New Delhi: Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg expressed support for Disha Ravi, who was arrested by the central government for allegedly using a toolkit in connection with a farmers’ strike.
‘Freedom of speech and the right to peacefully protest and assemble are essential human rights. These must be the core of any democracy. ” Greta tweeted with the hashtag #Standwithdisha.
Greta tweeted in support of Disha Ravi by embedding a tweet from Fridays for Future. “Fridays for Future (FFF) tweeted that we will speak out peacefully, respectfully, and to ensure justice for all.” Founded by Greta in August 2018 at the age of 15, Fridays for the Future (FFF).
New Delhi: A new Covid standard has been introduced for foreigners coming to India. The Union Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued new directives. The new guidelines will take effect on February 21. The first suggestion is to fill up the Self Declaration Form on the Airsuvidha Portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before departure. Next is the Covid test. The covid taken within 72 hours should be negative and should be on hand. It must be uploaded on the portal. Passengers must undergo confirmatory molecular tests at their own expense. In addition, this applies to those who travel to or from Gulf countries.
•ONE WORD: A crime thriller that failed to impress, an average movie for a time pass.
Chakra is directed by the newcomer MS Anandan who also handles the story, screenplay and dialogues. The movie is produced by the actor Vishal and the film comes under the production of Vishal’s owned production house called Vishal Film Factory. The movie has the star cast of Vishal playing as a hero and Shraddha Srinath playing as the heroine. Regina Cassandra joins the casting to play a very crucial role and Robo Shankar, Manobala, K.R Vijaya and Srushti Dange join in the further casting. Yuvan Shankar Raja composes the music and KT Balasubramaniyam handles the cinematography. After several issues faced in theatrical release, the film managed to release on the fixed date of 19th February and the Hindi version of the film is distributed by B4U Motion Pictures.
Firstly without any kind of hesitation, I would say the movie is just average in all aspects because of its predictable way of making. The movie is all about like a cat and mouse play, hero in search of his father’s stolen Ashoka Chakra where he meets with many hurdles to find it back, his various path, challenges he faces and his fights to keep his promise portrays the rest of the story. While watching it’s clear that it’s won’t be the hero, the audience will be searching for something to get engaged and to be a part of this ridiculous joinery. The movie begins with a massive robbery happening in Chennai city on Independence Day, during the day 50 robberies will be happening in a different part of the city. Due to the different duties, police officials find themselves to coordinate to stop the robberies. Nearly equivalent to 7 Crore of money and ornaments get robbed. Therefore city commissioner appoints a special team to find the culprits. Soon Encounter specialist Assistant Commissioner Gayathri is appointed to investigate, and her former lover Major Subash Chandra Bose also called Chandru joins her to investigate because his family is also a victim among the fifty massive robberies. Two of them starts their journey with a team and will they able to find the culprits or can he save the upcoming hazards are the rest of the story. To clarify in a single word it’s simple, neither hero nor anyone can save anything because the whole movie is like a sinking ship that continuing its loose journey without any hope.
From the writing to the making everything was a failure, the story was pretty ok for a crime thriller but they way the maker MS Anandan had executed the screenplay was pathetic and miserable. All the event is written in the script was completely predictable from the beginning till the end. I was wondering by the horrible direction of M.S Anandan, his making was too overdramatic and the boring way of making was awful and unpleasant to watch. The main problem is the story, the plot looks ordinary but still, it was having many chances to create moments between hero and villain but sadly nothing was used effectively to maintain the decorum. Those incidents which I saw on the screen is something that we can see on low budget short movies and teleserials all the happenings was immature and executed as silly. Hero running all over the film till it ends and he is the one who only finds the solution and also he is the one who knows the villain’s next move was found as usual without any sort of uniqueness. Another irritating and annoying thing is the writing of stages of the story, from incidents to incidents nothing seems to be genuine, no one needs to give extra strength to their brains to find the twist and turns while watching itself can realise what is going to be shown, everything is predictable as well as respective of many crime thrillers like this.
