b Using Bezier Curve analysis in context of Expression Analysis By eprints.rclis.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 10:14:50 +0200 Modeste, Previste Using Bezier Curve analysis in context of Expression Analysis., 2019 . In ICASSP. (In Press) [Conference paper] Full Article
b American companies spent years in an economic boom. Then the coronavirus hit By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 14:14:31 GMT The pandemic could cast a long shadow, permanently changing how companies spend money, sell goods and run their businesses. Full Article
b Covid-19: Europe begins easing lockdown measures By www.france24.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:01:17 GMT Tentatively, parts of Europe are emerging from lockdown, with France and Belgium joining the list of countries easing measures on Monday, amid fears of a second coronavirus wave. Full Article Europe
b France holds its breath on the eve of Covid-19 lockdown lifting By www.france24.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:27:39 GMT As France begins to lift its eight-week Covid-19 lockdown, the government is stepping up efforts to ‘protect, test and isolate’. But many still fear a second wave. Full Article Europe
b Brighton cite 'concerns' over restart as third player tests positive for Covid-19 By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T12:00:18Z Unnamed player to go into 14-day isolationChief executive: every club is sizing up restart with self-interestA third Brighton and Hove Albion player has tested positive for coronavirus, the club’s chief executive has said. Related: Using players as guinea pigs would wipe out Premier League's integrity | Paul Wilson Continue reading... Full Article Premier League Brighton & Hove Albion Football Sport
b Bundesliga CEO adamant season will restart despite positive tests at Dresden By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T16:36:23Z Dresden players sent home after two test positive‘We are not changing our plans,’ says Christian SeifertThe Bundesliga is keen to press ahead with plans to restart the season for the top two tiers next weekend, despite Dynamo Dresden’s squad being quarantined for two weeks.Dresden’s players were sent home after two tested positive for coronavirus. This means the second tier club cannot play their first two games of the restart – against Hannover on 17 May and against Fürth the following weekend. Continue reading... Full Article Bundesliga European club football Football Sport
b Global report: Covid-19 cases rise in Germany as Wuhan reports first infection in weeks By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T15:17:58Z Global infections surpass 4m; cluster detected in Dordogne, new cases highlight risks as lockdowns easedCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNew coronavirus infections rose again in Germany at the end of last week, a few days after leaders loosened social restrictions, while the Chinese city of Wuhan announced it had detected its first case in weeks, helping to push the global total past 4m on Sunday.On the eve of the UK starting to ease its lockdown on Monday, the new cases in Germany and China illustrated the difficulties governments will face over the next months as they attempt to reopen their societies without triggering a second wave of infections. Continue reading... Full Article Coronavirus outbreak Infectious diseases Science World news Medical research Europe Germany China France South Korea Spain
b 'People feel a bit nervous': France braces for end of lockdown By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T14:11:02Z As schools and businesses get set to reopen some citizens urge caution, wary of a spike in infectionsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFrance is set to end eight weeks of strict lockdown as the government urged people to behave responsibly to avoid a sudden spike in coronavirus cases.Hours before the national déconfinement there were reports of two new Covid-19 clusters in départments designated green – areas where the virus has largely stopped circulating and where most restrictions are being lifted. Continue reading... Full Article France Coronavirus outbreak Paris Europe Infectious diseases Science World news
b Little Richard obituary By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T11:03:57Z Prime force of rock’n’roll who made an explosive impact with songs such as Tutti Frutti, Good Golly, Miss Molly, Lucille and Long Tall SallyLittle Richard, who has died aged 87, was the self-proclaimed king of rock’n’roll. Such was his explosive impact that many of the baby boom generation will vividly recall the moment when they first encountered his assault on melody. Awopbopaloobop alopbamboom! That first hit, Tutti Frutti, released in October 1955, was wild, delicious gibberish from a human voice as no other, roaring and blathering above a band like a fire-engine run amok in the night. We glimpsed a new universe. The Sinatra-sophisticats were slain with a shout. Enter glorious barbarity, chaos and sex. With a few others – Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly – Little Richard laid down what rock’n’roll was to be like, and he was the loudest, hottest and most exhibitionist of them all. Continue reading... Full Article Little Richard Pop and rock Music US news World news Georgia New Orleans Christianity Film US television
b Lockdown diary: 'There's a gran isolating in a tree communicating by catapult!' By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T14:00:26Z Like man buns on scooters and ukulele busking, Covid-19 has now spread to the north from London – inspiring a coronavirus soapcom from our self-isolating comedy-writerUp here in the north-west, we’re used to living in the slipstream of London’s sleek urban shenanigans. Whatever the cultural breakthrough – man buns on scooters, cashless ukulele busking, emotional support bees – it takes a while to reach the Lancaster and Morecambe Non-Metropolitan Area. If it ever does.A Street Stranger Watch leads to a death and the appearance at midnight of the street’s original Victorian inhabitants Continue reading... Full Article Comedy Coronavirus outbreak Culture Coronation Street Soap opera Television Television & radio
b William Smethurst obituary By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-17T15:07:26Z Radio and TV producer who revitalised The Archers during his tenure as editorDespite being a soft-spoken Lancastrian of mild-mannered appearance, the writer and producer William Smethurst, who has died aged 71, was known to his detractors in radio and television as “Butcher Bill”. But the ruthless skills combined with mischievous flair that he displayed as editor of The Archers for eight years from 1978 were widely credited with saving Radio 4’s flagging rural soap opera and making it the cult show it later became. Smethurst was the man who licensed writers to scandalise sleepy Ambridge and once persuaded Princess Margaret to make a guest appearance.He was less successful when Central TV lured him from BBC Pebble Mill in Birmingham to pull off the same trick with Crossroads, its Midlands motel saga, which had run out of steam. Smethurst ditched Tony Hatch’s theme tune, killed off characters (much as he had Dan and Doris Archer), and made the plots (and scenery) more credible and the cast much more glamorous, with the help of the motel swimming pool he installed. Some critics preferred its previous awfulness and the show folded in 1988. Continue reading... Full Article Radio The Archers Culture Television & radio BBC Media
b Race relations in 2016: much to deplore but plenty to applaud By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-18T12:15:01Z No one should be complacent about racism but the story is rarely as straightforward as some commentators routinely assertIn my city neighbourhood this summer a man on the run from police custody hit a black woman in the face. Understandably, she reported it as a racial attack. Except it probably wasn’t. The runaway also hit a boy when his mother opened the door and tried to spray another woman’s hair red at a bus stop. He had mental health problems.Not much harm done in this instance. But it’s one reason why I don’t often write about race relations in modern Britain, though I first did so 50 years ago when many aspects of them were pretty grim. Continue reading... Full Article Race Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Politics UK news Society
b EU referendum two months on: the 10 steps that led to Brexit By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-22T11:57:16Z As the dust settles, hindsight makes the chain of events that culminated in UK’s vote to leave easier to discern It is two months since British voters surprised themselves by deciding to end the UK’s 43-year relationship with the European Union – “independence day” to some and “the worst political decision since 1945” to others. As stunned political leaderships on both sides of the Channel continue dithering about what to do next, it is worth looking back at the origins of a crisis the EU elite had not expected. Continue reading... Full Article Foreign policy UK news Brexit European Union Europe Politics
b Owen Smith may not beat Jeremy Corbyn, but he passed the Today test | Michael White By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-24T11:51:13Z As he tussled with John Humphrys on Radio 4, the Labour leadership challenger sounded confident, articulate and humanListening to the radio this morning I had an experience I realised I’d almost forgotten. It was the sound of a Labour politician being combatively quizzed on Radio 4 by Today’s John Humphrys in the key 8.10 spot and giving confident, articulate answers in return. When did I last hear that, I wondered?What follows here isn’t a party political broadcast for Owen Smith. For the first time since Labour’s glittering leadership contest to succeed Harold Wilson in 1976 – Callaghan versus Healey, Foot, Crosland, Jenkins and Benn – he’s a leadership contender whom OAP Mike doesn’t really know. Continue reading... Full Article Labour party leadership Labour Politics Jeremy Corbyn Owen Smith
b Resentful Americans turn a blind eye to Trump's faults By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-25T14:12:19Z The candidate’s excesses appeal to voters who feel marginalised and for whom the temptation is to blur reality and illusionWhenever I think about the dysfunctional horror of the looming presidential election in America – so weird that Nigel Farage can pop up in Mississippi on the Trump campaign – I can’t get Susan Sarandon or Plato out of my mind. Let’s talk first about the actor. When did Plato make a decent movie, eh?A few weeks ago Sarandon gave a magazine interview to an overawed writer in which she set out her well-known political stall as a radical feminist who backed Bernie Sanders and doesn’t think much of Hillary Clinton. “There’s nothing about her I find feminist except that she’s a woman,” she said. Continue reading... Full Article Donald Trump US elections 2016 Nigel Farage US politics
