NDTV Gives 5 star to PK

SPOILERS AHEAD
After an entire year of being subjected to unalloyed trash generated by box office sharks that cannot see beyond their weekend collections, Bollywood enthusiasts who value their intelligence - and their hard-earned money - finally have reason to rejoice. PK is here.

Rajkumar Hirani's first film in five years is a warm, funny and piercingly provocative satire that should blow the blues away.

It is the kind of full-blooded but genteel entertainer that should get us all into just the right frame of mind to usher in Christmas and bid adieu to a year that has seen us celebrate ugly excess on all fronts with unseemly glee.

PK, buoyed by a magnificent script and outstanding acting all around, is an uplifting fantasy that springs a surprise at every turn but never overplays its hand.
It comes as close to storytelling perfection as any mainstream Hindi movie has done in living memory.

Apple Co-Founder Wozniak Sceptical on Smartwatches, Google Glass

Steve Wozniak says he is no fan of smartwatches and believes Google Glass will fail as he cautioned not to expect the company he co-founded, Apple, to always lead the way into new technologies.
The American, who quit Apple in 1987 12 years after creating the technology giant with the late Steve Jobs made the comments as he took up Australian residency, with a view to living Down Under permanently.
In an interview with the Australian Financial Review on Friday, he also praised current Apple chief executive Tim Cook for breaking free from Jobs's "dogma" by allowing a big-screen iPhone to be made.

Google Aiming to Go Straight Into Car With Next Android

Google is laying the groundwork for a version of Android that would be built directly into cars, sources said, allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the Internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

The move is a major step up from Google's current Android Auto software, which comes with the latest version of its smartphone operating system and requires a phone to be plugged into a compatible car with a built-in screen to access streaming music, maps and other apps.
Google, however, has never provided details or a timeframe for its long-term plan to put Android Auto directly into cars. The company now plans to do so when it rolls out the next version of its operating system, dubbed Android M, expected in a year or so, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Top 5 Fuel-Efficient Automatic Cars in India

1. Mini Cooper D
Fuel Economy: 26.3Km/l
Yeah, you didn't expect that, did you? Hence, I draw your attention back to our headline - 'Most Fuel Efficient Automatics' and yes it is. The Mini Cooper D 3-door boasts of a fuel-efficiency figure of 26.3Km/l. Now this data is not from the ARAI but these are the EU figures and since the car is a CBU, there isn't a difference in the components used. The only factors that could perhaps affect its claim are road- and fuel-quality.

The Mini Cooper D uses a 6-speed steptronic gearbox for both, the 3-Door and 5-Door version. Under the hood is a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 115bhp and 270Nm of torque. 0-100Km/h is dealt in just 9.2 seconds and the top-speed is rated at 205Km/h. So, you get performance and fuel efficiency in one car. What else could you ask for?

DSK Motowheels To Build New Plant Near Pune

When the DSK Group announced its association with Italian superbike manufacturer Benelli, Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman, DSK Hyosung, had made it very clear that there will be a significant investment made into a plant where the Benelli bikes will be assembled.

We were told in an interview then, that DSK Motoowheels was looking for a place around Pune which will help in assembling the Benelli and Hyosung products. The plan seems to have fallen into place as there is word of the company investing in a new unit which will be in the vicinity of their current plant.
The existing unit of the company assembles Hyosung bikes and has a single shift capacity of 3000 units per year, a double shift can push it to making 5000 bikes annually. 2015 will see the DSK and Benelli banner launch the Tornado Naked Tre, TNT 302, TNT 600i, TNT 899 and the TNR 1130 R.

Dutch Car Maker Spyker Declares Bankruptcy

Sports car maker Spyker on Thursday declared bankruptcy, with the small Dutch company that once competed in Formula 1 saying it could not stay afloat after losing a critical legal battle.

The founder of the one-time owner of Sweden's Saab vowed that the bankruptcy was not the end for the company which would return with revolutionary electric cars. "Today the District Court of Middle-Netherlands converted the moratorium of payment granted to Spyker... to bankruptcy," Spyker said in a statement.

