him that the offensive portions will be removed from the print. Earlier, Chopra had acted as a mediator between the director Farha Khan and Kumar when the row erupted. Manoj Kumar has sought a staying that it would greatly harm his reputation.
He has argued that these days more people watch movies at home on a television than they do in a theatre.
Besides, Kumar also said that Chopra had promised him that the scenes he had found offensive would be removed from VCDs and newcomer Deepika padukone as its lead pair.
Kumar had filed a plea in the court asking for a stay on the telecast of the film Om Shanti Om on television. Soon after the film was released in 2007, Kumar had objected to the manner in which he had been spoofed at in the film.
Manoj Kumar’s lawyer Ashok Sarogi said that Shah Rukh and Kumar had entered into a written agreement that the scene would be deleted. Shah Rukh Khan’s lawyer argued that the scene was only a joke and the actor or the director of the movie has committed no offence of defamation.
The court while accepting Kumar’s application directed Shah Rukh and Farah Khan to deleted the scene and telecast the movie. Kumar’s lawyer Sarogi said that they would file a defamation case claiming a rupee 1 from Shah Rukh owned Red Chillies Productions and its director Gauri Khan for not keeping with their promise of deleting the scene before its release.
Kumar has told the court that soon after he had objected to the scenes in the movie Bollywood bigwig Yash Chopra has tendered an apology to film and assured him that the offensive portions will be removed from the print. Earlier, Chopra had acted as a mediator between the director Farha Khan and Kumar when the row erupted. Manoj Kumar has sought a staying that it would greatly harm his reputation.
He has argued that these days more people watch movies at home on a television than they do in a theatre.
Besides, Kumar also said that Chopra had promised him that the scenes he had found offensive would be removed from VCDs and newcomer Deepika padukone as its lead pair.
Salman Attends Aamir’s party
The Hindi film Ghajini directed by Murugadas starring Aamir Khan and Asin in the lead is complete except for two songs. To celebrate the completion of the film Aamir organised a party for close friends and the crew at a hotel in Mumbai on the last day of shooting.
Both Aamir and Asin were the showstoppers of the evening dressed in designer clothers. Salman Khan with whom Asin is co-starring in her next film in Bollywood arrived early accompanied by brother Sohail Khan.
“Aamir and Salman are best friends and they always make it a point to attend any event organised by either of them. Of coutse if they happen to be in town’” says Murugadas who played a perfect host at the function. The post-production work like editing and rerecording is going on in full swing in chennai at Prasad Studios.
Both Aamir and Asin were the showstoppers of the evening dressed in designer clothers. Salman Khan with whom Asin is co-starring in her next film in Bollywood arrived early accompanied by brother Sohail Khan.
“Aamir and Salman are best friends and they always make it a point to attend any event organised by either of them. Of coutse if they happen to be in town’” says Murugadas who played a perfect host at the function. The post-production work like editing and rerecording is going on in full swing in chennai at Prasad Studios.
Madhavan and Mamta chemistry to sizzle onscreen
After a gap, Madhavan is returning to his familiar territory – a lightherearted romantic film titled Guru En Aalu, is the remake of popular Hindi film yes Boss.
Recently a song Vaanam slum Varthaikal composed by Srikanth Deva was filmed on the lead pair Madhavan and mamta Mohandas at the Paulsen Pass in Switzerland, a virgin location hitherto unexplored by bany film unit.
Narrating the eperience, director Selvah says, “It’s a fascinating blend of greenery and snow angainst a backdrop of mountains. It is a spectacular sight.”
“For instance there woult be ten minutes of clear light and all of a sudden a thick mist would envelop everything for the next 20 minutes we could not see each other. We shot the song in bits and pieces, once in every 20 minutes. That’s why it took double the time,” he explained.
“The ambience, and nature’s splendour at its best probably had a great effect ion the lead pair, because the chemistry all through was just perfect!: he commented.
Recently a song Vaanam slum Varthaikal composed by Srikanth Deva was filmed on the lead pair Madhavan and mamta Mohandas at the Paulsen Pass in Switzerland, a virgin location hitherto unexplored by bany film unit.
