Chhatrapati January 29, 2006
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I am not talking about the Historcial Hero from Maharastra here but its the name of a Telugu movie which I watched today morning at Roxy Theatre Esplanade, with my senior Mr. M Anil Kumar and one of my super senior Bhanu Sir, from AIM, both belong to Andhra Pradesh. The actors whom I recognised were Prabash and Shreya. I have seen Prabash in Versham, his latest movie. I have seen Shreya also in other telugu movie but dont remember the names; she is a superstar in south, people have watched him in Jagjit Singh Video (Kahin door jab din dhal jayee…) also.
The movie (its was released 3-4, am not sure, years back but it was showcased today for one show here in Kolkata) is basically a action/thrillar; story based in the port of Vizag (Vishakhapattanam). A lady is leaving in Sri Lanka with her son and step son. Her son doesn’t like his step brother. Somehow they are forced with their community to leave from Sri Lanka and land to Vizag but they the step son got missing and the mother assumes that he is ded. The rest of the movie goes finding the mother and their reunion. This seems a typical old hindi movie story but its not like that. The hatrate of younger brother to his step brother (Later he proved to be Prabash) brings some turn in the story. Prabash can fight well with Sharks, can be comfertable underwater for several minutes, can kick a heavy guy several feet. Action scenes are just watchable; I must say they satisfy me while Hindi movies even most of the time Hollywood movies also leaves me in between. Shreya and Prabash meet in the Vizag DC office (where she is employed, it seems, from where she comes and where she goes after office; its upon your imagination) where Prabash goes in search of informaton about his lost mother.
I have been watching Telugu movies quit from long time, when I was in Hyderabad. I like their music (their orchestra is best, better than Bollywood), choreography and sets are very nice. Of course most of the Female lead Actors are from north India itself but native actresses are excellent. We can’t just ignore and term the Telugu movies as just another regional langauage movies because qualitywise they are qual to or may be better than Hindi movies. Of course they also produce ‘B’ grade movies where quality may be down; but compare with the movies made in other regional languages like in UP, Bihar, Chattisgarh, West Benal,… I can’t say about Punjabi movies because last time I saw a Punjabi movie, around 10 years ago when I was in school in Chandigarh. That time I didn’t found equivalent quality in them as Bollywood; now they may have improved themselves.
The Telugu movies do really good business. In the city Hyderabad itself there are around 200 cinema halls. People watch the movie in theatre; piracy, I didn’t found. VCDs are released offially much later. The reason is not the administration but the attitute of people who themselves deny for pirated CDs and prefer to whatch it out. And why not if they have luxury Multiplexes like PRASAD IMAX in the city. (only third of its kind in India).
Party time January 28, 2006
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By Narendra Kumar Singh
Its time. M Block. Tonight 10 PM. Whole M block is invited in the party. Is the much avaited party as when I celebrated my birthday (16 December) we were facing our examinations so now we can fulfull our desires tonight. Hey but try to be under control. No Pepsi. Only Hungama. Subash (His birthday was on 23rd December) will be the co-host with me. But we have to be careful about the Wardi, coz now a days you must be aware we have new arrivals at our campus. So, have fun, and shout AIM ROCKZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ…..
What is Ginger January 28, 2006
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Ginger is a strengthening food that has long been used to maintain health. Ginger has a long history of both culinary and medicinal use in Chinese, Japanese and Indian medicines. In ancient China, ginger was regarded as a healing gift from God and was commonly used to cleanse and warm the body.
Qualities of Ginger
The major active ingredients in ginger are terpenes and oleoresin called ginger oil. These two, and other active ingredients in ginger, provide antiseptic, lymph-cleansing, circulation, and constipation relief qualities.
- Ginger is good for the respiratory system
- It is good to fight against colds and flu
- Ginger offers substantial protection from stroke and heart attack because of its ability to prevent blood clotting
- Ginger, a multifaceted herb, is crucial in the battle against cardiovascular disease
- Relieves headaches and pains
- Helps to clear sore throats
- Good for upset stomach and indigestion
- It is very effective as a cleansing agent through the bowels and kidneys and also through the skin
Some of the problems cured by Ginger
Colds/Flu
Kills influenza virus by improving immune system’s ability to fight infections. Ginger also relieves headaches.
Increases Circulation
Increases the muscular contractions of the heart atria, there by increase in overall circulation. Ginger has been proven to prevent internal blood clots and lowers blood pressure. Ginger Root stimulates the central nervous system controlling the heart and respiratory centers. Ginger helps reduce serum cholesterol, which can slow down circulation.
Ginger Relieves Motion/Morning Sickness
Ginger is one of the most effective herbal remedies to get rid of Motion/ Morning Sickness.
Digestive Aid – Indigestion, Stomach Ache
Ginger Root increases production of saliva in the mouth and dramatically increases digestive enzyme amylase in the saliva to additionally aid digestion. Ginger Root also contains a very effective digestive enzyme zingibain.
Women’s Health
Ginger Root is good for the uterus as well as the intestinal tract and may ease menstrual cramps
Skin
Very cleansing – reduces pus in infected wounds as well as boils. Clears spots caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, herpes, athletes foot and even for dandruff.
Stress Protection
Ginger Root appears to limit the effects of adrenergic stimulation and there by relieves the stress
Arthritis
As Ginger root is a proven anti-inflammatory agent, some arthritic victims may find it helpful.
Ginger is sometimes recommended as an alternative to aspirin for people who can not take aspirin because of its irritating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Ginger cures following ailments
- Asthma – Adults
- Athlete’s Foot
- Acne
- Boils/ Blisters
- Cold Sores
- Cuts
- Cold
- Flu
- Gingivitis
- Gandular Fever
- Gum Infections
- Head Lice
- Infections
- Insect Bites / Stings
- Mosquito Bites
- Mouth Ulcers
- Mumps
- Ringworm (tinea)
- Skin Conditions – Antiseptic
- Sore Throat
- Warts
With all the benefits to the average person, ginger should be included in the diet every day. Especially for a person who are suffering from heart problems, cold/flu, stress problem, motion sickness a daily dose of ginger combined with other herbs to enhance their effectiveness is part of a sensible, healthy diet.
A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee…. January 27, 2006
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A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee… You will never look at a cup of
coffee the same way again.
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how
things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make
it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It
seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and
placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil.In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and laced them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, “Tell me, what do you see?” “Carrots, eggs, and coffee,” she replied. Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it.
After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The aughter then asked, “What does it mean, mother?” Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became
hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the
boiling water, they had changed the water. “Which are you?” she asked her daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?”
Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
Cheers… January 27, 2006
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By Narendra Kumar Singh
Tommorow, ie on Saturday evening… my room-mate and I are giving a party for our birthdays….
Considerable amount of booze and snacks are to be provided, we dont hope to get nybody high with so little booze but we are dammn sure that there will be somebody out there who will be slosched by al******m. Will come back with more specific details of friends who will eventually get high and screw up till than have a nice weakend.
Hello world! January 26, 2006
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Here comes my first blog at the WordPress. Its not the first ever blog which I am writing. First I tried with the other blogging services but didn’t find myself satisfied with the way. Okay… Now I think I can do something better than others. Lets see…