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Saturday, 3 March 2012
Friday, 2 March 2012
Stock Market on March 2, 2012
BSE gains 52.83 (0.30%) and close on 17,636.80NSE gains 19.60 (0.37%) and close on 5,359.35
London Paris New York: Movie Review
Released On: 2 Mar 2012
Directed By: Anu Menon
Star Cast: Ali Zafar, Aditi Rao Hydari
By Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama - 3.5 stars
"Rom-coms appear to be the most preferential genre, notwithstanding the fact that you can foretell where the narrative is headed a few minutes into the film. But what sets most rom-coms apart is the implementation of the theme. It all hinges on how persuasively the narrator recounts and executes the plot, how compelling the central characters are, how mesmeric is their chemistry on screen and most importantly, does the cinematic account have soul?", wrote by Adarsh on Bollywood Hungama.
"On the whole, LONDON PARIS NEW YORK is akin to a lungful of fresh air amidst the hackneyed and passe rom-coms. It's a quirky, witty, coming-of-age movie that takes a conventional premise and twirls it into something delightfully unconventional, designed to charm and magnetize the urban youth. The movie speaks their lingo, mirrors their objectives and depicts the anguish and elation of falling in love. If you are young or young at heart, celebrate your weekend by leaping on to this feel-good earth hopping romance.", He concludes.
By TNN, Times Of India - 3 stars
"Does your love change with the character of the city you are in? Do your pheromones trigger a different response when you kiss the same girl in different parts of the world? That's the formula of this three-city, romantic tour called London Paris New York. Reminding us loosely of the Hollywood romance 'Before Sunrise' (starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphi),London Paris New York, is a story of a couple who spend three nights, in three beautiful cities. This sparks a light-hearted romance over crackling conversational chemistry and long walks through the picturesque metros. Intensifying with dramatic highs, and emotional meltdowns."
"When you have a pop-icon for a music composer, the tracks are bound to be spot-on. Ali Zafar's music gives the film its freshness and adds to the lyricism of the love story. London Paris New York is a sweet story that deals with very real emotions. It is urbane, cool and thankfully, not dated. The simplicity of the dialogues makes it enjoyable. It deals with the trials and tribulations of the youth, and the complexities of finding real love. It probably won't move you to tears, but one thing is for sure -- after traveling across the globe, this one won't leave you jet-lagged."
Paan Singh Tomar: Movie Review
Released On: 2 Mar 2012
Directed By: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Star Cast: Irrfan Khan, Mahie Gill, Vipin Sharma, Imran Hasnee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Critics Verdict: "Pleasure to Watch. Highly Recommended!"
By Taran Adarsh, Bollywood Hungama - 3.5 stars
"In a defining sequence in the film, Paan Singh Tomar tells his superior that his mama [uncle] isn't a dacoit, but a baaghi [rebel]. In another sequence, during the course of an interview to a news-reporter, he makes a scathing remark, 'Bihad mein baaghi hote hain... Dacait milte hain Parliament mein'. That, in a nutshell, sums up the persona of the long-forgotten steeplechase runner, who felt miffed by the government's betrayal and became a dacoit of Chambal. PAAN SINGH TOMAR, a film helmed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, has taken a really lonooooong time to hit the screens, but despite the holdup, the film remains as pertinent and relevant in today's times as it was when Dhulia envisioned it.", wrote by Adarsh on Bollywood Hungama.
"On the whole, PAAN SINGH TOMAR shatters the standard rules of this genre. Besides, the film makes you cognizant that serious cinema can be uniformly delightful, like any other enthralling entertainer. If this variety of cinema allures you then chances are that you will take pleasure in watching PAAN SINGH TOMAR. Recommended!", Concluded by Adarsh.
By Dailybhaskar.com - 4 stars
"A well-woven plot, when shored up with an intriguing screenplay, the outcome is bound to be just the best. What makes Paan Singh Tomar even special is that despite being predictable, it leaves you awe-struck with some intelligent sub-plots. The narration defines the psychology of a man, who's peace loving, but turns into a believer of an eye for an eye. Also, Paan… enlists itself as one of the very few films, where dialogues further thicken the plot thus, leaving the spectator at the edge of the seat to explore what lies next."
