Too many things have been happening today and I'm glad that I'm able to follow each of them and I'm gonna give my reactions without being asked for......
But what makes them interesting is that they're breaking the predictability tag - I think so! - and so here I go.
1. Oscars 2012.
It's always a wonderful experience to watch the Annual Academy Awards as the event has become a much haloed one and the style that's projected, year after year, has a uniqueness about it. Members of the silver tinsel, the world over, covet an Oscar award and would go any length to achieve it.
I make it a point to watch the awards ceremony on the television, though the transmission timings clash with my Monday morning chores! It's simply because of the professionalism and the excellent packaging that go to make it an awesome presentation. This year too was no exception.
(a) Was very happy that Meryl Streep had picked up the award for the best actress for her role as
Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'. She continues to be a favourite of mine and mind you, has
retained her elegance and grace even at 62 yrs.
(b) For a black and white, silent movie like 'The Artist' to win the award for the best movie shows as to
how a strong story line coupled with taut narration makes the observer riveted to the film!
(c) And I thought it most appropriate that the Iranian film 'A Separation' won the award for the best
foreign film as the film depicts the Iranian people with emotions like you and me, unlike what they're
being portrayed these days thanks to the warped thinking of their political leaders.
(d) Kudos to the Pakistani film 'Saving Face' for having won the award for the best documentary. It talks about a non resident Pakistani Plastic Surgeon, in London, returning to his roots to help acid burns' victims.
2. India's rebuff.
To China's objection of the Indian Defence Minister's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, there has been an instantaneous retort from the government and with Mr. Antony's reply we've told the Chinese that we're no more going to take their shenanigans lying down! It's my hope that we maintain this 'no nonsense' attitude with the dragon country!!
3. Are we bad losers?
We seem to be! Having displayed miserable performances in the tri - nation cricket series, currently on in Australia, we've started whining about bad umpiring decisions. Why does the team play awfully to get into 'close quarter situations' with the umpires? By doing so, you're undermining the efforts of the winning team.
And that's definitely not gentlemanly, simply not cricket!!
But what makes them interesting is that they're breaking the predictability tag - I think so! - and so here I go.
1. Oscars 2012.
It's always a wonderful experience to watch the Annual Academy Awards as the event has become a much haloed one and the style that's projected, year after year, has a uniqueness about it. Members of the silver tinsel, the world over, covet an Oscar award and would go any length to achieve it.
I make it a point to watch the awards ceremony on the television, though the transmission timings clash with my Monday morning chores! It's simply because of the professionalism and the excellent packaging that go to make it an awesome presentation. This year too was no exception.
(a) Was very happy that Meryl Streep had picked up the award for the best actress for her role as
Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'. She continues to be a favourite of mine and mind you, has
retained her elegance and grace even at 62 yrs.
(b) For a black and white, silent movie like 'The Artist' to win the award for the best movie shows as to
how a strong story line coupled with taut narration makes the observer riveted to the film!
(c) And I thought it most appropriate that the Iranian film 'A Separation' won the award for the best
foreign film as the film depicts the Iranian people with emotions like you and me, unlike what they're
being portrayed these days thanks to the warped thinking of their political leaders.
(d) Kudos to the Pakistani film 'Saving Face' for having won the award for the best documentary. It talks about a non resident Pakistani Plastic Surgeon, in London, returning to his roots to help acid burns' victims.
2. India's rebuff.
To China's objection of the Indian Defence Minister's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, there has been an instantaneous retort from the government and with Mr. Antony's reply we've told the Chinese that we're no more going to take their shenanigans lying down! It's my hope that we maintain this 'no nonsense' attitude with the dragon country!!
3. Are we bad losers?
We seem to be! Having displayed miserable performances in the tri - nation cricket series, currently on in Australia, we've started whining about bad umpiring decisions. Why does the team play awfully to get into 'close quarter situations' with the umpires? By doing so, you're undermining the efforts of the winning team.
And that's definitely not gentlemanly, simply not cricket!!
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