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RIP James Horner: My Heart Will Go On
Aliens, Titanic, A Beautiful Mind, Braveheart, Avatar…. The list goes endless. The background score for these movies have been their spine and the spine was provided by one person, the celebrated musician James Horner. It’s a sad day for music lovers (June 22, 2015) amidst the report of his death in a plane crash near California. Musical scores may never be the same again.
Already an accomplished concert hall composer, Horner got his movie break in 1979. However, his taste to fame came in 1982 with Star Trek II while his share of glory came with Titanic. The year 1997 was historic for Horner. Titanic smashed all records for an orchestral film track till then and won two academy awards: one for best original dramatic score and the other for best original song ‘My heart will go on’. It will not be an exaggeration to say he shaped the career of the singer Celine Dion. Besides, Titanic also brought accolades to him in the form of 3 Grammy and 2 Golden Globe awards for the same. His relationship with Titanic director James Cameroon flourished once again post ten years of Aliens with Titanic and the duo went on to make the marvelous Avatar.
Horner composed for over 100 movies, collaborating with famed directors like Ron Howard and Mel Gibson and many others. Among other awards he received include Satellite awards, Saturn awards and a dozen of Grammy. Impressive!
Horner has had his share of controversies with allegations of getting ‘inspired’ from his previous compositions as well as other works, and suitably modified to suit his tracks. To quote a review from ‘Filmtrack’, Horner was “skilled in the adaptation of existing music into films with just enough variation to avoid legal troubles”.
However, none can deny the talent Horner was and we all pay homage to him. Music has suffered a great loss from his untimely death. He was one ‘Beautiful Mind’ for whom My Heart Will Go On, and on.
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After lead in Maggi, samples of fresh milk found in Indian Railway pantry tea & coffee
A post from Faking News.. NIce satire on IRCTC tea and coffee quality
Last evening in a superfast train, a passenger yelled at the pantry staff after he found the coffee tasting milky. A similar incident happened to his co-passenger who bought tea.
“First I thought that in the coffee they might have mixed few droplets of 4-5 days old milk as usual, but afterwards I was shocked to know that the coffee I was drinking was made with ample quantity of fresh & pure milk!” a shocked passenger told Faking News, “For years, I was so used to the railway pantry tea and coffee that I loved it, but this coffee has totally ruined my taste buds. I won’t leave them until I get my compensation!”
Soon after this news started trending on social media, senior railway officials conducted a high level meeting to look into the matter of grave concern.
“In relation to this complaint, the food testing authority has found high amounts of fresh and pure milk particles in the coffee and tea samples. Adding milk into coffee would not only make the passengers greedy for pure milk coffee but would also burn our pockets. If we start adding milk to every passenger’s coffee, how would we add milk into our own coffee?” an official explained the entire problem to Faking News.
“We have already suspended the pantry staff who was responsible for this mishap. We have also decided to provide a compensation of Rs.5 lakhs to both victims,” the official further revealed.
For More click here: http://www.fakingnews.firstpost.com/2015/06/after-lead-in-maggi-samples-of-fresh-milk-found-in-railway-pantry-tea-coffee/?utm_source=fp_cat_widget
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Summer Evenings on Flame
Summers are hot
This month of May.
The only respite are the evenings,
Set aflame, by the GulMohar, blossoming.
Note: Gulmohar is a tree, shown in the picture with red flowers.
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काश! तुम समझ पाते (Kaash Tum Samajh Paate)
Indian Premier League: 5 reasons why it is right to call it India ka Tyohar!
It is beyond any doubt that Indian Premier League- the self proclaimed ‘India ka Tyohaar’ (Festival of India) is a success story. It is a money minting tool for the organizers and participating players; at the same time, it is a dose of adrenaline and excitement to the viewers and fans. Though, marred by various controversies, from match-fixing to public brawls, somehow, IPL resurfaces every year with the same fanfare. Let us leave aside the negative aspects for today and focus on the positives it has brought.
