The Indian Government would have wanted to roll back the dice of time a few years back on many fronts; there was no global recession, growth rate was fine, and there was only the nightmare of Pakistan to deal with. By now, even Manmohan Singh has stopped talking about a romantic relationship with Pakistan, with [...]

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Result of Alcohol Abuse

Those suffering minor symptoms do not necessarily have to be hospitalized while those with severe reactions must seek residential treatment. Long term drinking can lead to heart problems, ulcers, liver disease, inflammation of the pancreas and nervous system problems.

Withdrawal Symptoms

The first signs of withdrawal include headaches, anxiety, stomachaches, insomnia and occasional, a sight problem. When any of these symptoms become intense, medical personnel should be consulted. Often, the recovering alcoholic will become dehydrated due to vomiting. In cases like this, fluids will need to be given through an intravenous needle.

24-Hour Care

If sever symptoms are experienced, the alcoholic should seek entrance into a hospital or alcohol rehab center because around-the-clock care is required to safely go through this process. In these facilities, supervision and assistance are provided on a twenty-four hour basis seven days a week.

Outpatient Treatment

Not all patients having severe complications will need to be hospitalized, even if they require intravenous fluids. If a person decides to be treated in an outpatient setting, they must return to the hospital every day to be evaluated. There is a possibility that medication will be prescribed as part of the withdrawal process and the patient will also be evaluated daily so they do not become addicted to the new medication.

Help Is Necessary

When a severe alcoholic wants to be treated at home, they must have someone willing to stay with them through the process of alcohol detox. The caregiver will need to speak to a doctor about the detox process the patient will go through and the signs to watch be aware of. The knowledge of what to look for and when to seek help is vital for a safe recovery.

Severe Reactions

The two most dangerous parts of withdrawal include delirium and intense tremors and were mentioned earlier. These are condition that, if experienced in a home setting, can be life threatening and the caregiver should immediately seek medical help. In a hospital setting, proper tests can be performed to discover if internal damage has occurred.

Amitabh and Dharmendra in 'Sholay'

If you’re like me and you like watching old Bollywood movies, I am quite certain that you switch on Set Max or Zee Classic every once in a while to watch reruns of Bollywood movies from 40 years ago. A different sort of feeling rises within – the pace is slower, the dialogues are better, the impact much more powerful. Those are movies from the golden age of Bollywood when superstars such as Vinod Khanna, Rajesh Khanna, Dev Anand, Dharmendra and of course, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan ruled. Popular actresses such as Parveen Babi, Hema Malini and Rekha donned film posters all over India.

Today, these very names are  often remembered with the term ‘superstar’ and there is no reluctance in saying so.

Many of these superstars who ruled then have faded away, some gracefully, some not so gracefully. Most have opted to retire to a life of memories, spending their years in peace and quiet. There are very few who still remain and who have managed to remain a part of the filmy scene.

Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is one of the oldest and most endearing superstars of yesteryears. This phrase is not quite apt for him, since he is a superstar of present times also, but when we recollect the fact that his first film was released over four decades earlier, we realize that he is definitely the most enduring star of all times. Even today he can command his own price and roles which seem to have been written specifically for him.

Hema Malini

Hema Malini can also be counted as one of the most enduring superstars of many decades. She still looks graceful and beautiful, and her acting is flawless as always. Baghban brought her back on the box office stage with a bang and we look forward to many more years of fine performances.
Waheeda Rehman and Sharmila Tagore do not come on the silver screen as often as we would like them to, but that may be due to their own choices in life. But whenever they do star in a film, they shine with an incandescent glow.

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor is another actor who despite having become nice and round, does a great job as the avuncular uncle or father in the newer films. He carries years of experience and tradition on his shoulders, and his joy in his craft is evident in every role.

Mithun Chakravarty

Mithun Chakravarty, the ultimate Disco Dancer, has become popular as a reality show host. He may no longer be very nimble on his feet, but he still has the grace and the expertise to guide the newer aspirants who would like to step into his dancing shoes.

