Maryada Ramanna Movie Review

Movie Review : Ace filmmaker S S Rajamouli breaks from his formulaic films to dish out a laugh-riot and amply displays his flair for comedy.
He does succeed in his experiment and also raises the bar of the genre by riding on situational comedy and strictly avoids slapstick humour. After designing larger-than-life roles for superstars like NTR, Ram Charan and Ravi Teja, the young filmmaker sketches a self-piteous role for comedian-turned-hero Sunil to have audience in splits. Even the backdrop of Rayalaseema factionism tightens up the tale of a fearful lad who unknowingly steps into his enemies den. With the love track between Sunil and Saloni failing to take-off, the screenplay is loaded with protagonist's attempt to escape from his captors and that becomes tad repetitive. Interestingly, the director who relied on slaptick comedy in his star-centric movies, comes of age with this laugh-riot by stitching the comedy scenes around true-to-life situations- an ill-fated youngster, decrepit cycle and finally stepping into a death trap. However, the dichotomy of factionist family who believed in the adage of athidi devo bava but kill the guest once he steps of their threshold, lacks conviction.
Youngster Sunil rides on his decrepit bicycle to transport goods but loses the job since he delivers late every time. The depressed guy gets a courier from an MRO of the Rayalaseema region, stating that their 5-acre property is restored and he can claim it now. On the way, he befriends a pretty girl Saloni and lands up in the Rayalaseema region. He approaches a feudal lord (Nagineedu) to help him in selling his land but he gets trapped in his house, since they come to know that he is the son of the man who killed the feudal lord’s brother.
Comedian Sunil, who turned hero with Andalaramudu few years ago this time returns with another roaring comic flick and puts in a restrained performance. Saloni has nothing much to do, while Nagineedu, Brahmaji and Supreet do justice to their roles. However, a well-designed set, great cinematography and mellifluous tunes by Keeravani takes this comic caper to a different plane.
SOURCE ::Times of india

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The best time to work out

Is it better to exercise in the morning, or later in the day?
Let your circadian rhythms be your guide. In the afternoon or early evening, your core temperature is warmer. A warm core makes your muscles and joints more supple, which helps you avoid strains and sprains. That makes afternoon or early evening ideal for exercises that tap your muscles, like strength training, stretching, and interval workouts.
Mornings are good too!On the other hand, if endurance activities are more your type —long brisk walks or bike rides — morning may be better. Your body’s core is cooler early in the day, which can make endurance activities seem less tiring. And there is less risk of overheating. But a good warm-up will be key, since your muscles are likely to be stiffer in the mornings.
No-Sweat SchedulingTune up your muscles, lungs, and heart with these well-timed workouts:Mornings: Get energised. Walk your way to a slimmer you — in your own home!
After-noons: Muscle up your midday. It can be quick and easy. Then, get flexible with a chi-gong exercise.Evenings: Stretch yourself to sleep. It really helps.Stuck in an exercise rut? Get tips on diversifying your fitness portfolio — and make long-term health gains.
SOURCE ::Times of India

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Health benefits of corn

With bhuttawalas putting up makeshift stalls at almost every corner in the neighbourhood during the rains, most people love to have this healthy snack.
Corn is high in nutrients, which are extremely beneficial for you. Rich in Vitamin B1, which is used in the metabolism of carbohydrates, Vitamin B5, which helps with physiological functions, folate, that helps generating new cells and Vitamin C, which helps fight diseases, corn should be a must in your diet.
Corn is also high in fibre, which helps you fight digestive problems like constipation. Fibre also helps lower cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of colon cancer and is also useful in helping to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Folic acid present in corn is known to prevent neural-tube birth defects. Experts also recommend corn for people who suffer from Anaemia. Make a delicious and easy side dish — corn sauteed with green chillies and onions not only tastes good but is healthy, too!
SOURCE::TIMES OF INDIA

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Excessive milk consumption can cause prostrate cancer

London, July 26: Excessive milk consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer, experts have found.
A Canadian research, published in The Prostate journal, found that men who drank four 200 ml glasses of milk had double the risk of the disease, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Milk contains cow hormones, including insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). These encourage growth and may help to feed prostate cancer and perhaps, to a lesser extent, ovarian cancer.
Researchers from University College London have suggested that a few thousand years ago people avoided milk because it led to gastric pain and upset stomachs. This is because Europeans lacked the gene to produce the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the milk sugar lactose.
However, Professor Walter Willett, chairman of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, says there's little evidence to justify such recommendations, claiming such measures are "likely to cause harm to some people".
Willett says that "many studies have shown a relation between high milk intake and risk of fatal or metastatic prostate cancer, explained by the fact that a high intake increases blood levels of the IGF-1 growth-promoting hormone".
SOURCE::DC

