Monday, February 18, 2008

Flawed Epic !!!


' Aur agar aisa nahin hua anarkali, toh Salim tumhe marne nahin dega aur hum tumhe jeene nahin denge'.
This is the eternal dialogue of the eternal film Mughal-E-Azam.
As I was walking into the theatre to watch Jodha Akbar, I was expecting it to be of the same calibre of Mughal-E-Azam and by the time I was walking out of the theatre, I was thinking why the hell did i waste my time (3 hours and 30 minutes) and money over this flick as I could have gone bowling and ate at the Subway with the same amount of money and time that I put in to watch this movie.
Ok, first things first. Jodha Akbar is not a patch on the much superlative film Mughal-E-Azam.
It seems that the director only concentrated on the costumes and the sets of the movie and threw the script into the dustbin. The dialogues were spineless, the editing was loose (I was praying for the interval to come, but my prayers were answered only after 2 hours), there were many spoofs (How did Sujamal enter the premises of Akbar's court without being noticed and that too to meet the Malika-E-Hind). Even as I am writing this blog I am trying to remember atleast one dialogue from the film other than Jodhaa calling Akber as Shahenshahji.
The only saving grace of this dull and boring film were the performances of Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. Though neither of them looked convincing as Akbar and Jodhaa respectively, but they made a decent attempt to get into the skin of their characters.
Overall I would give Jodha Akbar 5/10. And of those 5 points, 3 are for Hrithik and 2 are for Aishwarya.
The final word:- NOT RECOMMENDED ( There are better ways to spend your three and a half hours)

Friday, February 15, 2008

Kya Aap Paanchvi Paas Se Tez Hain ?











SRK is back on Television but with a different style , yet the show still is a gameshow and will check the intellect of Indian audience . The show is titled “Kya aap Paanchvi Paas se Tez hain ? ” . As the name suggests it will have questions that will be asked to adults but their level would be that of a fifth grade student . And people will see that its not easy being a fifth grader . The show is an Indian Version of ” Are you smarter than a 5th grader ? “
Each game is played by a single contestant who earns money incrementally based on a payout ladder by answering simple trivia questions, with the game themed as a school quiz.
The contestant is presented and entered in textbook for the grade level of the particular question. Some questions are multiple choice or true/false; others require the contestant to answer without any options.
Each correct answer moves the contestant up a payout ladder with a final bonus fifth grade question moving the contestant up one more step to the top prize. At any point up to the final question, the contestant may quit the game after seeing the question. For the final question, the contestant must decide whether to quit after seeing only the subject; if they choose to see the question, they must answer it.
There are five “classmates” in the game of approximately fifth-grade age who also answer each question in secret by writing their answers. These answers are sometimes used to create tension when the classmates answers do not correlate with the contestant’s. Additionally, the contestant selects one of the classmates at the beginning of the game to help them during the game. Each classmate can only help for two questions, and then a new classmate must be selected.
The selected classmate provides the contestant with two “cheats”, each of which may only be used once. The contestant may choose to “peek” at the classmate’s paper, which allows them to see the classmate’s answer before they give their own (once the peek is used the contestant must answer the question); the contestant may “copy” the classmate, which automatically locks the classmate’s answer in as their own. In addition, the contestant has one “save” which comes into play after the contestant gives their first wrong answer. If the classmate has written the correct answer, they save the contestant; otherwise, the game ends and the contestant loses the game and wins nothing, unless they have correctly answered five questions, at which point they are guaranteed the fifth level of the payout ladder. The cheats are not available on the final question , additionally, once all three cheats are used, the chosen classmate returns to the group and no new classmate is selected. The classmates continue to write answers for the questions, however, to be used for tension.
Upon leaving the game either by quitting, or answering incorrectly, the contestant must profess to the camera, “I am not smarter than a fifth grader.”
Courtesy:- Wikipedia

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

HYDERABAD- The Fastest Developing City Of India


























Hyderabad, the fifth largest metropolis of India, is the state capital of Andhra Pradesh. The city is nearly 400 years old and is noted for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance.

Attached to the city is its twin, Secunderbad. The Husain Sagar, an artificial lake constructed during the time of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali in 1562 A.D, separates the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderbad. Covering an area of 260 km², Hyderabad has a poppulation of approximately 4 million. Urdu, Telegu and Hindi are the local languages of the indigenous population.

Hyderabad has been the meeting place of many different cultures and traditions and is known to be the city where the distinct cultural and linguistic traditions of North India and South India meet. Hyderabad also has a very good transport system. It is well connected to the outer world through its airways and railways. The public transport in Hyderabad comprises of local trains, 3-seater and 7-seater auto-rickshaws, buses and also private taxis for sightseeing.

Hyderabad is one of the most developed cities in the country and is the emerging IT and biotech hub of India. It is known as the city of pearls and lakes. The pearl market is situated near Charminar.

Ornaments made with Rice Pearls can be bought from Char Kaman or General Bazaar Market. It is famous for its traditional markets such as Laad Bazaar, Sultan Bazaar and so on. It is also a source of attraction for tourists from all parts of the world.

