New Delhi: The ICMR-National Institute of Virology in Pune has announced that the country will start vaccinating children by September. Bharat Biotech’s covaxin trial for children aged 2 to 18 years is in two and three phases is in progress. “Once the test trial completed successfully, vaccination can begin immediately,” ICMR-National Institute of Virology director Dr. Priya Abraham told the national media.
In addition, it is hoped that the DNA vaccine of Zydus Cadila will be available soon. Dr. Priya said that the M-RNA vaccine of Genoa Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., the biological-E vaccine, the Novovax vaccine of the Serum Institute of India, and the intra-nasal vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech are also ready for distribution.
New Delhi: The collegium chaired by Chief Justice N V Ramana recommended the central government to appoint nine judges to Supreme Court including Justice C T Ravikumar from Kerala high court. This includes Nagaratna (Karnataka), Justice Hima Kohli (Telangana), and Justice Bela Trivedi (Gujarat). The other members are Justice A.S. Okha (Karnataka Chief Justice), Justice Vikram Nath (Gujarat Chief Justice), Justice J.K. Maheshwari (Sikkim Chief Justice), Justice MM. Sundaresh (Chennai), P.S. Narasimha (former Additional Solicitor General). Their names have been published on the Supreme Court website.
If the recommendation is accepted by the government, Justice B.V. Nagaratna will become the first woman Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by 2027. Justice Nagaratna is the daughter of former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ES Venkataramaiah. This is the first time the collegium has recommended three women to the Supreme Court at the same time.
Currently, AS Okha is the most senior judge in the High Court. Justice Okha was known in the country for questioning the government in handling the covid epidemic and for issuing numerous judgments on the rights of interstate workers during the epidemic.
In addition to Chief Justice Ramana, other members of the collegium are Justices U.U. Lalith, A.M. Khanwilker, DY. Chandrachud, L.Nageshwara Rao.
•ONE WORD:Inviting the viewers to a home full of joy and surprises.
•STORY IDEA:
#Home deals with the life and family of Oliver Twist (Indrans) who lives with his two sons, his wife, and with his grandfather. The elder son Antony Oliver (Sreenath Bhasi) is a young filmmaker who is busy with the writing of his second film and the younger son (Charles Oliver) is techy who needs his back papers to be cleared. Kuttiyama (Manju Pillai) is a loving wife and caring mother and Appachan (Kainakary Thankaraj) is a person who doesn’t talk much. Antony’s first film was a super hit so he faces much pressure to complete his second script. His producer Baby (Maniyanpilla Raju) forces him to complete it within a couple of days or else the project will be dropped. As Antony completed his first script from his home his producer advises him to return home to complete the script. He followed the idea and returns home but things get turned upside. His father Oliver was excited to see his son after a long time but Oliver is a technology-challenged person who is not good at using smartphones and social media. Oliver finds struggles to keep his wanting closeness with their sons and gets disappointed. Soon the home of Oliver comes with some unexpected happening followed by several events that unfold the rest of the story.
•ANALYSIS INTO DIRECTION, STORY, SCREENPLAY, AND DIALOGUES:
The film #Home is directed by Rojin Thomas who had previously directed the hit film Philips and the Monkey Pen. The story, screenplay, and dialogue are also written by Rojin Thomas. The film is produced by Vijay Babu under his production company of Friday Film House and the movie is currently streaming through Amazon Prime Videos.
Home is something that comes with many life and emotions, it’s a place that we can find ourselves, it’s like a place where we can find happiness and it’s a place where we are secured so for me my home is my heaven. Like I said #Home is a movie filled with joy, happiness, sentiments, and surprises which can give smile on everyone’s face. The story of this film is compressed with the events that can happen in any home, it’s linked with the current living scenarios. The story is great, it correctly got the components to connect with the mind of the audience also, the way the story unfolds with the various event leading to the climax was beautifully written. The detailing of the script and how every character was written out need to be specially mentioned because every character which appears in the film connects with us, how are their life, what are their emotions and how they are going through it and also the happiness which comes across them easily makes an adequate connection so while watching one can feel the presence of their home. The plot is served with several happenings, many events are leading the story and its connecting scenes are also in a huge a number so one needs to focus and also the film is having a duration of 161 minutes so to be hitched within the film the story and screenplay needs to be effective and fortunately the well productive writing and the balanced presentation of screenplay makes the script steady. Therefore one doesn’t need to be worried about the lengthy duration, the fine writing, and the competent making makes this film like a sweet home.
The direction from Rojin Thomas was outstanding, the way he made the movie is heart whelming. The making of Rojin Thomas was entirely passionate, he was having the right ideas on how to make this movie pleasing and while watching one get easily related to its premise. The fun-filled and feel-good moments he had brought out in the making and on the script were elegant because accurate attachment to relate the story and its characters were in the right manner. The way he took the movie step by step to express the emotions of the characters was refreshing and the pleasant feel which the movie passes through the making makes the film more compelling. Importantly the director had authentically used the talents of every actor, the guidelines he gave to the performers to present the acting as natural was evident. The surprising factor is that the director did the right justice to the script because the maker had cleverly understood the exact time and right moment on where to add the emotions and also when to attach the next associating scenes so no one can feel any kind of incompatibility, therefore the constant making will help to hook on within the film and its surroundings. Also like I said the feel-good components are surrounded by the story and making so none of these factors was overdramatic, everything was properly balanced on the right scale avoiding the cliches.