The poor writing also affects the viewing experience, at many times I found the movie is getting and giving boring, had to keep on telling myself to sit back and hold to know the ultimate ending. Now I regret it, the worst climax was equally made, was shocked to see the silly climax. The character development was also below average, the motives and life lack depth. Hero and heroine exchanging words and telling that they love each other, no clarification or neither any sort of development was made, explanation on how they fell love each other was too cliche as well unthinkable, felt like the maker is forcing the audience to believe what they are intended to. Also, a routine formula that follows on investigating film were supporting police officers cracking jokes in a serious situation and trying to laugh the viewers follows here without any reluctance which was intolerable and painful to watch. The most illogical factor in the writing is the writers get confused on who is the real investigator, to conduct the investigation heroine as the ASP only have the ordinance but here its opposite heroine is always been as an assistant to help the hero. Hero telling her not to do that, not to think like that, not to go there like that, have to do like this etc are the things happening throughout the film and also every police officers including higher officials are obeying and doing what he just says, was totally absurd and disgusting to watch. Even if the hero is from the military and has a major rank which government or missionary allows this, is he the only brained person in the Tamil Nadu state, should go ask the director whether it’s intentionally made or not, if it purposely then it’s complete funny.
Sometimes the hero or heroine can fail to influence a and a cunning villain can impress, I was expecting a power-packed smart and badass villain but all those expectations were killed by the very first appearance, it was not about the revealed person it is all about the actions which the character portrayed. A proper justification on why she does, just like the same reason everything ends up on money, the motive is all for being rich. The past story of the villain was interesting but the reasons why she turned out to be a villain in future lacks depth and intensity because the events that are shown in the past haven’t got any connections to justify the present life and reason why to have a life like this. So like said the character development was written poorly and the usual formula is still following without any reluctance. I also wonder why the director had avoided the songs, they were a couple of spaces to add songs but was not used, if the tracks were added it would have improved to show the romance and life events of hero and heroine. Moreover, this can’t be skipped off, the director had also fallen in choosing the right actors.
Shraddha Sreenath is an awesome actress and her recent films and performance were beautiful to watch but sadly not in this movie. She had undertaken the character of an Assistant Commissioner who is also an Encounter specialist, honestly, she was not the right person to do the job. She tried her best, but the attitude and qualities which a police officer needs was not seen in her skills. She is a very good actress in recent time who does unique selective characters but this selection was wrong, the director could have approached someone or she should have avoided it. Still, she manages to do her best and the actions were quite ok but overall the performance needs more profoundness and depth. Vishal as Chandru, the Major from the military did a nice job. His dialogue delivery was impressive and also scores brilliantly at actions. The style he had in his fights were thrilling to watch and the overall performance was amazing. Robo Shankar’s assisting police character was felt overdramatic, a role for smacking unwanted jokes and sadly none of the humour was worked out to bring the laugh. Srushti Dange comes with a cameo role with over make on her face, the person who did her dubbing made her performance dull, still, she survived to give a decent performance. Manobala as the guardian of the heroine was just average, the supporting role was just fine, with nothing much to elaborate on. K.R Vijaya as the mother did a great job, her emotional performance with Vishal showed love and affection.
The technical department had tried its maximum to hold the movie from its fall. The cinematography of
KT Balasubramaniyam was excellent. There are many stunning frames, especially at the action sequences. The movements he had done for capturing the fight sequences were incredible. Also, the close up frames in actions were amazing, the action sequence in the climax was taken brilliantly. As a night scene, the lighting methods which he had implemented was favourable to set the scene. Some of the close-up shots of Shraddha Srinath was also taken beautifully and the wide-angle frames of city shots were fair. The background score tuned by Yuvan Shankar Raja was extraordinary, even though the impact was less on most crucial scenes his background score had helped to endure the grasp. Also, the background tunes at action sequences were flawlessly executed to chill, the emotional background tunes were also matching for the scenes. The editing of Thiyagu was crisp and clear, the cuts were accurate without giving mismatches, a slight fault was felt at the scene where he trimmed when the song was going to began.