Hyderabad is famous for its Char Minar, Falaknuma Palace, Salar Jung Museum, Makkah Masjid, Chilkur Balaji Temple, Husain Sagar, Sanghi Temple, Snow World and Ramoji Film City.

Area : 260 sq. KmsMain

Languages : Telugu, Urdu, English and Hindi

Population : 5.2 million

Location : Hyderabad city mainly comprises the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The city is located in the west central part of Andhra Pradesh and is surrounded by Ranga Reddy district. The city is situated at a distance of 562 kms from Bangalore, 140 kms from Warangal and 276 kms from Vijaywada.

Climate : Hyderabad has hot steppe type climate. Summers (April- June) are hot and dry. The maximum temperature reaches around 41ºC. Winters (November-February) in Hyderabad are pleasant and less chilly than north Indian regions. Winter days are warm and sunny, while nights are relatively colder. Night temperature during winters rarely drops below 10ºC. South-west monsoon comes to the city in June and remains till September.

Best Time to Visit : The best time to visit the city is from October to March.

Hyderabad The City of Nizams: Hyderabad, the fifth largest metropolis of India, is the capital of the South India state, Andhra Pradesh. The city is perched on the top of the Deccan Plateau, 1776 ft., above sea level, spreading over an area of 260 sq. Kms. Consisting of the twin towns of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, the city is popular worldwide as the former seat of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The city was founded in 1590 by Mohammed Quli Qutb Shah, the fourth of the Qutab Shahi kings, on the banks of Musi river. Hyderabad has been the meeting point of various cultures and traditions, which can be seen in its cosmopolitan population. The city is 400 years old now, but it still preserves its rich history, culture and a rich and varied heritage in arts, crafts and dance. In Hyderabad, architectural marvels like magnificent forts, majestic palaces, ancient mosques and temples, present an interesting blend of the Hindu and Islamic styles of architecture. Hyderabad is the also called the 'Pearl City' because of its major dealing in pearls and precious stones.

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Friday, February 1, 2008

Mothers- The Epitome Of Unconditional Love


Why are you crying, a young boy asked his Mom?
"Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said.
His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will, but that's O.K.".......

Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does Mom seem to cry for no reason?".

"All women cry for no reason," was all his Dad could say......

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God and when God got back to him, he asked "God, why do women cry so easily?"
GOD answered...... "When I made woman, I decided she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet, made her arms gentle enough to give comfort...

I gave her the inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times will come even from her own children. I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going and take care of her family and friends, even when everyone else gives up, through sickness and fatigue without complaining....

I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances. Even when her child has hurt her badly....

She has the very special power to make a child's boo-boo feel better and to quell a teenager's anxieties and fears....

I gave her strength to care for her husband, despite faults and I fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart....

I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly....

For all of this hard work, I also gave her a tear to shed. It is hers to use whenever needed and ! it is her only weakness....

When you see her cry, tell her how much you love her, and all she does for everyone, and even though she may still cry, you will have made her heart feel good.

She is special!

Each day is a mountain that must be climbed; with courage each step gets easier.

Love your Mother Always
and keep her Smiling

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Drink Healthy. Be Healthy

HEALTHY JUICES

1. Carrot + Ginger + Apple - Boost and cleanse our system.

2. Apple + Cucumber + Celery - Prevent cancer, reduce cholesterol, and improve stomach upset and headache.

3. Tomato + Carrot + Apple - Improve skin complexion and bad breath.

4. Bitter gourd + Apple + Milk - Avoid bad breath and reduce internal body heat.

5. Orange + Ginger + Cucumber - Improve Skin texture and moisture and reduce body heat.

6. Pineapple + Apple + Watermelon - To dispel excess salts, nourishes the bladder and kidney.

7. Apple + Cucumber + Kiwi - To improve skin complexion.

8. Pear & Banana - regulates sugar content.

9. Carrot + Apple + Pear + Mango - Clear body heat, counteracts toxicity, decreased blood pressure and fight oxidization .

10. Honeydew + Grape + Watermelon + Milk - Rich in vitamin C + Vitamin B2 that increase cell activity and strengthen body immunity.

11. Papaya + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin C, E, Iron. Improve skin complexion and metabolism.

12. Banana + Pineapple + Milk - Rich in vitamin with nutritious and prevent constipation

Weird But Amazing Facts. Part 3


Weird But Amazing Facts. Part 3

[21] The sound you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually the sound of nitrogen gas bubbles bursting.

[22] It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the wholebody.

[23] Most soccer players run 7 miles in a game.

[24] The only part of the body that has no blood supply is the cornea in the eye. It takes in oxygen directly from the air.

[25] In most watch advertisements the time displayed on the watch is 10:10 because then the arms frame the brand of the watch and make it look like it is smiling.

[26] Colgate faced big obstacle marketing toothpaste in Spanish speaking countries. Colgate translates into the command "go hang yourself."

[27] The only 2 animals that can see behind itself without turning its head are the rabbit and the parrot.

[28] Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.

[29] Do you know the names of the three wise monkeys? They are: Mizaru (See no evil), Mikazaru(Hear no evil), and Mazaru (Speak no evil).

[30] Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

[31] German Shepherds bite humans more than any other breed of dog.

[32] Large kangaroos cover more than 30 feet with each jump.

[33] A whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.