The writing of the screenplay was also excellent especially when it comes to portraying emotions. The entire screenplay is flowing with many feelings and emotions like parenthood, affection, care, respect, brotherhood, anger, sorrow, love, and selfishness so bringing out all of these emotions and blending with the characters was written out perfectly. These emotions were settling with the characters appropriately and a faithful job was done to mix them with various situations. In the second half, the script is having a subplot that carries a flashback and it was penned flawlessly also how this subplot connects to the present scenarios was written out genuinely resulting in a wonderful ending. The dialogues were also extremely powerful, particularly the dialogue of the sentimental scenes. Those words from the actor Indrans was having the power to melt the heart. Also, the motivating dialogues were not at all felt dramatic, some of the inspiring words were giving more beauty to the scenarios. So overall Rojin Thomas after his first film ‘The Philps and the Monkey Pen’ had once again bounce with an enjoyable entertainer that has a striking making and a gratifying story, offering a movie that has its moments of a sweet and loving home.
•PERFORMANCE OF ACTORS:
The film comprises the casting of Indrans, Sreenath Bhasi, Nalsen K. Gafoor, Manju Pillai, Kainakary Thankaraj, Deepa Thomas, Vijay Babu, Anoop Menon, Johny Antony, Priyanka Nair, Minon, Aju Varghese, Asha Aravind, Srikant Murali, Pauly Valsan and many more. Indrans as Oliver Twist did a spectacular performance, the movie is all about his shining performance. He was living as the character, the qualities and mannerisms he expressed for his father’s character was fascinating to watch. The affection and love of a father were amazingly seen in the acting of Indrans. His love towards his two sons, his concern about the family, and the innocence in his character were acted out brilliantly. His sentimental scenes were priceless, the sorrowful emotions which come to his face at the emotional scenes were charming to pass its feel. The dialogue delivery was authentic and the way he expresses was purely natural, therefore like said #Home is all about the incredible performance from Indrans. Sreenath Bhasi as Antony Oliver Twist did an impressive performance. His combination scene with Indrans was beautiful filling with love, anger, and affection. The amazing dialogue delivery by Sreenath Bhasi was having the perfect timing especially when it comes to the scenes having anger. Manju Pillai as Kuttiyamma who performed as the mother and wife were excellent. The scenes which she uses to express the love and concern of a caring mother were awesome to watch. Nalsen K. Gafoor as Charles Oliver Twist did a speculator performance. His situational humor and the way he presented it were entertaining. His character has the love and affection for his brother and family and Nalsen had given his best to make it more beautiful. Vijay Babu as the psychiatrist Dr. Franklin was good with the right qualities of a psychiatrist. His approach and the way he carried the character were adequate. Deepa Thomas as Priya did a noteworthy performance. As a lover the behavior she gave to the character was catchy. The supporting roles played by Srikant Murali and Johny Antony were wonderful. Johnny Antony as the friend of Indrans did a strong performance, his comedies were funny and the timing of dialogue was impressive. Priyanka Nair’s role and KPSC Lalitha’s role were unexpected and they delivered a good surprising performance. Pauly Valsan, Ashlin Jospeh, Asha Aravind, and Kiran Aravindakshan come with small roles and everyone was fine with their performance. Anoop Menon, Aju Varghese and Maniyanpilla Raju did complete justice to their respective cameo roles.
•MUSIC & TECHNICAL SIDE:
The cinematography is done by Neil D’Cuncha and the editing is made by Prejish Prakash whereas the musical composition of the film is tuned by Rahul Subrahmanian. The cinematography was rich in visuals, the shots and frames of a home were beautifully captured. The close-up shots to catch the emotions of the characters were giving more appealing. The incredible lighting techniques enforced in the indoor scenes and dark scenes were flawless. The editing by Prejish Prakash was not giving any kind of mismatching experience, the cuts were sharp and perfect and also some of the grading tunes were impressive. As the music director, Rahul Subramanian did a specular job. The songs were enjoyable to hear and the exceptional background score had given more impact. The song ‘Onnu Unarane Vanu’ was melodious with the right beats and had linked genuinely to set the flashback scenes. Another song called ‘Mukiluthodaanaayi’ was amusing to hear with its delightful tunes and lyrics. The background score was extraordinary, for building the feel-good emotions the background tunes had done a significant job. All the background tunes were perfectly sinking to bring out the precise emotions and feelings. Also, the background score had clearly helped to showcase the ongoing emotion of the characters which will help to realize their present feeling.
