Tuesday, 22 January 2019

Bombairiya Movie Review: Bombairiya is confusion at its worst!

What's that?) to keep the viewers engaged. Written and produced by Michael E. Ward with the story collaborated from the joint efforts of Ward, Sukanya and Aarti Bagdi, the film opens with the story of Meghna (Radhika Apte) a Mumbai-based public relations manager. After an unlikely incident she finds herself running into two strangers (Akshay Oberoi and Siddhant Kapoor). They may be unknown but need each other, and therefore stick together. Meghna gets embroiled in a series of mishaps after her phone gets stolen one day. Soon, we get introduced to several characters, as one after the other, we get a glimpse of a bunch of many lives — mostly dysfunctional — who don't seem to be getting anywhere for a semblance of normalcy. A quarrel ensues on a busy street in Mumbai; a mobile phone gets grabbed in the free-for-all that follows, and a sudden chaos leads to further confusion: an imprisoned minister (Adil Hussain) gets all hassled; a film star (Ravi Kishan) throws his weight and sulks; a police commissioner orders an enquiry; a mysterious encounter specialist (Amit Sial) goes on an unexplained mission; a courier guy Prem (Kapoor) rides a pink scooter; Karan's wife and politician (Shilpa Shukla) snoops on her husband; a young man Abhishek (Oberoi), who is a witness to Meghna's plight, tries to be some sort of a saviour. In the midst of such stray incidents, a radio jockey appears out of the blue to announce the names of winners who have won a contest. Obviously, the missing phone is not just another phone: it contains a clear give-away evidence that would implicate 'somebody' and could prove to be much more dangerous. To add mystery (read vagueness!) to the proceedings, there are references to a missing cop and his daughter as people walk with guns. Right from the onset, the film keeps talking about 'witness protection' and, so, we know that there is some sort of crime too, underneath the flimsy escapades of numerous eccentrics trying to find reason. Picking one incident to explain will make matters more unfathomable. Suffice it to add that there is an interweaving of stories of various men and women that leaves you even more dazed. Bombairiya makes you feel that the city of Mumbai is nothing but a disorderly chaotic mess with precious little variation. Some good actors like Adil Hussain, Radhika Apte, Amit Sial, Shilpa Shukla, Ravi Kishan don't have a clue where they are headed. And, if that's not all, the fast pace and smart editing of the nearly two-hour film leaves you even more baffled. At several cuts, you feel like going back to the earlier scene to get a hang of what is intended. Clearly, it's poor writing that does little for you to keep your interest going. While watching this rather ineffective film, what immediately comes to mind is the unparalleled 1983 black humour film directed by Kundan Shah and produced by NFDC — Jane Bhi Do Yaro — that has become a cult classic for its superb satirical depiction of the essential, timeless, human condition. Just what was the film trying to tell us? ... Dailyhunthttps://www.intensedebate.com/people/juckzingchuk

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URI - The Surgical Strike movie review: A ripping revenge yarn