Narrating the eperience, director Selvah says, “It’s a fascinating blend of greenery and snow angainst a backdrop of mountains. It is a spectacular sight.”
“For instance there woult be ten minutes of clear light and all of a sudden a thick mist would envelop everything for the next 20 minutes we could not see each other. We shot the song in bits and pieces, once in every 20 minutes. That’s why it took double the time,” he explained.
“The ambience, and nature’s splendour at its best probably had a great effect ion the lead pair, because the chemistry all through was just perfect!: he commented.
No psycho killer, says Cop
Chennai police commissinor R. Sekar on Thursday said that there was no psycho killer in the city. “Three murders in which victims were burnt were commited by a gang of men for petty gain. All other deaths were either accidents for,” he claimed at a press conference.
With the police claiming the breakthrough in the serial murders, residents of Vadapalani and Ashok Nagar can now feel relaxed and heave a sign of relief.
The commissioner noted that there were no seven or right serial killings by a psycho. “We have arrested two normal men, part of a bigger gang, for killing at least two persons – one unidentified man in Kumaran Nagar on july 14 and a watchman named Basha in Ashok nagar on July 16. The murder of another watchman on July 8 also seems to the handiwork of the same gang,” the police said.
The arrested two allegedly admitted that they along with their gang members had killed the people for money to buy drugs and liquor. The other gang members were yet to be nabbed. R Sekar told reporters. The arrested duo Subramani and Nagarajan was part of a bigger group of about eight or nine persons, who ‘would be nabbed soon.
According to the police they had already solved the first two cases of mysterious killings (that took place in the last week of june) by arresting a person identified as Ekambaram who was stated to be mentally unstable. But mysterious killings continued even after the arrest. Because the police arrested a mentally instable person for the first two killing media started terming the subsequent murders as psycho killing’.
The commissioner took a dig at the media and dismissed its portrayal of the murders, as those committed by a ‘psycho’ killer. Skar said there was no psycho angle as feared by people and all deaths happened due to different reasons.
A spate of murders had rocked Vadapalani and nearby areas from last week of June to mid-July, leading to speculation that a ‘psycho’ killer was on the prowl. The victims were found dead under mysterious circumstances with their head smashed with a stone or their body burnt.
With the police claiming the breakthrough in the serial murders, residents of Vadapalani and Ashok Nagar can now feel relaxed and heave a sign of relief.
The commissioner noted that there were no seven or right serial killings by a psycho. “We have arrested two normal men, part of a bigger gang, for killing at least two persons – one unidentified man in Kumaran Nagar on july 14 and a watchman named Basha in Ashok nagar on July 16. The murder of another watchman on July 8 also seems to the handiwork of the same gang,” the police said.
The arrested two allegedly admitted that they along with their gang members had killed the people for money to buy drugs and liquor. The other gang members were yet to be nabbed. R Sekar told reporters. The arrested duo Subramani and Nagarajan was part of a bigger group of about eight or nine persons, who ‘would be nabbed soon.
According to the police they had already solved the first two cases of mysterious killings (that took place in the last week of june) by arresting a person identified as Ekambaram who was stated to be mentally unstable. But mysterious killings continued even after the arrest. Because the police arrested a mentally instable person for the first two killing media started terming the subsequent murders as psycho killing’.
The commissioner took a dig at the media and dismissed its portrayal of the murders, as those committed by a ‘psycho’ killer. Skar said there was no psycho angle as feared by people and all deaths happened due to different reasons.
A spate of murders had rocked Vadapalani and nearby areas from last week of June to mid-July, leading to speculation that a ‘psycho’ killer was on the prowl. The victims were found dead under mysterious circumstances with their head smashed with a stone or their body burnt.
PM seeks Advani’s help
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday sought the help of Leader of the defuse the snowballing Amarneth land transfer crisis and an early end to the violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Mr Advani reportedly told Dr Singh that the BJP’s cooperation was possible only if the overnment started a dialogue with the Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti.
The BJP’s top leaders met Thursday evening to chalk out plans for their nationwide agitation over Amarnath next week, which the party hopes will snowball into “Ayodhya-II.”