So overall to conclude Chakra had given me a disappointing viewing experience in all manner, the predictable way of making, the usual way of writing the plot and the unworked screenplay made the whole viewing experience dull and boring. I won’t personally recommend this film, but if you have one fifty rupees or more than to spend for a time pass you can take the tickets but still remember to watch with fewer expectations.
New Delhi: China says five of their soldiers were killed in the Galvan clash. China has released details of five Chinese soldiers killed in a clash on the Ladakh border with India eight months ago. India has released details of 20 Indian soldiers killed in the encounter. On June 15, Indian and Chinese troops clashed on the Galwan border in eastern Ladakh. The clashes erupted when Chinese troops tried to block the march to the patrol area.
India had earlier said that 20 Indian soldiers had lost their lives in the encounter. But China has not published clear figures. In an interview with Russian media yesterday, the Indian Army Commander said that China had come forward with an official response after commenting that about 45 Chinese people had lost their lives.
The Chinese military has announced that five people have been killed in the clashes and that the Chinese military has honored the martyred soldiers. The country honored Colonel Santosh Babu of India, who was martyred in the encounter, with the Mahavir Chakra. After the confrontation, India and China agreed to create a buffer zone on the border where both armies could not enter.
Kochi: The case of Jasna missing case has been handed over to the CBI. The CBI informed the court that it could take over the investigation. The court directed the crime branch to hand over the case diary and other files to the CBI. The documents are to be handed over to the CBI Thiruvananthapuram unit. The High Court order was issued on a petition filed by Jasna’s brother Jayce John and KSU state president K.M. Abhijit and others.
The CBI has said that there is something serious behind Jasna’s missing and there is an inter-state intervention. The government had told the court that all possible investigations were ongoing and that Jasna had not yet been located. However, the petitioners contended that there was no hope of finding Jasna through the Crime Branch investigation.
Jasna Maria James went missing on March 20, 2018. The girl, who had left the house in Erumeli Mukoottuthara in the morning and went to her aunt’s house, did not return. She was a second-year BCom student of St. Dominic’s College, Kanjirapally. First, the local police and then the IG-led team conducted the investigation. The crime branch later took over the case. Police conducted investigations in Bengaluru, Pune, Goa, and Chennai.
Kochi: Non-reserved travel on general coaches on long-distance train services is likely to come into effect from June. Reservations for General Second Class coaches have been made available on the IRCTC website till May 31.
Reservations will not be available on general coaches from June 1. However, Southern Railway has not received any order in this regard. Though there were plans to resume MEMU services, it was canceled due to the increase in Covid in Kerala.
Xiaomi came up with the technology of charging the phone over the air. Xiaomi launches MI Air Charge technology With it you can charge your electronic products without wires, pads, charging stand, etc.
The primary form of MI Air Charging is a single device that can charge up to five watts. ‘The design of the speakers, desk lamps, and other accessories in your living room will soon be switched to a wireless system. ‘- The company said in a statement. In addition to Xiaomi, Motorola and Oppo are also working on wireless charging technology. Xiaomi’s MI Air Charge can charge multiple devices simultaneously. Despite the announcement, it is still too late for the product to reach the market.
New Delhi: South Korean automaker Hyundai is all set to invest crores in the automotive sector. The company plans to invest Rs 3,200 crore in four years.
The company believes that electric vehicles are the future of the world. As part of this, Hyundai is planning to focus on electric vehicles in India. The company has already announced that it is ready to invest Rs 1,000 crore in locally made and affordable vehicles. There are indications that it will partner with another South Korean automaker, Kia.
Hyundai Managing Director SS Kim said electrification is the best way to prepare for the future. He added that progress is being made based on various studies for electrification.
•ONE WORD: Full on suspense and gripping till the end, Georgekutty executes it gain.
•DETAIL REVIEW:
Drishyam 2, is the sequel to the blockbuster movie Drishyam released in 2013. The team is now back again for a promising sequel with the same cast and different crew, the film takes place after six years of the various events related to the first part, the family premise of Georgekutty continues. The movie is directed by Jeethu Joseph who also handles the story and screenplay. The movie is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the production of Aashiravad Cinemas. Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, the movie comes under the OTT platform, released by Amazon Prime Videos.