The movie succeeds in generating enormous tension by dramatizing a recent historical event in spite of the fact that everyone knows how it will end. On 18 September 2016, four heavily armed militants attacked on Indian security forces near the town of Uri in Jammu and Kashmir. Film URI chronicles the events of the surgical strike. The fictional story based on this true event recounts the fatal operation which was carried out in 2016. The movie is divided into five chapters that lead to the finale of surgical strike. Major Vihan Singh Shergill (Vicky Kaushal), a brave and determined officer, is grappling with personal tragedy. Govind (Paresh Rawal), an Indian intelligence & law enforcement officer, appoints Vihan for the highly secretive operation of surgical strike that's planned under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi (Rajit Kapur). It's up to Vihan and his special team force to accomplish this daredevil mission. Will they succeed? A still from the film. URI is a remarkable and engaging piece of filmmaking considering the outcome of the story is already well known. We know how it all turns out; yet remain mesmerised by familiar details, filmed with a harrowing sense of urgency. That shows debutant Aditya Dhar's skill as a director. The movie is realistic in general, but in some parts the amount of action and the dose of machoism with dialogues such as 'unhe Kashmir chaihye, humein unka sar' tells us it's not a completely real war environment recreated. Nonetheless, the incredible visuals throughout the movie are captivating from start to finish showing the horrors that befall soldiers at war. Almost a biography of the soldier, it shows the differing attitudes of soldiers in and out of war zones and their motivations for being there. The film appeals to fans of action movies, and the fact that it is based on true events complements to that appeal. It's an odd-duck movie in that the ending is never in doubt; only the path to the goal. Yami Gautam in the still from URI. Lauding heroism in war movies is an easy sell to mass audiences but URI stays clear of jingoistic grandstanding or flag-waving patriotism. The screenplay manages to gives us a sense of the ups and downs, the mistakes and good fortunes of those involved. It's a mystery, a thriller and finally a stunningly photographed military raid. The combat sequences, mostly set in the unsettling dark, are nicely choreographed. The background score and the clever use of silence at certain moments successfully dials up the intensity. Even though the depiction of war is gruesome and gory, it just had to be that way. The violence is brutal, bloody, and well crafted. The central premise is what keeps the movie standing out from the rest of the genre. Seldom is a war movie driven by interesting plot when it's usually a random series of events, typically battle scenes, which hold these movies together. In URI, the premise is simple, yet effective adorned with the layer of emotions. Our protagonist, a doggedly determined Major played by Vicky Kaushal, never loses sight of his goal in spite of repeated setbacks and bouts of personal loss. In the lead performance, Kaushal initially feels like an odd choice to play a Major but Kaushal is fine.He nicely portrays a man with a plenty of inner turmoil despite his confident persona. For all intents and purposes, he delivers a competent performance. However, the script does not lay out much to the supporting characters and most of them read like stereotypes and serviceable to the narrative. While Kirti Kulhari and debutant Mohit Raina leave the mark in their limited appearance, other actors like Paresh Rawal, Yami Gautam, Rajit Kapur, Swaroop Sampat fall short to leave necessary impact thanks to their sketchily written roles. In the end, URI is a solid action/political thriller and one that has a lot of great moments with Dhar showing mastery in storytelling, control in creating intensity and a great performance from the lead, Vicky Kaushal. Movies like this are not to be missed. ... Dailyhunthttp://www.sydneycityairportshuttle.com/UserProfile/tabid/695/userId/307948/Default.aspx

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BHEL recruitment 2019: Apply for 229 vacancies for graduates and diploma holders

After submission, a copy of online acknowledgement slip along with self-attested copies of required documents should be sent through the ordinary post. The address is, 'Post Box No-35, Post office, Piplani, BHEL Bhopal - 462022(M.P.)'. Candidates need to write "application for GGT/Diploma Apprentices 2019-20" on the envelope. BHEL recruitment 2019: Documents required Proof of date of birth or high school mark sheet/certificate Documents in support of Technical qualification including all semester marksheets of B.E./ B.Tech/Diploma and Degree certificates Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) or self-undertaking for OBC non-creamy layer for candidates belonging to reserved category Disability certificate from district medical board in case of PwD candidates Copy of medical token for wards (son/daughter/spouse) of BHEL Employee (serving/ retired/ deceased) Medical token/ESI card in case of BHEL Society worker wards Copy of registration slip showing enrollment/registration number generated after successful BHEL recruitment 2019: Post-wise vacancy details Jobs For Graduates Total - 138 Chemical engineer - 1 Civil engineer - 3 Computer science and application - 4 Electrical engineer - 43 Electronics and tele-communication engineer - 13 Industrial engineer - 7 Information technology engineer - 1 Instrumentational technology engineer - 1 Mechanical engineer - 60 Metallurgy engineer - 2 Jobs for Diploma holders Total - 91 Civil engineer - 5 Electrical engineer - 43 Electronics and tele-communication engineer - 2 Mechanical engineer - 40 Modern office management - 20 BHEL recruitment 2019: Eligibility criteria Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (B.E/ B.Tech.) in engineering for graduate apprentice jobs in the relevant branch with minimum aggregate marks of 70 per cent for candidates belonging to general and OBC category and 60 per cent marks for SC/ST category candidates. Candidates applying for jobs in the technician category should have a diploma in engineering or office management. Degree or diploma acquired from distance or correspondence education system is not eligible for the apprenticeship. There will be relaxation in minimum marks for wards of BHEL Employees (son/daughter/spouse). Candidates who have passed B.E./B.Tech./ Diploma before June 2016 are not eligible for Apprentice training. Candidates having one-year post-qualification work experience or had undergone apprentices training for one year or more are not eligible to apply. BHEL recruitment 2019: How to apply Step 1: Visit the official website - bhelbpl.co.in Step 2: On the home page click 'Jobs and career' in the main tab Step 3: A new page will open, click on 'engagement of graduate and diploma apprentice' under the current openings sidebar Step 4: Click on the Apply button under 'new applicants' category BHEL recruitment 2019: Pay scale According to the official notification, graduate apprentices will get a monthly remuneration worth Rs 6000 and the technician apprentices will get remuneration worth Rs 4000 per month. Dailyhunthttps://justpaste.it/7ia6t

Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic fights past Denis Shapovalov in four sets

Odisha's Sambalpur battles traffic blues However, the incomplete flyover is not the singular cause for the harrowing traffic scenario. Indisciplined driving and unruly parking parking habits of commuters have added to the conundrum. Efforts of Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (SMC) to clear encroachments along the busy Ainthapali-Budharaja road have proved futile. Though eviction drives have been carried out multiple times, the administration has failed to evict vendors, who obstruct smooth vehicular movement. The market place spread over 4500 sq mt in Shanti Nagar, which was developed for accommodating these vendors, has also turned into a dead asset. Ainthapali Chowk, one of the most important locations in Sambalpur marking the entry into the city and connecting the highway to the town, is facing one of the worst traffic scenarios. Frequent movement of heavy vehicles has turned the road into an accident-prone spot. With city planning resembling that of an old city, better infrastructure framework with improved road connectivity has become the need of the hour. Enforcement Officer of SMC, Subhankar Mohanty said these issues cannot be handled single-handedly and require coordinated efforts of police, municipality and PWD. Dailyhunthttps://visual.ly/users/yozkelvozkeeneens1/portfolio

https://anotepad.com/notes/i3wp6w The Serb let out his frustration with a huge roar when he broke Shapovalov early in the fourth, though, and romped through the rest of the set to remain on course for an unprecedented seventh title at Melbourne Park. The reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion will next meet Russian 15th seed Daniil Medvedev, who notched up his best Grand Slam showing till date by reaching the fourth round with a 6-2, 7-6(3), 6-3 win over David Goffin of Belgium earlier in the day. Dailyhunthttp://www.dtt.marche.it/UserProfile/tabid/43/userId/5959480/Default.aspx