b Rip-off Britain is going to get worse as the purse strings tighten By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-30T13:52:04Z From parking fines to airline fares, society’s financialisation is seeing the collective cake shrink as the rich claim an ever larger sliceIt is the dog end of August and the sun is shining in many places. A cue for all sorts of predatory people in the thriving British holiday trades to rip off customers who don’t always have a choice and feel ambushed.In a remote and empty Lake District car park the other day my sister fell foul of an unclear car parking regime. It led to a fine being levied for outstaying the time she had paid for by a few minutes. It happens to us all. In crowded Notting Hill last week, a man told me his car had once been given a penalty notice while he was away at the ticket machine paying his £1.60 for 30 minutes. Related: Corbyn promises to 'democratise the internet' - Politics live Continue reading... Full Article Politics Business Consumer affairs UK news Consumer rights
b The Brexit debate needs more tolerance on both sides | Michael White By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-08-31T12:15:24Z Bad sportsmanship is not confined to either camp. Let’s have more signs of mutual respect across the divideI’m trying to cure this summer’s unattractive impulse before it turns into a bad habit. Whenever I see someone doing something stupid or self-harming like jumping an orange light on a bike or getting tattooed from neck to ankle, I want to shout: “Brexit voter.”It’s not nice and it’s not fair. I’m trying to stop. As Theresa May’s divided cabinet meets to decide where to go next, ministers and demoralised Whitehall officials should refrain from recrimination too. The “phoney war” lull before the negotiation storm is about to end. Continue reading... Full Article Brexit Politics UK news
b Can Labour win an election under Corbyn? Readers debate By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-09-29T13:00:00Z Catch up on our discussion looking at whether Labour can win under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership 2.05pm BST We’re going to close comments shortly - thanks for taking part in the debate today. We’ll have another one next Thursday lunchtime. 1.57pm BST The Labour Party will not win the next general election, but that isn’t the right way of looking at the problem. Labour is in the midst of the same crisis as its sister social-democratic parties across Europe, with one twist: as evidenced by all those new members, it is also home to the kind of new, insurgent politics we’ve seen with Podemos in Spain, Syriza in Greece, the Bernie Sanders campaign in the US etc. Time spent this week at Momentum’s A World Transformed event in Liverpool reminded me that a great deal of Labour and the left’s future lies with some of the people involved (I’ve written a column about this, out later today), but a watershed moment is probably going to be a long time coming. As things stand, most of what we know takes the form of negatives: that the politics of New Labour are dead, that Labour is dangerously estranged from its old working class base, that the party is pretty much finished in Scotland. What happens next is unclear: my own belief is that it will have involve Labour embracing changing the voting system, creating a politics beyond work and the worker, and understanding that amassing a critical mass of support will involve other forces and parties. All this will take time. 1.57pm BST Can Labour win without electoral reform? Certain prominent Labour MPs have been convinced of the merits of proportional representation, and Chris, a reader from Exeter, thinks Labour needs to be thinking in terms of a progressive alliance.The future of British politics is coalitions and he can lead a combination of Labour / Lib Dem and Greens with support from SNP. He can reach out to those who are outside the current voting patterns and disenfranchised - which is a far greater number is the vote for 16 year olds can be passed. What really needs to change is our voting system so it takes account of proportional representation. A system where a government is formed out of 40% choice is not representative and also unfair to smaller parties 1.52pm BST Thanks everyone, we now have 10 minutes left to discuss. Please get any final points in while you can. 1.41pm BST Looking at the Labour party in its current state – confused, conflict-ridden and in desperate need of coherent strategy – it would be easy to assume that electoral success is off the cards for the foreseeable future. Certainly, current polling suggests the party is on track to lose dozens of seats unless something changes.It’s fairly widely accepted that Labour is in need of some new ideas for the 21st century. Encouragingly, these issues do seem to be being discussed. The Momentum conference fringe event was buzzing with energy and many speakers were tackling difficult topics such as automation and the possibility of a citizens income. Many politicians are also keen to explore similar themes, Jonathan Reynolds MP immediately springs to mind. 1.40pm BST How will the triggering of article 50 affect Labour’s chances? If Labour are to benefit from Conservative turmoil over Europe, what line should the party take on negotiations? Jamie, 37, from Sheffield, sees opportunities:Corbyn undoubtedly needs to reach out to the political centre. But we should not underestimate the trouble brewing for the Tories. This is Theresa May’s honeymoon period but already the cracks are beginning to show. Brexit, specifically the failure to trigger article 50, is a time bomb waiting to go off for the Conservative party. With a slim majority, a Eurosceptic rebellion could see off this government at any moment.A Labour majority is difficult to imagine. But a coalition with Labour as the largest party? Entirely achievable. 1.31pm BST A more optimistic view from a commenter, who believes the terms of the debate - particularly on austerity - have shifted to the extent that Labour’s only viable future is one where it tacks to the left.Before Corbyn, Labour is going the way of PASOK in Greece - a pro-austerity embarrassment of a Party surviving on the remembered fumes of the Trade Union movement. Since Corbyn became Labour the membership has doubled and the Party has shifted the debate inexorably to the Left. Austerity, as a proclaimed intent, is finished. Not even the Tories can promote themselves as the Party of inequality and free enterprise. Of course, it'll take time for the ideas which have reclaimed the Labour Party to percolate outwards, and it won't be a smooth transition as the Right doing everything in their power to stop Labour, but it's a start of something better. 1.20pm BST Readers responding to our form have been making the point that until Labour moves public opinion on key narratives, it’s going to be very difficult for them to make electoral headway. How can the party develop a reputation for economic competence when many voters still blame them for the 2008 economic crash?Here’s the view of Martin, a registered Labour supporter in Sheffield:The SNP have shown that the country is ready to elect an anti-austerity government. A government that actually provides excellent public services will find a public willing to bear the cost up to point. There is a lot that needs to go their way - but I still feel that the main challenge is to change the narrative on the economy. Until we can change the narrative that investment can be positive for the economy, or that cuts aren’t effective in dealing with debt it will be difficult to get anywhere with undecided voters. 1.04pm BST This is an interesting comment – making points about the fact that Jeremy Corbyn spent his career on backbenches. What do you think? Is he not very good at preaching to the non-converted? Or is he a man of the people?No one would think of appointing a CEO of a major company who had no experience at a relatively senior management level, yet this is what the Labour Party has done with Jeremy Corbyn – and Leader of the Opposition is at least as demanding a role as leading a global corporation in terms of the organisational and negotiating skills, strategic vision, stamina, drive, pragmatism and media savviness required. Corbyn looks like what he is – someone who has spent his entire career on the backbenches, free to follow his own principles and unaccustomed with the burden of having to make compromises and prioritise. And who is now out of his depth. 1.03pm BST We’re trying out a new poll tool. Let us know what you think in the comments - and don’t forget to vote! 12.43pm BST A commenter below the line makes the reasonable point that it’s all far too early to tell. Given the upheavals seen in domestic and international politics over the past few years, predicting the 2020 election is very difficult - particularly with the full effects of Brexit still to come.The next election is most likely three and a half years away during which time we will experience the unprecedented upheaval of leaving the EU. There is also issues around boundary changes, scottish independence, the relevance of UKIP, whether labour can resolve their internal issues and divisions within the tory government. So on that basis nobody can say that Labour are not going to win the next election.In the run up to the 2010 election the tories managed to paint the 2008 crash as caused by Labour and argued they were not economically responsible, yet could not win outright power. And against Gordon Brown of all people.During the 2015 election campaign the tories maintained the argument, cast Ed Miliband as the son of Britain hater, glorified their own work on the economy since 2010, scapegoated the Lib Dems and saw the SNP all but obliterate Labour in Scotland, yet only managed a 17 seat majority.Who wins the next election is pure guesswork, mine is that nobody wins outright. 12.40pm BST Possible path to victory. 1. An electoral pact. The right win because they always vote together as one big monolith. Our turn. The scare of a small handful of Tories going over to UKIP was enough to panic Cameron into a Brexit referendum. I'm in a supposed Tory safe seat but the truth is that if you counted the Lib Dem and Labour vote together, we would comfortably win. That's repeated up and down the country. An electoral pact means not standing candidates against the most likely to win. It also means people can vote strategically yet maintain allegiance with the party of their conscience.2. Stand a Labour candidate in Northern Ireland to recover ground lost in Scotland3. Try and win over the 40% of non-voters.4. As far as immigration is concerned, it really isn't rocket science. Saying Labour will build 60k new council homes a year is great but it is also arbitrary. Labour should go a bit further and say "we will institute whatever policy is necessary and build however many homes are required to make sure that house and rent prices don't outstrip wages, and if we can't achieve that, we'll look to reduce immigration" 12.33pm BST One repeated criticism of Corbyn’s electoral strategy is that he doesn’t do enough to reach out to the centre: the kind of voters with no fixed political allegiance, the kind of voted for Blair in 1997 but were more convinced by David Cameron in 2015.One ready, a 46 year old Labour member from Brighton, got in touch to say there’s another way of winning: by reaching out to those who don’t currently vote.At the moment more that 35% of the eligible voters in the UK don’t vote. This is equal to or more than the number of eligible voters that voted Tories to win the last election. Most of these people are mostly not taken into account by pollsters. In my view, Corbyn is connecting with this group of eligible voters. If he can bring them into play in a large number, together with the traditional labour voters that remain loyal to the party, he has a credible path to victory. 