AR Rahman launches CWG theme song.

Oscar winner A R Rahman on Monday launched the theme song for Common wealth Games 2010. The Group of Minister (GoM) on the Games had approved the song at a meeting on Sunday after it heard the rendition of the song. "We discussed the theme song among ourselves and A R Rahman, (Film Director) Shyam Benegal and (Producer) Bharat Bala. The GoM has approved the theme song in principle." Urban Development Minister S Jaipal Reddy, who heads the GoM, had said after the meeting.

Ramzan.

Ramadan, the greatest religious observance in Islam, is an annual month of fasting. It is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims consider this whole month as a blessed month. They fast during the days of this month and make special prayers at night. People also give more charity and do extra righteous deeds. Also, in this Holy Month, The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) received the first revelation of Al-Qur’an (in one of the last ten odd nights of Ramzan). Ramazan/Ramadhan is the month of celebration as well as the month of discipline and self-control.

"Islam is one of those great brotherhoods, which has been given to mankind by prophet Muhammad of hallowed memory."

Fasting is means of purification and developing the consciousness of our relationship with Allah. This Taqwa, is a protection against the schemes of Shaitan, and this world. Allah (SWT) has informed us that, "Whoever keeps his duty to Allah (has taqwa), He ordains a way out for him and gives him sustenance from where he imagines not. And whoever trusts in Allah, He is sufficient for him. Surely Allah attains His purpose. Allah has appointed a measure for everything." (65:2) Ramadhan should be a time of increased activity wherein the believer, now lightened of the burdens of constant eating and drinking, should be more willing to strive and struggle for Allah (SWT).
Such was the month of Ramadhan in the time of the Prophet (pbuh). It was a time of purification, enjoining the good, forbidding evil, and striving hard with one’s life and wealth to make the word of Allah the highest and Islam the dominant Deen.
Significance of Ramzan fasting
1)The most important consideration in undertaking a fast, as in any act of devotion, is to seek nearness to God, and seek His pleasure and Forgiveness. This itself generates a spirit of piety in man.
2)Creating the conditions of hunger and thirst for oneself, simply in obedience to the Divine order, measures the faith of man in God and helps strengthen it by putting it to a severe test.
3)Fasting enhances through creation of artificial non-availability, the value of the bounties of God which man often takes for granted. This inculcates in man a spirit of gratitude and consequent devotion to God. Nothing else can bring home to a man the worth of God's bounties than a glass of water and a square meal after a day long fast. This also reminds man that the real joy in enjoying God's bounties lies in moderation and restraint and not in over indulging.
4)Fasting makes us deeply conscious of the pangs of hunger and discomfort suffered by the less fortunate among our brethren. They have to put up with difficult conditions all through their lives. It thus kindles in man a spirit of sacrifice leading to change towards his suffering brethren.
5)Fasting gives man an unfailing training in endurance, a spirit of acceptance. This could well prepare him to put up with the unchangeable situations in life in the same spirit of resignation as cultivated during the fasts.
6)Fasting develops courage, fortitude, and a fighting spirit in man to surmount the heavy odds in life with a cool and tranquil mind. It sharpens his power of concentration to overcome obstacles through a vigorous exercise all throughout the month, leading to a steeling of his will power and resolve, that could help him in challenging situations in life. It is seen than many an undesirable habit which is difficult to give up, is more easily given up during the days of fasting.
7) Fasting teaches man reliance on God, and confidence in Him. Just as the vigorous state of fasting for a whole month is undertaken with His assistance, bitter situations in life could also be surmounted with His help.
8) Fasting develops a spirit of patience in man, with the realization that the days of fasting, though seemingly unending, do have a successful and happy end. Thus is life. All bitter situations pass, and come to an end.
9) Fasting is meant to conquer anger and develop self-control in man. The vigorous effort required to put up with hunger and thirst can well be extended to conquer other infirmities of human character that lead man into error and sin.
10) Fasting inculcates a spirit of tolerance in man to face unpleasant conditions and situations without making his fellow beings the victim of his wrath. Many people, when facing discomfort and deprivation, become irritable and annoyed. This anger is then vented on those around them. Fasting helps a man become more tolerant despite his own discomfort.
11)Fasting mellows a man and enhances his character, giving a jolt to the human instincts of pride, haughtiness, jealousy and ambition. Fasting softens his character, and clears his heart and mind of many negative emotions.
12) Fasting exposes the weakness of man in the event of his being deprived of two basic bounties of God; food and drink. It infuses into him a spirit of weakness and submission, generating humility and prayer in an otherwise arrogant being.
13)Fasting breathes the spirit of forgiveness in man towards others, as he seeks God's forgiveness through fasts and prayers.
14) Fasting gives lessons in punctuality. Man has to adhere to a strict schedule of time in the observance of the fast.
15)Ramadan dates – Peace And Happiness On Ramadan!
Peace And Happiness On Ramadan!
Fasting could affect the economy of the individual as he is less wasteful on food and meals.
16)Fasting demands a rigid sense of discipline, mental, spiritual and physical. This forms characteristics which are an essential ingredient to success in life.
17) Fasting creates spiritual reformation in man, infusing him with a spirit of enthusiasm and zest to change and become a better human being in the eyes of God. This is an excellent opportunity, given to believers each year, to change themselves and consequently their destinies.
Ramadan dates – Shine In His Divine Blessings!
Shine In His Divine Blessings
On the physical side, fasting cleanses the human system of the accumulated impurities of uninterrupted eating throughout the year. It prepares the body to face diseases or conditions of scarcity. The rigid abstinence of a fast regulates man's health, sharpens his intellect and enhances the qualities of his heart.