An all-party delegation led byhome minister Shivraj Patil will leave for Jammu Saturday to meet the agitation leaders. Mr Patil metexternal affairs minister Parnab Mukherjee Thursday to discuss the various sugestion made at Wednesday’s four-hour allparty meeting.
Scores of people were injured in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday. Pitched battles were fought on the streets of Srinagar, Sopore, Anantnag and Qazigund, while other areas saw a spontaneous shu8tdown. The police fired teargas canisters to break up demonstrations at several places.
Reportsfrom Jammu said the Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti had hardened its strand folling Wednesday’s all-party meeting, as it was angry over the Center’s summary rejection of recently appointed governor N.N.Vohra.
The government, which had initially mishandled the entire issue, has in a damage-control exercise now decided to provide more infrastructure facilities and amenities along both sides of the two yatra routes for pilgrims.
The BJP’s top leaders met Thursday evening to chalk out plans for their nationwide agitation over Amarnath next week, which the party hopes will snowball into “Ayodhya-II.”
An all-party delegation led byhome minister Shivraj Patil will leave for Jammu Saturday to meet the agitation leaders. Mr Patil metexternal affairs minister Parnab Mukherjee Thursday to discuss the various sugestion made at Wednesday’s four-hour allparty meeting.
Scores of people were injured in Jammu and Kashmir Thursday. Pitched battles were fought on the streets of Srinagar, Sopore, Anantnag and Qazigund, while other areas saw a spontaneous shu8tdown. The police fired teargas canisters to break up demonstrations at several places.
Reportsfrom Jammu said the Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti had hardened its strand folling Wednesday’s all-party meeting, as it was angry over the Center’s summary rejection of recently appointed governor N.N.Vohra.
The government, which had initially mishandled the entire issue, has in a damage-control exercise now decided to provide more infrastructure facilities and amenities along both sides of the two yatra routes for pilgrims.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
British stars in novel ad
some of britain's top athletes have decided to bare all ahead of the beijing Olympics. Triple jumper phillips Idowu, cyclist rebecca romero and swimmer gregor tait have all been photographed taking part in their individual sports stark naked as part of an advertising campaign for a sports drink. ''Everyone is used to seeing athletes in competition or winning, but we wanted to give people the chance to see the real make -up of an athlete and their muscle and power,'' said Cathryn sleight, marketing director for Coca-Cola great Britain, which launched the powerade campaign.
Beard bares all for peta
Olympic swimming champion Amanda Beard, who appeared in playboy magazine in 2007, is to apper naked in an advertising campaign protesting against fasion furs that was launched st the beijing Olympics on wenesday. the campaign is on behalf of people for the Ethical Treatment of Animals [Peta], which said the ''sultry'' U.S. swimmer would attend the launch, that features photos of her, in front of the water cube swimming venue, two days before the games were to open. ''Seeing animals slaughtered to be worn as fashion is awful to me, so I'm definitely against wearing fur. I'd much rather go naked than ever put a dead animal on my body,'' beard said
Pak firing on three LoC Posts
Three forward Indian Posts in the Nowgam sector along the LoC came under small arms fire from the Pakistani side around noon Wednesday. No damage was caused. It was close to where the two armies exchanged fire for 15 hours after an incursion by Pakistani troops last month.
the defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Anil Kumar Mathur, said it was not clear who had opened fire.
''It could be Pakistani troops or militants trying to infiltrate to our side of the LoC,'' he said.
the defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Anil Kumar Mathur, said it was not clear who had opened fire.
''It could be Pakistani troops or militants trying to infiltrate to our side of the LoC,'' he said.
Best time to buy gold
gold price dipped to a new low of Rs 1119 per gram [22 ct ornamental on Tuesday tiggering a big rush at the show rooms of city jewellers who have been handling record transactions these last few days as the precious metal saw a downslide due to shift in investment prefernces in london market.
gold futures were down on the Mulity-Commodity Exchange as prices dropped to their lowest in seven weeks which some bullion analysts attributed to weaker crude oil and the rising dollar overseas. some reports suggested that the gold would slip further.