12.27pm BST An interesting comment from a reader below the line who suggests Corbyn does something to surprise voters.For Corbyn to win he will need to do something big to convince enough Tories, Liberals and swing voters to vote for him - that's just the mathematical reality. It will be painful for him and his loyal membership perhaps, but he'll need to have at least one or two proposals that make this voting group sit up and say 'wow, I wouldn't have expected him to say that!', it's called cognitive dissonance and is used in advertising to cut through a crowded market place and change brand perceptions. New Labour understood this; the end of Clause 4, being relaxed about the filthy rich, keeping to Tory spending plans for two years, and making the BoE independent all raised hell in the party, but were highly effective in changing damaging perceptions very quickly and forced the wider electorate to reconsider the brand. There is a downside of course; he will get slated by many on his own side and that hurts, but he has their votes already, he needs to hold his nose and put forward policies that appeal directly to the voters of his opposition. 12.07pm BST In a year when Donald Trump’s campaign for the White House has moved from ugly fantasy to likely outcome it would take a very rash old political hack to say without reservation: “Labour cannot win a general election with Jeremy Corbyn as its leader.”That’s what I think, of course. I do so on the basis of 40 years watching mainstream British politics from a ringside seat inside what my Twitter detractors routinely call the “Westminster bubble” - as if Momentum activists or Ukip Brexiteers don’t live in a tiny confirmation biased bubble of their own. 12.01pm BST Comments are now open. For those without a commenting account, there’s also a form you can fill in at the start of the live blog. 11.46am BST We’ve been hearing from Labour members on whether they think the party can turn around its electoral fortunes - keep the views coming, though we’re happy to hear from non-Labour members too. What would it take for you to vote for the party under Corbyn, and what put you off voting for them in 2015? On opinion, we hear from a Labour member who vows to be more engaged in communicating the party message.Our engagement isn’t just about reassuring the Labour faithful. The polls are a stark reminder of just how much work there is to do. We must turn the party into a movement that can be radical, and can win. As Corbyn said in his speech at conference, this wave of new members is in fact a “vast democratic resource” – not, as some people see it, a threat. Related: New Labour members like me need to do more - it’s time to get involved 10.53am BST Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gave his keynote speech to conference on Wednesday, relaunching his stewardship of the party by outlining his agenda for the country under a Labour government.Responding to critics who accuse Corbyn of being more interested in campaigning than the more complicated and compromise-strewn business of winning general elections, Corbyn said: Related: Jeremy Corbyn’s critics must decide: unity or terminal decline | Owen Jones Continue reading... Full Article Labour Jeremy Corbyn Politics Labour party leadership Owen Smith UK news
b Will Britain's exit from the EU be bad for business? Readers debate By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2016-10-06T13:08:59Z Catch up on our debate on Theresa May’s plans to push ahead with Brexit and what this means for workers and business 2.08pm BST Nearly four months after June 23’s fateful Brexit vote, even more half baked nonsense is still being talked by both sides than was spouted during the shabby campaign. Nothing is clear except that it is all going to be a lot trickier to disengage from the EU than some foolish people said – and still say despite mounting evidence to the contrary.So my starting point is one of humility as I learn stuff I didn’t known before. It’s safe to say that some things will be better outside the EU, others worse, some sectors and individuals will thrive, others languish. The consequences of Britain’s leap in the dark – 37% of the total electorate voted Brexit by a very slender margin – are still largely unknown for all 28 members states. Only charlatans and romantics pretend otherwise.If we left the EU, we would end this sterile debate and we would have to recognize that most of our problems are not caused by Brussels, but by chronic British short termism, inadequate management, sloth, low skills, a culture of easy gratification and underinvestment in both human and physical capital and infrastructure.” 1.57pm BST We will be wrapping up the debate in the next four minutes, but we welcome any final comments and remarks.We will keep comments open until 2.15pm 1.56pm BST A view from Nigel Stern, who runs a design agency in London:The biggest impact will hiring staff with the right skills. It’s already almost impossible to find skilled staff for our design agency - I say this having battled to keep an Australian whose Visa ran out, and lost the battle. I can’t imagine how difficult it will be when Brexit happens. Good skills are literally the biggest growth driver, so for my business Brexit is a disaster waiting to happen 1.43pm BST An anonymous take from a bookseller, who thinks that Brexit will be bad for business and will have profound consequences for non-British citizens living and working in the UK.I am a small on-line antiquarian and used bookseller. Since Brexit I have noticed an uptick in sales to the United States, but I have noticed a distinct decline in sales to Europe, though they do still take place. The effect of Brexit on Europe’s perception of Britain as a country is very negative - and the announcements from the Tory party conference will only reinforce the impression that Britain is not opening up for business. In fact, the very reverse: closing down for business and pursuing policies of discrimination against foreigners, especially from Europe. The level of discrimination against immigrants from Europe is most definitely alienating what should be Britain’s closest friends. As someone with a slight foreign accent I no longer feel entirely safe in this country. A hard Brexit would be a disaster for me - as many books go abroad and the customs paperwork would add a considerable workload as well as extra costs in the case of more valuable books. There literally is not a single advantage to be derived from Brexit except for the lower pound, which could have been lowered by other means which would have done far less damage to Britain’s economy and society. I don’t know whether in future I will be able to continue business in this country and am wondering whether to move elsewhere. 1.33pm BST News of job losses in Scotland are alarming.The Scottish economy would suffer a severe shock if the UK has a “hard Brexit”, losing up to 80,000 jobs and seeing wages fall by £2,000 a head per year, an economics thinktank has warned. The Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) has told the Scottish parliament that entirely leaving the EU single market – known as a hard Brexit – would see the Scottish economy decline by 5% overall, or by £8bn within a decade. Related: Hard Brexit could cost Scotland £2,000 a head and 80,000 jobs 1.21pm BST One commenter says that Brexit will cause some economic pain, although the extent of this is not yet known.What we know for sure is that Brexit of any substantial kind will certainly cause some economic pain in the short, medium, and long-term, from breaking existing trading relationships and loss of easy access to a large pool of human capital. The additional opportunities, on the other hand, are all long to very long-term, and are uncertain and beyond the UK's control. Even the bits which are under the UK's control (like massive investment in training and education in a way which actually achieves something instead of pfaffing around with needless re-structuring and testing kids to the edge of mental breakdown) are all things that would have made sense before, so it's optimistic to imagine that they'll happen in a future where the public finances are under more pressure than ever before (once Brexit decline takes hold). 1.16pm BST Here’s a view from Richard Rose, who is worried about Brexit’s impact on the car industry.I am an engineer working at Rolls-Royce in Derby but I have spent most of my working life so far in the car industry. I am 100% certain that if the UK Brexits out of the single market, it can wave ¾ of its car industry goodbye within 5 years. The idea of replacing the current arrangement with one of tit-for-tat tariffs on cars sold into and out of the UK is preposterous – we will be in the absurd situation of paying taxpayers’ cash to car companies in the form of ongoing subsidies, and every successive government will be looking for ways to reduce or avoid these payments every four years. The whole arrangement sounds ridiculous and seeing as all the manufacturers who build here have sites inside the Eurozone where they can avoid all that uncertainty, what do you think they’ll do? Its keeping me awake at night as I feel ‘my’ industry is potentially about to be rendered economically unviable just as my right to live and work abroad is being curtailed. 12.54pm BST Quitting the European Union’s single market is considered bad for business unless you belong to the small band of economists who believe that Brussels’ employment and environmental protections stifle innovation, that maintaining a low pound is easier outside the EU, and restrictions on migrants is unlikely to ever be enforced.But the threat from Nissan to switch investment in its next car away from the north east without some form of compensation is the clearest indication yet that multinationals based in the UK to benefit from the single market are going to drift away as they consider an upgrade or new factory that would be cheaper abroad. 12.46pm BST John Flahive, 51, a documentary producer and sales agent, is concerned about the implications of a “hard Brexit” on his business.The impact on business is inevitably negative. At the moment we have free movement of goods throughout the EU, all I have to do in my own business is put an address on a shipment and off it goes. It’s just not possible for whatever is put in its place to improve on that.A ‘trade deal’ usually involves reduced tariffs which is a dis-improvement on no tariffs at all. This would bring back customs paperwork and all the associated admin, whereas currently we have none at all. There is no upside, only a downside. 