Short-cut to glory
IPL has been a boon to less known or unknown players from different regions. One brilliant knock and a player erupts on the glorious side of fame. Sarfaraz Khan, a 17 year old teenager, hogged the limelight with a single innings of 21-ball 45. It paid off immediately with former England player David Lloyd’s tweet, urging English County teams to rope him in.
Super entertainment in 40 overs
Whether a CEO tired of enduring corporate pressure or a research scholar who has performed failed experiments throughout the day, all need something to cheer them up by dinner time. IPL takes up that perfect slot with 40 overs of non-stop entertainment. So what if rumors of pre-fixed matches prevail. Who cares! Don’t we enjoy scripted movies and plays? Moreover, the sight of cheerleaders dancing on boundaries does cheer up gloomy faces! A tired person just wants some stress buster at the end of the day. IPL succeeds in doing that.
No Infidelity issues!
IPL is great for both – fans and general viewers. We all have one or two favorite players in each team. One can enjoy sixes of Chris Gayle in spite of being a supporter of Rajasthan Royals or Chennai Super Kings. This makes IPL unique. And one can always shift sides and start cheering for the winning team. No hard luck involved and always a win-win situation for viewers like me who stays away from fanatics.
Expanse of cricket infrastructure
With the inclusion of more teams, cricket will expand beyond big cities. This will not only provide more opportunity to local lads, but also lead to development of stadium and other infrastructure needed for the expanse of cricket.
Progress of other sports
IPL has shown how money minting and sports revolution can be carried out at the same time. The success of IPL is now being emulated in other sports and games. The success of Pro-Kabaddi and Indian Super League (Football) means that the largely neglected players from sports other than cricket can also be rewarded with money and fame. Such forays into more such games will follow soon.
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Earthquake and thenafter: DOs and DON’Ts
Nepal earthquake will likely put a huge strain on the resources of this impoverished country best known for Everest, the highest mountain in the world. The economy of Nepal, a nation of 27.8 million people, relies heavily on tourism, principally trekking and Himalayan mountain climbing.
With Kathmandu airport reopened, the first aid flights began delivering aid supplies. The first to respond were Nepal’s neighbours – India, China and Pakistan, all of which have been jockeying for influence over the landlocked nation. Nepal remains closest to India, with which it shares deep political, cultural and religious ties.
India suffered its own losses from the quake, with at least 61 people killed there and dozens injured. Sunday’s aftershock was also widely felt in the country, and local news reports said metro trains in New Delhi and Kolkata were briefly shut down when the shaking started. (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/more-than-2200-confirmed-dead-in-nepal-earthquake-as-aftershocks-terrify-survivors/article24128401/)
During an earthquake:
· Keep calm and reassure others.
· During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from the buildings.
· If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside wall.
· Stay away from glass panes, windows or outside doors.
· Do not rush to go out of the building, where there are large number of people to avoid stampede.
· If you are outside, move away from building and utility wires.
· Once in the open, stay there till the vibrations stops.
· Do not use candles, matches or open flames.
After an earthquake:
· Do not spread and do not believe rumors.
· Keep stock of drinking water, foodstuff and first-aid equipment in accessible place.
· Turn on your transistor or television to get the latest information/bulletins and aftershock warnings.
· Be prepared for aftershocks as these may strike.
· Close the valve of kitchen gas stove, if it is on. If it is closed, do not open. Do not use open flames.
· Do not operate electric switches or appliances, if gas leaks are suspected.
· Check water pipes, electric lines and fittings. If damaged, shut off the main valves. Do not touch live wires of electricity.
(Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/heavy-rains-to-follow-earthquake/article7143468.ece)
List of aftershocks of earthquake that occurred in Nepal on April 25:
| SN | Time in IST | Lat N | Long E | Depth (Km) | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:41 | 28.1 | 84.6 | 10 | 7.9 Main shock | |
| 1 | 12:08 | 28.0 | 85.7 | 10 | 5.5 |
| 2 | 12:15 | 28.1 | 84.8 | 10 | 6.6 |
| 3 | 12:26 | 28.0 | 85.7 | 10 | 5.7 |
| 4 | 12:38 | 27.8 | 85.6 | 10 | 5.0 |
| 5 | 13:17 | 27.9 | 85.5 | 10 | 5.0 |
| 6 | 13:36 | 27.6 | 85.7 | 5 | 4.9 |
| 8 | 13:47 | 27.8 | 85.7 | 10 | 5.0 |
| 9 | 13:51 | 27.6 | 84.9 | 10 | 5.6 |
| 10 | 13:59 | 28.1 | 84.8 | 20 | 5.0 |
| 11 | 14:19 | 27.9 | 85.0 | 10 | 4.4 |
| 12 | 14:26 | 27.3 | 85.1 | 10 | 5.7 |
| 13 | 14:47 | 28.3 | 87.3 | 5 | 5.8 |
| 14 | 15:01 | 27.6 | 85.3 | 10 | 5.6 |
| 15 | 15:53 | 27.4 | 85.6 | 10 | 4.0 |
| 16 | 16:11 | 27.7 | 85.8 | 5 | 5.0 |
| 17 | 17:32 | 27.8 | 85.8 | 10 | 4.0 |
| 18 | 17:42 | 27.6 | 85.7 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 19 | 17:48 | 27.8 | 85.4 | 10 | 4.8 |
| 20 | 18:14 | 27.8 | 83.5 | 10 | 5.3 |
| 21 | 19:00 | 28.0 | 85.0 | 8 | 4.9 |
| 22 | 19:23 | 27.7 | 85.0 | 10 | 4.2 |
| 23 | 19:40 | 27.8 | 85.9 | 10 | 4.7 |
| 24 | 20:47 | 27.9 | 85.3 | 10 | 4.2 |
| 25 | 21:57 | 27.7 | 85.5 | 10 | 4.9 |
| 26 | 23:13 | 28.2 | 85.8 | 10 | 5.6 |
| 27 | 00:29 | 27.7 | 85.4 | 10 | 4.0 |
| 28 | 02:03 | 27.2 | 85.6 | 10 | 4.2 |
| 29 | 02:37 | 27.9 | 85.7 | 10 | 4.5 |
| 30 | 04:46 | 27.7 | 84.9 | 10 | 5.6 |
| 31 | 05:12 | 27.5 | 85.9 | 10 | 4.4 |
| 32 | 08:19 | 27.9 | 84.5 | 10 | 4.0 |
| 33 | 08:52 | 27.4 | 85.4 | 10 | 4.5 |
| 34 | 10:29 | 27.8 | 84.7 | 13 | 4.5 |
| 35 | 12:39 | 27.6 | 85.9 | 10 | 6.9 |
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The Home Advantage
So finally, it was a cousinly clash in the finals of World Cup 2015. Who would have expected such a final after the start the famed tournament got! India, the defending champions seemed to relish a losing streak till their first match in the world cup. Australia was clearly not at their best. England was not so bad while Bangladesh were never in the reckoning. But the league stage did chip in interesting games, with teams like West Indies and Pakistan losing to minnows and England crashing out with a thud, while India and New Zealand romped into the knockouts like stalwarts.
The quarterfinals had the teenagers of cricket, Bangladesh along with the forever ‘favorites’ South Africa, and the rest of the expected favorites. Pakistan, shouldering the weights of non-performing elderly exited with an expected loss to Australia. Sri Lanka were overpowered by South Africa, West Indies were more than humbled by New Zealand while India got better of her daughter nation Bangladesh.
The Semis had undoubtedly the best teams for this edition of World Cup in- India, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. India was, now the favorites of the entire South-Asian subcontinent and had risen in ranks among the bookies of the world. Indian media had already declared India as the finalist and probably the champions. Australia, the crown bearers for the most number of times, with the confidence of not losing any of the semifinals and support of the home crowd couldn’t have asked for less. They accepted the challenge and inched towards the cup in style. South Africa still continuing with the rainy affairs and their not-so-worth monster-in-laws, Duckworth and Lewis, somehow yielded to them once again, though this can’t take away the credit from the New Zealand of their brilliant run-chase. They along with millions bid a teary adieu to the world cup. Finally, the dark horse of all times entered the finals with their black caps firm in their high-held heads. New Zealand entered the finals, chasing a dream run, without losing a single match. That was a splendid performance and now, everyone (except the Australian fans, of course) wanted the Kiwis to win.
