So much ado about a surname!

Published in January 20th, 2009

Posted by Anshu in Our life and times, Viewpoint

Sunjay Dutt’s comment about his sister Priya is now increasing the heat in the election fray. He says, ”Women should not stick to their father’s surname after marriage just for the sake of fashion. It will be a disrespect for their husbands if they do so. They must give up the father’s surname and adopt the [...]

Anshu’s Bollywood Trivia Quiz 1

Published in January 8th, 2009

Posted by Anshu in Film, Quizzes

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Here we go: He has essayed major parts in films about a royal court singer, a blind singer and a street singer. He has also given playback for these three roles. Who is he? This script writer didn’t write this film where Amitabh Bachchan played a small, yet powerful role. But strangely, Amitabh’s character was [...]

Anshu’s Amitabh Bachchan Trivia Quiz

Published in January 7th, 2009

Posted by Anshu in Film, Quizzes

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Try your hand at these: 1. Who gave Amitabh his name? What are Amitabh and Ajitabh’s pet names? 2. What are the names of the Bachchan bungalows in Mumbai and Delhi? Which home was renamed and what was the original name? 3. Years ago, in the days of Bofors, an anguished Bachchan penned a poem [...]

Big backsides are good for health!

Published in January 3rd, 2009

Posted by Anshu in Research

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We’ve all heard of “apples” and “pears” – body types each exhibiting a different distribution of body fat. Apple-shaped individuals carry most of their excess body fat around their tummies, while pear-shaped people carry most of their excess body fat on their hips, buttocks and thighs. But not all fat is bad. Now here comes [...]

Falling in love with a stranger

Published in January 3rd, 2009

Posted by Anshu in Music

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Before you get any ideas from the title, just found this beautiful song. It is a rare Panchamda composition. Any guesses to the film? It is from my all time favourite ‘Deewar’ starring Amitabh and Parveen Babi. The singer is listed as Ursula in the credits of the film. Any info on her buddies? Enjoy the [...]