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IFFM 2015 – NH10 Review
A nerve shattering reality expose of the socio-political chasm that underlies a society that appears both progressive and regressive at the same time, a society where rules, regulations, laws and the ideals enshrined in its Constitution are as deeply entrenched in the soil as the many hide bound conventions, blind obeisance to mindless customs and … Continue reading
Alice Munro
Internationally acclaimed as the master of the modern short story, patronizing the Southern Ontario Gothic Literary genre and with no less than 14 story collections in her kitty, Alice Munro has done her native Canada proud by bagging the country’s first Nobel Prize for Literature. Born to a poultry farmer and a school teacher in … Continue reading
China – News
Hmm, this is intersting: China is alledgely set to re-evaluate their one child policy. So, let us get this straight: for so many years couples alledgely couldn’t get a second kid, and now when the entire world’s population is seemingly at bursting point, China thinks of relaxing its policy. Oh well, let’s see how this turns out… Related … Continue reading
Sports news
As Sachin emotionally put its, it truly is hard to imagine life without cricket for this master blaster who has played the game since age 11. Announcing through BOCCI, the long speculated decision, the cricket legend thanked everyone including family as he will not be seen in India colours after the West Indies series, currently … Continue reading
Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2013 – Preview and ‘The Interval’ review
There is something mesmerizing about the Italian culture: exotic locations, stunning landscapes, breath-taking beauties, fine cuisine, masterly art, and enchanting cinema. Now while Italy is a land far away from here, the Lavazza Italian Film Festival 2013, presented by Palace Cinemas, is set to bring to life the Italian culture through 27 movies that seem … Continue reading
Kenya – Unfortunate shooting at a Mall
Kenya – Unfortunate shooting at a Mall in Nairobi took place earlier, as per reports, with a gun-fight ensuing between Kenyan policeman and armed gunmen. Related articles Gunmen open fire in Kenya shopping mall (worldnews.nbcnews.com) 39 dead in Kenya mall attack; hostages still held (news.yahoo.com) Kenya Red Cross: 22 dead in upscale mall attack (abclocal.go.com)
Japan – Earthquake – News
Each time this happens, there is a world scare: Japan’s Fukushima faces an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude. Related articles 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Fukushima (baltimorenewsjournal.com) 5.3-magnitude earthquake rocks Japan’s Fukushima prefecture (channelnewsasia.com) 5.3 magnitude earthquake near Fukushima nuclear plant (patriotnetdaily.com)
Japan in news
Good for Japan as it puts Fukushima leaks on the back burner and Tokyo comes to host 2020 Olympic Games.l Related articles Japan deplores French paper’s ‘Fukushima cartoons’ (thehindu.com) After winning 2020 Olympic bid, Japanese hope for better future (globalitesports.wordpress.com)
Robert Pattinson in a movie about James Dean
Casting error? Seriously? Robert Pattinson in a movie about James Dean? What’s the link between a ‘Rebel without a cause‘ and a vampire-human sinking away in the Twilight, huh?! Related articles Will Robert Pattinson Film Explore James Dean’s Secret Gay Life? (theimproper.com) Robert Pattinson To Play Photographer In James Dean ‘Life’ Biopic (contactmusic.com) Robert Pattinson … Continue reading
Davis Cup – Update
Australia beats Poland 4-1 in their Davis Cup Round. Related articles Rafael Nadal on top of his game, serves a double bagel to Sergiy Stakhovsky in Davis Cup clash (dnaindia.com) Murray: Davis Cup should be mandatory (sportsnippets.com) Davis Cup: Rafael Nadal/Marc Lopez Vs. Molchanov/Manafov (rafaelnadalfans.com)
Colorado flood
We at His Master’s Review pray for fast relief to those sticken by Flood at the Colorado towns . Related articles 17 ‘unaccounted for’ in Colorado flooding (huffingtonpost.com) Hundreds unaccounted for in Colorado floods (wnd.com)
Kanye West in possible legal trouble
Kanye West heads into possible legal trouble owing to an alleged incident with a photographer at the Los Angeles International Airport, ahead of his upcoming North American tour for his album “Yeezuz”. Related articles Kanye West Charged With Battery, Attempted Grand Theft of Paparazzo (ktla.com) Kanye West charged with battery and attempted theft (itv.com) Kanye … Continue reading
India News – Rape verdict
