The Great Wall

                              Another silly movie that one should avoid. Earlier it was only Americans who were tilling relentlessly to save humanity from Aliens , diseases etc. But seems Chinese have now started shouldering this responsibility voluntarily with USA. It seems as the Chinese economy grew and American hegemony is continuously being challenged around the globe , Chinese now have started thrusting their contributions to humanity in movies . Like all Chinese goods are, this movie too, has some scenes blatantly being copied from other movies (Watch World War Z).

                          Firstly the story , its movie has two potent Chinese historical characters woven with glimpses of socialism ( this tale shouldn’t be revealed to outside world one General said , typical Communist policy of censorship - lol ) and implicitly acknowledging and taking credit of introducing gun powder in battles . Instead of revealing much about story , let me try and rephrase the whole story in different context to make it more interesting for my readers . So here it is…

                           For some time now , PLA (People Liberation Army of China) has been practicing to invade Tibet. The Tibetans have constructed a formidable wall around Lhasa as defensive tactics to evade the bloodsucker Army( btw PLA role is played by Dragons). The Tibetans are peaceful and brave community , who are facing the onslaught of Chinese for sometime with no help whatsoever from the outside world (only hollow sermons of respecting sovereignty and peaceful resolving conflict was heard from different quarters that Dragon don’t understand as animals only understand violent measures ) .Finally the day of reckoning came and on the D-Day, PLA attacked the Tibet . Newer weapons were employed by Tibetans who fought bravely , thus successfully thwarted the PLA from invading Tibet and saving the world from communist monster .

                             I have rephrased the movie in my thoughts and told the story, I seriously hope and pray for Tibetan independence . Some of you might be wondering where did Matt Damon go? Truth is , his role is inconsequential . I don’t understand why he decided to do this movie , he actually demoted himself after working in this movie , guess this is what happens when one lives out of his means and smoke excessive weed , your debt forces you to do mediocre Chinese garbage .

                                     
                                             Verdict - Useless movie “ A Must Avoid ”. 

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

                             One of the worst movie that I came across lately . It(Film) created so much hype but turned out to be a damp squib and only later you remember the idiom “Everything that glitters isn’t gold”. So much hoopla created by media and blushes of Deepika (to be working for a Hollywood movie with Diesel ) make gullible people to fall in the trap , and you end up cursing your stars for wasting precious time over a mediocrity .

                           I would refrain from elaborating upon story line not because it will ruin the suspense but unfortunately there’s none . An over smart, oversized Uncle( Diesel or Petrol I don’t really care) does kiddish stunts and forgot acting in the meantime . Some gizmos and bunch of idiots will be entrusted task of saving humanity from disaster(watching this movie is a catastrophic event for me) . Couple of actors from Asia were taken (for visibility quotent) so as to increase the world wide collection of this otherwise pathetic movie . 

                           I am recusing myself from commentary on Asian actors except Deepika. Like other girls in movie, she also tried successfully to join the harem of Gigolo /patriot/ hunk/ engineer /scientist etc. .Perhaps makers believe the monkey stunt performance is the latest fad seducing girls . One advice to Deepika, for how long you think people will watch your legs and tits and satisfy themselves ? Its time you seriously start acting or take the plunge and use your legs more creatively enchanting audience for some more time .

                           Overall a wasted effort and anyone planning to watch it, should do it at his own risk, as watching Xxx can seriously damage your brain cells. If you want to watch purely for entertainment watch “Chota Bheem” instead .

India Shastra by Shashi Tharoor

                                            The book “India Shastra” is written by an eminent Congress politician and author Shashi Tharoor. The author paints the picture of contemporary India and its state of affairs after recent unprecedented victory of BJP in parliamentary elections in 2014 . This book has 100 essays segregated into 8 chapters touching different aspects of political and personal triumphs in his life though a sizeable part is devoted to trivializing achievements of PM Modi and mocking Natwar Singh(Former External minister and Gandhi family loyalist).

                                              After reading the book, one can’t help but conclude that the landslide victory earned by the BJP in 2014 parliamentary elections (75 crore girlfriend jibe) has disturbed some people immensely and prompted Shashi Tharoor to devote a couple of sections to ridicule Modi in individual capacity and his government . The author can’t keep his political bias in check and indulged in his mischievous narrow one sided commentary to belittle government. The author halfheartedly appreciated some social schemes implemented by incumbent government (Swatchta Abhiyan or Beti Bachao Beti Padhao) as opposing such schemes would have risked readers wrath while going berserk in criticizing other policy decisions .

                                           The fun part is the accusations of continuing with the previous government policies by Modi government . In a democracy, a regime change at center doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning of all the policies of the previous government . He very shrewdly sidestepped the truth, that before implementing policies, they were debated in parliament as it should be and thereafter suitably amended. It would have been stupid to dump schemes merely because UPA governments inept leadership adopted them, the prudent thing was to tinker with wasteful part while implementing rest as taxpayers money isn’t politicians personal fortune.

                                           As a Congress MP and to be in good books of his party also to remain relevant at national scene, it was expected and customary of politicians from their self proclaimed secular front to trade communal charges at Modi government. Author could have spared readers from this mud slinging ‘Cricket’ but then author has the liberty to express himself which he claims is getting stifling under present dispensation . This is a non-fiction book and readable if you can ignore the blabbering and sympathize with pain these rich brats are undergoing as the power slipped out of their hands which they consider their birth right .

India's Bismarck-Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by Balraj Krishna (Review)

                                        This is a detailed book about a giant of a political personality, who transformed the destiny of India . He was conferred the title ‘Sardar’ justifying the faith people had on his vision and his ability to surpass all odds to achieve success against tyrannical British empire . The successful political campaigns at Kheda, Nagpur, Surat , Ahmedabad made him leader of masses with devoted followers , his grit & determination and prudent maneuvering of tricky political situations to catch the bluffs of opponents led campaigns to its victorious conclusions.

                                      The book reveals the trust Gandhi ji had on his lieutenant Sardar , to stand firm against adversities , thus nominating him the actual PM contender for the Independent India. The extraordinary determination and discipline to unite 560 princely states (self-governing princely states were released from British suzerainty after Indian Independence Act 1947) along with rest of India was a herculean task accomplished miraculously by Patel earning him the title of ‘Iron man of India’. He was well versed with the weakness and unperturbed by vicious propaganda of few unrelenting Rulers and embarked on his successful pious job creating circumstances conducive of United India earning the title of ‘Bismarck of India’ .

                                     This book sheds light on the journey of Vallabhbhai Patel in our country’s history ,different phases of struggle from Indian Independence movement to becoming the first ‘Home Minister’ of Independent India. A comprehensive narration of events from participating in Satyagraha movements against repressive British to supervisory role in the functioning of Congress ministries post 1937 provincial elections. His understanding of ground situations and pragmatic approach had thwarted the balkanization of India much to the dissatisfaction of Jinnah who tried to outbid Congress with British help.

                                                   Much has been written and discussed about the role of Gandhi and Nehru, this book is an attempt to fill the gap by throwing light on stupendous achievements of Vallabhbhai Patel. He was a beacon of hope for countrymen and for disillusioned party men when other stalwarts had succumbed. He rose to the occasion after partition and was active behind the scenes to unite and consolidate Indian landmass.

                                         This book did tremendous job to your knowledge about circumstances and decisions taken by our leaders , a well researched book . In my opinion its a must readable book