Two weeks ago the court gave Spyker a stay of payment to restructure and search for a new credit line to pay its bills, including 152,000 euros ($186,000) in rent it owed on its Zeewolde property in central Netherlands.

Shah Rukh Khan -Standard Role Model

Shah Rukh obliged the students with a short lecture at the do.

Can't give the moment a miss, a student took a selfie with SRK. 

For SRK, With Love from Britain
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was presented with the Global Diversity Award at Britain's House of Commons in London on October 4.

SRK received the award from John Bercow, the speaker of the House of Commons.
SRK exchanges pleasantries with John Bercow and Member of Parliament Keith Vaz who conducted the ceremony.
SRK stands in the backdrop of the Big Ben, London's iconic Clock Tower situated at the north end of the Palace of Westminster.

PK Movie Review

SPOILERS AHEAD
After an entire year of being subjected to unalloyed trash generated by box office sharks that cannot see beyond their weekend collections, Bollywood enthusiasts who value their intelligence - and their hard-earned money - finally have reason to rejoice. PK is here.

Rajkumar Hirani's first film in five years is a warm, funny and piercingly provocative satire that should blow the blues away.

It is the kind of full-blooded but genteel entertainer that should get us all into just the right frame of mind to usher in Christmas and bid adieu to a year that has seen us celebrate ugly excess on all fronts with unseemly glee.

PK, buoyed by a magnificent script and outstanding acting all around, is an uplifting fantasy that springs a surprise at every turn but never overplays its hand.
It comes as close to storytelling perfection as any mainstream Hindi movie has done in living memory.

Bipasha Basu on the poster of Alone

"Who would have ever thought that the lovely Bipasha Basu will be your nightmare," tweeted Priyanka

Actress Priyanka Chopra is currently afflicted by nightmares, courtesy colleague Bipasha Basu.

And we dare not disagree. Bipasha Basu, who has become the "queen of horror films" thanks to the likes of Creature 3D, Aatma and Raaz 3, will be seen as both as an evil spirit and its victim in the film. Alone, directed by Bhushan Patel of 1920: Evil Returns and Ragini MMS fame, is based on a Thai film by the same name. The film also stars TV star Karan Singh Grover.

Angelina Jolie Hires Team to Monitor Her Children's Activities Online

Actor-filmmaker Angelina Jolie has hired a cyber-security team to monitor the social media and internet content that her children encounter.

The Maleficent actress, who describes herself as "old-school" when it comes to technology, said that she is unsure if she and her husband, actor Brad Pitt are prepared for the digital world, reported Ace Showbiz.

The 39-year-old mother of six said she prefers writing things on a notebook rather than posting on social networking sites Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

The Wanted star is glad that internet and social media didn't exist when she was younger.

"It's a scary new world. It's so beyond what we understand. We wouldn't even know what to look for," she said.

Sachin said PK is an out-of-the-box film with a strong message

Aamir held a special screening of PK for Sachin

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was floored by actor Aamir Khan's performance in his forthcoming film PK and said it's the best film that he has ever seen.

Aamir held a special screening of PK for Sachin on Tuesday.


"His role in the film is completely different. It is a completely out-of-the box film with a very strong message. It is a must-watch film. Without any doubt it is his best performance," he added.

"The film is superb. I have promised Aamir, so I won't disclose much about the story. But I would like to say that all of you please go and watch this film as it is completely different. For me, it's the best film and best performance of Aamir that I have ever seen," Sachin said.

SONY Lens after GOOGLE GLASS

Sony earlier this year introduced its Project Morpheus VR headset and showed the world that the Japanese firm had no fear in fighting for a pie in virtual reality segment. Earlier this year, the company also announced its interest in the augmented reality with the unveiling of the SmartEyeglass prototype at IFA.
The company has now announced an attachable Single-Lens Display Module that can turn a regular eyewear into smart, augmented reality glasses like Google Glass. Sony announced plans to reveal its new Single-Lens Display Module at CES in January for the first time and will showcase it as a concept device called "SmartEyeglass Attach."