12.42pm BST This has just launched online. Polly Toynbee asks why the health secretary would insult the one third of our doctors who were born abroad by suggesting that they’re only “interim”.Hunt’s claim that we will be “self-sufficient” in medical staff is nonsense – and he knows it. These new doctors won’t qualify as consultants until 2030, while everywhere has ageing populations and the WHO estimates a global shortage of 2 million doctors. The number of people in Britain over the age of 85 will double by 2037 – and who is to care for them if we chase away all foreigners? Related: Telling NHS doctors to go home is self-harming madness | Polly Toynbee 12.36pm BST An interesting take from one commenter below the line:The main reason I don't think it'll be good for business is the way it is and has effected Britain's image around Europe and probably the world. Made in Britain isn't actually very popular in Europe at the moment. When I am with my girlfriend in Spain what image of Britain is on the television? Farage, Boris Johnson and their xenophobic rhetoric. After all it's the consumers who are the most important when it comes to our exports. Do you really want to buy goods from a nation who's image is one of distaste and xenophobia to their neighbours. Look at the effect the Iraq war had on French products in the U.S when they went ( rightfully ) against the Iraq war.... Everything Farage and Boris do is making it far easier for the E.U to take a tough stance in negotiations with support from their people. Especially when they act so arrogantly by saying the E.U has too much to lose and will have to take any deal we offer. Brexiters seem to have no idea on how politics will effect us more than anything else. 12.25pm BST Comments are open below the line and our debate is underway. Kicking us off from the form is a small business owner in the south east of England, who has noted a definite impact of the vote:I’ve already seen an impact in car buying attitudes in the months following the referendum. Traditionally, September is a busy time for my business (my company move new and used cars around the U.K.) and already the volume of movements compared to March and this time last year is worrying.Every dealership I visit, staff say the same thing; “It’s unusually quite for this time of year”. The uncertainty created by the referendum is clearly having an affect and I worry for the future of my business once article 50 is triggered. If people are out of work they won’t be buying cars, meaning I won’t be moving them round the U.K. 12.22pm BST Polly Toynbee raised some interesting questions about the impact of hard Brexit this week. She wrote:As speech after speech salutes “taking back control” as “a fully independent sovereign country”, only old sober-sides Philip Hammond throws cold water. There is a price to pay, he warns. He didn’t disagree with Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates that Brexit will cost the UK 4% in growth in coming years. Related: Will Theresa May be the next Tory leader to be bulldozed by the Europhobes? | Polly Toynbee 11.02am BST Theresa May made one thing perfectly clear during this year’s Conservative party conference: Brexit means Brexit.The Tory leader said controlling immigration and withdrawing from the jurisdiction of the European court of justice would be her priorities during European Union (EU) exit. She says Article 50 will be triggered before the end of March 2017. Continue reading... Full Article Politics Brexit European Union Europe Foreign policy UK news World news
b Hanging out with the Alice Cooper band - archive, 30 June 1972 By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2017-06-30T04:30:09Z 30 June 1972: The much-maligned Alice Cooper band is about to perform at the Empire Pool, Wembley. At the weekend their bandwagon rolled into Pittsburgh and Michael White flew over to hear themLadies and Gentleman, I give you a great American success story. If not from log cabin to White House, then at least from modest beginnings in Phoenix, Arizona, whence also sprang Jenny Jerome and Barry Goldwater, to Greenwich, Connecticut, home of some of the Republic’s super-rich. Ladies and gentlemen I give you the Alice Cooper rock band. There’s no point in pretending it’s a conventional success story, not on the surface anyway. Media penetration in the United States reached what must have been a high point last week with an Alice Cooper item in the Wall Street Journal. Over here there’s a feeling among the cognoscenti that what Billboard has described as “the best theatrical rock ‘n’ roll show since the Stones” needs more than the one previous live airing it got at the Rainbow Theatre last year to make its full impact. Hence Alice’s concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, this evening. Related: Alice Cooper: 'Rock music was looking for a villain' Related: How to access the Guardian and Observer digital archive Continue reading... Full Article Alice Cooper Music Pop and rock Culture
b Howard Green obituary By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2018-03-18T16:26:55Z Howard Green, who has died aged 91, was my first editor, a journalist of the old school who worked his way up from junior reporter at 15 to the board of Thomson Regional Newspapers (TRN) when it was a force in the British regional press.In the mid-1960s he was a key player in the plans of his Canadian proprietor, Lord (Roy) Thomson of Fleet, to ring London with new evening papers, located on the emerging motorway network and printed on state-of-the-art web offset presses. With well-run local papers still profitable, the big idea was eventually to print and distribute Fleet Street newspapers away from the clutches of its famously disruptive unions. Continue reading... Full Article Newspapers Reading Media Newspapers & magazines Conservatives
b John Goodwin obituary By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2018-08-29T14:09:52Z John Goodwin, who has died aged 97, was a theatre public relations man whose skills earned him an influence far beyond the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, with which he was associated for most of his working life.He was born in London, where his father, Albert Goodwin, worked for the Inland Revenue; his mother was the musical comedy actor Jessie Lonnen, whose father, EJ Lonnen, had also been a star in burlesque, and Johnny was drawn to the theatre from childhood. After second world war service in the Royal Navy, during which he saw action on a destroyer in the North Atlantic, he first joined what was then still the Shakespeare Memorial theatre in Stratford in 1948. Continue reading... Full Article Theatre Media West End Peter Hall
b Robin Callard obituary By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2019-02-13T14:48:09Z For more than 20 years Robin Callard, who has died of motor neurone disease aged 73, was professor of immunobiology at University College London, attached to the Institute of Child Health (ICH), clinical partner of Great Ormond Street hospital.Born and raised in Hamilton, New Zealand, Robin was the eldest child of Eddie Callard, an entrepreneurial Australian photographer, and Vivienne (nee Wilson), who ran a fashion shop. A fourth generation Kiwi, Vivienne was also a descendant of Joseph Priestley, the eighteenth-century radical polymath and scientist widely credited with the discovery of oxygen. Continue reading... Full Article People in science Medical research Science UCL (University College London) Higher education Education
b Interest on Fd, paid by the bank and TDS deducted By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 15:22:23 GMT sir required help received statement from the bank for my FD's investments in the SBI bank, regarding Interest paid and TDS deducted , But unable to understand how to pass entries in the books of accounts,,------------------------------------------------------------ Full Article
b Reg: E way Bill By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:25:01 GMT Dear sir, IAM a registered taxpayer payer in telangana, I have purchased some goods from Maharashtra seller and sold in same state...the movement of goods are with in the state of Maharashtra..my Query is how can generate E way bill in above situation..is it possible to generate.. Full Article
b Change of Truck Details in E way bill By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 18:16:48 GMT Sir We have issued an e way bill whose validity has expired on 10 April , as per notification 40/2020 validity of e way bill is deemed to be extended till 31 may. In our case the truck is to be changed as the exisiting driver is not ready to take the load and the truck is standing at 1000 km away at Ajmer border. A new truck driver is ready to take the load. So kindly guide us how to change the truck number on e way bill as we are doing but no updation is allowed. Or no updation is required kindly give circular number in support of your claim. Full Article
b How to withdraw PPF by legal heirs but not nominee? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 18:56:17 GMT Hello Sir,some years ago, my brother committed suicide and died. He had a PPF account which i recently discovered.I found nominee details thru net banking. The name registered as Nominee doesn't even exist and we don't even know anyone with that name. Now what is the procedure to withdrawal funds? Full Article
b Ansible 383, June 2019 By news.ansible.uk Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 16:31:00 GMT Full Article
b "Насыщенный" / Bodied By movies.d3.ru Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 18:37:19 GMT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Heses2X2hTE Кино о том, как белый студент литературного факультета увлекся нигерской культурой и стал королем рэп–баттлов. Я–то думал, что это будет очередная банальная история про рождение новой звезды, а оказалось — смешная, легкая и очень бодрая сатира на политкорректные нравы. Здесь троллят воинствующих феминисток, ранимых гомосексуалистов, обиженных на весь мир азиатов, мамкиных гангстеров с их показушной маскулинностью и так далее. Эпизод с "добренькими" веганами, которые в случае чего тебя с говном сожрут, пересматривал два раза и ржал как конь. Снято ярко, броско, с визуальными финтифлюшками в духе "Скотта Пилигрима" (режиссер Джозеф Кан — известный клипмейкер, так что он умеет сделать эффектно и красиво). Думаю, интересно будет даже тем, кто, как и я, к рэпу равнодушен, тем более что кино не только о нем. В сюжет вплетены культурологические рассуждения о силе слова, о смешении культур и творческой этике, а главный герой носит майки с Достоевским и Набоковым и в баттлах рифмует "без мазы" и "Иван Карамазов" (ну, или что–то вроде того). Тоже приятно. КП (7) / IMDB (7,1) Написал жирноевутесах на movies.d3.ru / комментировать Full Article
b To be fair, Cayla’s daughter hasn’t appeared in this strip in years By joshreads.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 11:22:05 +0000 Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger's The Enthusiast is that novel! It's even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Rex Morgan, M.D., 5/10/20 Hey, everyone! Were you worried that Buck was going to be inconvenienced, even briefly, […] Full Article Dennis the Menace Funky Winkerbean Rex Morgan M.D.
