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New iPhone set to release

Apple’s new iPhone set to release is just round the corner, if reports are to be believed. Related articles Half of existing iPhone owners plan to buy the new iPhone immediately, one survey says (venturebeat.com) iPhone 5S Line Already Forming Outside NYC Apple Store (technobuffalo.com) iPhone 5S Release and iPhone Trade-ins for Cash (guardianlv.com) iPhone … Continue reading →

Amitabh Bachchan – Rekha

Rakesh Roshan‘s 64th Birthday at last brings two Bollywood biggies [and maybe more if the rumors are to be believed] of yesteryear under same roof: Rekha and Big B [Amitabh Bachchan]. Related articles Big B, Rekha attend Rakesh Roshan’s birthday bash (vancouverdesi.com) Amitabh Bachchan to inaugurate Kolkata film fest (dnaindia.com)

White House Down – Review

These days, the over-use of special effects and hard-to-keep-up story-lines has rendered the task of watching an action movie to be dull chore.

But then comes along this breath of fresh air in the form of White House Down, and it brings back a faint hope that there may still be time for action movies to redeem themselves. Continue reading →

Miley Cyrus – twerking and new gossip

Miley Cyrus – twerking and new gossip – apparently Miley Cyrus has lashed out on critics who have ridiculed her MTV Video Music Awards performance. Really Miley, you proud of this? Related articles Is Miley Cyrus to blame? Girl catches fire making ‘sexy twerk’ video (telegraph.co.uk) Harry Styles Says ‘Twerking Is Inappropriate’ – Dissing Miley … Continue reading →

New Prime Minister for Australia – Tony Abbott seems it is

As the votes continue to be counted, looks like Australia is going to have a new Prime Minister, in the form of Tony Abbott. ALP’s Kevin Rudd seems to have been ousted. So much for the Carbon Tax, huh?! Related articles Tony Abbott is the PM of Australia (sykose.com) Tony Abbott set for big win … Continue reading →

Australia – Elections

Kevin Rudd vs Tony Abbott: Tons of people have headed for the polling booths today, to vote at the latest Elections in Australia today. Related articles Building a better election map (theguardian.com) Polls open in Australia’s national elections (foxnews.com) VIDEO: Australia gears up for election (bbc.co.uk) Australia votes: A guide to the election (bbc.co.uk) Conservative … Continue reading →

Aishwarya Rai Bachachan – L’Oreal ads

Age withers, for not all are Cleopatras! Isn’t it sad that Ash fans will not see the Indian Bollywood beauty on L’Oreal ads? But what is Aishwarya Rai Bachachan’s loss is Freda Pinto’s gain! A younger and fresher face in lieu of an older matron is nothing to shed tears on, for all of us … Continue reading →

India news – Asaram Bapu

Controversial Hindu ‘God-man’ Asaram Bapu finally arrested by Jodhpur Police on September 1 for allegedly raping a 16 year old girl. Related articles Jodhpur police receives fresh complaints against Godman Asaram Bapu (thakavaldaily.wordpress.com) More victims of Asaram Bapu out there? (rediff.com) Jodhpur police receives fresh complaints against Asaram (thehindu.com) Jodhpur Police verifying claims made by … Continue reading →

In memory of Boris Yeltsin – a Monument in Estonia

A flattering new addition has been added to the skyline of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It is a tribute to the memory of Boris Yeltsin for his seminal role against all odds in giving Estonia its right to independence in 1990-91, two decades ago. The bas-relief, a graceful addition to the country’s numerous monuments is mounted on … Continue reading →

Rocky Musical – Sylvester Stallone

Fast forward to Feb 2014, and what we get in the new musical, based on and inspired by, Rocky! The supposedly gripping Musical will probably wow the viewers, though unfortunately  minus the awesome presence of Sylvester Stallone. That fortunate someone else who will deputise for the original Rocky Balboa will definitely convey Sylvester’s own message … Continue reading →

Transformers 4: Age of Extinction Preview

The new Transformers movie is here [Transformers 4: Age of Extinction], sans Shia LaBeouf.

