Ram Gopal Varma to return with Phoonk 2
Now that Phoonk has given a fillip to Ram Gopal Varma’s career, the maverick filmmaker is all set to start Phoonk 2.Phoonk is a brand,” says RGV, “The best thing about this genre is that you can keep experimenting with varied themes. Supernatural themes will never go out of vogue as long as the fear [...]
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Sharukh Khan gets notice from High Court Mumbai
The Bombay High Court has issued a notice to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan over alleged illegal construction in his palatial bungalow Mannat.The court has also sought explanation from the state government and Bombay Municipal Corporation that on what grounds did they allow the alleged illegal construction.This is not the first time that Shah Rukh’s [...]
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Wanted (Angelina Jolie,Morgan Freeman)Movie Review
Wanted is the ultimate male fantasy. A mousy office accountant, played by James McVoy, lives a meek, miserable life. At work, his fat boss brutalises him and at home, his girlfriend, who happens to be sleeping with his friend, nags him.He tells us that the only thing he cares about is the fact that he [...]
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Apple?s Greatest Innovations
Apple’s Greatest Innovations Apple’s Greatest Innovations Everywhere you turn this year, Apple’s machines are on the march. Apple’s iPhone is continuing to gobble up the smart phone market. Apple’s PCs and notebook computers–long relegated to a niche status–are tearing off big gobs of the PC market. Even Apple’s least successful [...]
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Russia?s conflict with Georgia
US wary of punishing Russia for conflict with GeorgiaNew York, Sep 4 (ANI): The Bush administration does not plan to draw up a “mindless list” of penalties that could alienate Russia because of its recent conflict with Georgia.Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Daniel Fried said Washington is keen to know how much Russia [...]
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Indian-American led team secures networks from hackers
Indian-American led team secures networks from hackersWashington, Sep 4 (IANS) A Florida Atlantic University team led by Indian-American Avinash Srinivasan has developed a system that would protect sensitive wireless sensor networks (WSN), engaged in military surveillance, from cyber-attacks.These WSNs are also extensively used in detection of anti-terrorist activities, hurricanes, earthquakes and forest fires.The first kind [...]
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Christian school suspends students for ?mock Ganesh puja?
Christian school suspends students for ‘mock Ganesh puja’A leading missionary school in Jaipur suspended six students for staging a ‘mock Ganesh puja’ in the classroom but withdrew it the next day after protests by the BJP youth wing.Disciplinary action was taken against six Class XII students on Wednesday after they were found engaged in ‘mock [...]
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RIL 5th in Forbes Asia?s Fabulous 50
RIL 5th in Forbes Asia’s Fabulous 50Ten Indian companies led by the likes of state-run Bharat Heavy Electricals, telecom major Bharti Airtel and Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries have made their way into the Forbes’ list of 50 best listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region.The ‘Asian Fabulous 50′ ranking is topped by Taiwan-based computer maker Acer, [...]
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Pakistan fury over ?US assault?
Pakistan fury over ‘US assault’Tension in Pakistan’s north-west has increased in recent monthsPakistan has summoned the US ambassador to protest at an alleged cross-border raid which officials say killed at least 15 villagers in the north-west.A number of civilians were reported killed in the raid, which Pakistan says was a violation of its sovereignty.Correspondents say [...]
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If facilities for women on night shifts are bad it doesn?t mean that night shifts should be banned!
In 2005 an amendment (Factories Act 1948) was introduced to allow women to work in late night shifts, but only if adequate provisions for safety and transportation were followed. No one actually adheres to the law. An interesting study* undertaken last year by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) on women [...]
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