Mystic Mantra: Finding time to dig out the treasure

The happiness that we think can be attained through outer wealth is illusory. The reason we want money is to buy things, thinking those objects will give us happiness. Yet, look at the wealthy nations of the world. Are its people happy? If they were, why are so many people drowning their sorrows in drugs, alcohol, or destructive pastimes, or lying on the couches of therapists? Some of the people who have everything money can buy, plus fame and power, are often so miserable, even end their lives tragically by overdosing on drugs and alcohol. Apparently, money, fame, and position are not offering people the promised happiness. The satisfaction we seek is available from a source not made of matter. The happiness we seek is within us at the level of our soul. Bliss, unlimited knowledge, power, fearlessness, happiness, and peace are the riches of the soul. If we can dig in the right place, they will all be ours. Unfortunately, what do most people do? They spend a few minutes here and there, often with gaps of days, weeks, or months, searching the spiritual treasures. Expecting success with such little effort is like expecting to earn a medical degree by going to classes or studying a few minutes every few weeks. Spending only a few minutes occasionally in spiritual pursuit will get us to our goal, but it may take centuries. Time is ticking away every moment. With each motion of the clock's second hand, our life grows shorter and shorter. Every minute is precious. If we wish to uncover the riches of the soul, we need to make the best use of our time. To find our soul, we need to spend some time daily in meditation. Some scriptures refer to the concept of tithing 10 per cent. We can tithe one-tenth of our day for our soul. If we look at the lives of people who achieved greatness in any field, we find that they made their goal a priority. Whether in the field of sports, the arts, entertainment, academics, or business, successful people all put in regular time to accomplish their goals. It is the same in the spiritual field. If we do the work, put in regular time, make meditation a part of our lives, we too, can achieve success. The cornucopia of spiritual bounties can pour into us, enriching all aspects of our life. ... Dailyhunthttps://ask.fm/seenveensz

Rajiv Gandhi statue vandalised: Sukhbir Badal backs accused, asks CM to stand by community

Sukhbir was in Mansa district for meetings with Akali workers. "Rather than asking me to apologise, Capt Amarinder Singh should apologise to the Sikh qaum and resign as Chief Minister for disrespecting the sentiments of the community and refusing to stand by it to expose former PM Rajiv Gandhi's hand in 1984 Sikh genocide," Sukhbir said while talking to mediapersons in Sardulgarh. He was accompanied by his wife, Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who echoed his statement. Meanwhile, Sukhbir said that Punjab CM should stand with the Sikh community and assist it in its quest for 1984 victims instead of protecting the Gandhi family to save his chair. "There is no doubt that Rajiv Gandhi protected those who indulged in the mass murder of Sikhs. Captain must denounce the Gandhi family and stand with Sikh Sangat to get justice for all victims of the 1984 riots. He should also demand immediate expulsion of Jagdish Tytler and Kamal Nath from the Congress party," he added. Talking to The Indian Express, Youth Akali Dal leader Meetpal Singh Dugri, who has been booked for defacing Rajiv Gandhi statue in Ludhiana, said: "No doubt all such statues should have been blackened by our leaders earlier, but after Sajjan Kumar being sentenced to life imprisonment, the issue has become alive yet again. So it is the time for the younger generation to know the persons behind Sikh genocide of 1984 and hence we expressed our anger and I have no regret. Let police take action against me." Interacting with SAD workers, Sukhbir asked them not to feel scared of Congressmen during panchayat polls and reply them back in case they try to overpower them. Sukhbir said,"We will win all the seats in Lok Sabha polls this time." Dailyhunthttps://www.zintro.com/profile/zib8d10ca4?ref=Zib8d10ca4

Free bus service for Kumbh devotees from Amethi from Jan 24: BJP leader

We will also make arrangement for their food and bring them back on the same day. It will be free of cost and registrations have already begun. The service will continue till the last day of the Mela (March 4)," said Govind Singh, BJP spokesperson in Amethi. There are five assembly segments under Amethi Lok Sabha constituency - Gauriganj, Amethi, Salon, Jagdishpur and Tiloi. Two buses have been slotted for each segment, he added. "Buses are being arranged from different districts. Prayagraj is about 100 km from Gauriganj, the district headquarters of Amethi. We are hoping that it will take around two and half hours to cover the distance considering the traffic. Therefore, the buses should be able to make the daily trip between Amethi and Prayagraj," Singh said. Amethi and Rae Bareli, considered bastions of the Gandhi family, have become a battleground between Congress and BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. While Irani had announced benefits under different government schemes to unorganised artisans, Rahul Gandhi had already given away solar lights to schools, institutions as well as temples in Amethi. Rahul is scheduled to visit Amethi on January 23 and 24 and the BJP's special bus service will begin around the same time. However, it is not yet clear whether Irani will be present to flag off the service. Dailyhunthttp://www.penninetroutfarmandfishery.co.uk/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/1783826/Default.aspx