When the sequel of Drishyam was announced by the makers an expectation was elevated, wondered what the film is going to be and how the film can take off after the outrageous incidents, also will this sequel can justify its first part. Yes, I felt too many questions just like everyone, after watching the teaser expectations were below but after watching the released trailer the earlier expectations had raised, it was promising. Still, questions were raised about how the movie is gonna be and can it do justice, ultimately Drishyam 2 is not for a just watch, it’s a must-watch. The happiest thing I loved while watching Drishyam 2 is that it gave the same touch and impact as Drishyam first part, I was equally thrilled and satisfied. I still remember the release day of Drishyam and the impact which the movie had given me while watching inside a packed theatre, after leaving the theatre the feel which the movie had offered was speechless. Honestly, the climax and ending were haunting from that moment, on next day even after waking up from the sleep the climax which I saw on the screen was obsessing in all manner. Now after completing Drishyam 2, I’m surrounded by the same feel and situation of the first part, the ending is once again haunting and provoking.
To describe in simple words, Drishyam 2 is an honest and massive sequel to the first part, credits go to the marker Jeethu Joseph. He once again proved that he is one of the best directors for making crime and suspense movies. The direction held by Jeethu Joseph is the top prior winning success of Drishyam 2, his truthful making and genuine writing helps this sequel to taste the winning success. He precisely knows what are all the elements that are needed for a suspense thriller and the rights blends are added equally in Drishyam 2 which makes it as a worth watch for a big time. The most interesting part I liked in the writing of Drishyam 2 is the way how the story gets developed after 6 six years. The occurrences that happened in the life of Georgekutty was written down beautifully that which doesn’t get diverted from the track also how the further upcoming incidents happening to him and his family was pen down convincingly, I couldn’t find any off-balance or exaggerated. The writing takes enough time to establish which was interesting and slowly the plot and screenplay get into the actual track of a thriller, and when fetches the steps no one can step back, one will completely hook into the watching and can never leave without completing it. The film offers the right moments to hold the attention of the viewers, it creates the actual tension on knowing what is next, the arousing thrilling mood was all over luminously evident in the second half, like the same Drishyam first part. The curiosity on how the movie is going to be ended was equally irresistible and compelling, couldn’t take the eye off and the climax was alleviating to haunt and also pacifying to think further.
The direction of Jeethu Joseph also needs to be mentioned just like his awesome script work. The whole making held by Jeethu Joseph was outstanding that doesn’t get slack at any point. The entire direction was intense to execute this sequel as the best and favourable, the challenge of making this sequel as extraordinary as the first part can be tough but the passionate making of him made the whole film to raise to meet the expectations. The components that are rendered in the screenplay was according to maintain the impact of the twist, so the written occasions associating with the entire ending was genuine and credible for the viewing experience. The mood of creating the thrill, establishing the happy family moments, making the situational humour, working out the sentiments and finally building the tensions and curiosity are safely and effectively written in screenplay also thus calculated in the right form without losing its actual path. The written dialogues were also notable, the right form of conversations was added, nothing gets filmy or dramatic. The words were having the power to stabilize the mood of the premise, also the emotional exchanges between the central characters were harmonizing to set the numerous scenarios.
The twist and turns that we can see in Drishyam 2 are more than we saw in the first part. Here towards the end of the second half things gets unpredictable, the ending is completely unexpected, I’m sure no can predict or make an assumption on ending, will witness something unbelievable. The engaging second half is uniformly held by the different problems and difficulties held by the central characters and how these problems affect and by what methods does the central character deal with it to resolve is taken down in the whole script without any confusions or complications. The climax is like a whole package full of surprise and amazement that can shock anyone, how and what are all the things that Georgekutty does to protect his family will he fascinating, striking and astounding to watch. The climax and the alternate ending was completely satisfying and fulfilling, which leaves the question that will it be possible for a common man to undertake these problems to protect his family and gives an ultimate answer of yes. The only drawback I found in the writing is the interval twist, it was like the one we can see in television serials, was also predictable by their over screen presence. But this small issue will be resolved by the tremendous shocking climax and by the performance of Mohanlal.