And some others…

There are many more superstars who we would like to see once again, even though it may be for short scenes or roles. Dev Anand does keep coming back with new flop shows, but he only seems to remind us of the fact that he is no longer a superstar, just a mockery of his old self. Naseeruddin Shah was never a superstar, but he along with Amol Palekar has managed to retain his own niche as a phenomenal character actor. We miss Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, Zeenat Aman, Mumtaz and many others – they were the true superstars and in their heyday they could give any of the new “stars” a run for their money.

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Ek Deewana Tha posterek deewana tha

About Ek Deewana Tha

It seems almost everything about Ek Deewana Tha, apart from the lead actors, has been copied from Gautham Menon’s Tamil film, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (VTV). Interestingly, VTV was also remade into a Telugu film titled Ye Maaya Chesave in 2010.

The soundtrack and film score of Ek Deewana Tha has been composed by A. R. Rahman, as he had done in the Tamil and Telugu versions. Even the original cinematographers and editors, M. S. Prabhu and Anthony Gonsalves, have been hired for Ek Deewana Tha. Last of all, singer Chinmayi  who dubbed for actresses Trisha Krishnan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu respectively in the original Tamil version and its Telugu remake, is doing that for Amy Jackson in Ek Deewana Tha.

The intentions of the filmmakers are quite clear – all they want to do is make money by rehashing a Tamil story that worked years back, into Hindi and feeding it to Bollywood fans. I wonder when will creativity and not money, will rule. At least in the film and arts industry.

Prateik Babbar is the son of Bollywood legend Smita Patil while Amy is a British model who has appeared on the covers of a lot of fashion magazines (FHM, Maxim, Cosmo, Vogue). According to the grapevine, Prateik Babbar and Amy Jackson are romancing each other off screen as well. Of course, this could also be a publicity stunt but apparently, they were really comfortable doing intimate scenes on screen.

The Trailers of Ek Deewana Tha

Watch the trailer of Ek Deewana Tha below. The movie seems to be pretty decent – let’s hope Amy Jackson shows some promise and talent because Bollywood could seriously do with some nice foreign maal among the usual crop of desi actors.

Ek Deewana Tha is all set to release on 17th February, 2012.

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Ekk deewana tha – Remade Music

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The music of VTV/YMC had been composed by A R Rahman and it had garnered widespread critical acclaim. Therefore, it was only natural that Rahman be commissioned to work on the Hindi remake as well. The lyrics of Ekk Deewana Tha have been penned down by none other than Javed Akhtar.

Ekk Deewana Tha has 12 tracks which have been sung by some really excellent singers:

• Clinton Cerejo (‘Kya Karoon’ –Wake Up Sid)
• Shreya Ghosal (‘Chikni Chameli’ – Agneepath)
• Javed Ali (‘Guzarish’ – Ghajini)
• Naresh Iyer (‘Robaroo’ – Rang De Basanti) and
• Rahman himself amongst others.

Ekk Deewana Tha hits theatres 17 Febuary 2012.

Ekk Deewana Tha: Music Review

After you listen to the music composed by A R Rahman for Rockstar, it’s quite hard believing he did it for Ekk Deewana Tha too. The music of Ekk Deewana Tha is okayish – nothing great, nothing bad. It’s a pleasant to change to listen to new music every once in a while. Unfortunately, the entire soundtrack has also been, almost, copied from the original film.

Kya Hai Mohabbat is the only track in Ek Deewana Tha which is not there in VTV/YMC, so naturally its first on the list. Rahman himself sings this track, and does it well. Similarly, Javed Akhtar’s lyrics are just ok. Rahman’s recent solo numbers like ‘Jaane Tu’, ‘Rehna Tu’ and ‘Meherbaan’ have been quite surprising solid therefore a bland solo track such as this is unusual.

Dost Hai Hum To loses its essence in translation. The original song is a highly emotive track with anger filled in it while this one sounds completely different. Naresh Iyer has sang this and, I daresay, ARR has violated his music with ill-sounding rap and a mix of equally bad sound effects. This song is a complete train wreck.

Aaromale sounds more or less the same in Hindi and Alphonse Joseph does a good job singing the track in Hindi, clearly not his first language. An edgy track, it’s a situational number which grows on you when you listen to it a few times. The violins and guitars, coupled with Akhtar’s lyrics are in form this time round.