b 10 useless fact on me, because I am bored By www.mychemicalromance.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 12:38:02 +0000 I am sorry that I have been gone for a pretty long time but now I am back so yeah 1- my birdthay is 21 July 2- My colour eye is blue 3- I freaking love reading 4- when I was younger I told my mother that in the future I want a library be a part of my house 5- i hate math, I wish that this never exist 6 - i am obsed with vampire, but I am scare of blood 7- I freaking love, witchcraft 8- Before I was hating art because I was unable to drawn something, but Gerard made me like this 9- I have a collection of stuffy 10- I am deep down in love with the MCRmy, you guys are incredible always cheer up even that we don't know each other bonus : i am famous now XD look at this: https://www.facebook.com/505322182/videos/10157492150367183/ at 0:54 sec you can see me ( I am the girl with eh black parade jacket :P) <3 Full Article Blog
b bruh moment extreme (update on myself ig) By www.mychemicalromance.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:30:28 +0000 okay i haven't posted on this site in w e e k s i think. i don't remember how to tell time. but like here's a story for you guys. so i drew the four killjoys in danger days (like party poison, kobra kid, etc) and it looked sick and i wanted to upload at least one of the drawings on here cuz i think i mentioned it on here but never like followed up?? and yeah here's why: it was friday or something two weeks ago and i literally fainted from dehydration on my way up the stairs to get water. the IRONY is enough to kill a man. it only lasted a split second but i hit my head on the kitchen floor because, well, i collapsed. and that was the day i would've uploaded crap on here but i felt so incredibly sick after that i just forgot. and i have been watching television like a maniac during quarantine, like i watched four movies back to back yesterday and i've been watching four shows at once and it's insane, but i love movies and fictional characters more than people in real life and all i gotta say is you watch one star wars movie, you watch all of them. so currently, half my life is TV. the other half is a mixure of various things. one, i'm tryna exercise more because i'm stuck in my house. i had fitness at school which was cool because we had a track field at weight room and had a lot of stuff to do, but i've been slacking because now i don't. however, last week my mom and i decided to work out together so it's been fun. running three days a week on the trail outside the house. it's pretty cool mostly cuz i've got no endurance and need to build that up. second, i've been writing/drawing a comic and a bunch of other things, outlining and coloring it and stuff, and that's really fun and also takes forever. and third, i've been playing bass and learning electric guitar. i picked up guitar super fast so i can already play a ton of songs but i wanna be able to SHRED because that's super cool. and you can always improve, so there's that. that takes a lot of time, too, because i mess around and come up with riffs and i look up and it's been two hours instead of ten minutes. so i've been really enjoying myself. and last thing, it's MOTHER'S DAY. and i love my mom like more than anything. she's so iconic. like. i can't even begin to express. we cleaned the kitchen for her while she was in the shower and like. mm. idk seeing my mom happy hits different. anyway. that's basically what i've been up to. i think i'll upload one of my drawings. if not today, it'll come eventually. so yeah. peace. Full Article Blog
b Remix Artist Collective - BOY [2020] By funkysouls.org Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:32:27 GMT ElectronicSynthpop Дата релиза: 08.05.2020 Качество: Lossless uploaded by magicman88 Список треков:01. Rapariga02. Boomerang (feat. Luna Shadows)03. MIA (feat. Danny Dwyer) 04. Passion05. Sweater (feat. Maddie Jay)06. Next To You (feat. Emerson Leif) 07. Toulouse (feat. Minke)08. Gomas 09. Stuck On You (feat. PHiL GooD) 10. Together (feat. Evalyn) 11. Carefree (feat. LeyeT)12. Oakland (feat. Winnetka Bowling League) 13. Arcoíris14. Solo (feat. Gothic Tropic) 15. Get A Life (feat. Instupendo) 16. Change The Story (feat. Jamie Lidell)17. Dolores Park18. Better Days (feat. St. Lucia) Скачать и обсудить альбом здесь Full Article
b From Farida Jalal to Kirron Kher, here are six of our favourite onscreen mothers in Bollywood By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:12:27 GMT Mother’s have been an important part of Hindi cinema. Over the years, the portrayal of mothers in Bollywood has been changing. Mothers are given much more importance in cinema than just being a character actor who has to nod to everything the husband or the child says. On the occasion of Mother’s Day, here’s looking at some of the most popular on-screen mothers. Rakhee Her dialogue “Mere Karan Arjun aayenge'' is not something that one will forget anytime soon. She played mother to actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in the hit film Karan Arjun. While Rakhee has played varied roles in her illustrious career spanning over 50 years, when it came to being a mother onscreen she has been seen as a woman of principles including in films like Baazigar, Ram Lakhan, Soldier, Khalnayak and others. Farida Jalal Farida Jalal too has been part of the industry for almost fifty years and continues to impress people with her charm. While the actress has played different kinds of roles, her motherly onscreen figure is the one most remembered by people. From being Shah Rukh Khan’s mother in Duplicate to Kajol’s in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge, she is the kind of mother who is always ready to make sacrifices for her child. She is also popular for the savage yet emotional grandmother of Jiya from the television series Shararat. Kirron Kher She is often cast as the loud Punjabi mother with a soft heart always caring and worrying about her child. From Dostana, to Hum Tum to Singh is King to Om Shanti Om she was the mother who could also make you laugh with her snarky comments. While she started her career in film in 1983, most of her hit films including Main Hoon Na and Rang De Basanti see her play the role of a mother. Reema Lagoo Best remembered for her role in Tu Tu Main Main, she has largely been seen in Bollywood films playing the emotional mother. She has played mother to most superstars in the late 80s and 90s. She was considered as a "new-age mother" in Hindi cinema. She was low on drama and was not too emotional either, perfectly maintaining the balance between the two. From Hum Saath Saath Hai to Hum Aapke Hai Kaun to Kal Ho Naa Ho, she is the kind of mother you just want to give a hug and say everything will be okay. Jaya Bachchan How can an onscreen mother’s list be complete without Jaya Bachchan. She raised the bar for on-screen mothers with her performance in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham. The scene with Shah Rukh Khan’s entry in the film will be remembered for Jaya Bachchan’s sixth sense rather than the superstar’s entry. She then went on to ditch the saree and all the parampara and thali and was seen playing a bold single mother in Kal Ho Naa Ho. Ratna Pathak Shah She will always be remembered dearly as Maya Sarabhai who could accept anything else but being middle class. When it comes to playing a mother in Bollywood, she has never been typecast and has shown variety in her characters. In Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na she was the protective and progressive mother to Imran Khan’s character who could not tolerate violence or any unjust activities. She once again played mother to Imran Khan in Ek Main Aur Ek Tu. She was a rich- sophisticated woman yet very different from her character Maya Sarabhai. Meanwhile, she played a middle-class mother to Taapsee Pannu in the film Thappad who worried more about “Log Kya Kahenge”. Let us know your favourites in the comment section. Full Article
b Mother's Day 2020: Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Ali Khan and other Bollywood celebs shower love on their mothers By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:16:18 GMT Today, May 10, India celebrates Mother’s Day. The Internet is flooded with people sharing their fond memories with their mothers and thanking them for everything they do selflessly. Owing to the lockdown, many are unable to celebrate this day they usually do with several people staying away from their family. All this love is now being outpoured on social media. Bollywood celebrities are also taking to social media to share pictures, songs and poems for their dear mothers. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is debuting a song titled 'Ma', dedicated to all mothers. Sanjay Dutt has penned a poem for late mother Nargis Dutt, while Ananya Panday shared an old video where she is answering who is her most favourite person in the world and she says her mother. Sara Ali Khan shared an unseen picture of her as a newborn baby posing with her mother and grandmother. Other celebrities also wished their mothers in their own ways with heartfelt posts. View this post on Instagram It’s been 39 years since you left us but I know you’re always by my side. I wish you were here with me, today & everyday. Love you and miss you everyday Mom. A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) on May 3, 2020 at 2:04am PDT View this post on Instagram माँ। #HappyMothersDay A post shared by Abhishek Bachchan (@bachchan) on May 10, 2020 at 12:12am PDT View this post on Instagram Meri Maa ki Maa ????????♀️????????????????????♀️ Thank you for creating Mommy ???????????????????????????????????? #HappyMothersDay A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) on May 9, 2020 at 11:45am PDT View this post on Instagram ❤️ Love & only love - Happy Mother’s Day Ma ❤️ A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) on May 9, 2020 at 10:48pm PDT View this post on Instagram This pretty much sums up mother's day and well... every other day with Tim ❤️???? #HappyMothersDay A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) on May 9, 2020 at 11:16pm PDT View this post on Instagram The answer is still the same ???? love u @bhavanapandey ❤️ A post shared by Ananya ???????? (@ananyapanday) on May 9, 2020 at 12:16pm PDT Words fall short when it comes to describing how much you two mean to me. A mom's job is the hardest in the world and you two have been pros. Thank you for everything.❤️ #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/1B9e3OiwSX — Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) May 10, 2020 Here's something for all the Mothers out there who constantly and selflessly shape our lives and the world. This track has been composed by my dear talented friend @RochakTweets and the lyrics are by my amazing nikka phraa @guggss. #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/ZrVltvIAr2 — Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) May 10, 2020 View this post on Instagram Then & Now! ???? Happyy Mother’s Day Mumma! ???????????? Since you can’t take me piggyback anymore, i just want you to know that your warm cuddles and your smile make my heart equally happy ???????????? I love you! ❤️❤️ @geeta_sanon A post shared by Kriti (@kritisanon) on May 9, 2020 at 10:57pm PDT View this post on Instagram Happy Mothers Day to the strongest woman i know... everyday i find something like you in me, sometimes it freaks me out, but mostly i love it ???? I’ll always be your little doll... love you Maa... ???? A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) on May 9, 2020 at 11:15pm PDT View this post on Instagram Hmmm..... so that’s where I get it from ???? #HappyMothersDay A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) on May 9, 2020 at 9:42pm PDT View this post on Instagram Dodging them till date. Keep them coming Maa. Love you! ❤️ A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) on May 9, 2020 at 5:40pm PDT View this post on Instagram Just like every other day❤️❤️❤️so lucky to have you mommyyy #mothersday A post shared by Tiger Shroff (@tigerjackieshroff) on May 9, 2020 at 10:18pm PDT View this post on Instagram my safe place.. love you mama ❤️ A post shared by Alia Bhatt ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on May 10, 2020 at 1:29am PDT Full Article