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Producer DD Kashir.

Team Kalmadi defends consultants it hired.

Suresh Kalmadi has challenged new allegations of corruption outlined in an interim report by the CAG or Comptroller and Auditor General of India. The document indicts the finian rung of the Commonwealth Games: Kalmadi, who is Chairman of the commonwealth Games' Organizing Committee; Mike Fennel, President of the Commonwealth Games' Federation; and Chief Executive Officer Mike Hooper. The interim report suggests gigantic lapses in the way companies were chosen to handle broadcast rights and sponsorship rights. By selecting Fast Track Sales of London to handle the broadcast rights, the report suggests that Rs 24 crore was lost in revenue. The other bidders were not studied before Fast Track was awarded the contract. For SMAM, the Australian company hired to bring in international advertisers and sponsors, the CAG interim report states that while four companies wanted to apply for the contract, only one bid - from SMAM - was considered. After SMAM shot into the headlines last week,Team Kalmadi said its contract has been cancelled for "non-performance." The sponsorship managed so far for the Games is less than half of the target. For the Queen's Baton Relay in October last year, the interim report says that the consultants chosen for the ceremony were, bizarrely, the highest bidder. By using Maxxam International, the interim report states, Rs 6.16 crore was wasted.

Gorkha leader Madan Tamang killed in Darjeeling.

Darjeeling: All India Gorkha League President Madan Tamang died on Friday after being allegedly attacked by Gorkha Janamukti Morcha (GJM) supporters in Darjeeling. Police say Tamang was attacked with sharp weapons and was being taken to Siliguri for further treatment when he succumbed to his injuries.

"Tamang was attacked near Planters' Club this morning when he was supervising the arrangements for a meeting to be held later in the day. Miscreants hit him with khukris and swords, wounding him on the shoulder and stomach," Inspector General of Police (North Bengal) KL Tamta said.

Tamang was preparing for a Gorkha meeting at Planters' Club in Darjeeling which was scheduled to take place later on Friday.

Tamta said All India Gorkha League initially decided to hold the meeting at Darjeeling Chowrasta but later shifted the venue due to opposition from GJM.

Tamang had been opposing GJM's stand on a interim set-up for Darjeeling hills and demanded Gorkhaland instead. Tension prevailed in Darjeeling following the attack with shops and markets closing down.

'Kites' banned in Karnataka.

Heartbreak for all the Hrithik Roshan fans in Karnataka as his latest movie Kites has been withdrawn from theatres after a call of boycott by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC).

Reason? KFCC accuses producer Rakesh Roshan of flouting the norms of the release of non-Kannada films in the state.

According to the norm, ‘Kites’ was given a special permission to release on 24 theatres, but exhibitor Big Cinemas planned to release it on 46 theatres. Normally, non-Kannada films are allowed release only on 21 theatres.

A meeting was called on Thursday to find a solution, but producer Rakesh Roshan gave it a miss.

KFCC President Basant Kumar Patil is quoted as saying: “There was a meeting but Rakesh Roshan did not turn up. But we are the supreme body and they can't violate the norms.”

In the past, Hindi films like 3 Idiots and My Name Is Khan have released in Karnataka in less than 24 theatres.

Kites Movie Review: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangna Ranaut‎....

Much awaited Kites movie has been released On this Friday (May 21). Earlier, Kites movie star cast Hrithik Roshan super star of Bollywood, and Barbara Mori actress from Mexico, were gaga about all around for the Kites for its unique love story and technologically advance actions scenes; this Kites movie review will give you all the details. Kites has been released in two versions, on in 90 minutes remixed format which is named Kites: The Remix and other 130 minutes format which is named Kites.
Before the Kites movie release, people have witnessed soaring consecutive Kites movie controversy regarding behind the scenes romance between Barbara Mori and Hrithik Roshan, and more recent, his break-up with Barbara in

Cannes and coming out as henpecked husband.Well Kites movie controversy aside, coming over to the Kites movie review again, now, movie has launched and it has certainly to some extent pleased the great words of Hrithik and Barbara, nevertheless, it losses the attention substantially, as story reveals and we come to know that this is something we have seen in Hollywood movies without songs and dance.