And now, it was the Sunday finals for the two host nations. The Australian-New Zealand cricket-rivalry added another dimension to this match. The team which doesn’t succumb to this enormous pressure would prevail and be crowned. The historic match began with New Zealand winning the toss and electing to bat. The decision seemed to backfire initially as they were bundled out for a paltry 183. Clearly, the Kiwis fumbled in the first innings and would be ruing. The score of 183 is by the way historic as this was the score in the 1983 world cup when India lifted the trophy. The second innings could be one-sided or a thriller, depending on how Australia would play. New Zealand seemed clueless against Australians, unlike the league match, and helplessly saw Australia reaching 50, then 100, and finally kiss the trophy.
The world cup saw records tumbling, giving way to new ones and sensational bowling spells enthralling the audience. A double of double hundreds and a quadruple of centuries were the highlights. The giant West Indian hit a row of sixes, contributing to a total of about 500 sixes in this world cup. Wahab Riaz making Watson toil hard to endure his spell was a sight to see. Many a players ended their journey of cricket, enriching the cricket with their handsome contributions. A jubilant Australia is now the title holder for the most number of times. Better luck to all other cricketing nations, especially New Zealand and South Africa, for the next edition of the World Cup.
Piyush Kaviraj
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Boiling milk and Me !
Three days
in a row,
I saw the milk boiling
and finally,
overflow..
Each time
I see it,
I cant resist
cursing milk,
The culprit,
I always know,
Even though….
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क्या किरण और केजरीवाल में बहस होनी चाहिए ?
क्या अरविंद और किरण में बहस होनी चाहिए। अगर दिल्ली जैसे साक्षर राज्य में बहस नहीं हो सकती तो कहां होगी। कब होगी। दोनों एक अलग गैर-राजनीतिक पृष्ठभूमि से आते हैं। दोनों आज की राजनीतिक प्रणाली के आलोचक रहे हैं। यह सही है कि दांव अरविंद का है तो किरण स्वीकार करने में हिचकेंगी, लेकिन राजनीति में यह कोई बड़ी बात नहीं है। किरण बेदी भी स्वीकार कर केजरीवाल को मात दे सकती हैं। अगर बहस होगी तो हम इस राजनीति को नए सिरे से देख सकेंगे। नेतृत्व की तार्कित और बौद्धिक क्षमता को परख सकेंगे। यह लोकतंत्र के लिए एक रोमांचक मौका होगा जिसे दिल्ली वालों को हाथ से नहीं जाने देना चाहिए। जब विधानसभा में आमने-सामने हो सकती हैं तो पहले क्यों नहीं हो सकती है।
फिर भी किरण बेदी का यह कहना कि बहस सिर्फ विधानसभा के भीतर होती है, सही नहीं है। लोकतंत्र में असली बहस जनता के बीच होती है। जनता के आमने-सामने होती है, एक दूसरे की तरफ पीठ करके चुनौती देने से ही लोकतंत्र महान नहीं हो जाता। आमने-सामने आकर उसका और विस्तार होता है। फिर भी बहस की चुनौती स्वीकार करना एक बड़ा रणनीतिक फैसला भी है। केजरीवाल ने भी किसी रणनीति के तहत ही चुनौती दी होगी। इसी बहाने आज टीवी और सोशल मीडिया का स्पेस उनके नाम हो सकता है। पर यह सच है कि हमारे देश में चुनाव टीवी और ट्वीटर में ढलता जा रहा है। सब कुछ टीवी के लिए हो रहा है। टीवी के लिए ही दिखने वाला चेहरा लाया जाता है, नहीं दिखने लायक चेहरा राजनीति में पचास साल लगाकर भी रातों रात गायब कर दिया जाता है। इस लिहाज़ से किरण बेदी के पास मना करने का कोई औचित्य नहीं है।
by रवीश कुमार
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