So, the Indian Court has sanctioned the go-ahead to give death penalty to the four rapists accused in the New Delhi gang rape Case. Justice finally for time to come, or just a one-off instance? Related articles Delhi Gang Rape Case: Court Finds Four Guilty (world.time.com) Delhi gang-rape case: Four men sentenced to death (independent.co.uk) Delhi … Continue reading
Angelina Jolie in Australia
Angelina Jolie is in Australia to shoot her new movie, Unbroken. Related articles Angelina Jolie Arrives in Sydney with All Six Kids! (justjared.com) Angelina Jolie touches down in Sydney (bigpondnews.com) Angelina Jolie lands in Australia with $50 million worth of baby pictures (soallegedly.com) Angelina Jolie Navigates the Airport With All Six Kids! (starmagazine.com)
Angela Jolie and Steve Martin to recieve honorary Oscars…
Angelina Jolie and Steve Martin apparently deserve to receive honorary Oscars – what do you guys think? Related articles Superwoman Alert: Angelina Jolie to Receive Honorary Oscar for Humanitarian Work (marieclaire.com) Academy to honour Angelina Jolie (bbc.co.uk) Angelina Jolie, Angela Lansbury, Steve Martin to receive honorary Oscars (newsday.com)
Syria update
Allegedly, both USA and Russia now have plans, combined plans as the news goes, as they allegedly agree [now we don’t read about that happening everyday] on how to deal with Syria and its alleged chemical weapons… really? Now? What were you guys doing all these years? Playing Monopoly?! Related articles Updated: US and Russia … Continue reading
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton wows people post baby on red carpet at inaugural tusk conservation award on Sept 12. Related articles Kate Middleton Stuns in First Post-Baby Red Carpet Appearance (thehollywoodgossip.com) Kate Middleton Stuns In Jenny Packham At First Post-Baby Gala (hollywoodlife.com) Kate Middleton Resumes Her Royal Duties For The First Time Since Giving Birth (pinkisthenewblog.com) Kate … Continue reading
Sylvester Stallone – latest movie
Great news! Sylvester Stallone‘s new movie is to be released in theaters, if this article is anything to go by: <http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2013/0906/472709-sylvester-stallone-reaches-kickstarter-goal/> Related articles Rocky Musical – Sylvester Stallone (hismastersreview.com) Sylvester Stallone Reaches Kickstarter Goal (contactmusic.com) Rambo returns? Sylvester Stallone TV deal in pipeline (theguardian.com)
Bollywood news
Will a riot break out if Bollywood star Salman Khan wins over Shahrukh Khan in Karan Johar’s new movie? Related articles Bollywood – newsy rumors (hismastersreview.com) We love to worship Bollywood stars: Anubhav Sinha (vancouverdesi.com)
Bollywood – newsy rumors
Good news for Bollywood‘s Kapoor Khandaan: Bebo to spend time with hubby Saif in London, And the ‘Nawaab’ might take her to Rome. And Lolo at last over her divorce and – rumour what? – heading for a new relationship. Ranbir, soon to be 31, protective not only of Pop and Mom but of Katrina … Continue reading
India, entertainment news – Rakhi Sawant at it again
Item girl Rakhi Sawant – of all Bollywood starlets – a virgin. Believable, is it?
Salman Khan – latest heroine rumor
Bollywood is abuzz with the latest rumor, which could very well be true as well; who knows, except for Salman Khan perhaps?! Rumor is, that the new lead opposite the enigmatic star in Soorat Barjatya’s upcoming movie has been chosen, and the lucky lady is apparently the gorgeous Nargis Fakhri. Check it out: <http://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/is-nargis-fakhri-salman-khans-new-girl/>. Related … Continue reading
India – news
A cruelly horrific way to ‘celebrate’ purchase of a bike by youths in West Bengal: chase young teenage girls, molest them too. Related articles No woman is safe in West Bengal today (rediff.com) Harassed by a man, woman jumps off train in West Bengal to save herself (ndtv.com)
Ranbir Kapoor – Besharam
Ranbir Kapoor seems to be all over the place: he has pretty much established himself into an extremely versatile actor, who can churn out endearing performances at the drop of a hat1 Here’s a link to the song from his latest upcoming movie, Besharam <http://www.ndtv.com/video/special/ranbir-turns-besharam-in-title-track-718/287943>. Related articles Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘besharam’ trademark (indiavision.com) Ranbir Kapoor shows … Continue reading
Serena Williams – US Open
“Come On!” (Azarenka) shouts Serena Williams, Rocky Balboa style, as she sails into US Open Women’s Title, also winning 17th Grand Slam and becoming oldest women’s champ at 32 by defeating Victoria Azarenka, 24 Related articles Serena Williams overpowers Azarenka in 3rd set to win 5th US Open, 17th major (vancouversun.com) Serena Williams Wins Fifth … Continue reading
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