However, Mr L.K.S. Syed Ahamed, chief advisor, Tamil Nadu jewellers' federation, insists that the price drop ''is only temporary'' and the yellow metal would soon climb. ''There is a strong feeling that if the US wages war or some disturbance happens in the middle east with reference to Iran, gold price will hit the sky. Now is the best time to buy'', he told this newspaper. According to Mr Ahamed, gold price dropped after the investors in the London market switched to commodities, other than oil hoping to reap quick profits from the expected boost in the commodities market.
gold futures were down on the Mulity-Commodity Exchange as prices dropped to their lowest in seven weeks which some bullion analysts attributed to weaker crude oil and the rising dollar overseas. some reports suggested that the gold would slip further.
However, Mr L.K.S. Syed Ahamed, chief advisor, Tamil Nadu jewellers' federation, insists that the price drop ''is only temporary'' and the yellow metal would soon climb. ''There is a strong feeling that if the US wages war or some disturbance happens in the middle east with reference to Iran, gold price will hit the sky. Now is the best time to buy'', he told this newspaper. According to Mr Ahamed, gold price dropped after the investors in the London market switched to commodities, other than oil hoping to reap quick profits from the expected boost in the commodities market.
7 Psychos Prowl City: Cops
it's not just one psycho killer but a gang of seven. if the chennai police is to be believed. a little mob of rowdies in the city have 'graduated' as murderers after beginning as late night muggers of inebriated men for petty gains that sometimes yielded as little a couple of hundred ruppes.
with barely a day to go before the agitation AIADMK leader Ms jayalithaa for the 'inability of the goverment to protect people from the psycho killer' , the chennai police to have nabbed two members of a gang of seven allegedly responsible for the gruesome killing of at least two of the eight 'psycho murders' during the last six weeks.
'karuppu' naagu [26] and rajesh [23] were picked up by night patrol police at saidapet late week. the two were moving about in a supicious manner. they were walking along the road and were visibly alarmed at sighting the patrol vehicle, a senior officer said, requesting anonymity. city police commissioner R.sekar has called for a press conference on thursday presumably to release the 'official' account of the cracking of the psycho case.
police said the gang of seven, formed over the last six months in a bonding of crime, would frequent the night shows in srinivasa theatre at west saidapet in two autorrickshaws. they had started as muggers, waylaying inebriated men returning from work or cinema. the victim before relieving him of valuables. careful to avoid a fight with a strong adversary, the gang always chose a weakling or found it easier to attack drunken men sleeping by the road. the first recorded psycho murder happened in june but then there could have been many more in the past considering that this gang has been on the night prowl for over six months the officer said, adding that it was just a matter of time before the others in the killer gang were caught.
with barely a day to go before the agitation AIADMK leader Ms jayalithaa for the 'inability of the goverment to protect people from the psycho killer' , the chennai police to have nabbed two members of a gang of seven allegedly responsible for the gruesome killing of at least two of the eight 'psycho murders' during the last six weeks.
'karuppu' naagu [26] and rajesh [23] were picked up by night patrol police at saidapet late week. the two were moving about in a supicious manner. they were walking along the road and were visibly alarmed at sighting the patrol vehicle, a senior officer said, requesting anonymity. city police commissioner R.sekar has called for a press conference on thursday presumably to release the 'official' account of the cracking of the psycho case.
police said the gang of seven, formed over the last six months in a bonding of crime, would frequent the night shows in srinivasa theatre at west saidapet in two autorrickshaws. they had started as muggers, waylaying inebriated men returning from work or cinema. the victim before relieving him of valuables. careful to avoid a fight with a strong adversary, the gang always chose a weakling or found it easier to attack drunken men sleeping by the road. the first recorded psycho murder happened in june but then there could have been many more in the past considering that this gang has been on the night prowl for over six months the officer said, adding that it was just a matter of time before the others in the killer gang were caught.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Always competition between Kamal and Rajini
Seeing the title, you can't belive right? Yes. But its true. Always there is a healthy competition between superstar and universal hero.
For instance, Rajinikanth started a big project Sivaji and Kamal started a biggest project Dasavatharam. Though, both the movies were not released simulataneously, both were of high budget and faced indirect competition.
Now Rajinikanth has officially announced his next movie ROBOT with the same team of Sivaji. Again this is a movie with more budget than sivaji. Ayangaran International produces the movie.