Hosana was available for official download on many websites for the promotion of Ekk Deewana Tha’s music album. Leon D’Souza does a brilliant job of not letting one miss Vijay Prakash too much who sang the Tamil and Telugu versions. Suzanne D’Mello reprises the position behind the mic to deliver the heavenly crooning of ‘Hosana’ throughout the number.

Phoolon Jaisi is a contemporary track with traditional South Indian arrangements. The track has been sung by Clinton Cerejo and Kalyani Menon and they do a decent job. Javed Akhtar’s lyrics fail to entertain us and that makes this an average track.

Sharminda Hoon is featured during a major turning point in the film and thus it demands a higher lyrical quality. However, it is quite evident that Javed Akhtar saab had been forced to write along the lines of the original songs which greatly restricted his creative freedom. This comes across quite clearly when you listen to the song. Average, yet again!

Sunlo Zara is decent translation into Hindi. Rashid Ali and Shreya Ghosal, who replaced Chinmayi and Devan, have sung Akhtar’s poetic lyrics effectively enough. The feel-good music makes Sunlo Zara a track worth listening to.

Javed Ali’s Zohra-Jabeen is a raw and earthy number, in the same line as Aaromale. However, this time round the emotions are more subdued and soft as opposed to the angst/frustration in the Aaromale. Javed’s effortless rendition amidst the acoustic guitars makes Zohra-Jabeen a fine number.

The album closes with various instrumentals that were featured in the VTV/YMC. Jessie’s Land is a beautiful thematic piece,  followed by the aptly titled Jessie’s Driving Me Crazy that has been done quite nicely by Sanjeev Thomas and Timmy. Broken Promises is a beautifully derivative of Aaromale while the violins in Moments in Kerala makes the track quite soothing.

In summary, members of the Hindi audiences who have already heard either YMC or VTV will be disappointed with EDT more often than not, while those that haven’t may be able to appreciate the soundtrack on its own. However, its hard to see how the miss-match of music and lyrics in Sharmida Hoon, the bad rap in Dost Hai Hum To and the inarticulate lyrics in Phoolon Jaisi Hosana, would not be apparent to the objective listener.

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Consumption

Methamphetamines have quickly become popular in recent years. It is an extremely addictive drug that offers similar effects to that of cocaine. It rapidly increases a person’s heart rate and decreases their appetite. In the United States, as in many other parts of the world, the possession or consumption of methamphetamine is illegal and punishable by fine or even imprisonment. Even so, many people persist to jeopardize their health and freedom everyday by abusing methamphetamine. Getting a meth medical detox is he only way to beat the addiction.

Effects

There are a multitude of negative consequences a person can expect to befall them with an addiction to meth. Paranoia, impaired judgment, and violence are all very common side effects of meth abuse. It is crucial that anyone who has cultivated a dependency to methamphetamines seek medical treatment as quickly as possible in order to avoid potentially devastating, long-term consequences. The purpose of treatment is to get a person off of meth and to explain to them how sobriety is a much healthier and constructive lifestyle.

Meth In The United States

Unfortunately, meth is easily and quickly manufactured in many areas of the country. Meth can be snorted, smoked or injected. All of these ingestion methods can foster rapid addiction. Meth addiction does not discriminate between sex, financial status, or race. Any individual who uses meth recreationally can become addicted before they realize what has happened. Meth abuse has, almost overnight, become a very dangerous public health issue in the United States of America and the rest of the world.

Negative Consequences

Unfortunately, meth use and abuse has also become more and more commonplace amongst young people. Young people associate taking meth with feelings of euphoria and gravitate towards using the drug when going out at night. This line of thinking can produce many horrible realities for individuals who do not think meth use is a big deal. In order for young people to become educated about the serious dangers of recreational methamphetamine use society needs to promote the facts as to why this drug is dangerous. Since meth addiction can take a stranglehold on an individual’s life so quickly it is almost impossible for a person to kick the habit without medical guidance. That is why finding a drug addiction treatment is paramount for a person’s health.