PICKYOUROPINION ARE CELEBRATING -DESH PREM DIWAS 2015

“One individual may die for an idea; but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives. That is how the wheel of evolution moves on and the ideas and dreams of one nation are bequeathed to the next”.- Subhash Chandra Bose

Subhash Chandra Bose, born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa, was a brilliant student who excelled in studies and also had a patriotic zeal even when he was a student. After graduating from the University of Calcutta, he was interested in serving the British and returned back to India to join the Indian freedom struggle.

He joined the Indian national congress and also went to jail nearly 11 times. He was a veteran leader who strived hard for the freedom of the country. He was famously known as Netaji. Netaji was one of the prominent leaders who struggled for India's Independence from British rule. He is most famously known for building Indian National Army with Japanese support.

The late leader always stood like a rock against the fundamentalists, separatists and sectarian forces who tried to weaker the integrity and unity of the country.  He was a true friend to everyone in need, was loved by all beyond party, religion or caste barriers.  He made promises and strived hard to keep up those promises.

He captured the essence of truth, displayed sincerity, candor and practiced what he preached. He made decisions and accepted responsibility for his actions and his words. He was not only a political leader but also a representative of the hopes, aspirations and the interest of every citizen of the state.

Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated every year with the great honor by the people including government and non-government organizations. As he was one of the most well-known Indian leaders during the independence movement, he has become a great legendary figure in the history of India.

It has been demanded by the Netaji’s followers to celebrate his birthday anniversary as a “Desh Prem Divas” in order to re-memorize his great sacrifice towards the country. Netaji Jayanti in India became a national event with the schools, colleges, and clubs gearing up for the occasion.

There is garlanding ceremony on the morning of January 23 accompanied with bands and procession. Universities and colleges across the country have band procession, parades on the streets, cultural programs in the clubs, and competitions. Patriotic songs and dance performances take place in his honor. Many theatres organize for film shows where Netaji's role in freedom movement is highlighted.

In a country where political power determines social power, we feel proud to have had magnanimous leaders like late Subhash Chandra Bose, who loved people with all his heart, might, mind and soul.

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VIRAT KOHLI’S CAPTAINCY MARKS DAWN OF NEW ERA IN INDIAN CRICKET

A middle-old batsman, who can also ball right arm medium pace-is the new test captain of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli. Over a period of time, he has done a lot for the Indian cricket team and taken India to greater heights, though not noticed much but still.

After the sudden retirement of Mahendra Singh Dhoni from test cricket matches, Virat Kohli took the lead and became the new captain of Indian cricket team. But there were many who compared Dhoni and Virat Kohli on many different bases. 

Some said that Dhoni always used the word ‘we’ for his team often. Dhoni made personal decisions only on the field. Off the field, it was always "we". Kohli was being more assertive off the field, even in defeat. Virat Kohli had been a prominent batsman for Team India for long. He slammed a record 140 on the third day of the Sydney Test but his tactics as captain a day earlier, left many confused.

Virat Kohli batted his way into record books yet again with an unbeaten 140 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. With the ton, he became the first cricketer to make three Test centuries in his first three innings as captain. While the Delhi cricketer's excellent form has been a highlight of the series, his captaincy has not impressed the games legends.

Although still early days, Kohli was promoted as permanent Test skipper after MS Dhoni dramatically retired after the third Test at Melbourne, his tactics on the field on Wednesday left many confused. Among them, injured Australia captain Michael Clarke and former cricketer Ian Chappell were the most exasperated.

Virat Kohli has been walking around with a bull's eye around his head. One he has worn proudly. Everything about him has said, "Look at me." His statements, his shots, his send-offs, his fielding, his kisses blown to his Bollywood-star girlfriend and to Mitchell Johnson all state the same.

He has riled the Australians up, he has nearly got out because of that wind-up job, he has dropped a sitter at slip, he is about to become the first No. 4 in the history of the game to score 500 in a series when touring Australia, and he has generally looked and behaved like a man whose time has come. Despite of all this, he is still the most popular and most regarded cricketer among the public, especially the younger crowd.

Though this outspoken and flamboyant batsman has scored three hundreds in series so far, but still wavers a bit when it comes to handling the pressure of leading the side and salvaging some pride in the series.

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PK - A Courageous Movie

It has become a trend of sorts now that the year ends with a major release by none other than Aamir Khan in the month of December.

After the release of DHOOM 3, as we gear up for the Christmas holidays, Aamir Khan brings his new film PK. Released on 19th December 2014, this film is about a stranger's childlike curiosity and world-view challenges people's long-held notions, making friends of some and foes of others.

The film starts off with PK (Aamir Khan), an alien, landing on earth, in the desert of Rajasthan, to study about human begins and life on earth. Arriving stark naked on a earth, PK has a rough start on the planet when his tracking remote, that helps him send signals back to his spaceship, gets stolen. He now has to find the remote to contact his spaceship and till then survive on earth on his own. Unaware of human mannerisms, language or life in general on earth, PK finds it difficult to adjust.

However, fate brings him in touch with Bhairav Singh (Sanjay Dutt) who becomes his dear friend and helps him with life on earth. But destiny takes PK to Delhi. From here on starts a whirlwind story of a stranger in the unknown city of Delhi asking questions that despite their innocence hold a valuable and deep meaning. Aided on by Jagat Janani (Anushka Sharma) who teams up with him on this journey, PK challenges some of the oldest rituals of religion that are ruling life of people on earth.

As for the performances, Aamir Khan excels in the title role. This is probably one of the most challenging characters that he has played so far and with his stellar performance, Aamir Khan carries the film all the way. His childlike innocence, his Bhojpuri accent and his love for 'paan' only adds layers to the character of PK. Anushka Sharma, who has in her previous releases earned quite a bit of critical acclaim, does a good job as "Jaggu". She stands shoulder to shoulder with Aamir through the entire film.

Sushant Singh Rajput is impressive in an extended cameo. Saurabh Shukla, though good, seems to be underutilized along with Boman Irani who too could have been given a meatier part. Sanjay Dutt, on the other hand, manages to carry off his role as a Rajasthani man with panache. This is what brings PK a grade lower than 3 idiots and Munna bhai, where every character had an equal and an important role to play. Rajkumar Hirani, known for his films like 3 Idiots and the Munna bhai series still  tries to live up to his reputation of telling an engaging tale with a message.

Though the storytelling is seamless, PK does seem to lack the punch that his earlier films had. Though the screenplay of the film is comprehensive and engrossing, with humorous situations and entertaining dialogues, the narrative does get slow at certain points. PK however hits the right notes and entertains.

Despite the film having its share of ups and downs, it is surely a good entertainer and everyone who watches the film is sure to comeout of the cinema hall with a smile. Being a film that deals with the topic of God and God men, audiences are bound to draw a few similarities between PK and the previously released Akshay Kumar-Paresh Rawal starrer OH MY GOD! But while latter dealt with a lay man asking some prominent questions about God and the almighty himself coming down to earth.

PK differs with an alien not directly questioning God, but instead questioning the belief system that humans have created to reach God. But with high level of anticipation and a massive release, PK is sure to create new box-office records. On the whole, Aamir Khan's PK is a solid entertainer that will surely entertain the masses and classes alike.

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