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Author archives: Sowmya

Knowledge is not awareness

In our search for knowledge, in our acquisitive desires, we are losing love, we are blunting the feeling for beauty, the sensitivity to cruelty; we are becoming more and more specialized and less and less integrated. Wisdom cannot be replaced by knowledge, and no amount of explanation, no accumulation of facts, will free man from suffering. Knowledge is necessary, science has its place; but if the mind and heart are […]

 
 
 

Ajith clashes with Jagapathi Babu in "Viswasam’ trailer

The trailer of Ajith’s Viswasam, starring Nayanthara, is out and it is setting records on YouTube. Pongal will witness the clash of two titans of Tamil cinema – Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar – at the box office. Ajith’s Viswasam and Rajinikanth’s Petta are hitting the screens on the same day. Viswasam directed by Siruthai Siva, marks the fourth collaboration of Ajith and the director. The film has Nayanthara in the […]

 
 
 

The Accidental Prime Minister’ trailer

Anupam Kher’s Manmohan Singh is portrayed as a hapless victim of Congress party politics and Sonia Gandhi’s imperious ways in the trailer of The Accidental Prime Minister. Kher has Manmohan Singh’s soft voice and modest manner down pat in the trailer, which was released on Thursday. If you wish to know about lawyers for car accidents charges, you can check them out here!  The screenplay is by Vijay Gutte, Mayank […]

 
 
 

Sonam Kapoor’s " Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga" trailer

The first trailer for actors Anil Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor’s Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is out. The father-daughter duo will be seen together for the first time in the film that also stars Rajkummar Rao and Juhi Chawla. The film is directed by Shaily Chopra Dhar. The film also stars Juhi Chawla in a pivotal role. It is all set to hit the theatres on February 1. […]

 
 
 

Seethakaathi movie review

Director Balaji Tharaneetharan stamped his class with his maiden film, the wacky comedy cracker Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, starring Vijay Sethupathi in the lead. The director then went on to do Oru Pakka Kathai, which unfortunately hasn’t seen a theatrical release till now. His third film Seethakathi is hyped and promoted as Vijay Sethupathi’s 25th film. After the first 40 odd minutes when the film throws focus on Ayya in […]

Manipur Journalist Detained for Calling CM Biren Singh a Puppet of PM Modi

A television journalist has been detained for criticising the BJP government on social media under laws intended to ensure national security, leading to protests in Delhi. Kishorechandra Wangkhem was working for a television channel in the Manipur when he uploaded several video clips last month calling the state’s BJP chief minister, N Biren Singh, a “puppet” of the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is nothing but […]

 
 
 

Kangana's " Manikarnika " trailer out

The first trailer of Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi has just hit the internet. he trailer of Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, has finally been unveiled today. Starring Kangana in the lead role, the film also sees television star Ankita Lokhande as Jhalkaribai. Manikarnika is a historical biographical film based on the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. Apart from Kangana Ranaut the film also stars Jishu Sengupta, […]

Miss Universe 2018: Miss Philippines Catriona Gray wins the crown

Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India`s Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20. Gray was ecstatic as she took her first walk as Miss Universe in a dazzling red gown with a thigh-high slit. She was crowned by Miss Universe 2017 Demi Leigh […]

PV Sindhu scripts history, clinches maiden BWF Tour Finals title

Rio Olympic silver-medallist PV Sindhu scripted history on Sunday as she brushed aside Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in straight games to lift her maiden BWF World Tour Finals title in Guangzhou, China. The 23-year-old Indian continued her rich vein of form to register a 21-19, 21-17 win over Okuhara in a thrilling summit showdown of the women’s singles event that lasted a little over an hour. Sindhu, who finished as […]

 
 
 

Watch: The unique legacy of ‘Economic and Political Weekly’ commemorated in a documentary

The Economic Political Weekly magazine has put out a commemorative documentary to mark its 50th anniversary on its YouTube channel. The 32-minute film, titled Fifty Years of EPW and directed by Rafeeq Elias, includes brief insights into the formation of the magazine and interviews with academic luminaries on its importance and legacy. The magazine’s predecessor, The Economic Weekly, was founded by Sachin Chaudhuri in 1949. Chaudhuri’s brother, Bombay Talkies producer […]