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Anti-ageing hormone pill 'boosts pregnancy'

In what's being claimed as the world's first clinical trial, Israeli scientists have found evidence that an anti-ageing hormone pill could dramatically boost a woman's chances of conceiving. DHEA is produced in the brain, ovaries and testes and is the most common hormone in the human body. Its levels peak in people in their 20s and then rapidly plummet by the 30s. A team at Tel Aviv University was stunned by the results of a small study carried out with their patients, some of whom took the DHEA hormone supplement. Lead scientist Adrian Shulman of Tel Aviv University was quoted by the 'Daily Express' as saying, "We believed that a reduction in this hormone has a part to play in older women having difficulty in conceiving when using IVF. "The results achieved were beyond our wildest dreams. We never believed there would be a 300 per cent increase in a woman's chances of becoming pregnant when she took the hormone supplement."
SOURCE ::DC

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Stop jogging! It doesn't always help lose weight

London, July 26: Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight.
Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: "Lots of people start running to lose weight and it doesn't always work - and this is why."
"Fat is one of our body's favourite sources of energy," says Brookes. "The more you run, the more your body prepares itself for your next run. You will actually start to hold on to more fat," the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.
Brookes, with a clientele that includes celebrities, high-fliers and housewives, suggests why you won't get leaner is that the body is an amazing machine and will adapt to anything.
"The more time you spend running, the better you become at running and the more efficient you get, the less energy you use and the fewer calories you burn," says Brookes.
According to him, running is also bad for joints. "When you run, two-and-a-half times your bodyweight is transmitted through your joints."
"If that force is repeated over and over, eventually your weakest joint will give out. Usually the ankles or the knees are the first to go," he adds.
Contrary to popular belief that any exercise will speed up your metabolism, running can, says Brookes, do the opposite.
SOURCE ::DC

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TELANGANA BY ELECTION TODAY-TRS for high poll percentage

Hyderabad, July 26: The Telangana Rashtra Samiti president, Mr K. Chandrasekhar Rao, has denied the charges of violation of the model code of conduct.
In his response to the Election Commission (EC) notice, the TRS president said he had only “highlighted” the failure of the ministers to keep their electoral promises made during the previous elections.
The Election Commission had served a notice against Mr Chandrasekhar Rao for making certain derogatory comments against the home minister, Ms P. Sabita Indra Reddy.
The TRS chief said he never intended to hurt any person. He also blamed the media for “misquoting” him with regard to his call to “accept money and liquor” from other parties but to cast vote for the TRS.
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Dr I.V. Subba Rao, told mediapersons that the IT minister, Mr K. Venkata Reddy, and the former minister, Mr Md Shabbir Ali, had also submitted their replies. The EC is yet to take a decision.
Dr Rao said instructions were given not allow voters or agents with mobile phones within a 100-metre radius of the polling booths. Even the polling officials will be keeping their phones in silent mode, he said.
The CEO also said the police seized Rs 2.19 crore from people who could not account for the money they were carrying. The authorities closed 4,125 belt shops and seized 11 illicit arms manufacturing centres.
The CEO added that all the arrangements were in place for the bypolls scheduled on Tuesday.

SOURCE::DC

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Priyanka’s fun filled shoot

Priyanka Chopra is quite excited about her next film Anjaana Anjaani, which is a love story. And the reason is not because she thinks the movie has any earth shattering concept, but because she feels it is a unique take on a relationship. “It is a different premise and you have not seen that in a love story for sure!” she says. “It is an outstandingly fun film. But it is a love story and not a romantic comedy. It is a story of two strangers who meet under different circumstances and fall in love,” she adds.
Priyanka will be seen romancing the handsome Ranbir Kapoor for the first time in this film. She admits that she will remember the three months she shot for the film for a long time. “We had lots of fun shooting for it. We were in America for almost three months and we were all very badly behaved,” she admits.
SOURCE:: DC

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Kangana to play a glamorous rascal

Kangana to play a glamorous rascal
Kangana Ranaut certainly seems to be going places. The actress, it has been heard, has bagged Sanjay Dutt’s first home production Rascals, being directed by David Dhawan.
Dhawan wanted this Ajay Devgan-starrer’s female lead to be sexy, glamorous and funny. Incidentally, he had spoken to Kangna about it at a recent award function and had told her that he would like to work with her in the near future.
A source from the unit of Rascals revealed, “Sanjay and David wanted someone very sexy for this role. In addition to being very glamorous, the character is also required to be very funny.”
“One more hero is likely to be added to the cast and Kangna will be romancing both Sanjay and Ajay in the film,” he adds further. This will be Kangna’s second film with Ajay after Once Upon A Time in Mumbai.

SOURCE ::DC

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