iPhone 4 - The addiction game begins now

This is yet another post that must have been here long time back. We got iPhone when we were at US. Till the time one buys (read decides to buy) an iPhone, they come up with 1001 reasons ‘why I don’t need an iPhone’. But once the craving sets on for an iPhone, every day one can think of  more reasons ‘why I need an iphone’ Well that happened in our case too. Till the time we could afford an iPhone 4, we were arguing what basic telephone features an iphone can do that a blackberry can’t?! With more and more friends moving on to iPhone, the craving just got irresistible and viola! we got an iPhone 4. The sense of pride on holding an iPhone, snapping open and shut the exclusive leather case and all the related emotions that...

The disaster called Reliance Netconnect Broadband+

 This post was due a long time. When we came back to India, the most important necessity for my husband was the internet connection. So what did he do? Simply followed one of the promotional SMS that he received on his cell phone (mobile phone) and took the Reliance NetConnect Broadband + which offered up to 3GB speed. He failed to notice the ‘up to’ part and ordered the connection immediately. What was the charge? The modem cost was around ` 2500 and there were several monthly packs to choose from and we choose the Gold pack hoping to get the best available performance. The cost of that was ` 950 per month. Ok with this we thought we were all set to experience the flashing internet service. Our hopes were all doomed on...

Best home remedy for tanning–sun tanned hands (kadalai maavu pack, potato pack, curd)

Since coming back from US, I have visibly noticed how much my hands have tanned. My arms are at least 2 tones darker than my face. The main reason for this skin darkening is riding a bike under the scorching sun. Also tanning tends to be more in this season as it is really cold-dry outside - so there is not much sweat while the sun hits hard on the skin. One best way to reduce the amount of tanning the skin has to undergo is to avoid waxing the arms. Let the natural layer of defense be the first layer of protection. The other things that can be done are: 1. Use a good sunscreen lotion – see that the SPF is 15 or more on the sunscreen that you buy 2. Use gloves that go up to the upper arm when you go swishing in the bike 3. Wear...

Siruthai Review

Genre: Comedy, Action Director: Siva Cast: Karthi, Tamannah, Santhanam Storyline: The usual double action flick where the one goes on to finish off the task the other started following his death. Bottomline: Action and fun– though illogical keeps you entertained all through Of all the 7 tamil films released so far in 2011, Siruthai stands out purely for the entertainment quotient in the movie. If you think that movies are meant to be watched purely for the sake of entertainment and don’t mind having to leave your brains at home for that sake, Siruthai is just the answer for you. Some (read most) of the charades by Santhanam, Karthi and Tamannah are totally illogical but no complaints as they don’t fail to bring a laugh. Rocket...

Aadukalam Movie Review

Genre: Drama Director: Vetrimaran Cast: Dhanush, Tapsee Pannu, Sindhu Menon, Daniel Balaji, Kishore, Jayabalan Storyline: Series of unfortunate events in a young man’s life following his win in a cockfight overriding his master’s judgment. Bottomline: A story of betrayal - interestingly told. Watch it for Dhanush and Tapsee Vetrimaran once again proves his mettle in this movie after Pollathavan. The role of karuppu cannot fit anyone else better than Dhanush and this movie just goes to show how much Dhanush has matured as an actor. He has lived as karuppu in every frame of the movie. Unlike the other flicks set in Madurai, the director has thankfully avoided the purposeful intrusion of the ‘so-called’ slangs. Tapsee as Irene...