1. Poetic Licence.
There has been a hue and cry over the movies, 'S Durga' and 'Padmavati' - the former directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and the latter by Sanjay Leela Bansali' - regarding their screening. The film, Sexy Durga has been denied inclusion, by the Information and Broadcasting ministry, in the 48th International Film Festival of India that has kicked off in Goa on the 20th of Nov. The ministry had informed the court that there were complaints that the film offended religious sentiments as 'Durga' is a principal Hindu goddess. The Kerala High Court has allowed the screening of the movie with the CBFC certificate.
Padmavati is being challenged under the pretext that the Rajput queen's image has been sullied by her fondness for Allauddin Khilji, depicted in a dream sequence. It was initially targeted by a fringe group called 'Karni Sena' but has gathered the support of the state governments of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. A pure political 'tamasha' has been able to stall the movie's release, slated for 01 Dec.
The creativity of an artiste is under the lens here and it will set a dangerous precedent. Wonder what the opposing groups really want? To nip off creativity in this country? Needs to be dealt with harshly.
The political parties need to show courage and oppose the fringe group.
I'd like to see both the movies without cuts.
2. First Launch of Private Rockets.
The ISRO is planning a joint venture with a consortium of companies where a rocket will be completely built by the private industry. Its launch will be sometime during '20-'21. Till now the space organisation was the only manufacturer of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV) and has launched 39 successful missions. The organisation is working on making it cost effective and also increase the number of satellites in orbit. Towards this end, it aims to increase the frequency from the present 8-10 launches per annum to about 20 from '18 onward.
Currently, India has 42 satellites in orbit that are being used for earth observation, navigation and communication purposes.
3. Indian Railways being Electrified.
The railway minister has announced that the diesel locomotive will be phased out in five years, thus paving the way for complete electrification of the world's largest government enterprise. May safety, quality and modernisation be the priority of the railways!
Tailpiece.
Medical bulletin of Mohanachandran.
"No change in his condition.......eyes closed.......off ventilator........off sedation.........monitors ticking away. Shifting to step down ICU/neuro ICU maybe tomorrow. MP3 player plugged in. Hope and prayers continue".
There has been a hue and cry over the movies, 'S Durga' and 'Padmavati' - the former directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan and the latter by Sanjay Leela Bansali' - regarding their screening. The film, Sexy Durga has been denied inclusion, by the Information and Broadcasting ministry, in the 48th International Film Festival of India that has kicked off in Goa on the 20th of Nov. The ministry had informed the court that there were complaints that the film offended religious sentiments as 'Durga' is a principal Hindu goddess. The Kerala High Court has allowed the screening of the movie with the CBFC certificate.
Padmavati is being challenged under the pretext that the Rajput queen's image has been sullied by her fondness for Allauddin Khilji, depicted in a dream sequence. It was initially targeted by a fringe group called 'Karni Sena' but has gathered the support of the state governments of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. A pure political 'tamasha' has been able to stall the movie's release, slated for 01 Dec.
The creativity of an artiste is under the lens here and it will set a dangerous precedent. Wonder what the opposing groups really want? To nip off creativity in this country? Needs to be dealt with harshly.
The political parties need to show courage and oppose the fringe group.
I'd like to see both the movies without cuts.
2. First Launch of Private Rockets.
The ISRO is planning a joint venture with a consortium of companies where a rocket will be completely built by the private industry. Its launch will be sometime during '20-'21. Till now the space organisation was the only manufacturer of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle(PSLV) and has launched 39 successful missions. The organisation is working on making it cost effective and also increase the number of satellites in orbit. Towards this end, it aims to increase the frequency from the present 8-10 launches per annum to about 20 from '18 onward.
Currently, India has 42 satellites in orbit that are being used for earth observation, navigation and communication purposes.
3. Indian Railways being Electrified.
The railway minister has announced that the diesel locomotive will be phased out in five years, thus paving the way for complete electrification of the world's largest government enterprise. May safety, quality and modernisation be the priority of the railways!
Tailpiece.
Medical bulletin of Mohanachandran.
"No change in his condition.......eyes closed.......off ventilator........off sedation.........monitors ticking away. Shifting to step down ICU/neuro ICU maybe tomorrow. MP3 player plugged in. Hope and prayers continue".
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