Sammy and Ali are two bosom pals. Everything they do, they do together and are highly dependent on each other. While Sammy is an eccentric, high-spirited and has an uncanny knack of finding humor in the weirdest of situations, Ali is quieter and more mature. When the two friends travel a thousand miles to deliver three letters as a part of their film school assignment, little do they know that the journey that they have embarked on will give them a new meaning of life.
1920 Movie
In the year is 1920 and the house, Arjun (Rajneesh Duggal) and his wife Lisa (Adah Sharma) move into the house and he has been given the task of pulling it down and making a hotel there. The haunting begins. is isolated in the wilderness has a secret. It is waiting for the curse to come true. For years everyone who has bought the house and tried to pull it down has died under strange circumstances. It is like the house has a will and a life of its own.
Strange and inexplicable events start taking place. The curse says they will not survive. The only thing they have that is true is the love they once shared, which is now under the shadow of doubt. They will have to depend on the love and faith if they are to come out of this alive
Story of 1920
The story in short: Rajneesh and ada are lovers who get married. Rajneesh is an architect and he is selected from his company to bring
down an old castle somewhere in India and build it into a hotel. But there is a spirit that resides there that does not allow this to happen. In fact, two architects have been killed but Rajneesh and his wife are not aware of it. Ada gets possessed by this spirit and therein begins the story. · Director seems to be redeeming himself with this horror flick... everything seems to be going fine till just before the intermission, when in comes Rakhi Sawant to take away the intensity of the fear that he was just building up. · No, there is nothing wrong with the Sawant girl, but just that Bhatt's choice of introducing an item song, if I may be permitted to call it so, and more importantly choice of performer, falls flat on the screen. Rakhi comes with a lot of baggage of 'trying to be there' and this exact weight of hers does not allow her to carry off the scene. Also, he was just building up the scare. A very jarring aberration. · He shoots in London and tells you that that piece of irresistible architectural beauty, the castle he is shooting in, is somewhere in India. Very, very annoying. A punch in the nose for the viewer. · The choice of the lead actors is very good. Rajneesh Duggal and Ada Sharma give out great performances. In fact, Ada as the one possessed, gives off a performance as one possessed!! A terrifying debut. She has beauty, which dates back to the 1920s, is dressed accordingly and carries off her part with intensity.
A word of mention for Anjori Alagh, too. First she stares down at you from a huge painting, then she walks on screen to seduce the villain and the
viewer! · A word of mention here for the set and costume designers. They have done well to give one a feeling of being there in the early 1900s · Bhatt has shown well the way Ada is possessed, her behaviour, menacing talking, her fearful lunges. But he has tried too many things to show how she is cured of her demonic spirit. · What he has shown, in the end, is what he thinks is the way the ones possessed are delivered. This can be debated endlessly. In effect, he brings to nought what he has been trying to build up. ·
Scientists from the Centre for Obesity Research and Education and the department of kinesiology at Temple University have found that obese women face a significant number of barriers when it comes to exercise including self-consciousness, fear of injury, having minor aches or pains.
"This is the first time we've been able to systematically look at what stops obese women from getting the activity they need," said Melissa Napolitano, associate professor of kinesiology and clinical psychologist at the Centre for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University.
During the study, the research team surveyed data collected from 278 women, both normal weight and obese, enrolled in a yearlong physical activity encouragement study.
At baseline, and at a 3- and 12-month follow up, all participants were administered a questionnaire to determine what factors kept them from getting exercise, including feeling self-conscious, not wanting to fail, fearing injury, perceived poor health, having minor aches or pains and feeling too overweight to exercise.
They found that, at all time points, obese women reported greater barriers to being active than normal weight women.
For obese women, barriers they identified at the beginning of the study predicted how much or how little they would be exercising at the 12-month follow-up.
"These might sound like excuses to some people, but for those who have these aversions, they're real problems," said Napolitano.
She said that tailoring programs to manoeuvre around these barriers is the key to curbing some of that aversion and improving adherence to a weight loss goal.
"There is an underlying attitude about weight loss, that it's easy if you just eat less and exercise more," she said.
"But if losing weight were easy, we wouldn't have the obesity epidemic we have today," she added.
Republican John McCain Thursday said he had replaced his team of senior advisers with 'Joe the Plumber', referring to an actual Ohio man he invoked several times in the last presidential debate Wednesday to argue that his rival wants higher taxes on people like Joe.