•CONCLUSION:
So overall #Home had given me a delightful heart whelming experience, the performance from actors and the well-written script and fantastic making make this movie charming like a sweet home. I strongly recommend this beautiful movie to watch with your family and with your loved ones, the character Oliver Twist played by Indrans will surely find a place in your hearts.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been acquitted in a case related to the death of Sunanda Pushkar. The court removed Tharoor from the list of defendants. The verdict was handed down by the Delhi Rose Avenue Court.
Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava had earlier argued that Shashi Tharoor should be charged with incitement to suicide and domestic violence if he was not charged with murder. However, Shashi Tharoor claimed that Sunanda Pushkar was suffering from various ailments and that death was natural.
The court acquitted Shashi Tharoor on January 17, 2014. Sunanda was found dead in a room at Hotel Leela Palace in New Delhi on January 17, 2014.
New Delhi: The Serum Institute has confirmed that there are fake bottles in the Covshield vaccine that arrives for the Covid vaccination.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified a counterfeit covid vaccine developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca and produced by the Serum Institute of India (SIII).
As the country has reported the spread of counterfeit bottles, some doubts have been raised about the availability of the covishield vaccine among Indians.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday issued a warning following the confirmation of counterfeit covishield vaccine in Southeast Asia and Africa.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has also called for increased vigilance within the distribution networks of countries and regions where these counterfeit products may be affected. In Uganda, the Covihield with batch 4121Z040 and expiration date (10.08.2021) was found and confirmed to be a forgery.
Walayar: The Tamil Nadu Health Department has said that border checks will be tightened in the coming days as more Keralites from other states come to Kerala for Onam. Prior to this, the Deputy Director of the Coimbatore Health Department, Dr. Aruna Walayar visited the Tamil Nadu check post on the border.
To go to Tamil Nadu, one of the two vaccination certificates and the RTPCR negative certificate taken within 72 hours are required along with the e-pass. The Tamil Nadu Health Department and the police have been camping at the border near the Walayar Chavadi bridge for two weeks to check these.
All except lorries and hospital lorries will be deported to Tamil Nadu on presentation of these documents. Those who are not will be deported from the border. On Tuesday, 130 people were sent back without documents.
Thirty people who arrived at the hospital without documents were deported after a free RTPCR examination. Twelve people were fined for traveling with five people in the car. The car can carry only four people, including the driver, and two people in the truck. Those who go to Tamil Nadu for work every day will be issued a travel pass for ten days on presentation of a certificate of two vaccines.
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra, who was arrested by the police in connection with a blue film production case, has been granted interim protection in a case registered in 2020. The protection was granted by the Bombay High Court in a case registered by the City Police in 2020. Justice SK Shinde restrained Raj Kundra from being arrested.
Kundra, who was arrested in July for producing and distributing pornography, is currently in jail. He had sought anticipatory bail last week in connection with the 2020 case. The sessions court had earlier rejected his bail application. He said the court had granted bail to another person in the case and asked him to grant bail to himself. At the same time, the prosecutor argued that Kundra’s involvement in the case was different from theirs.
The court barred police from arresting Kundra until the case is heard again on the 25th. The case against Rajkundra was registered in October 2020. The case was registered on the charge of displaying nudity and sexual intercourse on the OTT platform. Kundra, meanwhile, argued that this was a fake case. The court considered Kundra’s argument that no evidence had been found against him in the case.
New Delhi: India has issued a speedy visa amid a crisis in Afghanistan. India’s new visa regime could benefit those seeking to leave the Taliban-controlled country. The Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a new visa system called e-Emergency X-Misc Visa.
The Home Ministry tweeted that it was introducing an electronic visa system called e-X-Misc Visa in the new situation. With the Taliban taking power in Afghanistan, many are preparing to leave the country.
Thousands of people arrived at Kabul airport yesterday to leave the country. People had arrived on the runway of the airport and on the top of the planes.
Kabul: Indian diplomats began to be evacuated from Afghanistan. An Air Force special flight with 120 diplomats has been diverted from Kabul to India. The Indian embassy in Kabul closed. Reports indicate that the remaining Indians will be repatriated today.
The remaining officers will be flown in on special air force planes as regular services to and from Kabul airport have been canceled. The Air India flight left for Kabul yesterday but was abandoned due to the closure of the Afghan air border.
India had sought US assistance for the immediate evacuation of Afghanistan. The Ministry of External Affairs said that the situation was being closely monitored and appropriate decisions were being taken. The government is trying to complete the evacuation within the next 48 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs has set up a special cell for evacuation operations.
Kochi: Oil companies have increased the price of LPG again amid the covid epidemic. The price of LPG cylinders for domestic use has been increased by Rs 25. Currently, it is Rs 866.50.
In the last two months, the price of cooking gas has gone up by Rs 150. The price of cooking gas is also on the rise as people continue to be robbed by daily fuel price hikes. It is frustrating for the people that there is a government in the country that does not even respond when the oil companies continue to plunder.