"A performance par excellence by Irrfan Khan, stupendous direction, impressive dialogues, and a powerful screenplay makes Paan Singh Tomar a flawless venture. Sluggish editing, however leaves the film slightly lengthy which though can easily be ignored.
On the whole, Paan Singh Tomar breaks rules and cries out loud that meaningful cinema can be equally entertaining like any rib-tickling masala film. Highly recommended!", Concludes on Dailybhaskar.com.
By Avijit Ghosh, Times of India
"Sportsmen and outlaws inhabit two different universes. One shines amidst the bright lights of glory, the other haunts the ravines of notoriety. But in director Tigmanshu Dhulia's biopic, Paan Singh Tomar, the two worlds collide. And the result is a rather exquisite blend of drama, humour and tragedy; altogether eminently enjoyable good cinema.", wrote by Ghosh on Times Of India.
"It is perhaps a sign of Bollywood maturing that another biopic on a famous athlete is in the making: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, on sprinter Milkha Singh. Till then, let us just relish the pleasure of watching Paan Singh Tomar.", concludes by Ghosh on TOI.
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Mahendra Singh Dhoni emerges stronger with BCCI backing
No one is talking but the ripple effects of what the national selectors back home have done to Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir are discernible as the Indian cricket team waits in suspense over whether they will make it to the finals of the tri-series.
Sehwag does not find a place in the team for the Asia Cup announced yesterday and Gambhir, who has captained India to a 5-0 ODI series win against New Zealand, has been upstaged by Virat Kolhi who was made vice-captain.
The team kept away from the media and, in fact, did not even practice. The team management was unwilling to comment on clear divisions within the team.
Sources within the team said that it was clear that the Delhi boys, Sehwag and Gambhir, have been sidelined because they had differences with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni which they have aired publicly.
Sehwag had questioned Dhoni's statement that seniors like him were slow in the field while Gambhir had told the media that India should have won its match against Australia earlier than the last over in which Dhoni scored the winning runs.
Clearly Dhoni has had his way against Sehwag and Gambhir and also in ensuring that players like Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja, considered close to him, are not axed despite indifferent performances.
Reports persist that Sehwag had declined to hold a joint press conference with Dhoni last week to deny reports of a rift between them, but no one is willing to go on record.
Sehwag, who was officially 'rested' for the Asia Cup on fitness issue, is ready to play in the best-of-three finals against Australia should India qualify. That will depend on whether Australia beats Sri Lanka tomorrow.
Those who feel that Sehwag has been done in point out that if he was not fit he should have been back home now. If his poor form was an issue then Sachin Tendulkar's inclusion for Asia Cup is not warranted.
That Dhoni enjoys the strong backing of the BCCI is clear from the fact that he has emerged even stronger despiteIndia losing eight consecutive overseas Test matches in England and Australia since June last under his captaincy.
Stock Market on March 1, 2012
BSE falls 168.71 (0.95%) and close on 17,583.97NSE falls 45.45 (0.84%) and close on 5,339.75
Science lessons now on your mobile phones
Now you get the free messages raleted to science. Science is now at everyone's fingertips!
Vigyan Prasar and IGNOU together have launched a free SMS service for mobile users that delivers content on science and related areas.
The application — Science@Mobile — launched on February 29, 2012.
“I believe society without the appreciation and knowledge of science is incomplete. If we do not understand the power and application behind a phenomenon, we would live in darkness and consider it black magic. So the spread of knowledge on science is very important,” said by Amit Roy, Director of the Inter-University Accelerator Centre..
“The number of mobile phones in the country have touched almost a billion. The penetration of mobiles has been immense, so the service would be of great help to create the right culture for science,” Roy said.
Users can subscribe to the service by messaging “SCIMBL” to 092230516161 or clicking the link provided at Vigyan Prasar website.
“The service currently is available only in English. Efforts to provide SMSs in Hindi is in progress and will be available within a week or little more,” said O P Sharma, Project Coordinator of Science@Mobile service.