To compete with Robot, Kamal has announced officially his next biggest project Marmayogi, which will be directed by himself.
AR Rahman composes the music for both the big movies.
Both the movies carry high expectation, and we need to wait to know who wins the race?
For instance, Rajinikanth started a big project Sivaji and Kamal started a biggest project Dasavatharam. Though, both the movies were not released simulataneously, both were of high budget and faced indirect competition.
Now Rajinikanth has officially announced his next movie ROBOT with the same team of Sivaji. Again this is a movie with more budget than sivaji. Ayangaran International produces the movie.
To compete with Robot, Kamal has announced officially his next biggest project Marmayogi, which will be directed by himself.
AR Rahman composes the music for both the big movies.
Both the movies carry high expectation, and we need to wait to know who wins the race?
Is kuselan hit or failure?
Superstar Rajinikanth's Kuselan movie was released all over the world on 1 August 2008. The very first day, the show was running to packed houses. Had a very good opening. But from second day onwards, the theatres began to loose the crowd.
What is the reason?
Is it because, the movie is not good?
Is it because, superstar appears less in the movie?
Is it because, superstar has sent a apology letter to Karnataka?
The reason can be all three for the movie to loose its strength. Personally i feel, only the climax of the movie is worth watching and nothing much to rave about the movie on the whole. Superstar has done a commendable job in the climax. Comedies are just a shit. Vadivelu failed to evoke laughter and does the same Santhanam. GV Prakash's music is also just average.
Only pasupathy has excelled in the movie/
Overall, kuselan is just an average movie, which can be watched only for the climax.
What is the reason?
Is it because, the movie is not good?
Is it because, superstar appears less in the movie?
Is it because, superstar has sent a apology letter to Karnataka?
The reason can be all three for the movie to loose its strength. Personally i feel, only the climax of the movie is worth watching and nothing much to rave about the movie on the whole. Superstar has done a commendable job in the climax. Comedies are just a shit. Vadivelu failed to evoke laughter and does the same Santhanam. GV Prakash's music is also just average.
Only pasupathy has excelled in the movie/
Overall, kuselan is just an average movie, which can be watched only for the climax.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Good to trade USD/CHF
After a long time, USD/CHF has climbed to 1.0500 levels and its been hovering in the same level for the past few days.
One can expect it come down for atleast 200 pips in this week.
Don't miss out USD/CHF short deal this week.
One can expect it come down for atleast 200 pips in this week.
Don't miss out USD/CHF short deal this week.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Kuselan hitting theatres tomorrow
Superstar Rajinikanth's movie Kuselan is hitting the screens tomorrow all over the world. Director P Vasu of Chandramukhi fame has directed the movie and Kavithalaya has produced. GV Prakash has composed music.
Pasupathy, Meena, Nayanthara and Vadivelu also plays important role in the movie. The movie is based on friendship and its a remake of popular malayalam movie kathaiparayumbol played by mamooty.
High expectations are on for this movie. Watch this space regularly for further information on the movie.
Pasupathy, Meena, Nayanthara and Vadivelu also plays important role in the movie. The movie is based on friendship and its a remake of popular malayalam movie kathaiparayumbol played by mamooty.
High expectations are on for this movie. Watch this space regularly for further information on the movie.
USD gained strength again today
Again, today USD has gained strength after a short downtrend. Tommorow NFP Non Farm Payroll is releasing and forecast says, it should be negative.
If the changes are negative, again usd will loose its strength. It might go down up to 200 pips.
Don't miss out usd/jpy and usd/chf trade tomorrow.
If the changes are negative, again usd will loose its strength. It might go down up to 200 pips.
Don't miss out usd/jpy and usd/chf trade tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
USD gained strength today
ADP employment report has come positive, which lead the USD to go more stronger. Even crude oil price went down, which is another support for USD to gain strength.
USD/JPY and USD/CHF has increased a lot. Its the right time now to go for a short position for both the pairs.
After NFP (Non Farm Payroll) changes, which is to be released on 1 Aug 2008, chances are there fore USD to loose strength.
Letz wait and watch....
USD/JPY and USD/CHF has increased a lot. Its the right time now to go for a short position for both the pairs.