Democrat Barack Obama claimed his own greatest strength would be 'my humility' in reference to his image of being arrogant.
Obama said: 'Contrary to the rumours you have heard, I was not born in a manger. I was actually born on Krypton and sent here by my father, Jor-El, to save the planet Earth,' in a reference to Superman.
McCain quipped that Democrats had already begun attacking Joe the Plumber.
'What they don't know is that Joe the Plumber recently signed a very lucrative contract with a wealthy couple to handle all the work on all seven of their houses,' McCain said, alluding to a flap he caused earlier this year when he was unable to remember how many homes he and his wife Cindy own.
He also referred to one awkward moment in the second presidential debate when he disdainfully referred to Obama as 'that one'.
'He doesn't mind at all,' McCain continued, 'In fact, he even has a pet name for me: George Bush.' In the last debate, McCain countered Obama comparing his rival's economic policies with Bush and asserted, 'I am not George Bush'.
Obama said his first name actually meant 'that one' in Swahili.
Turning serious, Obama said, looking towards McCain: 'I think it is a tribute to American democracy that with two weeks left and a hard-fought election, the two of us could come together and sit down at the same dinner table without pre-conditions.'
The occasion was the 63rd annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a charity event organised by the Catholic Archdiocese of New York for the benefit of needy children.
The event often draws politicians as speakers and, traditionally, presidential candidates appear as lead speakers every four years. But this time, the evening of humour starring White House claimants came one night after the final, intense presidential debate.
The day of reckoning for Himesh Reshammiya. His film, Karzzzzz is set to release today. This film will prove to be an acid test for Reshammiya.
Karzzz, which is a remake of the original Karz directed by Subhash Ghai, has been directed by Satish Kaushik, and will be Reshammiya's second release as a hero. The film assumes importance because it is Himesh's chance to prove that he is no fluke as an actor and neither was the success of Aap Ka Suroor, his debut acting venture. Hence, there is a lot resting on his shoulders. Adding to the pressure is the fact that he knows that he has to live up to some very high standards in acting and dancing. After all, the hero of the original Karz was Rishi Kapoor, surely one of the most accomplished actors that we have around. Then there were his boyish good looks. Himesh knows that he has neither Rishi's looks nor charm. Hence, it now remains to be seen how he has managed to mould himself into the role of Monty. That's not all. Himesh has composed the music for the film and sung most of its songs as well. It will be remembered that the Ghai film had music by composers Laxmikant Pyarelal, music which was a hit. That's another legend that he is pitting himself against. Hence, if Himesh is nervous today, one knows that there is a lot at stake here for him. He has already gone official with his statement that he is hardly at par with Rishi, having neither his looks nor talent. Sharing screen space with Himesh will be debutante Shweta Kumar and Urmila Matondkar.
Bachana ae haseena is another one film showcasing the Boy as one who gets girls around. and the mothers of the girls warn them to strict with rules
Why do girls always fall for the wrong guy? Their mothers warn them about him. Their friends shake their heads disapprovingly. Their minds tell them to escape while the going is good. But no! oh no! Their hearts are another story. You see, they are sending all the wrong signals. His name alone is enough to scramble their brains and set their hearts racing. Meet Raj. He is the stuff of dreams, with the looks of a 'butter wouldn't melt in my mouth' good boy. Who can blame him for falling in love as many times as love is fortunate enough to find him. It's not his fault that he's a heartbreaker, it's in his DNA. Come discover his three love stories; Raj and Mahi, Raj and Radhika, Raj and Gayatri.
Different ladyloves at different times in his life. And each of them, teach him a little bit about love and a little bit about life, in their own sweet, sexy or sassy way
Sushmita Sen has done it again. Just when rumours of her relationship with Bunty Sachdeva were doing the round, the actress has surprised all by getting a new friend. The actress has been seen bonding with Muddassar Aziz, director of Dulha Mil Gaya.The film, Dulha Mil Gaya, stars Shah Rukh Khan and Fardeen Khan besides Sushmita herself. Before Bunty arrived on the scene, Sushmita was involved with ad filmmaker Manav Menon and prior to that, she had a long relationship with actor Randeep Hooda. According to sources, Sushmita and Muddassar have been dating each other ever since she broke up with Bunty a month ago. The actress and Muddassar apparently go back a long way. They knew each other as friends for a while but got close during the shooting of Dulha Mil Gaya in Trinidad. Friendship soon turned into romance and the duo has been spotted going out together. Sushmita Sen plays a supermodel in Dulha while SRK plays a business tycoon who is her boyfriend. Fardeen has been paired opposite a new girl.