Sony stressed that with its display module, "it is looking to provide the product to a wide variety of potential customers."

The Single-Lens Display Module includes an optical unit along with an OLED micro-display that is powered by a control board comprising a processor, sensor hub, Bluetooth and wireless connectivity. The 0.23-inch OLED micro-display on the device offers a resolution of 640x400 pixels and serves as a screen for users.

Elvis Presley's Cadillac Out for Display

The latest addition to the list of exhibits in the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu (UK) is King of Rock & Roll - Elvis Presley's 1977 Cadillac Seville. Though the car was manufactured by General Motors, Presley's 1977 Cadillac Seville V8 Automatic sported a body custom-built by Fisher for Cadillac. In terms of features, the car has electronic windows and mirrors and a grey interior with wood grain accents on the dashboard, doors and steering wheel.

Q1 The Smallest Audi SUV - Coming in 2016

Audi, the German luxury carmaker, is one of the fastest-growing luxury car brands in the world, and is slightly behind world's no. 1 - BMW - in terms of sales. The Ingolstadt-based carmaker currently enjoys the no. 2 spot in the luxury car space and is working on several mass-segment cars which, I think, will help it grow even faster. It currently has cars like A1, A3 and Q3 in the entry-level luxury car segments, and is working on yet another mass-segment product - the Q1, which will be positioned below the Q3.

Roger Federer With Aamir Khan wants to watch 'PK'

New Delhi: International tennis legend Roger Federer is eagerly waiting to watch Aamir Khan's much anticipated film "PK".

Federer, who had a friendly match with the superstar at the ongoing International Premier Tennis League, was enthralled by the first poster of "PK" and told Aamir that he will be watching the film.

"When Roger met Aamir he first spoke about the poster of 'PK'. He was very excited to know the idea behind the poster and told Aamir he would be watching the film when it releases," Aamir's spokesperson said in a statement. (Deepika Padukone Pairs up With Federer for Exhibition Game)
The movie, which also stars Anushka Sharma, will hit the screens December 19.

Graffiti Superman, MJ, KFC

Graffiti James Bond, Mr.Bean

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The Crew :: Coolest graphics in the game

It's been a year of slim pickings for racing fans. Barring Forza Horizon 2 and GRID Autosport, there has been very little to choose from for fans of the genre in this country, particularly because you can't get Driveclub outside of the grey market just yet. We haven't seen a new game in the Need For Speed series either, with Electronic Arts deciding against a release this year. With this in mind, The Crew becomes one of the very few multiplatform racing games available at the moment. Ubisoft's open world game wears its influences on its sleeves, bringing together every cliche from Need For Speed Underground series and Fast and The Furious.


You have not-so-legal street racing gangs, an FBI investigation, and a slew of cars to choose from. It might not be the most original of settings but it serves as a ready scaffolding against which you can explore what the game has to offer.

BlackBerry Classic Camera Features Revealed; White Colour Tipped

The camera features and modes of BlackBerry Classic smartphone, which is set to start shipping from December 17, have now been previewed officially by the firm. The handset's White colour variant has also been leaked online.


The smartphone, which has been appearing in Black colour variant until now, seems set to arrive in White colour also, according to n4bb website. The image leaked (seen above) by the website reportedly shows an official render of the device in both black and white colour.
To recall, BlackBerry earlier this month started taking pre-orders for the Classic smartphone at $499 (roughly Rs. 30,800). Rumoured specifications of the BlackBerry Classic smartphone include a 3.46-inch display with a resolution of 720x720 pixels; a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus CPU; 2GB of RAM; 16GB of inbuilt storage; expandable storage via microSD card (up to 128GB); an 8-megapixel rear camera; a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 1515mAh battery.