Kites movie romantic scene takes the toll in the Kites movie, and Kites movie story is far from the logic, reason and reality, and the only thing believable in the story is ‘Love’. Hrithik is a salsa teacher in Las Vegas, who have a dedicated student in Ranaut as Gia, who is the daughter of the Mexican richest gangster. They’re about to marry each other, when Hrithik as Jay, sees his future brother-in-law’s fiancee Natasha as Barbara. Herein the conflict infuses and story moves to give us some of best actions scenes ever made in Bollywood.

Kites movie songs and dance, makes the Kites movie roll and rock, and Hrithik dance is really best, which audience will be excited to see. Rakesh Rashon has given good music, and smooth music ‘Zindagi..do pal ki’ is really beautiful, but somehow, music is rated average. Anurag Basu experiential hand in love and romance is again witnessed in Kites similarly like in Gangster.

Kites movie star cast Barbara and Hrithik love scenes are beautiful and assert their chaste love with strictly directed intimate scenes of romance which is never consummated in Kites movie. Any Poet will say that its a poetic experience watching this movie and tag it as must watch movie for escape from real live love experience to adorned and flowery pure love.

Cast and Crew of Kites movie
- Hrithik Roshan as Jay
- Barbara Mori as Natasha
- Kangna Ranaut as Gina
- Kabir Bedi as Bob

Director: Anurag Basu
Producer: Rakesh Roshan
Story by: Anurag Basu, Robin Bhatt and Rakesh Roshan
Music Director: Rajesh Roshan

Jaswant Singh may return to BJP.

Nine months after he was expelled from BJP for publishing a book lavishing praise on Mohammad Ali Jinnah, former Union minister Jaswant Singh is set to return to the party.

Mr Jaswant Singh, who was elected to the Lok Sabha from Darjeeling in the general election held last year, has since his ouster from BJP been in political hibernation.

All that may end soon, thanks to the efforts of former deputy prime minister L K Advani, who has been egging on his party colleagues to re-embrace the former Union minister.

A formal announcement about the decision to reinduct Mr Jaswant Singh is, however, likely to be made only after BJP president Nitin Gadkari’s return from his European tour.

The ice between the veteran leaders was broken when Mr Advani invited his estranged colleague to accompany him to Jaipur last week to attend former vice-president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat’s cremation.

“I think it was very courteous of Advaniji to invite me to join him and some of his other colleagues who were going to Jaipur for Bhairon Singhji’s cremation. I was very touched that Advaniji asked me to go with him,” Mr Jaswant Singh told a news channel on Friday.

“I find that this is a commodity that is essential between colleagues who have worked together. Why should all of it automatically be attempted to be poured into a jar of political convenience,” he asked.

When asked whether he was returning to the BJP, the Darjeeling MP replied. “I’m not affirming. Did I?” On being asked whether he felt he still belonged to BJP, he said: “I spent 32 year there (BJP). How can I get it out of my blood stream?”

He, however, was unapologetic about his biography on Jinnah. “Oh no, absolutely not, certainly not. That (the book) is an expression of my views.”

It was the publication of the book “Jinnah: India Partition Independence” which had led to his ouster from BJP on August 19 last year. The party had simultaneously disassociated itself from Mr Jaswant Singh’s assessment of Jinnah, as also Sardar Patel, the country’s first home minister.

However, while Mr Advani may have succeeded in persuading his party colleagues to take back Mr Jaswant Singh, he had no such luck in his attempts to facilitate the return of another estranged colleague, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti.

The mercurial leader’s endeavour to snuggle herself back into the party fold — she quit the outfit she had earlier formed, the Bharatiya Janashakti Party to signal her readiness to return to the BJP — was resisted by all the senior leaders, as also by almost the entire Madhya Pradesh unit.

Reports of her possible return to BJP was opposed by almost all the top-ranking leaders in the state, who felt that she’ll make things difficult for chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Mr Advani also appears to have upset the BJP’s Bihar unit, and its coalition arrangement with the JD(U), by trying to impress upon them the need to induct another former Union minister Mr Digvijay Singh into the party.

The Banka MP shares a very hostile relationship with chief minister Nitish Kumar, and was one of the co-sponsors of the Kisan Mahapanchayat — a platform of upper caste leaders opposed to the chief minister — held earlier this month in Patna.