'I'm honoured to be playing the Rajmata. Do you know she was the founder of the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) and today I'm a proud member of the BJP and getting a chance to play her on screen,' Hema told IANS.
'I think this role requires a fair amount of preparation. Something I haven't done for too many of my characters except 'Razia Sultan' and 'Meera'. Both were very close to my heart. And now I think this will be the third role that's very close to my heart,' she added.
To be directed by Gulbahar Singh, 'Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi' went on the floor Tuesday. It will be made in close collaboration with the Scindias.
'Though I didn't know the great lady personally,
I've known her late son Madhavrao Scindia (late Congress leader) and her daughter Vasundhara (BJP leader and Rajasthan chief minister) quite well through my parliamentary work.
'In fact, I had been to Gwalior last year in summer with my daughter Ahana for a dance performance on the invitation of Madhavraoji's son Jyotiraditya Scindia. My colleagues in parliament were outraged. 'How could you go at his invitation when he's from the Congress?' But I think culture and art should be put above politics, don't you think?'
When Dr. Mallika [Vidya Malvade] asks her daughter Sonia [Minissha Lamba] what she wants for her 18th birthday, Sonia tells her she wants to meet her dad, Vikrant Raina [Sanjay Dutt]. The mother and father of this kid have separated, we're explained at the very outset. After a spat between the mother and daughter, Sonia walks off in a huff and doesn't return.
Gadhvi and Shibani open the cards at the very outset. The sketches at the very beginning as also Minissha's kidnap within 10 minutes of the start compels you to think that the follow up should be equally exhilarating. But things start going wrong from this part onwards.
made when we’re in a hurry or excited or nervous. Regardless of the reason, the result is the same: a bad impression. “Folow my adbice,” typed Myles Reed Jr., author of Fishing for Love on the Net when questioned on this topic. “Sorry, I’m really not stupid. I was distracted when I wrote that. Lesson: Pay attention when you write.” Take time to spell- and grammar-check your emails. It shows you’re willing to invest some effort in wooing the other person. 
The protagonist of the film could easily be termed as a 'pro-love- gonist! Govinda (Nana Patekar) plays the central theme role, his own life's theme works only around 'love'. Well, to begin the fun. Ever heard of a 'Crorepati' truck driver? and. to double the fun, a truck driver who goes out of his way to spread and support his love for 'love'. What!
To get things rolling, Ajay comes in the picture... A lover...with his love lost!!! And who else to help you in such difficult times than Govinda. Ajay's unplanned surprise meeting with Govinda. And seeking his help. Leads to a chain of unplanned but exhilarating surprises.
The plot... Ajay loves Sia, the twin sister of Govinda's wife Ria.Exact look-alikes. But that's not where the problem and the fun ends. The twist is Govinda the saviour does not know this. And that's where begins a whole roller- coaster ride of hilarious sequences with more lovely-dovey characters joining in the fray.
Will Ajay get his lady-love? Will Sia- Ria confusion be solved? Or will Govinda be able to survive this self-created life-or-death chaos for love??? This laugh-riot holds the key for all these in its underbelly. A must watch for the 'Love-Laughs-Lovers'!
Treating preventable medical conditions caused by obesity, smoking, alcohol and sun exposure consumes Queensland's health system's almost 5 billion dollars a year.
According to new Queensland Government figures, so-called 'lifestyle diseases' also cost the economy a further 22 billion dollars in lost productivity and social factors, including lost earnings and the cost to carers.
The cost of treating these preventable conditions will wipe out 57 per cent of the state's record 8.35 billion dollars health budget for 2008-2009.
The govt said that it's time for individuals to take more responsibility for their health.
And therefore, conservatives in the State Government have put forward a plan that includes a user-pays health system for the obese.
The govt is also considering compulsory health checks for three and four-year-olds at childcare centres around the state.
The plan is to spot any signs of chronic disease early and provide advice to parents.
"We're facing a tsunami of chronic disease in the coming years, thanks to lifestyle changes and our rapidly ageing population," the Courier Mail quoted Queensland Health Minister Stephen Robertson, as saying.
