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Monthly archives: June 2019

 
 
 

Sharwanand Shines As A Mafia Don::

Ranarangam teaser gives us a peek into the life of Deva, a mafia don, who is a criminal to some and a hero to the rest. There are also a few shots showing Deva’s back-story from the nineties in the teaser. We get a glimpse of both the heroines Kajal and Kalyani. It looks like a regular mafia don story and doesn’t pack anything surprising or intriguing in its teaser. […]

The concept of duty is absolute

The concept of duty or kartavya is one of the unique contributions of the Vedas. Duty is an obligation, something that has to be done. The sense of obligation is inevitable in one’s life as one is constantly receiving favors from the rest of the world. That one is able to function in this world is founded upon the many favors. In the Vedic vision, a householder’s life is looked […]

Cons Of The Pros

During the 1987 Cricket World Cup in India during one of the group matches, England were set a target of 240 runs in their 50 overs by Pakistan. This was of course a formidable score during that time. At one stage England were cantering along, with Mike Gatting and Allan Lamb scoring relatively easily. The commentators marveled at the ‘professional’ approach of the Englishmen, who having being weaned on a […]

8 mistakes healthy Indians are making

Do you eat right, work out, encourage others to do the same? Pat yourself on the back, but you’re not out of the woods yet. Cracking down on sugar but ignoring salt There is of course the table salt you use, but more insidious are the hidden sources you may not know about, or choose to ignore — like packaged chips, papad, and ketchup. Cutting all carbs Carbs are a […]

 
 
 

Sonakshi Sinha stars in comedy of "‘Khandaani Shafakhana’ trailer

Sonakshi Sinha’s latest movie Khandaani Shafakhana is about a pharmacy that sells medicines to heal sexually transmitted diseases and aid sexual performance.  Easier said than done. Indians are terrified at the very mention of sex, Baby observes. How do we make them talk about sex? Directed by Shilpi Dasgupta and written by Gautam Mehra, the movie is set in Chandigarh. The cast includes Fukrey actor Varun Sharma, Annu Kapoor, Nadira […]

Fear of God and the spirit of modesty

Superiority complex is present in everyone, in varying degrees. This gives one courage and confidence. If a person has no ego, he will be deprived of self-confidence and in the absence of self-confidence no one can perform any great task. But it is necessary that one’s feelings of self-confidence or superiority complex should be bound by limitations, that is, it should be reined in by the feeling of modesty. In […]

Flaring flamboyance

“Zinda dilon ki hai yahan zindagi … murda dil khaak jiya karte hai.” This dialogue might not have been from one of Feroz Khan’s iconic films, lesser still it was a release that tanked at the box office without so much as a whimper. But that is besides the point, the significant thing is that it endorsed a creed that was at the very heart of this flamboyant actor’s existence. […]

Benefits of yoga for a healthy heart

According to the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Yoga helps lower the risk of heart diseases as much as that of conventional exercises such as brisk walking and skipping. Besides, Yoga, also known to help one feel calmer and more balanced has long been known as more than just a stretch or breath, as it assists in the improvement of flexibility in the joints and increases core muscle strength. This, […]

 
 
 

‘Arjun Reddy’ recycled "Kabir Singh" Movie Review

The Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani has hit the theaters today. Vijay Deverakonda, who essayed the titular role in the original film,has set the bar high for Shahid with his impeccable performance. Kabir Singh the film is the same film as Arjun Reddy. It is the same story, the same dialogues, the same character, the same. So if you have […]

 
 
 

Samantha and Nandini Reddy's film 'Oh Baby' trailer

The much-awaited trailer of Nandini Reddy’s Samantha, Lakshmi and Naga Shaurya starrer ‘Oh Baby’ released today. The trailer also hilariously shows how Baby doesn’t immediately realise she’s young and beats up a man for making a pass at her. While the 70-year-old character is played by veteran actor Lakshmi, Samantha plays the younger version and the story is centered on her character. Only a few hours since its release, the […]