After NFP (Non Farm Payroll) changes, which is to be released on 1 Aug 2008, chances are there fore USD to loose strength.
Letz wait and watch....
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Slash in Crude Oil Price increases the strength of USD
Well you guyz might have made enough profit with any currency that is paired with USD in Forex Market. For instance, yesterday USD/CHF has hiked around 130 pips and EUR/USD and GBP/USD came down around 150 pips.
If you have played well, you might have made 150 pips from each currency.
Alright, what do you think the reason would be for this USD hike? One is the postivie news about US. The other is the slash down of Crude oil. Few days back the cost of crude oil was around 140 USD per barrel. And now the cost of crude oil is around 121 USD per barrel. Its hovering around the area 121 and 122 USD.
So chances are there for crude oil to be increased upto 125USD per barrel today. And chances are there for USD also to weaken.
Letz wait and watch....
If you have played well, you might have made 150 pips from each currency.
Alright, what do you think the reason would be for this USD hike? One is the postivie news about US. The other is the slash down of Crude oil. Few days back the cost of crude oil was around 140 USD per barrel. And now the cost of crude oil is around 121 USD per barrel. Its hovering around the area 121 and 122 USD.
So chances are there for crude oil to be increased upto 125USD per barrel today. And chances are there for USD also to weaken.
Letz wait and watch....
AR Rahman composes for Karunanidhi?
After the success of Uliyiny Osai penned by CM Karunanidhi, he is all set to come up with another period film. Sources say prashanth will be the lead in the movie and he plays dual role.
CM Karunanidhi, being impressed on AR Rahman's work on Jodha Akbar, Lagaan, etc., he personally invited ar rahman to his residence and requested him to compose music for his next period film.
AR Rahman has agreed the offer and official announcement would be published shortly. Its nice to hear that AR Rahman has accepted this offer, being in a busy schedule.
CM Karunanidhi, being impressed on AR Rahman's work on Jodha Akbar, Lagaan, etc., he personally invited ar rahman to his residence and requested him to compose music for his next period film.
AR Rahman has agreed the offer and official announcement would be published shortly. Its nice to hear that AR Rahman has accepted this offer, being in a busy schedule.
Which music director is gonna win?
In tamil cinema four major music directors AR Rahman, Harris Jeyaraj, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Yuvan Shankar Raja have come with four different music albums Sakkarakatti, Sathyam, Saroja and Kuselan simultaneously.
All the songs from all the albums are rocking. This is the first time all four have come together. There is a healthy competition among all the four music legends. Letz see whatz gonna happen and who is gonna win in nex few days after the movie releases.
My personal rating for all the albums:
Dhaam Dhoom - 9/10
Sakkarakatti - 8.8/10
Saroja - 8/10
Sathyam - 7/10
Kuselan - 6/10
I feel sathyam songs are stale except ada gada rap number and kuselan songs are not that much suitable for rajinikanth.
I am sorry if my opinion hurts anyone...
Terrorist Operation termed as BAD
Poor indians have been facing the serial bomb blast for the past few days by tuhe terrorists. It started with a bomb blast bangalore and the next day in ahmedabad. One lady died in bangalore and 43 died in ahmedabad.
Lot of threatens are roaring around the country saying, there would be more bomb blast in india. In the major cities like chennai, delhi and etc., high security was implemented.
Policemen are working hard to figure out the terrorists and bomb squads have diffused lot of bombs and hence save few lives.
Sources say, three of the terrorist gang have been caught by indian police till now and came to know they are operating a operation called BAD.
Intelligent beuruea has figured out B and A for Bangalore and Ahmedabad. So what is D? Is it for Delhi? Still research are going and deep security is been implemented around the country.
Lot of threatens are roaring around the country saying, there would be more bomb blast in india. In the major cities like chennai, delhi and etc., high security was implemented.
Policemen are working hard to figure out the terrorists and bomb squads have diffused lot of bombs and hence save few lives.
Sources say, three of the terrorist gang have been caught by indian police till now and came to know they are operating a operation called BAD.
Intelligent beuruea has figured out B and A for Bangalore and Ahmedabad. So what is D? Is it for Delhi? Still research are going and deep security is been implemented around the country.
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