Acer Liquid Jade S With 64-Bit Octa-Core SoC and 2GB of RAM Launched

The Acer Liquid Jade S is also expected to launch in India soon, as the company has silently listed the device on its India website. Here, the company hasn't detailed any pricing for the Liquid Jade S.
The dual-SIM Acer Liquid Jade S runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat and features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixel) IPS display with 'Zero Air Gap' technology and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen protection. It sports nearly identical specifications as the Liquid Jade, barring the chipset, front-facing camera, battery and the presence of 4G LTE connectivity.

The company recently launched the Liquid Jade and Liquid E700 for the Indian market at Rs. 16,999 and Rs. 11,999 respectively, exclusively via Snapdeal. Notably, the handsets were introduced in May this year during the Computex 2014 event. 

The Liquid Jade S is noted as the company's first 64-bit smartphone, powered by an octa-core 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6752M processor, whereas the original Liquid Jade featured a quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582 processor. It features a 16-core Mali T760 and 2GB of RAM. The smartphone sports 16GB of built-in storage that is expandable via microSD card

The Liquid Jade S features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera. In terms of connectivity options, the Liquid Jade S offers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB and GPS/ A-GPS. Dimensions of the Liquid Jade are 143x69x7.78mm, and weighs 116 grams. It is backed by a 2300mAh battery.

All New Hyundai Sonata On Sale in Malaysia; Will Launch in 2015 in India

Hyundai, the Korean automaker, that showcased the 2015 Sonata in China last month, has now launched it in Malaysia. The similar vehicle is expected to come to our shores as well. Based on the company's Fluidic Sculpture 2.0 design philosophy, the vehicle looks entirely different from the existing model that is on sale in India.

With 4,855mm length, 1,865mm width and 2,805mm wheelbase, the new Sonata is 35mm longer, 30mm wider and has a 10mm longer wheelbase than the existing model. The larger dimensions result into a more spacious cabin. The company also says that the widespread use of high-strength steel, the car achieves 41 percent more torsional rigidity and 35% more bending strength.

Toyota Mirai:: Review

Mirai stands for 'future' in Japanese, and it truly becomes Toyota's claim that 'the future is here'. The Mirai is the Japanese carmaker's first mass-production hydrogen-power fuel-cell car and it comes after 20 years and millions of dollars worth of investment in research and development. So the question remains, could this be the next Prius?

Mercedes Benz Reveals All New GLE Coupe

After a couple of soft teasers, Mercedes-Benz has finally unveiled the car which is designed to tackle the BMW X6 - the GLE Coupe. According to the German carmaker, the GLE is billed as a 'striking' combination of a coupe and a crossover.

However, from where we are looking at it, the GLE looks like a crossover. The car features a prominent front fascia with a single bar grille flanked by LED head-lamps. We've always maintained that the roofline of the car was dynamic and the rear end is similar to that of the S-Class Coupe.
Other styling highlights include plastic body cladding, chrome trim, a dual exhaust system and standard 20-inch alloy wheels. Also, there is also an optional set of 21- and 22-inch wheels.
Of course, there is an AMG too; looks like Mercedes didn't want to wait this one out. The GLE 450 AMG goes one step further as it adopts an aggressive AMG body kit and 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels. The model also gets AIRMATIC air suspension, an adaptive damping system and an automatic lowering function which reduces the ride height at higher speeds.
There is quite a range when it comes to the engines this car gets, and though Mercedes hasn't confirmed the specifications, there will be a GLE 350 d 4MATIC with 255bhp and 620Nm of torque. If that's not powerful enough, the GLE 400 4MATIC houses a twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 engine that develops 330bhp and 480Nm of peak torque. Then there is also the GLE 450 AMG which gets a more powerful twin-turbo 3.0-litre V6 that puts 365 horses and 520Nm of turning power.
Transmission duty is handled by the GLE 450 AMG's 9-speed automatic gearbox which also has a Dynamic Select system with five specially-tuned modes: INDIVIDUAL, COMFORT, SLIPPERY, SPORT and SPORT+.
The cabin of the GLE 450 AMG is distinguished by a Nappa leather sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and carbon fiber trim with piano black accents. The standard model has sport seats, a sport steering wheel and a new infotainment display. The cabin also sports silver shadow accents and aluminum or wood trim.