Mohanlal as Georgekutty shines once again, he just slips into the character sight, never felt like acting to do it. Here the character speaks louder than words, it’s a role that undergoes more with expressions and manners so Mohanlal just gets into it deeper and delivers the best and greatest. The numerous emotions which the character Georgekutty underlying in varied situations are crucial, actually challenging to perform but Mohanlal lives through these emotions flawlessly, knows when and where to use it and does perfectly without any single errors. Mohanlal using his eye as a tool to express the different emotions such as feelings, excitements, sentiments, attitude, enthusiasm, tensions, desperateness etc was governed premodernity without losing any grasp and that’s why he is termed as the complete actor. Meena as the wife Rani did a notable performance, her combination scene with Mohanlal was promising also the characteristic of a concerned mother was safer in her hands. Her emotional scene was also good and the suspicion which she exhibits thinkings about the incidents, her daughters and the safety of her families and concern about her husband were brought brilliantly by Meena as per the qualities or the character. Ansiba Hassan did a crucial role in the first part, the intensity was seen in her whole performance and the combination scene with Mohanlal expressed the sensible love of a father and daughter. Esther Anil as Anu comes as a modern girl who can speak English fluently did a great job. Even though performing she was having less but the vital role plays an important presence and whatever she does was precise to form the happening. Mural Gopi was surprising as the police officer, the mannerism of higher rank officer was throughout seen in his performance. Siddique and Asha Sharath comes with an extended supporting performance and both did complete justice to their respective characters. The fights and hateful posture is evident in their eyes of both the characters and did a spectacular job. Sai Kumar’s important role was the turning point and he performed brilliantly according to the right way which the character demand. Anjali Aneesh Upasana’s character was average and was not fond of how the way she undertook it, she was not a perfect match to do it.
Looking into the technical aspects, the cinematography for the film is done by Satheesh Kurup and editing is performed by V.S Vinayak. The cinematography was fair and modest offering good frames of urban beauty. It can’t be called a spectacular work but what a movie like Drishyam demands the cameraman gives interesting shots and frames. Liked the indoor shots, neat lighting techniques were used. There were many indoor scenes and on every scene especially at the night shots the lighting arrangements shows the certain skill of cinematographer and his teams. The editing of V.S Vinayak was also crisp and clear for suspense thrilling films, the transitions were impressive and the cuts don’t give any sort of mismatches. The background score tuned by Anil Johnson was also peerlessly matching to set the premise of thrill and excitement. Whenever the film demands, he gives the right tunes to set the mood, especially towards the end.
So If I am again continuing with my words this review will turn into a spoiler so can end up my promising one thing, Drishyam 2 is an honest and justifying remake that can be worth our valuable time. It’s a film that has it’s moments and prominence to prove that it’s a worthy sequel also the makers had lived and managed to meet the expectations to provide a compelling suspense crime thriller. Therefore to conclude I would say the return of Georgekutty and his family is a treat to watch for every type of audience, just go for it and never miss it.
Kochi: CBSE has decided to conduct the annual examination of Class IX and 11offline. Schools under CBSE have been directed to conduct the exams offline, but it is learned that the CBSE has decided to conduct the exams online given the spread of Covid in the state. With this, most of the schools have prepared timetables for conducting the exams online. However, the Times of India reports that the exams will be conducted offline if the state government allows them to be conducted offline.
Last week, CBSE directed the state government to conduct individual examinations in affiliated schools across the country. In other states, most of the annual examinations for Classes IX and 11 are conducted offline. However, because of the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the state, the decision has been taken to conduct annual examinations in schools in Kerala online.
“The CBSE notification states that schools should take steps to identify and address learning gaps in the ninth and 11th classes and then strictly adhere to the Covid protocols.