"Queenslanders need to realise they face an increasing financial burden from preventable chronic diseases.
Scientists now tell us that they have zeroed in on the bodily chemistry that makes couples sexually attractive to each other, last, at most, two years.
The climb down from lust to cuddles couples experience as their relationship grows is caused by hormonal changes, The Telegraph quotes scientists from Italy's University of Pisa as saying.
Just in case such couples, at least in Britain, are wondering how to enhance their sexual feelings, there is a collection of sex toys from Philips awaiting them shortly.
The Italian researchers tested the levels of the hormones called neutrophins in the blood of volunteers who were rated on a passionate love scale. Levels of these chemical messengers were much higher in those who were in the early stages of romance.
But in people who had been with their partners for between one and two years, these so-called 'love molecules' had gone, even though the relationship had survived.
The scientists found that the lust molecule was replaced by the so-called 'cuddle hormone' - oxytocin - in couples who had been together for several years. Oxytocin, is a chemical that induces labour and milk-production in new and pregnant mothers.
Donatella Marazziti, who led the research team, said: 'If lovers swear their feelings to be ever-lasting, the hormones tell a different story.'
Similar research conducted by Enzo Emanuele at the University of Pavia found that levels of a chemical messenger called nerve growth factor (NGF) increased with romantic intensity. After one to two years, NGF levels had reduced to normal.
But one psychologist warned the hormone shift can be wrongly seen as negative.
Said Petra Boynton of the British Psychological Society: 'This feeds into a 1970s view that when you meet it's all sparky, and then it's a downward trajectory to cuddles - which is seen as negative. I'm concerned that, having identified these hormones, there will be some move to suggest replacements to recreate the early passion.'
It is conjecture whether Dutch multinational Philips is aware of Boynton's remark. Nevertheless, the company has announced it will launch a 'tasteful' sex toy range for middle-aged British couples called Relationship Care in Selfridges and Boots stores.
Jayson Otke, a Philips spokesman, said the products are designed to enhance couples' sexual well-being, and specifically target the hitherto 'neglected' group of sex toy users aged between 35 and 55.
The three new products will be called collectively the Intimate Massage Range, consisting of the Warm Intimate Massage, the Warm Massage and the Intimate Dual Massage.
Otke told BBC News: 'They are attractive to look at, targeted at the over-35 market, designed like beautiful stones with contours that vibrate and in a tasteful purple case. You would not be embarrassed to leave the product in full view of the family. The products are marketed for couples, are non-penetrative, not phallic shaped and are not meant to replace the partner but to enhance the sex life of both partners.'
The company is so confident about its new venture that it is predicting a 55-million-pound (over $98 million) profit in its first 12 months of trading.
The research led by Mark Prokosch, an evolutionary psychologist at Elon University in North Carolina suggests that women looking for both one-night stands and long-term relationships go for good looking and intelligent men.
"Women want the best of both worlds. Not only a physically attractive man, but somebody in the long term who can provide for them," New Scientist quoted Prokosch, as saying.
For the study, the research team asked 15 college men to perform a series of tasks on camera.
The volunteers read news reports, explained why they would be a good date, and what would be the ramifications of the discovery of life on Mars.
They were also made to play Frisbee show off their physical appeal. Each potential suitor also took a quantitative test of verbal intelligence.
Later, more than 200 women were made to watch the series of these videos before rating each man's intelligence, attractiveness, creativity and appeal for a short-term or long-term relationship.
The study showed that, in potential husbands, women look for signs that a man might be a good provider and father.
However in one-night stands, women are on the prowl for little more than good genes, not to mention a good time.
Women proved to be decent judges of intelligence, with their scores generally matching each man's intelligence test results.
But Martie Haselton, an evolutionary psychologist at the University of California in Los Angeles had a different view. He revealed that although women were good judges of intelligence, they weren't perfect.
In many cases, women rated good hook-ups as dunces, when their intelligence scores indicated otherwise.
"There could be aspects of intelligence that we pick up on when we interact with a person and that affect our assessment of them, even if we wouldn't label it as intelligence," she said.
Prokosch said that looks were still a much more powerful predictor of sex appeal than brains.
"Women are still going for the hunk," Prokosch said.
"If you had an option to pick from five different people, you would pick the most attractive one," he added.
The study appears in journal Evolution and Human Behavior.