But filling in in his shoes is none other than Mark Wahlberg, who somehow seems to be everywhere these days. Continue reading →

Transformers 4 – New Movie

Transformers 4 officially named the ‘Age of Extinction’. Related articles ‘Transformers 4′ Gets Teaser Poster and Official Title (slashfilm.com) Another Possible TRANSFORMERS 4 Title Revealed (comicbookmovie.com) First Poster For TRANSFORMERS 4 Confirms That It’s Called AGE OF EXTINCTION (comicbookmovie.com) TRANSFORMERS 4 Gets Official Title as TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION, Plus the First Teaser Poster (collider.com) … Continue reading →

Superman: Man of Steel – Review

Ever wondered how would us cats would fare if we knew how to fly like the Superman [Man of Steel]? I mean the selfish creatures that we are [Garfield is our role model!], we would then just stop from house to house, drink the best milk there is, and scoot off! And as far as … Continue reading →

One Direction – Movie

One Direction movie is headed in one direction: box-office success, if the success at UK Box-office is anything to go by! Related articles ‘One Direction: This Is Us’ Tops Weekend Box Office! (justjared.com) One Direction Should Dominate The Box Office This Weekend (forbes.com)

Bollywood – Shahrukh Khan

Bollywood legend Shahrukh Khan is coming to Sydney soon to perform for international fans in October. Related articles Bollywood Legend Shahrukh Khan To Visit Sydney (noise11.com)

Cure of Troy

Cure of Troy – August 30 saw the end of a legend Seamus Heaney, the great Irish poet next only to his own countryman and poet W.B.Yeats. Heaney was a versatile genius :  Translator,  Broadcaster,  Prose and Poetry writer, Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory, Professor of Poetry at Oxford, Visiting Professor at Harvard, winner of Nobel … Continue reading →

Wayne Rooney

Soooooo sad! Soccer lovers will be deprived the pleasure of watching Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Rooney couldn’t play in World qualifiers because of accidental cut on the forehead. This is hoping he gets fit as fiddle earlier than what David Moyes predicted. Related articles England manager Roy Hodgson praises Wayne Rooney’s mental strength (telegraph.co.uk)

Stand Up Guys: Review

The case of ‘Stand Up Guys’ is simple: Pick a perfunctory plot, bless it with the formidable trio of Walken, Al Pacino and Arkin, and then all one has to do is to sit back and smoke a quiet pipe for the film’s reception will take care of itself! Continue reading →

Unbeatable – A Hong Kong-Chinese film Review

Overall, Unbeatable is an enjoyable action flick that delivers exactly what the audience wants and more. It’s quite a well-developed and well-told movie despite its two hours runtime. This film is a recommendation for fans of Nicky Cheung, MMA, and people who like to ogle at hard-bodies on the big screen. Continue reading →

Fifty Shades of Grey – movie lead cast Charlie Hunnam and Dakota Johnson

Paired opposite Charlie Hunnam, is the female lead of Fifty Shades of Grey, Dakota Johnson as Anastasia Steele, with her recent film credits boosting of Need for Speed, 21 Jump Street, Universal Pictures’ The Five-Year Engagement, and The Social Network. Continue reading →

I’m So Excited – Review

This is perhaps one of few rare times where I don’t know how to begin: the upcoming movie I’m So Excited has left me in a dilemma. There used to be a time when us animals were given a bad name, by our own species of-course, when we slept around without ethics or moral, or … Continue reading →

47 Ronin – Latest Keanu Reeves starrer – Glimpse

47 Ronin – Latest Keanu Reeves starrer – Glimpse

Here’s a shout out to all Keanu Reeves fans. He, along with Hiroyuki Sanada, Tadanobu Asano,Rinko Kikuchi, Ko Shibasaki, will soon be gracing the big screen, in the latest action-thriller from Universal Pictures, 47 Ronin. Continue reading →

Iron Man 3 – Review

Implanting a super hero with excess of vanity or panic induced anxiety doesn’t appear a saleable idea, though Iron Man 3 sails through in spite of it, thriving on public’s liking for things or humans extraordinary. Continue reading →

Pain and Gain – Review

Now we don’t know, that if with pain and gain, whether those body-building supplements would actually work on animals, but if they did, wouldn’t that be cool! I mean c’mon, imagine a small fish in danger; it takes supplements, and voila, it turns into a shark! Funny, funny, Huh?! Well, we are only focussing on … Continue reading →

The Best Offer – Review

We have been so excited Kick-Ass 2, that we almost forgot that another brilliant movie is releasing this today: The Best Offer. As per the studio, the official synopsis for the movie is: Acclaimed director Giuseppe Tornatore (Cinema Paradiso) reunites with renowned composer Ennio Morricone for THE BEST OFFER, a dramatic mystery set in the … Continue reading →