AirDroid 3 Brings Android Device Mirroring, Desktop Clients

AirDroid, a tool that lets Android users perform actions like transferring files, pasting links and text from their Web browsers, has launched its latest app, version 3, along with the much-requested desktop clients for Mac and Windows support.

One of the key features introduced in the AirDroid 3 is AirMirror, which lets users control their Android handsets remotely via the desktop application. Using the beta feature, users can reply to messages and perform other tasks on the Android handset via the Mac or Windows using mouse and keyboard. The firm is showcasing the feature with a WhatsApp use case, where users can interact with smartphone app on their computers.
The desktop clients, as noted by The Next Web, however still lack some of the features offered by the AirDroid Web interface, and the firm says it will continue to update the latter despite the rollout of the Mac and Windows clients. Some of the missing features of AirDroid 3 include browsing files and photos, accessing camera app, locating the handset, take screenshots, change ringtones and more.
The updated AirDroid 3 app is available to download from Google Play, while the Mac and Windows apps can be downloaded from the 'Download' tab on the company website.

Megan Fox's Car Hit by Drunk Driver

Megan escaped unhurt in the accident.

 

Megan's husband was driving a Range Rover when a Mini Cooper violently sideswiped them, enough to blow a tire

Transformers actress Megan Fox and husband actor Brian Austin Green were sideswiped near Mulholland Drive allegedly by a drunk driver on Thursday night.

The Mini Cooper spun around and eventually stopped. Police have arrested the Mini Cooper's driver. The 35-year-old man was reportedly driving at twice the legal limit.

Why Angelina Jolie Got Skinny During Unbroken Shooting

Angeline Jolie, who directed Unbroken, became skinny while shooting for the film

 

Japanese singer-actress Miyavi, who plays a prominent role in Angeline Jolie directorial Unbroken, says the actress-filmmaker became skinny because of her irregular eating habits during the shooting of the film.


Miyavi says that she felt great working with the Angelina, reports huffingtonpost.com.

The film also features Garrett Hedlund, Jack O'Connell and Finn Wittrock.

Bajaj Pulsar 200 SS to be Launched in the First Half of 2015

Bajaj's much-awaited bike - the Pulsar 200 SS will be launched in March or April, 2015. The company has already started its production in India and recently showcased the bike in Turkey, which is among the few markets where it will be sold.

Expected to come with a price tag of just a little over Rs.

Mercedes-Benz Launched Pre-owned Car Brand in India

Finding immense potential in the pre-owned car segment, German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today said it will announce the launch of a separate brand for pre-owned cars this month.
Noting that customers here are now "increasingly" demanding quality products in pre-owned car segment, the luxury car maker says it sees "phenomenal" growth in country's pre-owned car segment, describing it as "next growth story" in luxury car business.
"...the growth rate in pre-owned car (in India) is phenomenal. We (Mercedes-Benz) have seen 45 per cent growth in pre-owned car business this year," Mercedes-Benz India, MD & CEO Eberhard Kern said here today. Stating that pre-owned car segment was getting organised in India, he said the company would announce launch of pre-owned car brand in two weeks time.

Kawasaki Ninja H2 Coming to India Next Year

  

Kawasaki, the Japanese bikemaker, might launch the all new Ninja H2 in the Indian market next year. The H2 is the street legal version of the track-only bike - the Ninja H2R that produces a mind-boggling 300PS (296bhp). With such immense power, the H2R is the most powerful regular-production bike ever. That said, the H2R can only be ridden on tracks, and only a few lucky people in the world will own that. The company will produce the track-only model in very small numbers.

2015 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Highlights
- 998cc four-cylinder engine fitted with Kawasaki supercharger for intense acceleration
- Supercharger uses planetary gears, spins at up to 130,000rpm and develops up to 20.5psi boost pressure
- Dog-ring transmission allows fast shifting and works with standard quick shifter
- Bodywork developed with Kawasaki Aerospace Company to generate downforce