Archive for March, 2011
Eyes That Say a Million Words In a Single Gaze…
On March 23, 2011, one of the icons of Hollywood and contemporary world passed away—Elizabeth Taylor. A lot has been written about the Grand Dame of Hollywood; a rare beauty, her portrayal of Cleopatra (she was the only choice for the role, it seems!), her numerous husbands, her eight marriages (twice to the same person), [...]
Buzzintown Launches Facebook Contest – Prizes Worth Rs 10,000
Friends we are organizing a contest to celebrate your love and affection that you have been regularly showering on us. CONTEST IS: Here is how you can participate in the contest & win the surPRIZES You need to come up with very creative, interesting, catchy and fun oriented lines using words ‘Buzzintown’ & ‘entertainment’ (max [...]
And That’s President Obama’s Style
A sneak peak in President Barack Obama’s work life and the Oval Office! The President walks through Lafayette Square with Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Chief of Staff Bill Daley, and National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling after addressing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2011. Obama & PM Jullia Gilliard pass [...]
Disaster Films That Made the Stomach Churn
As the world watches with horror Japan cope with a disaster of monumental dimensions, we rewind and recall a host of Hollywood movies centered around natural disasters, alien attack, Doomsday sort of themes. A look… Titanic (1997) This James Cameron film blends romance and disaster with deathly perfection. Based on a true accident in 1912, [...]
It’s Carnival Time in Brazil!
The carnival in Brazil goes back to the pre-Christian festivities in Europe when the coming of spring was celebrated with a joyous expression of happiness. With time it got associated with the Catholic practice of abstinence from eating meat during Lent which begins 45 days before Easter. That practice continues till date with carnivals across [...]
Tragic Case of Being Aruna Shanbaug
As women world over celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, 2011, a lone woman battles her fate. Aruna Shanbaug… confined to a bed at the King Edwards Medical College, Mumbai in a vegetative state and steadily declining since 37 years. The Supreme Court rejected the plea for mercy killing allowing passive euthanasia instead. What [...]
Pankaj Udhas Live-In Concert, Delhi was a Grand Success!
On 18th February, 2011 Buzzintown organized Live music concert with Ghazal Maestro Pankaj Udhas at Shah Auditorium, Civil Lines, Delhi. The Live-In Concert was organized on behalf of “SMRITY” an NGO for employees of Union Bank of India. The event started off with lighting of lamps at 7.30PM… followed by ceremonial welcome of guests. Pankaj [...]
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