b Music Review: The Dark Side Of Life: Mumbai City By Published On :: Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:35:56 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> One look at the title <em>The Dark Side of Life - Mumbai City</em> and it seems more apt for a book than a feature film. Nonetheless, that is indeed the case for this film which has a mix of newcomers and experienced actors with Mahesh Bhatt being seen in a crucial part as well. While Azeem Shirazi is the biggest contributor as the lyricist, several composers come together to create half a dozen songs in the film. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-925603" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/T4.jpg" alt="" width="620" height="450" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> The kind of sound that kick-starts <strong><em>'Aawargi'</em></strong> reminds one of the kind of music that Vikram Bhatt time and again brings in his films. Jubin Nautiyal is effective as the singer in this Sabir Khan composition which is put together by Azeem Shirazi. The trouble though is that the song sounds dated by at least a decade. Hence, even though it has a soft feel to it, the overall impact is not the kind that makes you revisit it again on loop. The song that follows next is titled <strong><em>'Tu Mujhse Nikalta Nahi'</em></strong> and has the kind of hook-line which is indeed catchy. In a bigger film with a larger setup, this Prakash Prabhakar composed and heard song may well have found good traction. Again, the song is not exceptional but still has that quintessential Bhatt touch to it which makes it stand out. Moreover, Tanveer Gazi puts together a good spin of words, especially the title. Remember <em>'Manali Trance'</em> from <em>The Shaukeens</em>? The song which follows, <strong><em>'Saanp Seedhi Wala Saanp'</em></strong>, is on the same lines and belongs to the trance genre. As a matter of fact Tripty Sinha sings this one too in the same style as that of Neha Kakkar and does manage to make an impact too. It is a new team of composer Sandeep Batraa and lyricists Azeem Shirazi and Ozil Dalal who pair up for this promotional song which is expected to bring in good entertainment quotient. However, a little impact that had been created so far is diluted to a major extent by Rashid Khan composed <strong><em>'Ae Zindagi'</em></strong> which is as sad as it gets. From the composition, writing (Nisar Akhtar) as well as the singing (Altamash Faridi Brothers) perspective, the song is really depressing and just doesn't make you root for it all. A slow moving number that is all about pathos, separation and the fact that life doesn't have much to offer to the protagonists, this one belongs to the quick-skip variety. Another newcomer, Shaan Asif Raj, is the composer for <strong><em>'Muddaton'</em></strong> which starts with the sound of guitar. Seemingly a concert number, this Azeem Shirazi written song is rendered by Amit Mishra. A soft rock number, <em>'Muddaton'</em> tries to bring in the kind of mood that was created by <em>'Sun Raha Hai'</em> [<em>Aashiqui 2</em>]. Though it does fall short, it still makes for a decent hear after all. Had it carried more punch to it, this one could well have found itself a better audience. <strong><em>'Aawargi Deewangi'</em></strong> is the song that concludes the album and its depressing notes do not really help the cause. On the same lines as <em>'Ae Zindagi'</em>, this one is written by Aslam Sani with music by Ahsan Ahmed. There is just nothing in there which arrests your attention and even though Mohammed Irfan is the singer here, you don't really find much entertainment quotient in there. <strong>OVERALL</strong> The music of <em>The Dark Side of Life - Mumbai City</em> is a mixed bag and though there is no real chartbuster out there, two-three songs at least hold your attention while at play. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Tu Mujhse Nikalta Nahi’</em>, <em>‘Saanp Seedhi Wala Saanp’</em>, <em>‘Muddaton’</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Bombairiya By Published On :: Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:13:32 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> This one actually throws a pleasant surprise. Typically when it comes to independent films one can't really be sure of the kind of music that they would offer. However in case of <em>Bombairiya</em> there is some effort that has actually been put into creating some pleasant music. Arko is brought on board along with guest composers Amjad-Nadeem and the results are satisfactory. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-936675 size-full" title="Music Review Bombairiya" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Music-Review-Bombairiya.jpg" alt="Music Review Bombairiya" width="720" height="405" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> Arko plays the triple role of composer, lyricist and singer for <strong><em>'Sanki',</em></strong> a Punjabi-Hindi number that is just the kind that on expects from a Punjabi hip-hop album. With a catchy tune to it, <em>'Sanki' </em>turns out to be instantly catchy and makes one look forward to how it is placed in the film. Producer Michael E Ward chips in too with lyrics for this fun number that has a hook playing right through which makes one nod in appreciation. Next to arrive is <strong><em>'Bairiya'</em></strong>, the word which also forms the base for the film's title <em>Bombairiya.</em> The song arrives in two versions, one which is a Navraj Hans solo and another that has Akriti Kakar joining as well. A sufi outing which has a melodic base to it, <em>'Bairiya</em>' is composed as well as written quite well by Arko. As a matter of fact one could well have expected a song like to feature in an Akshay Kumar film since the superstar is known for including such music for a soothing love song situation. This one deserves to cover good distance in both the versions. Amjad-Nadeem chip in for <strong><em>'Sajde Karoon'</em></strong>. They write as well as compose this number which is spearheaded by Yasser Desai with Warsi brothers (Meraj Warsi, Riyaz Warsi, Faraz Warsi) adding on well in the background. A 'qawalli' that manages to establish an identity of its own and adds on to the genre that it belongs to; <em>'Sajde Karoon'</em> could well be utilized for a devotional as well as romantic outing. This one makes it three out of three for <em>Bombairiya</em>. <strong>OVERALL</strong> Music of <em>Bombairiya</em> is good and it would have covered some distance had it been promoted well. One just hopes that the soundtrack doesn't go unnoticed due to lack of awareness. <strong> OUR PICK(S)</strong> Sanki, Bairiya, Sajde Karoon Full Article
b Music Review: Simmba By Published On :: Sat, 29 Dec 2018 13:21:20 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> Rohit Shetty films are traditionally not known for their music. At best, the soundtrack of his action-comedy entertainers are functional and they solve the purpose of keeping the narrative going. Hence, one expects the same from <em>Simmba</em> as well which has Tanishk Bagchi getting his biggest break when it comes to composing most of the songs, with multiple lyricists coming together to pen their pieces. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-928962 size-full" title="Music Review: Simmba" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Aankh-Marey-Simmba.jpg" alt="Music Review: Simmba" width="720" height="405" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> Chartbuster song <strong><em>'Aankh Marey'</em></strong> from <em>Tere Mere Sapne</em> is recreated for the Ranveer Singh-Sara Ali Khan starrer and it turns out to be a massive chartbuster from the word go. It is always heartening when a recreation is done well and Tanishk Bagchi deserves full credit for getting it fantastically right with this Kumar Sanu original that is now sung by Mika Singh. The singer comes together with Neha Kakkar behind the mike and together they have loads of fun while Shabbir Ahmed comes up with new lyrics. The song is set to be played right into 2019. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's legendary number <strong><em>'Tere Bin Nahi Lagda Dil'</em></strong> is recreated as well by Tanishk Bagchi and the end result is melodious again. Rashmi Virag writes new lyrics for <em>'Tere Bin'</em> which has Rahat Fateh Ali Khan taking the lead and Tanishk Bagchi along with Asees Kaur chipping in. A beautiful number that has stayed on to be immortal for over the decades, this one is a shift from <em>'Aankh Merey'</em>, hence adding on to variety in <em>Simmba</em>. It is back to 'masti' and celebrations with Tanishk Bagchi and Shabbir Ahmed coming together for <strong><em>'Aala Re Aala'</em></strong>. A 'tapori' number, this one has a 80s feel to it and sung with aplomb by Dev Negi. An introduction song of Ranveer Singh in the film, this one has Goldi as the additional singer and together the team comes up with a functional track which suits the film's purpose. Lijo George-DjChetas pair up for <strong><em>'Mera Wala Dance'</em></strong> and one wonders why was this song not promoted earlier on. With a fantastic hook to it, courtesy Kunaal Vermaa, this could well have turned into an instant chartbuster had it been unveiled earlier on. Nonetheless, this one carries a lot more fun when compared to the song before [<em>‘Aala Re Aala’</em>] and it could well have been Ranveer Singh's entry number as well. With Kumaar as the writer and Nakash Aziz as the lead singer, it also lends Neha Kakkar yet another good platform to go and have fun. A situational number comes in next with Tanishk Bagchi spinning together <strong><em>'Bandeya Rey Bandeya'</em></strong>. Even though Arijit Singh is known for his romantic number, this one which is written by Rashmi Virag is far away from being set into a love zone. Instead, it comes in the middle of the film's second half and though it has Asses Kaur contributing too along with Altamash Faridi as Arijit Singh's singing partner, at best this one just about passes muster and can't be expected to have a long run. The soundtrack concludes with a couple of theme tracks. While Simmba Theme 1 is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Simmba Theme 2 has Thaman S spinning it together. Both have an addictive element to them and as the film turns out to be a massive success, these pieces too would find good traction amongst the masses in order to generate good recall value. Moreover, there is distinct South feel to both the pieces which could well be seen as homage to Temper on which <em>Simmba</em> is based. <strong>OVERALL</strong> Music of <em>Simmba</em> is better than what one expected from it. Other than situational songs (most of which work), the soundtrack also boasts of songs like <em>'Aankh Marey'</em> and <em>'Mere Wala Dance'</em> which have it in them to cover a much larger distance. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Aankh Maare’</em>, <em>‘Mere Wala Dance’</em>, <em>‘Tere Bin’</em>, <em>‘Simmba Theme 2’</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Gully Boy By Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 06:17:01 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> When Zoya Akhtar announced <em>Gully Boy</em> with Ranveer Singh, there wasn't much known about what the film would bring on screen. Hence, it was surprise galore for the audiences when Ranveer Singh's rap number introduced the film through a teaser. Now after catching hold of the soundtrack there is another big surprise in store as there are an astonishing 18 songs in there. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-944920" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Mere-Gully-Mein-Gully-Boy.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> Ranveer Singh debuts as a rapper in real life as well, what with as many as five tracks against his name. Amkur Tiwari produced and Spitfire composed and written <strong><em>'Asli Hip Hop'</em></strong> is already a riot for the manner in which Ranveer goes about rendering this one. A hit amongst those who love the underbelly of rap, this is followed by Divine, Naezy and Sez on the Beat's 'Mere Gully Mein' which takes the whole excitement to the next level. It is riotous, ferocious and true to its genre, hence also ensuring very good recall value. Things turn a bit soft though when Ranveer goes on to narrate Javed Akhtar written poem <strong><em>'Doori'</em></strong>. Though this one is a short piece, one feels something is missing as the heart-warming moments had just begun. This is soon followed by a musical piece by Rishi Rich that has added lyrics by Divine. Though one doesn't see this one turning out to be a chartbuster like the first two songs, it should play on well in the film. The team also comes up with <strong><em>'Ek Hee Raasta'</em></strong> and the song adds on to the soundtrack like a scene in a film does to the narrative. Kaam Bhaari & Ankur Tewari write <strong><em>'Kab Se Kab Tak'</em></strong> where latter pairs up with Karsh Kale to put together the composition. Voice of a female is heard in the soundtrack this time around with Vibha Saraf pairing up with Ranveer Singh. While the overall impact is there, the best is reserved for the flagship number <strong><em>'Apna Time Aayega'</em></strong> which is put to tune by Divine & Ankur Tewari. Former's lyrics along with Dub Sharma are truly acidic and one can clearly hear the cry of the underprivileged who wants to do something really good in life. A clear cut chartbuster here. From this point on, Divine and Dub Sharma have a lot to offer in the soundtrack. Former writes lyrics for Chandrashekar Kunder aka Major C composed <strong><em>'Sher Aaya Sher'</em></strong> which is decent but not exemplary. However the ones that indeed makes a mark is their 'Azadi'. A cry of war for freedom from all the boundations, <strong><em>'Azadi'</em></strong> has in it to find some good traction over the next few days. As for Dub Sharma's solo effort <strong><em>'Jingostan'</em></strong> (which plays in two versions), it seems like a bit of noise to begin with but soon you get a hang of it for the sheer spirit that it comes with. When <strong><em>'Train Song'</em></strong> comes, you realize that there is indeed a heavy duty team coming together, what with Raghu Dixit & Karsh Kale singing as well as composing the number along with Midival Punditz. In fact it is rather surprising to see as many as four lyricists collaborating for this one, what with Javed Akhtar, Karsh Kale, Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj joining hands. There is some 'thehrav' in the proceedings though with Jasleen Royal composing and singing <strong><em>'Jahaan Tu Chala'</em></strong> in her characteristic style. The overall effort is easy on ears as Aditya Sharma's lyrics are simple too and hence have a soothing effect. It is back to business though with Kaam Bhaari composing and writing a namesake number <strong><em>'Kaam Bhaari'</em></strong>. Since this is a new world of rap and something that is far away from being Bollywood, one takes time to adjust to this tune that has Ankur Tiwari pairing up as well. Soon after, he comes along with Mikey McCleary to compose<strong><em> 'Jeene Mein Aaye Maza'</em></strong>, a well-made number where he takes the centre-stage as a lyricist as well as singer. There is also an all-around effort by singer and lyricist Ace who pairs up with ishQ Bector in the music department to bring on <strong><em>'Har Gham Mein Khushi Hai'</em></strong>. The song fits in truly well for the genre that Gully Boy is promoting and hence it turns out to be a rather seamless experience. On the other hand there is Western-Punjabi collaboration next with Prem & Hardeep and putting together a really well composed <strong><em>'Goriye'</em></strong>. A fun number which actually has a Bollywood touch to it as well, it has Arjun, Blitz & Desi Ma coming together with Kaka Bhaniawala and Bhinder Khanpuri. This one is a potential success too and should be unveiled really quick. The soundtrack concludes with Viveick Rajagopalan composed 'tapori' number <strong><em>'India 91'</em></strong> which again belongs to the slum setting that Gully Boy belongs to. There is a huge team of MC Altaf, MC TodFod, 100 RBH, Maharya and Noxious D coming together for this song and one ends up wondering about the real name of any one of these members. <strong>OVERALL</strong> If one has to define the music of <em>Gully Boy</em> in one word, it would be 'trippy'. There has been no precedence of such a soundtrack in Bollywood before and it could well turn out to be a trendsetter if expected by the audience. An experimental score, this one has a few songs in there which are potential chartbusters in the making. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Apna Time Aayega’</em>, <em>‘Asli Hip Hop’</em>, <em>‘Mere Gully Mein’</em>, <em>‘Goriye’</em>, <em>‘Azadi’</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Badla By Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:35:53 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> From a film like<em> Badla</em>, one expects a few theme songs that would be used for promotional purpose. Since this Sujoy Ghosh directed film is more of a conversational affair, there was never any scope for songs arriving in the course of the narrative. This is what happens too in this soundtrack which has five numbers, all of which are basically theme tracks. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-961053" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Music-Review-Badla.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="405" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> It is a sad song that kick-starts the album, what with composer Amaal Mallik bringing on board his brother Armaan Malik for<strong><em> 'Kyun Rabba'</em></strong>. This is a kind of number where lyrics have an important role to play and from that perspective lyricist Kumaar doesn't disappoint. He brings in the right elements of pain, separation and regrets in the song which later arrives in the 'acoustic version' as well and does leave a decent impression. Clinton Cerejo, who has given the fantastic background score of <em>Badla</em>, is the man in charge for the rap track <strong><em>'Aukaat</em></strong>' which plays during the opening credit rolls of the film. Siddhanth Kaushal and Jizzy come together for writing this theme track that has Amitabh Bachchan trying his vocals at rap and actually doing rather well. He is joined by Clinton Cerejo along with Amit Mishra for this thumping number that does well in setting the mood for the film, though doesn't quite carry much of a shelf life. KK's voice is always special and hence when his name appears on the credits for <strong><em>'Tum Na Aaye'</em></strong>, you want to know what does composer Amaal Mallik have to offer. Yet another song about pain associated with separation, this one has sensitive lyrics by A.M.Turaz. That said, with the overall mood and setting being pretty sad and not much promotion to accompany the effort either, <strong><em>'Tum Na Aaye' </em></strong>would largely go unnoticed. Had it been picturised on someone like Emraan Hashmi for a quintessential romantic entertainer, it could have covered a distance. Last to arrive is<strong><em> 'Badla'</em></strong> and this one comes across as a rather weird effort, considering it gets into the zone of <em>'petrol ka daam badla'</em> and stuff alike, which has absolutely nothing to do with the core of the film. Moreover, this effort by composer/singer/lyricist Anupam Roy (who is supported by Manoj Yadav for the lyrics), is rather lazy and lukewarm, hence falling under the quick-skip variety. <strong>OVERALL</strong> The music of <em>Badla </em>doesn't really have much of a recall value, though <strong><em>'Kyun Rabba'</em></strong> may play on for a while. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>Kyun Rabba</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Notebook By Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:32:08 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> Most of the times when newcomers are launched, the film belongs to the romantic genre. Of course when it is a love story in the offering then music has to be a strong point as well. Moreover, <em>Notebook</em> is a Salman Khan production and hence you do expect composer Vishal Mishra to deliver goods along with his team of lyricists who come together for five tracks. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-966217 size-full" title="Music Review: Notebook" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Music-Review-Notebook.jpg" alt="Music Review: Notebook" width="720" height="450" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> The manner in which <strong><em>'Safar'</em></strong> begins, you are reminded of <em>'Ilahi'</em> [<em>Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani</em>]. Moreover, Mohit Chauhan is the common element as well which further enhances the appeal of this Kaushal Kishore written number. Composer Vishal Mishra does well to create the kind of music that is set in the hills and brings in the right serenity that you associate with such milieu. Based on Kashmiri folk music, lyricist Kaushal Kishore spins <strong><em>'Bumro'</em></strong>, the core theme of which was also heard in Hrithik Roshan's <em>Mission Kashmir</em> almost two decades back. This time around it is Kamaal Khan who renders <em>'Bumro'</em> and while the impact is decent enough, you still want to go back to the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy composition that had made waves back in year 2000. It's the sound of piano that kick-starts the proceedings for the first romantic number in <em>Notebook</em>, <strong><em>'Nai Lagda'</em></strong>. Vishal Mishra brings himself behind the mike for this soothing love song that is based on melody with Akshay Tripathi coming up with quintessential filmy lyrics. A song about pain associated with separation, this one has Asees Kaur as Vishal's companion and is fair. Vishal Mishra steps in as a lyricist too along with Abhendra Upadhyay for <strong><em>'Laila'</em></strong>, another love song, which is led by Dhvani Bhanushali. A soft sounding number which has a core situational appeal, it has orchestra playing a major role as there is a variety of instruments coming into play. With a Western influence to it, this one starts seeping into mind after repeated hearing. Last to arrive is <strong><em>'The Notebook Symphony'</em></strong> and can well be expected to be a part of the film's background score. An elaborate piece which is made to accentuate the soundtrack's big screen appeal, this one should make an impression along with the film's narrative. <strong>OVERALL</strong> The music of <em>Notebook</em> is decent and though there aren't any major chartbusters out there, as a group of songs there is certain consistency coming into play. If the film does well in theatres, the music should find added traction. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Safar’</em>, <em>‘Nai Lagda’</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Romeo Akbar Walter By Published On :: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:11:07 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> Since <em>Romeo Akbar Walter</em> is basically a spy thriller, music is expected to be primarily an added accessory and not necessary an integral part of the film's narrative. Hence, even though there are five tracks in the John Abraham starrer, one expects a situational score at best. <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-969148" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Romeo-Akbar-Walter-3-1.jpg" alt="" width="720" height="450" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> First to arrive is a patriotic number <strong><em>'Vande Mataram'</em></strong> which has Shabbir Ahmed composing and writing it. This one has an old fashioned feel to it and goes all the way into the 60s style. Sonu Nigam leads the show as a singer with Ekta Kapoor (not to be confused with the namesake film and TV producer) in this song that is just about okay and doesn't cover the distance. The one that turns out to be quite good though is <strong><em>'Bulleya'</em></strong>. In fact it is surprising that the song wasn't really pumped all over since it had the potential to emerge as one of the major chartbusters of this year. Rendered by Rabbi Shergill (of <em>'Bulla Ki Jaana Mein Kaun'</em> fame), it has Shahid Mallya as his singing partner. A well written number by Ashok Punjabi, it has a very catchy tune by Sohail Sen that belongs to Sufi genre but has been presented in a Bollywood avtar, hence turning out to be an all-around effort. Next to arrive is a romantic number <strong><em>'Jee Len De'</em></strong> which is put to tune by Raaj Aashoo and is written by Murali Agarwal & Shabbir Ahmed. This one has the kind of tune which reminds one of many Emraan Hashmi numbers that were composed a decade back. As a matter of fact the beginning of the song reminds one of Mohd. Rafi's <em>'Teri Pyaari Pyaari Surat Ko'</em> that was picturised on Rajendra Kumar in <em>Sasural</em> [1961]. However, the similarity just stops at the opening line as rest of this Mohit Chauhan rendered track maintains its own identity. <strong><em>'Allah Hoo Allah'</em></strong> comes next and just like <em>'Bulleya'</em>, even this one had the potential to cover some sort of distance. Composed and written by Shabbir Ahmed, this one is crooned by Sameer Khan and is a good qawalli in the offering. In fact it also appears at a good juncture of the film's narrative and is actually one of the few songs in there that really fits in well. Last to arrive is <strong><em>'Maa'</em></strong> which is written by debutant Prince Dubey. An ordinary piece by composer and singer Ankit Tiwari, it has a slow start and stays that way right through its three minute odd duration. An ode to the mother, it is about the protagonist remembering her in the times of pain and sorrow. Though this is a situational number, it actually brings down the film's pace. <strong>OVERALL</strong> With the current trend of number of soundtracks releasing just a day or two before the film's release, it takes time for the music to grow. However, one can expect <em>'Bulleya'</em> and <em>'Jee Len De'</em> to find an audience in the long run. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Bulleya’</em>, <em>‘Jee Len De’</em> Full Article
b Music Review: Bharat By Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 06:01:55 GMT <strong>EXPECTATIONS</strong> Salman Khan. Katrina Kaif. Ali Abbas Zafar. Bhushan Kumar. Vishal-Shekhar. Irshad Kamil - When the credentials are as huge as that, you expect the music to be of the next level. Moreover, considering the fact that the film transitions Salman Khan's journey from being a youngster to an old man as he lives his life along with the rise of <em>Bharat</em>, the music needs to be big too. <img class="aligncenter wp-image-981138 size-full" title="Music Review: Bharat" src="https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Bharat-14.jpg" alt="Music Review: Bharat" width="720" height="405" /> <strong>MUSIC</strong> First to arrive is <strong><em>'Slow Motion'</em></strong> and the song is anything but slow motion at play here. A fast paced number that is just the kind which goes with Salman Khan's image, it reminds one of the kind of numbers that were heard in his earlier films like Ready and Bodyguard. Nakash Aziz gets the 'sur' right when it comes to singing for a Salman Khan number and Shreya Ghoshal is a surprise choice as a situation like this could well have been a ready stage for Neha Kakkar to step in. Nonetheless, a foot tapping number that takes time to grow but does eventually. As is expected, a love song comes next in the form of <strong><em>'Chashni'</em></strong>. A couple of versions are heard here with newcomer Abhijeet Srivastava and Neha Bhasin getting a solo track each. While one has to give it to lyricist Irshad Kamil for coming up with a new word for a song, somehow <em>'Chashni'</em> doesn't manage to make an impact. It turns out to be way too full and though the singers do try their best, the final outcome is just not the kind that stays with you for the entire duration. An ordinary track. A fun track comes next, what with newcomer Akasa Singh pairing up with Neeti Mohan and Kamaal Khan for <strong><em>'Aithey Aa'</em></strong>. A song with a North Indian setting to it, <em>'Aithey Aa'</em> has Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif coming together and while their presence does elevate the proceedings to some degree, the overall outcome is not the kind that would make you jive along. Later in the album there is a 'dance version' of the song that comes in as well with Nakash Aziz and Neeti Mohan pairing up. This eventually turns out to be one of those songs that make some sort of an impression after repeated hearing, but that's about it. Theme track of Bharat comes next and this time around director Ali Abbas Zafar steps in as a lyricist as well. In fact he also composes it along with Julius Packiam, and together they come up with <strong><em>'Zinda'</em></strong> which can well be expected to play at number of important junctures of the film. Vishal Dadlani comes behind the mike for this inspirational number that is about confidence in one's abilities and to fight for what's right. This one is an out and out situational number and it would all boil down to the kind of visuals at display once it plays on. The three songs that arrive next are all situational and the first that is heard is <strong><em>'Turpeya'</em></strong>. Sukhwinder Singh is the lead singer here for this number that has a Punjabi base to it and reminds one of many such songs like these that have been heard in the past with a folk feel to them. Expect this one to aid in the film's storytelling. Jyoti Nooran renders <strong><em>'Aaya Na Tu'</em></strong> and the manner in which she sings this one, you are reminded of Kailash Kher. A sad song, this one is quite ordinary and one hopes it doesn't slow down the film's pace. Thankfully, <strong><em>'Thap Thap'</em></strong> turns out to be a relatively better outing, though this too is again there to aid the film's narrative instead of being the kind of number that would emerge as a chartbuster and bring audiences in theaters. Sukhwinder Singh, as always, gets the right energy in for <em>'Thap Thap'</em> and one waits to see the kind of situation for which it has been composed. <strong>OVERALL</strong> One had terrific expectations from Bharat though the music here doesn't turn out to be the kind that was heard in earlier Vishal-Shekhar-Salman Khan-Irshad Kamil-Ali Abbas Zafar collaboration like <em>Tiger Zinda Hai</em>. A couple of songs do make an impact though and for the rest one waits to see how they are integrated into the film. <strong>OUR PICK(S)</strong> <em>‘Slow Motion’</em>, <em>‘Aithey Aa’</em>, <em>‘Zinda’</em> Full Article
b EXCLUSIVE: Writer Kanika Dhillon bags Shah Rukh Khan-Rajkumar Hirani's next! By Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:10:29 GMT Shah Rukh Khan’s last film, Zero, released in December 2018 after which he went on a long sabbatical. He has been reading scripts and even shortlisted a few of them. Meanwhile, the names of a lot of filmmakers did the rounds with whom the superstar was supposedly working with. However, of late, it has come to light that SRK is working with blockbuster filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani in his next directorial flick. Recently, while answering a fan question, he also let out a strong hint that he has indeed given his nod to Rajkumar Hirani’s flick. And naturally, it led to a lot of excitement among fans. While not much is known about the film and its subject, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that for this venture, Rajkumar Hirani and his frequent collaborator writer Abhijat Joshi have been joined by Kanika Dhillon. She has become quite well known of late thanks to her work in films like Manmarziyaan (2018), Kedarnath (2018), Judgmentall Hai Kya (2019) and the web film Guilty (2020). Interestingly, in the beginning of her career, she had extensively worked with SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment. She worked as an assistant director on SRK’s 2007 blockbuster Om Shanti Om. She wrote the screenplay of Ra.One (2011) and additional screenplay of Always Kabhi Kabhi (2011). Rajkumar Hirani’s next hence marks Kanika’s reunion with Shah Rukh and Red Chillies Entertainment after almost 9 years. A source close to the project says, “Kanika Dhillon has come on-board and she along with Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi are busy scripting the film. Kanika is mainly scripting while Rajkumar and Abhijat are helping her with inputs. They are hoping to finish in a month or two. The film was to go on floors in August but due to the lockdown, it seems that the shoot will be pushed ahead.” Rajkumar Hirani’s last film, Sanju, released in 2018 and was based on the controversial life of actor Sanjay Dutt. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, this flick emerged as the biggest hit of that year, earning Rs. 342.53 crores. Hirani, in fact, holds the envious record of not giving a single flop as a director. The source assures, “His film with Shah Rukh Khan too seems to be shaping up well, at the writing stage. And Rajkumar-Abhijat-Kanika collaboration has added a lot to the script and it’ll be something to watch out for.” Also Read: Post Manmarziyaan, Taapsee Pannu and Kanika Dhillon reunite for Haseen Dillruba Full Article
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